Detroit Shock head coach Nancy Lieberman-Cline echoed Walker. The big question for WNBA teams concerning Martin is her back. They call my trainer at UCLA and ask her, but my back is doing really well. UCLA's other seniors point guard Erica Gomez, shooting guard Marie Philman, forward Takiyah Jackson and center Carly Funicello will not be selected in the WNBA draft as they have not been asked to sign a contract that all potential draft picks must sign before the draft. According to Walker, Funicello and Gomez have been asked to attend free agent tryouts for several WNBA teams that will take place after the draft.
Teams usually sign three to four players as a result of the free agent tryouts.
Martin and Hubbard will have little time to get accustomed to their new teams, as the 2000 WNBA regular season is scheduled to start on May 29. The WNBA draft will be held Tuesday 8 a.m. UCLA's Maylana Martin will most likely go in the first round. The Daily Bruin Online does not endorse any external Web sites. This site is best viewed in 800 x 600 resolution or higher.