As the Minnesota Lynx prepare for their upcoming WNBA campaign, the team’s roster continues to make waves on the international stage and in domestic offseason leagues. From the high-stakes EuroLeague playoffs to the innovative Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited platforms, Lynx players have been showcasing the depth and talent that fans in the Twin Cities have come to expect.
Kayla McBride
McBride Leads the Charge in Turkey Kayla McBride has been a dominant force for Fenerbahçe in Istanbul. In a critical EuroLeague SFPI Game 1 on Feb. 18, she notched 18 points, three rebounds, and four assists in a convincing 87-59 victory over Spar Girona. McBride followed that performance with a stellar 24-point outing on Feb. 21, shooting 5-of-8 from beyond the arc to lead her squad to a 94-70 win over Çukurova Mersin.
Jessica Shepard
European Playoff Intensity In Italy, Jessica Shepard has been a pillar for Beretta Famila Schio. She delivered 16 points and seven rebounds in a narrow 68-66 EuroLeague QFPI win over Reyer Venezia on Feb. 18, and later dominated with a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds in a 65-57 victory against Autosped Derthona on Feb. 21.
Bridget Carleton
Dorka Juhász
Meanwhile, in the Czech Republic, Bridget Carleton showed her versatility for ZVVZ USK Praha. Despite a tough loss to Casademont Zaragoza where she scored 12 points, she bounced back on Feb. 21 with a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double in a win over SBŠ Ostrava. In Turkey, Dorka Juhász powered Galatasaray with 21 points and 10 rebounds in an overtime EuroLeague victory against Landes on Feb. 19.
Courtney Williams
Jaylyn Sherrod
Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited Action On the domestic front, Courtney Williams has been a consistent playmaker for the Breeze in the Unrivaled league. She tallied 15 points and seven assists on Feb. 17 and added nine points and four assists in a win over the Vinyl on Feb. 21. In Nashville, Jaylyn Sherrod has been lighting up Athletes Unlimited, highlighted by a 15-point performance for the Glow on Feb. 18 and a well-rounded 11-point, 7-assist, 5-rebound game on Feb. 21.
Napheesa Collier
DiJonai Carrington
While stars like Napheesa Collier and DiJonai Carrington are currently sidelined due to injury, the relentless work ethic displayed by the rest of the Lynx roster across France, Russia, and beyond ensures that Minnesota will be well-represented and battle-tested when they return home.