June 29, 2006 at 8:22 PM
Former Washington guard Kristen O’Neill agreed to a one-year contract to play in Spain during the 2006-07 season. O’Neill will play for USP CEU Adecco Estudiantes Club that competes in Division I Liga Femenina Spain, or the top women’s league in the country.
O’Neill, who was snubbed by the WNBA because of questions about her quickness and ability to play on the professional level, averaged 7.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists at Washington. A native of Edmonds, she is a 6-foot-1 guard/forward.
O’Neill signed with High Five Agency, a new sports management organization that was founded by Susie Jarsoch. Jarsoch worked for the Storm for five seasons in various positions before becoming an agent. She is currently working on signing more local women athletes, but her first signing was San Antonio rookie Shanna Zolman.
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