Laney High School coach Sherri Tynes thought Tamera Young's decision to attend James Madison was "terrific" when she found out. Not surprising, considering Tynes was once former JMU coach Shelia Moorman's assistant.
But what is surprising is that Young actually chose JMU over high-profile schools. Her talent has always been apparent, and now WNBA officials are on the verge of affirming those skills. Young is slated to go in the first round of the 2008 WNBA Draft on Wednesday.
This prediction posted on the WNBA website Monday projects Young to go 11th overall. She would be the first JMU player to play in the WNBA. Meredith Alexis signed a contract with the Washington Mystics last year, but was cut before the season began. She now plays in France.
The first round of the draft (picks 1-14) will be televised Wednesday on ESPN2 starting at 1 p.m. Young said she's prepared to go anywhere, but would prefer to stay on the east coast.
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