The Minnesota Lynx overcame some early growing pains and mounted a major comeback in the final quarter of their season opener against the Connecticut Sun at IMG Academy on Sunday.
The Minnesota Lynx have had some hits and some missed with their first round picks in the last 10 years. The Lynx chose Mikiah Herbert-Harrigan with the 6th overall pick in last week's draft.
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has been named WNBA Rookie of the Year. The announcement came down this morning. Collier was named on 29 of 43 ballots, is the third No. 6 overall pick to win Rookie of the Year (Temeka Johnson 2005, Betty Lennox 2000) and the lowest draft selection since Johnson in 2005 to win the award.
The Minnesota Lynx shook out of a slump with a big win over the WNBA's top team at home on Friday. With the win, Minnesota also took the season series 2-1 against the Connecticut Sun.