MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed forward Erlana Larkins to a second seven-day contract.
Larkins, an eight-year veteran, has appeared in two games for the Lynx this season, highlighted by yesterday’s performance in the 89-65 victory over the Indiana Fever. She finished with four points, six rebounds and a career-high eight assists in 24:25 of action off the bench.
Prior to the WNBA, Larkins played collegiately at the University of North Carolina where she held career averages of 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 57.1% from the floor. She became the seventh player in ACC history with 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 300 assists, 200 steals and 100 blocks in a career.
Drafted by New York in the first round (14th overall) of the 2008 WNBA Draft, Larkins has appeared in 37 postseason games (29 starts) including starting in nine of the Fever’s 10 playoff games during their 2012 title run. She holds postseason averages of 8.2 ppg (54.2%), 8.5 rpg and 1.2 apg in 28.6 mpg.
The Lynx return to action on Saturday as team heads to Phoenix and wrap up the season series with the Mercury. Tip is set for 9:00 p.m. CT. The game can be heard on BOB 106 FM and can be seen on WNBA League Pass.