Lynx Wrap up WNBA Draft
April 14, 2014 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - After selecting Duke guard Tricia Liston (12th overall) and West Virgina Center Asya Bussie (15th overall) with their first two picks in the 2014 WNBA Draft, the Minnesota Lynx wrapped up the evening by taking Vanderbilt guard Christina Foggie with the 24th pick and Louisville forward Asia Taylor with the 36th pick.
Foggie claimed the SEC scoring crown in 2013-14 (19 ppg) and was named to the WBCA All-American Honorable Mention and All-SEC First Teams. The 5-9 guard ranks seventh on Vanderbilt's all-time scoring list (1,743 points) and became Vanderbilt's all-time leader in three-pointers made (276). She reached double figures in 85 games in her career, including scoring 20 or more points in 32 games.
Taylor missed all of 2012-13 with an injury but came back in the 2013-14 season and was named to the All-American Athletic Conference First Team and was also named Most Improved Player. She helped the Cardinal to an Elite Eight appearance in 2013-14, averaging 10.8 points per game and 7.2 rebounds per game.
The first chance fans have to see the defending WNBA Champion's new-look roster is the team's preseason contest at Target Center on Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the game are currently on sale for Lynx season members at their discounted member rate. Groups of 10 or more can also purchase seats starting at a discounted rate of $12 by calling the Lynx at 612-673-8400.
The Lynx will kick off their 16th season in the WNBA on the road at Washington on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The 2014 home opener will be on Sunday, May 18 vs. Connecticut at 4 p.m., which will feature a historic ring ceremony and championship banner raising for the 2013 WNBA Champions. Full-season and half-season memberships are available by visiting www.lynxbasketball.com or by calling 612-673-8400.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from April 14, 2014
- Sky Adds Three Players in 2014 WNBA Draft - Chicago Sky
- Shock Select Jordan Hooper and Theresa Plaisance in WNBA Draft - Tulsa Shock
- Mercury Adds Three Players in 2014 WNBA Draft - Phoenix Mercury
- Ogwumike, Sims, McBride Selected as Top Picks in 2014 WNBA Draft - WNBA
- Lynx Wrap up WNBA Draft - Minnesota Lynx
- Atlanta Dream Selectes Schimmel, Orekhova and Harberts in 2014 WNBA Draft - Atlanta Dream
- Sun Select Chelsea Gray with No. 11 Pick - Connecticut Sun
- New York Liberty Select Two Players in 2014 WNBA Draft - New York Liberty
- Natasha Howard & Natalie Achonwa Highlight Fever Selections - Indiana Fever
- Lynx Select Tricia Liston and Aysa Bussie with First Two Picks in WNBA Draft - Minnesota Lynx
- New York Liberty Land Tina Charles in Draft Night Trade - New York Liberty
- Sun Trade Tina Charles in Deal with Liberty - Connecticut Sun
- Sun Take Ogwumike No. 1 in WNBA Draft - Connecticut Sun
- Shock Select Odyssey Sims with Second Pick in WNBA Draft - Tulsa Shock
- Griffin Signs New Contract with Sun - Connecticut Sun
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