Three former Gophers — Lindsay Whalen, Amanda Zahui B. and Janel McCarville — have been picked in the first round of the WNBA draft. Thursday, Rachel Banham is expected to join them.
Name, pos.Year; pickWNBA teamWNBA highlights
Lindsay Whalen, G2004; 4thConnecticutWon three titles with Lynx as perennial all-star.
Janel McCarville, C2005; 1stCharlottePlayed 8 seasons, won 2013 title with Lynx; retired.
Amanda Zahui B., C2015; 2ndTulsaAveraged 9.7 minutes, 3.4 points as a rookie last season.