MN Lynx 2014 Draft Selections

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today selected Duke guard Tricia Liston (12^th overall) and West Virginia center Asya Bussie (15^th overall) with their first two picks in the 2014 WNBA Draft. Minnesota still has two picks remaining in tonight’s draft, the 24^th and 36^th overall selections. Second and third round coverage of the 2014 WNBA Draft is currently being broadcast on ESPNU. 

An Associated Press Third Team All-American and All-ACC First Team performer in 2013-14, Liston led the Blue Devils in multiple categories including scoring (17.2), minutes (31.4), three-pointers (87) and free-throw percentage (.852). The Chicago, Illinois, native finished her collegiate career as Duke's all-time leader in three-point field goals made (252) and three-point field goal percentage (.459). The 6-1 guard also set the ACC single-season free throw record in 2012-13, shooting 93.1% from the charity stripe. Liston and the Blue Devils finished the 2013-14 season with a record of 28-7 and reached the NCAA Tournament.

The Minnesota Lynx bolstered their frontcourt by selecting West Virginia center Asya Bussie with the 15th overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft. After a medical redshirt in the 2012-2013 season, Bussie finished her Mountaineer career strong gaining Associated Press All-American Honorable Mention and All-Big 12 First team honors. The 6'4" center averaged 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, helping lead West Virginia to a 30-5 overall record.  

The first chance fans have to see the defending WNBA Champion’s new-look roster is the team’s preseason contests at Target Center on Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the game are currently on sale for Lynx season members at their discounted member rate. Groups of 10 or more can also purchase seats starting at a discounted rate of $12 by calling the Lynx at 612-673-8400. 

The Lynx will kick off their 16th season in the WNBA on the road at Washington on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The 2014 home opener will be on Sunday, May 18 vs. Connecticut at 4 p.m., which will feature a historic ring ceremony and championship banner raising for the 2013 WNBA Champions. Full-season and half-season memberships are available by visiting www.lynxbasketball.com or by calling 612-673-8400.