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Natalie Williams, right, poses with WNBA President Valerie Ackerman after being selected by the Utah Starzz during the WNBA Draft Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in New York. Williams, a center who played for Portland, was the ABL's most valuable player and led the league in scoring 21 points and rebounding 11.6. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey)
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The Utah Starzz drafted former Taylorsville High standout Natalie Williams with the third overall pick in the WNBA draft.