Liz Shimek was not a household name in Chicago when she played two seasons for the Sky. And there was no big WNBA signing bonus waiting for the 18th pick in the 2006 draft, who happened to be a Michigan State forward that led the Spartans to the NCAA women’s finals.
It’s a different world for elite female basketball players today. Still, Liz — a mother of five whose last name is now Moeggenberg — holds no resentment about the timing of her playing days.
“It’s definitely changed,” said Moeggenberg, an all-state basketball player at Glen Lake and All-American at MSU. “A lot more teams, a lot more fan base, and I’m sure there is going to be more now that this graduating group is being drafted.”
PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news.
Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!
