For many, graduating college signals the start of a new life full of uncharted territory.
But for former North Carolina women’s basketball player, Chay Shegog, the future will hold two familiar elements — basketball and former UNC teammate Jessica Breland.
With the 21st overall pick in the 2012 WNBA draft Monday, Shegog will play for the Connecticut Sun next season.
“It just was a lot of excitement and relief,” Shegog said.
Surrounded by her teammates as her name was called, Shegog’s emotion was visible.
“All her teammates were around her and they were really excited for her. She just broke out in a big smile,” coach Sylvia Hatchell said of the scene immediately following the announcement.
The Sun’s affinity for former UNC post players is no secret as the team signed Breland in July.
It was only fitting that Breland was with Shegog and the rest of the team, participating in a casual pick-up game when the selection was made.
“I said this a big 21st, you’re going to Connecticut,” Hatchell said. “You’re going to be Jessica’s teammate. So they hugged each other and gave a high five and everything.”