Atlanta Dream head coach Michael Cooper was familiar with Oderah Chidom before Thursday.
He’s been following the Duke senior’s career since her high school days in California.
But it wasn’t just the West Coast connection that made the former Los Angeles Lakers player select Chidom in Thursday’s WNBA Draft as the Atlanta Dream’s third-round pick. Cooper highlighted the forward’s rebounding ability, basketball IQ and how she fit in on the Dream.
With the 31st overall pick in the #WDraft17, the @AtlantaDream select Oderah Chidom from @DukeWBB! #RWTD #WatchMeWork pic.