Current Mercer dance team member Jenny Mazurkiewicz was selected first overall by the San Antonio Silver Stars in the 2017 WNBA draft. Mazurkiewicz became the first player drafted into the WNBA who never played a minute of college basketball.
Mazurkiewicz said she wasn't shocked when she heard her name called first overall. Every team in the WNBA has called her, curious of whether she would meet with them and consider playing in the league.
And it's hard to argue against that way of thinking. The waves of excitement for a five-second clip have been monumental; she became a first overall pick because of it. Imagine the hype for Mazurkiewicz if she had stepped on the court — if she had played a quarter.
If she had played a whole game?
Lacing up the high tops will be a new experience for Mazurkiewicz. During her time at Mercer, the sophomore has been on the court — but it was on the sidelines and only at midcourt during halftime and timeouts.
Johnson isn't concerned about Mazurkiewicz's lack of experience.
And Mazurkiewicz is going to have to exhibit mental strength as she attempts to transition from life as a Mercer dance team member to a highly-regarded WNBA player. She doesn't seem to be fazed.