{"id":113858,"date":"2024-04-12T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swishappeal.com\/2024\/4\/12\/24127676\/wnba-draft-minnesota-lynx-jacy-sheldon-ohio-state-nika-muhl-uconn-angel-reese-lsu-napheesa-collier"},"modified":"2024-04-12T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:00:00","slug":"2024-wnba-draft-preview-minnesota-lynx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/12\/2024-wnba-draft-preview-minnesota-lynx\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 WNBA Draft preview: Minnesota Lynx"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Could Ohio State\u2019s Jacy Sheldon join the Minnesota Lynx\u2019s new-look backcourt? | Photo by Kirk Irwin\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In recent seasons, the Minnesota Lynx have been one of the WNBA\u2019s best drafting teams. The 2024 WNBA Draft is an opportunity for the Lynx to steal another instant contributor. <\/p>\n

The Minnesota Lynx were active in the 2024 WNBA free agency period<\/a>, adding Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith and Natisha Hiedeman to a core that, after starting the 2023 season 0-6, rebounded to finish 19-21 and earn the No. 6 seed in the WNBA<\/a> playoffs. In the first round, Minnesota managed to steal one game from the Connecticut Sun, forcing the series to a decisive Game 3 before bowing out. <\/p>\n

In short, the Lynx are in a good place. But, they could make it even better with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Minnesota also owns the No. 31 pick. <\/p>\n

In recent seasons, Minnesota has had success in the draft, using mostly non-lottery picks to find players who make positive contributions as rookies. Their hits include: Napheesa Collier (No. 6, 2019), Jessica Shepard (No. 16, 2019), Crystal Dangerfield (No. 16, 2020), Diamond Miller (No. 2, 2023) and Dorka Juh\u00e1sz (No. 16, 2023).<\/p>\n

So, who might join this list? Here are three candidates:<\/p>\n

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Jacy Sheldon <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The heart beat of the Buckeyes, Jacy Sheldon\u2019s tangibles and intangibles would benefit the Lynx. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the addition of Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, the Lynx strengthened their backcourt. However, their bench is not bursting with additional primary ball handlers. Furthermore, Williams signed a two-year deal, while Hiedeman inked a one-year contract, meaning neither are guaranteed to be a long-term option. <\/p>\n

The No. 7 pick is an opportunity for the Lynx to add a backcourt player who can be an immediate off-the-bench contributor, as well as potentially emerge as a starter. Ohio State<\/a>\u2019s Jacy Sheldon stands as the best candidate. <\/p>\n

A seasoned player after five years in Columbus, she\u2019s WNBA-ready, with a skillset that would elevate the Lynx. Offensively, she can play on or off the ball, with her quick, attack-oriented approach complementing the similar mentalities of Williams and Diamond Miller. That trio would give Minnesota an excess of athletic pop around the more methodical, polished play of Napheesa Collier. <\/p>\n

Defensive-minded head coach Cheryl Reeve likely will love Sheldon\u2019s eagerness on that end of the floor. Last season, the Lynx ranked near the bottom of the league in steals per game. Sheldon, schooled in Ohio State\u2019s press-heavy defensive system, could be used to heat up opposing ball handlers and generate takeaways. <\/p>\n

Nika M\u00fchl <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nika M\u00fchl would bring a pass-first point guard mentality to Minnesota.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If Sheldon is off the board and Minnesota still wants to prioritize a backcourt player with defensive credentials, UConn<\/a>\u2019s Nika M\u00fchl would be a good bet. (And from Maya Moore to Napheesa Collier to Crystal Dangerfield to Dorka Juh\u00e1sz, the Lynx have done well when drafting Huskies.)<\/p>\n

The two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year, M\u00fchl showed off her point of attack defense in the Final Four, earning plaudits for how she pestered Iowa\u2019s Caitlin Clark. In college, her relentlessness and physicality often led to foul trouble, but, in a likely lower-minute role as a rookie (and with somewhat<\/em> more consistent officiating in the W), M\u00fchl should be able to bring her signature defensive intensity without restraint. <\/p>\n

Offensively, steadiness, rather than dynamism, is M\u00fchl\u2019s brand. She\u2019s eager to set up others for scores, evidenced by her owning the top two total assists seasons in UConn history. A plus 3-point shooter, she also can space the floor for Minnesota\u2019s offensive stars. As a senior, she made better than 40 percent of her more than three attempts from deep per game<\/p>\n

Angel Reese<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Could former Maryland teammates Diamond Miller and Angel Reese reunite in Minnesota?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rather than bolstering their backcourt, Minnesota could choose to juice their frontcourt. If she remains on the board, LSU<\/a>\u2019s Angel Reese certainly intrigues. <\/p>\n

Although Reese does not profile as a superstar at the WNBA level, her elite athleticism suggests she\u2019ll carve out a long career in the league. She has the potential to emerge as a do-it-all Dearica Hamby-esque star in her role, using her combination of size, speed and length to flourish as a versatile defender and shine as a transition threat. The top rebounder in the SEC in back-to-back seasons, we know that she\u2019ll be all over the boards, creating second-chance opportunities. A better than 70 percent free throw shooter for her career, Reese might not be able to stretch out her shot behind the 3-point line, but she should be able to master a more reliable elbow jumper. <\/p>\n

In total, Reese has a suite of skills that can be optimized in concert with the Lynx\u2019s other frontcourt players. She can serve as the fire to Collier\u2019s icy-cool game, create constant chaos when paired with Alanna Smith or run teams off the floor in when reuniting with Miller, her former teammate from her time at Maryland, in small-ball units.<\/p>\n\n

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Could Ohio State\u2019s Jacy Sheldon join the Minnesota Lynx\u2019s new-look backcourt? | Photo by Kirk Irwin\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

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