Evina Westbrook and her family decided to keep it simple. They gathered at home in Salem, Ore., to watch the WNBA Draft on Monday.
“We didn’t know what location we were going to have it at first,” she said. “But I’m really glad we decided to have it at my house. It was really intimate, with all my family there, just really lovin’ on me; all the support they’ve shown when I haven’t really been able to be there.”
About 40 friends and family members erupted when Westbrook’s name popped up on the screen, taken with the 21st pick by the Seattle Storm. It was not long after UConn teammates Christyn Williams went to Washington at No. 14, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa to Los Angeles at No. 19.
