5-9 point guard
Age: 27
Hometown: Hutchinson
As a Gopher: Led team to the 2004 Final Four. Career scoring leader and three-time All-America.
In the WNBA: Fourth overall pick in 2004 by the Connecticut Sun. Played there six seasons. Runner-up for league MVP in 2008. Career averages: 11.6 points and 4.9 assists per game.
Tuesday's trade: The Lynx sent guard Renee Montgomery and the No. 1 overall choice in the 2010 draft to the Sun for Whalen and the No. 2 overall pick.
Current status: Playing for USK Prague of the Czech Republic.
Personal: Married to former Gophers golfer Ben Greve. Wears No. 13.
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