The Los Angeles Sparks drafted Sarah Ashlee Barker with the ninth pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, aiming to rejuvenate their struggling franchise. Barker, a standout at Alabama, averaged 18.2 points and excelled in shooting, particularly beyond the arc. General manager Raegan Pebley emphasized a need for a versatile '3-and-D' player to fit the team's culture. Despite Alabama's loss in the NCAA Tournament, Barker showcased her leadership and skills, indicating strong potential to contribute to the young Sparks' rebuilding efforts under head coach Lynne Roberts, who praised her grounded demeanor and realistic self-assessment.
One of the things that we really knew that this team needed was a 3-and-D player, and we looked in all positions for that.”
She’s just very grounded and knows who she is, and to that humility piece, she knows that she’s got work to do and to improve her game.”
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