Allison's Top 10 featured on WNBA Draft Page

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By Frank Della Femina, WNBA.com:

For Louisiana State’s Allison Hightower, a career in the WNBA would be a dream come true. The Dallas, Texas native was exposed to the league at an early age, thanks to Houston-based grandparents who made a habit of taking her to Comets games.

“I was able to go watch those games when I was younger and see great players, a great fan base and it really motivated me and got me excited about women playing professionally,” Hightower said in a recent conference call with WNBA.com. “I thought of myself maybe being able to play in the WNBA, and now that I am able to have that opportunity, I am just blessed and it’s a great feeling.”

That opportunity will present itself in full at the 14th annual WNBA Draft, scheduled for Thursday, April 8th at the NBA Entertainment studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.

When it comes to player comparisons, Hightower doesn't shy away from admitting her model player, as she was quick to praise Phoenix Mercury guard/forward and reigning WNBA MVP Diana Taurasi. "I love everything about her game.”

There's a healthy buzz surrounding the LSU guard as days tick down to the draft. Her defense remains a focal point for many, but offensive talent is not far behind. In a call with WNBA.com, Los Angeles Sparks head coach Jennifer Gillom praised Hightower’s two-way skill set. “I think Allison Hightower is probably one of the best guard defenders that’s out there,” admitted Gillom. “She’s a very versatile player, a great three-point shooter, has a nice mid-range jumper, great penetrater and you get a player of her caliber that plays well on both ends of the court.”

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Posted by Bill Martin