LOS ANGELES (April 11, 2022) – The Los Angeles Sparks selected Rae Burrell out of the University of Tennessee with the ninth overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State FarmÒ.

The 6-foot-1, Las Vegas native played in 110 total games for the Lady Vols, holding averages of 10.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game over four years, while shooting 40.2% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range.

She had a standout junior season, where she averaged 16.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and shot 45.8% from the field and 40.2% on three-pointers. Her senior season, she led her team to the Sweet Sixteen, where she scored 22 points against Louisville.

“Rae Burrell is a player we’ve been scouting for several years,” General Manager/Head Coach Derek Fisher said. “Her length, versatility, and ability to play multiple positions will be valuable for us as we continue to build our roster. We’re excited to add Rae to the LA Sparks organization.”

Burrell is the fifth player from Tennessee that the Sparks have drafted and the first since drafting Cierra Burdick in the second round (14th overall) in the 2015 WNBA Draft. Other Lady Vols drafted by the Sparks include Candace Parker (2008, first overall), Shannon Bobbitt (2008, 15th overall) and Sidney Spencer (2007, 25th overall).

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS

Founded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks are one of three original franchises in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Sparks have won three WNBA Championships (2001, 2002, 2016), have qualified for the playoffs in 20 of their 25 seasons and remain the only active team in the league to win back-to-back titles. The Los Angeles Sparks are dedicated to ensuring each home game at Crypto.com Arena has a championship level entertainment experience while showcasing the best female athletes from around the world on the court. LA Sparks 2022 season tickets are available here for purchase.

Contact: Corrie Hemry, Manager, Communications

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