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Vandersloot and Bjorkland and WNBA draft roundup

Courtney Vandersloot speaks to the media Monday after being chosen by the Chicago Sky as the No. 3 draft pick. (Associated Press)
Courtney Vandersloot speaks to the media Monday after being chosen by the Chicago Sky as the No. 3 draft pick. (Associated Press)

Better late than never, my story on Gonzaga's Courtney Vandersloot and U-Hi grad Angie Bjorklund both being drafted by the Chicago Sky of the WNBA.

For other stories I found, keep reading.

The Sky release on the team's four draft picks.

WNBA video on Vandersloot addressing the media after being drafted.

The Chicago Sun Times story quotes Sky coach Pokey Chatman saying Vandersloot owns the point guard position.

Vandersloot wrote a blog entry for WNBA.com.

The University of Tennessee release and Dan Fleser's piece for the Knoxville newspaper on Bjorklund.

ESPN.com's Mechelle Voepel breaks down the first round picks.

Jayda Evans looks at the local angle to the draft and the Seattle Storm draft in The Seattle Times, plus her blog.

Michelle Smith also wraps up a long draft day for ESPNW.  And if you check out the site, there are plenty more stories.



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