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Top 20 Players | #19 – Nicky Anosike

The Lynx selected Nicky Anosike with 16th overall pick of the 2008 WNBA draft. She started all her games in three seasons with the Lynx before being traded to the Washington Mystics before the 2012 season.

Anosike was known for her elite defense and rebounding. The 6-3 forward had her best season with the Lynx in 2009, when she averaged 13.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game. She was named to the All-Star Game that season.

In her five-year WNBA career, Anosike averaged 8.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Anosike grew up in Staten Island, where she was a WBCA All-American with St. Peter’s High School for Girls. Anosike was recruited by the legendary coach Pat Summitt and went on the play for Summitt at Tennessee. Anosike won back-to-back National Championships with Tennessee in 2007 and 2008, and remained close with her college coach until Summitt’s death in 2016. Anosike was also the NCAA Woman of the Year in 2008.

Anosike last played in the WNBA in 2012 for the Los Angeles Sparks.

  • Minnesota Lynx Introduce Draft Picks to Media

    MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 10: Minnesota Lynx 2008 draft pick Nicky Anosike (#16 overall) poses for a portrait on April 10, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 12 : (L-R) Charde Houston #20, Candice Wiggins #11 and Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx pose for a portrait during WNBA Media Day on May 12 , 2008 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Connecticut Sun v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 10: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx goes for the rebound against Asjha Jones #15 of the Connecticut Sun on June 10, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Houston Comets

    HOUSTON - MAY 27: Nicky Anosike of the Minnesota Lynx watches during the WNBA game on May 27, 2008 at Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas. The Lynx won 98-92 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Sacramento Monarchs v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass the ball during the WNBA game against the Sacramento Monarchs on June 26, 2008 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 80-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Chicago Sky v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 1: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx rebounds against Candice Dupree #4 of the Chicago Sky during the game on July 1, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Sky won 73-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks

    LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx goes up for a shot against Lisa Leslie #9 of the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on September 1, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 09: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw during the WNBA game against the Indiana Fever on September 9, 2008 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 86-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 15: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during the team's 2009 Media Day on May 15, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Indiana Fever

    INDIANAPOLIS - JUNE 7: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw against the Indiana Fever during the WNBA game on June 7, 2009 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Lynx won 96-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 12: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx drives the ball against Janell Burse #33 of the Seattle Storm during the WNBA game on June 12, 2009 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Storm won 88-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • New York Liberty v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 23: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx goes for the basket against Shameka Christon #20 and Sidney Spencer #6 of the New York Liberty during the game on June 23, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • New York Liberty v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 23: Janel McCarville #4 of the New York Liberty blocks the shot by Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx during the WNBA game on June 23, 2009 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 69-57. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Atlanta Dream v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 15: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx goes for the basket against Michelle Snow #2 of the Atlanta Dream during the game on July 15, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • San Antonio Silver Stars v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 9: Renee Montgomery #20. Candice Wiggins #11, Charde Houston #24,Nicky Anosike #21, and Roneeka Hodges #5 of the Minnesota Lynx meet on the court during the game against the San Antonio Silver Stars on August 9, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 13: Jessica Moore #31 of the Indiana Fever lays in a shot over Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx during the WNBA game on August 13, 2009 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fever won 91-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx 2010 Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - May 4: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during 2010 Media Day on May 4, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx 2010 Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - May 4: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during 2010 Media Day on May 4, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Tulsa Shock v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 23: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx goes up for the shot against the Tulsa Shock during the game on May 23, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Chicago Sky v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 29: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx lays up a shot against Mistie Bass #8 of the Chicago Sky during the game on May 29, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Tulsa Shock v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 18: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass during a game against the Tulsa Shock on June 18, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 17: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw against the Seattle Storm during the WNBA game at the Target Center on July 17, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 1: Nicky Anosike #21 of the Minnesota Lynx put up the game winning free throw against the Seattle Storm on August 1, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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