ROUNDING OUT WNBA FIRST FIVE
The Lynx had the first and fourth overall picks in the draft. Here's the rest of the top five:
2. TULSA SHOCK
Elizabeth Cambage, C, Australia
Doesn't expect her to be with the Shock in 2012. Instead, the 19-year-old plans to spend the year in Australia, preparing for the London Olympics.
3. CHICAGO SKY
Courtney Vandersloot, G, Gonzaga
The 5-8 guard led Gonzaga to the Sweet 16. Vandersloot became the first player in NCAA history to score 2,000 points and dish out 1,000 assists.
5. LOS ANGELES SPARKS
Jantel Lavender, C, Ohio State
The only four-time Big Ten Player of the Year. Was fifth in the NCAA with 22.8 points per game this season and led the Big Ten with 10.9 rebounds per game.
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