Rae Burrell, a former Lady Vol, started for the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason game, contributing four points in their 85-75 victory over Portland.
Key points
Rae Burrell started for the Los Angeles Sparks
Sparks won 85-75 against Portland
Burrell played 18 minutes in the game
She scored four points and had two rebounds
Burrell was drafted 9th overall in 2022
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Former Lady Vol starts for Los Angeles in WNBA preseason game
Former Lady Vol Rae Burrell started for the Sparks and played 18 minutes. She totaled four points, two rebounds, two steals and one block.
Burrell was selected by Los Angeles in the first round of the 2022 WNBA draft (No. 9 overall). She was the 44th Lady Vol to be drafted to the WNBA. Burrell completed her degree in communication studies at Tennessee in May 2022.
She was named to the 2021-22 USA TODAY Preseason All-America Third Team. Burrell's career-high for points in a game was 26 against Arkansas on Jan. 7, 2021.
The 6-foot-2 guard played at Tennessee from 2018-22. She appeared in 110 games, including 47 starts. Burrell averaged 10.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 22.6 minutes per game.
She went to Tennessee from Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Q&A
What were Rae Burrell's stats in the WNBA preseason game?
Rae Burrell scored four points, recorded two rebounds, two steals, and one block in 18 minutes of play.
When was Rae Burrell drafted into the WNBA?
Rae Burrell was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks in the first round of the 2022 WNBA draft, with the 9th overall pick.
How did the Los Angeles Sparks perform in the preseason game against Portland?
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Portland team 85-75 in the preseason game held at Moda Center.
What is Rae Burrell's background before joining the WNBA?
Rae Burrell completed her degree in communication studies at Tennessee in May 2022 and was the 44th Lady Vol drafted into the WNBA.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts after a three point basket against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the LSU Tigers battles for the ball against Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh takes a selfie before talking with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the LSU Tigers battles for the ball against Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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