3000 people turned out to the Monarchs' day-after celebration at City Hall.

"My phone keeps ringing off the hook from reporters in Portugal," said Ticha Penicheiro, a Portugal native. "Newspapers, TV, radio; it's nonstop. The (Tuesday) game was on live, and usually women's basketball gets no notice at all. But now, everybody knows the Monarchs."

Given its deep roster, Sacramento will have some tough calls when it comes to the Expansion Draft. Coach Whiz says he may try to offer Chicago a draft pick rather than giving up one of his current players.