ESPN reported Friday during Mike and Mike that Candace Parker would be announced later in the day as the winner of the WNBA's MVP. This coming after already having the Rookie of the Year.
Congrats Candace!
Good job Candace, glad to see that UT alumni is tearing it up in the professional ranks, she will continue to do this for years and years to come, I can promise you that.
Candace Parker received the WNBA's most valuable player award Friday, becoming the first player to win the award along with the rookie of the year honors. The Los Angeles star was unanimously selected rookie of the year.
The awards capped a big run for Parker, who was college player of the year last season for national champion Tennessee. Parker also was a member of the gold-medal winning U.S. team in the Beijing Olympics.