A look at the top 15 prospects for the WNBA's upcoming college draft (listed alphabetically):

		Thur., April 24 I think we're looking at a very shallow draft poll this year. But the other thing that really sticks out is that some of college standouts who spent most of their time in the post now must transition to the 3 to make it at the professional level. Gwen Jackson, LaToya Thomas, Jocelyn Penn and Aiysha Smith, for example, each scored 90 percent of their career points in the post. That's not going to be the case in the WNBA. The key for them to be successful at this level is to expand their game and move to the 3. Otherwise, I just can't see Jackson or the others being successful going against Tina Thompson or Lisa Leslie every night at the 4.

Chantelle Anderson, Vanderbilt: Her potential is bountiful, especially offensively. But at 6 feet 6, she averaged only 6.0 rebounds for her career at Vanderbilt. How well -- and how soon -- will she compete with the world's best post players on both ends of the court?

Coretta Brown, North Carolina: You always hear about the value of point guards who can score, and that's what Brown is. She can create her own shot, but she needs to hit at a higher percentage than she did her senior season (39.6 percent).

Chrissy Floyd, Clemson: She's quick, good-sized and is effective defensively, too. In college, she wasn't seen that much nationally, but she could find a place in the pros.

Cheryl Ford, Louisiana Tech: Just a flat-out, talented, hard-working post player. She was noticeably improved every season at Louisiana Tech, and there's no reason to think that growth won't continue. She's the type who will get better against better competition.

Michelle Greco, UCLA: She hung tough despite adversity at UCLA in her four years. But her 3-point percentage this past season was low (28.1) and can she defend at the pro level?

Gwen Jackson, Tennessee: She said consistency was her big goal for her senior season, and she achieved it for the most part. But ... she still had big games where she struggled. She's still growing in her ability to be a factor every minute she's on court.

Kara Lawson, Tennessee: Can intelligence and a winner's mentality make up for whatever quickness issues she has? Probably so, especially since she's a good shooter.

Sonja Mallory, Georgia Tech: She's 6-5 and strong. She was a better defensive player/rebounder in college than offensive player. She's very bright and has great work ethic.

Jocelyn Penn, South Carolina: She didn't start shooting the 3 until her senior season, and that hurts. She's a tweener with a perimeter game that needs work. Her career stats in a league like the SEC -- 16.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 steals -- speak a lot about her ability, but she'll need to be a different type of player to make it in the WNBA

Plenette Pierson, Texas Tech: She's a prototype pro player: quick, strong, knows how to score and can play defense on anybody. She was suspended for almost all of her junior season, but got her head together and had an excellent senior year. No one should have hesitation picking her.

Aiysha Smith, LSU: Smooth and athletic, she has a game that continues to expand. Seems to have all the requirements for success at the pro level, provided she keeps her aggressiveness at a high level.

LaToya Thomas, Mississippi State: She scored and rebounded at a high level in the SEC for four years. That pretty much says it all. She should be the top pick because she's a sure thing: Nobody really has any doubts her game can make an immediate transition to the pros. But it will be interesting to see how Thomas adjusts and grows when she leaves her home state of Mississippi for an extended period for the first time in her life.

Erin Thorn, BYU: We know she can shoot. We know the WNBA needs players who can shoot. So will she get a chance and then find the right fit?

Shaquala Williams, Oregon: She had team chemistry problems at Oregon, but she wouldn't be the first to successfully leave behind college trouble for pro success. Perhaps her biggest issue is using her talent in a system and not being off in her own world.

Lindsey Wilson, Iowa State: She was often a one-woman offensive attack this past season for the Cyclones. She's a good shooter and penetrator, and you won't find anyone who fights harder to win a game. She has by far the best pro potential of any Iowa State player to date.

Mechelle Voepel of the Kansas City Star is a regular contributor to ESPN.com. She can be reached at mvoepel@kcstar.com.