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2011 WNBA Draft: Carolyn Swords Drafted No. 15 Overall By Chicago Sky

Boston College senior Carolyn Swords was drafted with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. Swords averaged a team-best 17.5 points and 9.5 rebounds last season for the Eagles.

Swords, a 6'6" senior center, was an All-ACC First Team selection from 2009 through 2011. In addition, Swords was an honorable mention on the Associated Press All-American team.

In 33 games at Boston College this season, all of which she started, Swords made 218-of-302 field goals and led the nation in field goal percentage for the second straight season, shooting at a impressive 72.2 percent clip.

Swords finished her career at Boston College with 1,978 points, 920 rebounds, 175 blocks and 147 assists in 130 total games. In addition, Swords made 322-of-453 free throws to shoot 71.1 percent from the free throw line.

Chicago finished 14-20 last season and will benefit from Swords' ability to rebounds and score in the post. Swords was the only player from Boston College that was drafted on Tuesday.