Napheesa Collier

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 Lynx ended their 4-game losing streak with a 85-69 win at Atlanta. The Lynx outscored the Dream 30-12 in the 4th quarter after trailing by 2 entering the 4th. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 22 points and 11 rebounds.