A new class of players will fulfill its dreams of playing in the WNBA. The players' journeys will encompass many exciting firsts –- the WNBA Draft, their first game, their first road trip.

These rookie milestones will be documented here in the adidas WNBA Rookie Report.

Angel McCoughtry is averaging 9.5 points and 2.1 boards.
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No Rest for the Rookie

Atlanta's Angel McCoughtry blogs about the quick transition from college to the WNBA.


I'm Baaaaaaaaacccck

Marissa Coleman blogs about returning to the Mystics after missing six games with an ankle injury.

Click here for an opportunity to design the 2009 WNBA All-Star team shooting shirt and for the chance to win great prizes from adidas.

Follow the players from draft day through their rookie season.
Rookie Rankings: June 18
First-round selections
Player portraits
Behind the scenes

Interviews and live chats with the class of 2009.

Q&A: DeWanna Bonner
Q&A: Briann January
Q&A: Marissa Coleman
Q&A: Shavonte Zellous
Q&A: Kristi Toliver

July 9 Rankings

Candace Parker of the L.A. Sparks won the 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year award.

2008 Rookie of the Month
May |June |July |Sept.
Tuesday
July 14
Los Angeles @ Connecticut
7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Saturday
July 25
2009 WNBA All-Star Game
3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Mohegan Sun
Monday
August 17
Trade Deadline
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