Rounding out the WNBA first five

April 12, 2011 at 4:03AM

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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