Leaonna Odom Picked 15th By New York In The WNBA Draft
Leaonna Odom will begin her professional career in the Big Apple as a member of New York.
Odom was selected with the third pick in the second round. She started 99-of-125 games as a Blue Devil and finished her career ranking 16th in points (1,387), 10th in field goals made (599) and 10th in minutes (3,716). As a senior, Odom averaged 14.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.6 assists, while earning All-ACC Second Team accolades “according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/4/17/womens-basketball-odom-gorecki-selected-in-2020-wnba-draft.aspx
Leaonna Odom is a native of Lompoc, Calif., She was selected with the third pick in the second round. She started 99-of-125 games as a Blue Devil and finished her career ranking 16th in points (1,387), 10th in field goals made (599) and 10th in minutes (3,716). As a senior, Odom averaged 14.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.6 assists, while earning All-ACC Second Team accolades. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/4/17/womens-basketball-odom-gorecki-selected-in-2020-wnba-draft.aspx
In the ACC statistics, Odom ranked fourth in field goal percentage (54.7), 14th in scoring (14.3) and fifth in steals (1.9). She added four double-doubles and six games with 20 or more points. Odom was one of the most athletic players in the 2020 draft.
Leaonna Odom had this to say about being drafted fifteenth.
"It's an honor to be drafted No. 15 and I'm excited for the opportunity ahead of me," said Odom.”according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/4/17/womens-basketball-odom-gorecki-selected-in-2020-wnba-draft.aspx
Joanne P. McCallie who was Leaonna Odom’s head coach at Duke had this to say about the new New York forward.
"We are very happy that Neah has an opportunity to pursue her professional career," said Duke head coach Joanne P. McCallie. "She has many talents to bring and it will be fun to see her progress. All at Duke wish her a hearty heartfelt congratulations!" “according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/4/17/womens-basketball-odom-gorecki-selected-in-2020-wnba-draft.aspx