For the Sky, she's not a reach

By Weinman - Even though training camps started just this week, WNBA preseason games will begin tomorrow. Thanks to P.R. Manager Ronnie Ramirez in Chicago for passing along the first images of 2009 WBCA Defensive Player of the Year Jennifer Risper in her new Sky uniform. Like former teammate Christina Wirth, Risper will stick with her collegiate number in the pros. Chicago and Indiana are scheduled to square off in a preseason matchup next Thursday, April 28, at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Click on the pics above to see larger images....

And here's another YouTube clip that is vaguely related to a WNBA nickname (this one has a Nashville connection, as well).