"Sparks coach Lynne Roberts expressed excitement about Ta'Niya Latson, stating, 'She can shoot it, she can get to the basket, she's great in transition. We're excited about her defense. She's really good on ball, but you know, she's a winner and we're just excited.'"
"Latson led the nation in scoring with 25.4 points per game for Florida State during the 2024-25 season before transferring to South Carolina, where she scored 14.1 points and shot a career-high 48.6% from the floor this season."
"Roberts noted, 'She took on a different role in terms of, that team had two other first-round draft picks from that roster playing with that South Carolina team. Our draft model and everything had her a lot higher than 20. And so we were excited that she was still there.'"
The Sparks selected Ta'Niya Latson as their top pick in the WNBA draft, expecting her to be a strong bench option. Latson, who led the nation in scoring at Florida State, transferred to South Carolina to develop her skills. Coach Lynne Roberts praised her shooting, transition play, and defensive abilities. Despite being drafted later than anticipated, Latson's performance and adaptability make her a valuable addition to the team, addressing their need for guard depth.
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