ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Basketball fans eagerly awaited a historic moment for Quad Cities athletics as two former Rocks were up for grabs in the WNBA Draft.
A watch party held at Rooster's Sports Bar and Grill in Rock Island was ready to celebrate when the names of two hometown teammates — Brea Beal and Chrislyn Carr — are called, which would make them the first QCA athletes to make it to the WNBA.
Before draft time, both players were expected to be drafted — with 2022 NCAA champion Beal expected to go in the first round and Carr following as early as round three.
Beal ended up becoming the first Quad Citizen ever drafted to the WNBA when she was picked up by the Minnesota Lynx as the 24th overall pick at the end of the second round.
Her draft was celebrated by family, coaches, and the roar of supporters glued to Rooster's' 119-inch screen.
Chrislyn Carr was not selected in Monday's 36-selection draft, but could still have a chance to make it to the next level in the future.
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