MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed guard Evina Westbrook to a hardship contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
Westbrook, a 6-0 guard, was drafted 21st overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2022 WNBA Draft and registered 18 points, five rebounds and three assists in the two preseason games she appeared. The Salem, Ore. native spent her final two college seasons at the University of Connecticut after a two-year stint with Tennessee. She closed out her career leading the Huskies to a pair of Final Four appearances, including the title game in 2022. She averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 steals during the 2021-22 season.
The Lynx return home to take on the Chicago Sky on Saturday, May 14 at Target Center. Tip is set for 7:00 p.m. CT and will broadcast on Bally Sports North Extra and NBA TV.
An updated roster can be found here.