Former Cheshire Academy star and Connecticut Sun draft pick Johannah Leedham got the news she and the rest of the Great Britain national team was hoping for when the Internation Olympic Committee announced that Great Britain would be granted a spot in the 2012 Olympic field.

Great Britain had to petition the organization for a spot in the draw as a host nation and after careful consideration, they were awarded an Olympic berth.

Leedham is a member of national team and it was announced that her squad would face the WNBA's Atlanta Dream in an exhibition game on May 29 at the Manchester Evening News Arena.

"I think it is a fantastic opportunity for the GB team and obviously is a great moment for the WNBA to come over and play in Europe," Leedham said in a release sent out by the WNBA. "I think it is great for women's basketball especially in the UK, and by having such a quality team in the Atlanta Dream as opponents, I feel it can only inspire many more young players in Britain. It will be a huge test for our team, but will help in our preparations and will be an exciting moment for Great Britain and for the WNBA alike.”