Female Athletes to Watch in 2013

Don't miss Gabby Douglas tonight on 106!

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Brittney Griner - Brittney Griner stands at 6-feet, 8-inches and was this year's WNBA No. 1 draft pick to the Phoenix Mercury. She has recently signed an endorsement deal with Nike and is openly gay and proud.  (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)Kayla Alexander - Syracuse Orange center Kayla Alexander was the WNBA's No. 8 2013 draft pick and is on her way to the San Antonio Silver Stars. This is special because she's only the second player in SU's history to be drafted to the WNBA. Go, Kayla! (Photo: CSM /Landov)

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Skylar Higgins - Skylar Diggins is the perfect combo of beauty, brains and talent. This soon-to-be Notre Dame alum was drafted to the Tulsa Shock. She also signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation sports management branch, so good things are sure to come! (Photo: Lance King/Getty Images)

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