Lynx Acquire Guard Anna Cruz from New York Liberty
April 16, 2015 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx traded its 11th, 23rd and 28th overall picks in the 2015 WNBA Draft to the New York Liberty in exchange for guard Anna Cruz and the Liberty's 16th and 35th overall picks.
A native of Spain, Cruz played 34 games for the Liberty last season and averaged 7.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. Prior to signing with the Liberty in 2014, Cruz spent the 2013-14 season playing in Russia for Nadezhda Orenburg where she averaged 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
This offseason Cruz played 19 games for Nadezhda Orenburg and averaged 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in league play. She was named the 2014 Eurobasket.com All-Europeans Point Guard of the Year and was also named to the Eurobasket.com All-European 1st Team 2014.
Additionally, Cruz competed in the Spanish League for nine seasons, including the previous four with Rivas Ecopolis. She also played for Olesa, Burgoes and Barcelona. She has represented Spain as member of the national team since 2009, earning bronze medals at the 2009 Women European Championships and 2010 World Championships and the silver medal at the 2014 World Championships.
Minnesota still has the 16th and 35th overall picks in the 2015 WNBA Draft.
The first chance fans have to see the new-look roster is the team's preseason contest at Target Center on Monday, June 1 vs. the New York Liberty at 7 p.m. Tickets for the game are currently on sale for Lynx season members at their discounted member rate. Group tickets can also be purchased for the preseason game and every game for the 2015 season starting at a rate of $14 by calling the Lynx at 612-673-8400. Group ticket pricing may vary by game. Single-game tickets will be released for sale at a later date.
The Lynx will kick off their 17th season in the WNBA at home on Friday, June 5 against the Tulsa Shock at 7 p.m. A limited number of lower level full-season memberships are currently available by visiting Lynxbasketball.com or by calling 612-673-8400.
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