SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 22, 2009 – The Sacramento Monarchs today announced forward Nicole Powell will make her first All-Star appearance as selected by WNBA President Donna Orender. Powell will replace injured Los Angeles Sparks center Lisa Leslie as a reserve for the Western Conference.

Powell averages 15.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in her fifth season in the WNBA. She currently ranks 13th in the League points per game, first in free throw percentage (1.000) – including a franchise-record 44 consecutive free throws made to date – and second in three-point field goals made (42).

The 2009 WNBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, July 25, at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will be televised nationally on ABC, at 12:30 p.m. PDT.

The Monarchs will return to ARCO Arena on Thurs., July 30 versus the San Antonio Silver Stars, at 11:30 a.m. PDT, for their annual Kids Day Game. All fans in attendance will receive a Monarchs Croc Charm Bracelet. Click here to buy tickets.

Groups have more fun! Expect Great Basketball this summer at ARCO Arena! Group tickets start at just $8. Bring your group to a Monarchs game by calling 916-928-3650 or e-mail us at GroupTickets@arcoarena.com. For more information, please click here.