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San Antonio Cuts Candyce Bingham

By Sonja Sykes

The San Antonio Silver Stars waived former University of Louisville forward Candyce Bingham from the roster Monday. Bingham, a third round draft pick, played in one exhibition game with the Silver Stars. San Antonio returned several veteran forwards and also acquired front line depth through trades during the off season.

WNBA teams carry 11 players on each roster and final cut day is  Friday. Although Bingham could be picked up by other teams, most teams are  paring down and Candyce’s chances of being picked up appear to be pretty slim.

Still, options are available. Overseas leagues offer former college stars a chance to continue playing at a livable wage. Also, several exhibition teams tour the country annually playing college women’s basketball teams in preseason games. As of Wednesday, however, Bingham’s future was open …but here’s hoping she gets a chance to continue the game in a venue somewhere if that’s what she really wants to do.

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