April 20, 2001

Columbia, Mo.-University of Missouri women's basketball players Amanda Lassiter and Marlena Williams look to be selected in the WNBA Draft today. Lassiter could potentially be a first round draft pick, becoming the first MU player to be selected to the WNBA. The selection will be aired on ESPN2 beginning at 10:30 a.m., CST. Live coverage can also be seen on the WNBA web site: www.WNBA.com.

Both Lassiter and Williams are to watch the draft with their teammates. The watch party is closed. Media representatives wishing to contact the players, please call the Missouri Athletic Media Relations Office at (573) 882-2531.