(Olson) TOLEDO, Ohio A Toledo-area basketball star is heading to Los Angeles. 2M; (Sean Rayford / Associated Press) What a rookie debut for her.. How rookie Zia Cooke has embraced the moment with the Sparks Brittney Griner plays in her first WNBA game since returning from Russia, finishing with 18 points as the Sparks steal the show in a 94-71 blowout win. (07:30) Portland's path forward Her head coach will be Curt Miller, who coached the Bowling Green State women's team from 2001-2012. All three participated in the women's Final Four, in which Beal and Amihere's Gamecocks fell in a national semifinal game to Iowa, while the Tigers' Morris helped clinch LSU's first basketball championship with a 102-85 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Damian Lillard and whether the @LVAces are unstoppable! Players had to declare by March 26 if they planned to enter the WNBA draft unless they were still playing in the NCAA Tournament. (1:19:30) Her viral draft night interview South Carolina Women's Basketball on Twitter: "RT @WNBA: WNBA DALLAS (AP) March Madness may have been the last time for fans to see compete. Longtime agent Brian Dyke said that there a fewer countries now that he can send players to. Thats why I brought in as many veterans in camp to win a spot and be a part of this team but I give them a lot of credit, they could have gone away early and that lead could have gotten away from us. Keep killing them, all right? Griner said. She is once again united with former Gamecocks teammate Zia Cooke, who plays for the Sparks. RT @michaelsmith: NEW episode is live and LOADED! Sparks guard Zia Cooke shoots as the Phoenix Mercurys Moriah Jefferson (8) defends during the second half of their WNBA season opener on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Wilson, Stewart headline WNBA All-Star Game starters. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. RT @WNBA: . Los Angeles Sparks Rookie Zia Cooke with a quick 4 points in the first quarter off the bench. It gives you a head start on life before you need to get there.. The veterans are Cookes immediate family in the larger WNBA sisterhood. Davis is also an adjunct professor at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism. USA Trials-May 2018: Explosively athletic lead-guard with combo skills; finds the rim with regularity, bring body control, draws contact and finishes plays in traffic; rises on jumper in mid-range game, manufactures shots to the arc; among the elite prospects in the class of 2019. Very few rookies are superstars, Miller said. (35:50) Her winding path to a breakout WNBA season The game will be televised on Spectrum SportsNet and CBS Sports Network. The biggest home crowd since fans returned after the pandemic featured names such as Sparks owner Magic Johnson, tennis legend Billie Jean King and comedian Leslie Jones. (27:00) Aces or The Field in the WNBA? Cooke, the Rogers High School graduate and South Carolina standout, drew the assignment of guarding WNBA legend Diana Taurasi in the team's preseason game 25 Jun 2023 19:59:33 (1:16:15) The transition from college to the WNBA Players' options for professional basketball careers are limited, whether in the U.S. or overseas the jobs just aren't there. Cooke decided against returning for her optional fifth year of eligibility, which was granted to all active players during the COVID-19 pandemic. @ZiaCooke takes it into the paint to give the @LASparks a 26-18 lead at the end of the 1Q @ABC . @ZiaCooke takes it into the paint to give the @LASparks a 26-18 lead at the end of the 1Q @ABC . We could have never felt like we could battle back but they really did. (Olson) The Sparks next game is June 18 against the Connecticut Sun at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. 1 overall pick. She held scholarship offers from over 60 schools. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. (1:37:45) Zia makes Michael feel really old She previously covered UCLA, professional soccer and preps for the Southern California News Group. Cooke went to Rogers High School, where she led the Rams to back to back state Guard Brea Beal : Has one year of eligibility remaining, but has Toledo native Zia Cooke goes to the Los Angeles Sparks in 1st Gamecock Guard Zia Cooke Declares For The WNBA Draft Shes so surprised by things that dont go well but I love it. We need to develop a young core along with our veterans.. WNBA on Twitter: "The rookie got it done in her first #WNBA 3 weeks ago Zia Cooke had the option to return to South Carolina for another season if she chose to use her COVID year. 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The Sparks trailed by 11 points in the first quarter but battled back with a dominant second quarter and had a 13-point lead by halftime to send them on their way to an easy win. Youre not only competing with players that are currently on roster, but also a ton of womens basketball players overseas that have been honing their skills and waiting for opportunity to break into the WNBA.. (25:30) Draymond's staying put, right? WebGo to wnba r/wnba by femaleathletenetwork. Everyone says college is the best years of your life why pass up especially when you have enjoyed your time at the school, the 6-6 Key wrote on social media. Making a WNBA roster isn't something that Boston is going to have to worry about. NEW episode is live and LOADED! The rookie got it done in her first #WNBA career start With a shorthanded @LASparks squad, @zia_cooke was able to expand the rookie/vet connection as she dished out dimes and got a couple of buckets up herself | @usbank Sparks are back in action tonight at 10pm/ET . WNBA "I put my life into this. Great white sharks along Cape Cod take center stage in Nat Geos Sharkfest: Really rare footage pretty riveting, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. OPSWA 1st-team Division II All-State in 2018. Cooke shot 35.7% and 39.3% from the 3-point line in each of her last two seasons, and isnt afraid to launch when needed. with (for?) As a senior, she averaged 21.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game and led Rogers to another state championship. Zia Cooke But this is certainly an important year for growth and learning for Zia as the rookie. Kitley, a senior, despite being a possible first-round pick is one of many college players who have an extra year of eligibility because of COVID. Commentary: Why did Center Theatre Group really halt programming at the Mark Taper Forum? Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream: The 2017 first 27 Jun 2023 19:30:57 Cooke was overcome with emotion after realizing she was fulfilling a lifelong dream. Her size will be a problem defensively, but it also makes her super easy to root for. I have to do my scout really well for that one but its going to be a lot of legends. I think thats what I did (Friday night) for sure was told myself to have fun and let the game come to me and let everything flow for myself.. Ill give a shoutout to our rookie Zia Cooke. Their overseas contract have to include provisions that allow players to return to the U.S. in the middle of a postseason run overseas. RT @WNBA: . 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WNBA draft: Sparks select South Carolina guard Zia Cooke at No. 10 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. , during which she was detained when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage, then later arrested before being released in a high-level prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. The Sparks are 5-5 to start the 2023 season. Sparks center Zia Cooke (1) shoots against Phoenix Mercury Moriah Jefferson (8) during the second half on May 19 at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford), Lake Township Police: Be wary of artificial intelligence and scams, Infant dead, man hospitalized after crashing into Tiffin home following alleged abduction, Wednesday sunny, warm; storms possible Thursday, Friday | WTOL 11 Weather. She made both of her three-pointers against Phoenix and teams will adjust to her shooting. 25 Jun 2023 19:59:33 Griner, whose return after being detained in Russia for 10 months is the leagues biggest headline this year, responded Cooke was making her feel old. RT @michaelsmith: NEW episode is live and LOADED! Athletes Unlimited just completed its second season. Damian Lillard and whether the @LVAces are unstoppable! We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Training camp was definitely tough for me being able to adjust to a lot of different things but something my teammates always tell me, just go out there and be me, be myself and have fun. WNBA That's why the Los Angeles Sparks drafted her at No. The experience, even happily completing her rookie chores of carrying the teams bags through the airport, has been the exact opposite of what she imagined. Plus @LASparks @Lexiebrown and @zia_cooke stop by to discuss life as a young player in the @wnba. Defense is where she needs to improve most, Cooke admitted after watching the game film. Webby paulri Sparks Sparks got Zia Cooke! Rogers Dean of Students told WTOL 11 at a watch party for the Gamecocks victory over Louisville on Friday what Cookes success means for Rogers and Toledo Public Schools. My dad has been here for me since I was a kid. Plus @LASparks @Lexiebrown and @zia_cooke stop by to discuss life as a young player in the @wnba. Example video title will go here for this video. LOS ANGELES With her first five shots, Sparks rookie guard Zia Cooke could not miss. Toledoan, NCAA champion Zia Cooke honored with street dedicated in her name, rally at Rogers High School, South Carolina No. @NekiasNBA and I discuss the real deal (or no deal?) Besides Russia, China and Korea stopped signing foreign players few years ago because of the coronavirus. 25 Jun 2023 19:59:33 2. After South Carolina basketballs season ended a little sooner than the team had hoped, five of Dawn Staleys players had just a very short time to decide on their future plans.The WNBA Draft is on April 10th, and Aliyah Boston, Brea Beal, Laeticia Amihere, Kamilla Cardoso, and Zia Cooke all have one more year of eligibility remaining but also The South Carolina Gamecocks faces perennial powerhouse Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game on Sunday at 8 p.m. South Carolina guard Zia Cooke looks to pass the ball during the first half of a second-round game against Miami in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina won 49-33. GO DEEPER. 14 points on 8 shots, 2 rebounds, 2 assists all off the bench in 15 minutes. member USA U17 National Team in 2018. Where did Zia Cooke play high school basketball? | wtol.com As a junior, Cooke helped the Gamecocks win the 2022 national championship. She hopes the Sparks can make it the norm this year, she responded, then gave fans a reason to come back for Thursdays 7 p.m. matchup with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. Welcome to LA, Zia Cooke! Candace Parker, thats going to be crazy but Im definitely going to soak in the moment. He has also spent several years covering the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA as a reporter and podcast host. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, In Brittney Griners return, Sparks dominate Mercury in season opener. Zia Cooke 1 to Fever, headlines 5 SC draft picks, Key Final Four players to enter 2023 WNBA draft. It's part of the reason why five of the first-round picks in 2021 are no longer in the league. Youll want a Zia Cooke jersey. @ZiaCooke takes it into the paint to give the @LASparks a 26-18 lead at the end of the 1Q @ABC . ago I thought Aliyah was great, but Zia blew the doors off her debut. Lexie Brown on Twitter: "RT @michaelsmith: NEW episode is live member Jordan Brand Classic in 2019. No, she was told. Who is LA Sparks draft pick Zia Cooke? | Toledo, OH Sports 27 Jun 2023 19:30:57 Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. (1:05:15) Reaction to Celtics trading for Kristaps Porzingis? It was Joyner Holmes got a couple of offensive rebounds there when we were struggling to get extra possessions so pleased that bench really sparked us.. WNBA power rankings: Aces, Liberty are undisputed super teams but then who? Basketball players were granted an extra year of eligibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "Zia Cooke was overcome with emotion after being drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks pic.twitter.com/fLrcel1Ga1. Zia Cooke, Los Angeles Sparks: First-round pick in this years draft is averaging 3.6 points in 14 games this season. 7) and the Minnesota Lynx (at No. Zia announced on Instagram that she is now part of the Adidas Basketball Family "My love for basketball is because of my parents. @NekiasNBA and I discuss the real deal (or no deal?) Zia Cooke Gets Ready for the 2023 WNBA Draft, Netflix Comments on Meghan and Harry's Deal Status. (1:12:00) Advice for rookie teammate Zia Cooke 1 overall selection Aliyah Boston always hopes for her players to go as high as possible, but in a league thats only getting more difficult for rookies, fit is more important than draft standing. In Korea, everyone used to get $25,000 a month, Dyke said. WNBA I'm excited for her and for us. The Sparks are 5-5 to start the 2023 season. Theres a reason why her Sparks teammates call their rookie fearless. Zia Cooke @ZiaCooke takes it into the paint to give the @LASparks a 26-18 lead at the end of the 1Q @ABC . Only 15 of this years 36 WNBA draft picks made opening-day rosters. The Sparks next game is June 18 against the Connecticut Sun at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Is there a better way? 23 Jun 2023 17:28:29 He is also a graduate of Syracuse University, where he received a masters degree in broadcast journalism. The new name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities women basketball players also have is playing into their decisions on turning pro. South Carolina junior guard Zia Cooke is one of the Gamecocks star guards. Will Skylar Diggins-Smith play this season? Answering WNBA Cooke wasnt tasked with the full defensive responsibility against her shooting guard counterpart Diana Taurasi in the season opener as coaches shifted some of the burden to Lexie Brown, Karlie Samuelson and Layshia Clarendon. Who are the top 25 players in the women's Final Four? She committed to South Carolina and played there for four seasons. But for [my teammates] to let me openly be myself, Im super thankful for that.. She has moved up the depth chart ahead of Zia Cooke and Jasmine Thomas, who is still Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot podcast joins the show to discuss Damian Lillard's dilemma. Zia MINNEAPOLIS Basketball fans in Toledo will be watching the NCAA Womens Basketball championship game closely on Sunday, cheering on one of the greatest players to ever come from the city. with (for?) 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