Damiris Dantas
Born: Nov. 17, 1992 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Position: Forward/center.
Drafted: Second of two 2012 first-round picks by the Lynx.
Lynx stats: Averaging 5.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Shooting 52 percent (11 of 21) from the field.
International play: Has played for Brazil in a number of tournaments, including the 2010 FIBA world championship, the 2011 FIBA U19 championship (named tournament MVP) and the 2012 Olympics.
Professional play: Led Americana (in Sao Paulo) to a Brazilian league title in the 2013-14 season. Played with Maranhao in the Brazilian league. Played for RC Celta Vigo in the Spanish League in 2011-12.
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