NEW YORK (AP) – Ruth Riley’s phone has been ringing constantly over the past week. It will only get busier over the next 24 hours.
Such is life for the general manager of the San Antonio Stars, who hold the No. 1 pick in Thursday night’s WNBA draft.
“We’re evaluating all our options,” Riley said Tuesday. “There’s a lot of interest at No. 1 as I’m sure there is every year. We’re looking for something that makes sense for us short and long term, and someone that fits our culture here.”
There has been only one No. 1 pick that has been traded on draft day – Lindsey Harding in 2007. It’s not just the Stars’ top pick that’s drawing interest from other teams. San Antonio also holds the fifth pick.
“People are looking to move up and we’re listening,” said Riley, who is overseeing her first draft as GM of the Stars.