3. Lauren Jackson, WNBA:WNBA superstar Lauren Jackson was drafted by the Seattle Storm in 2001 and since that time has become one of the most successful and recognized women in the sports.
Jackson has racked up countless awards and honors in the WNBA, as well as medals in international competition.
Jackson competed for Australia at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, bringing home silver each time.
She also won gold at the 2006 World Championships and 2006 Commonwealth Games.