Surrounded by family and friends in her parents’ home in Port Wing, Jolene Anderson was in her comfort zone. No pressure. No nerves.
Only a sense of excitement as all gathered around the TV to watch the 2008 Women’s National Basketball Association player draft Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. When the University of Wisconsin senior heard her name called in the second round of the three-round draft, Anderson didn’t jump to her feet and scream, leaving that to her aunt Betty.