Aari McDonald Joins Top WNBA Team | College Basketball News

Aari McDonald is back in the WNBA—officially joining the top-ranked Minnesota Lynx, who are crushing it with a 31-9 record and just four games left before playoffs. After missing training camp due to injuries since last August, McDonald’s return marks a major storyline: she’s now suiting up for the league’s best team. Her journey has been winding—waived by LA Sparks, signed by Indiana Fever where she became a fan favorite averaging nearly 10 points and 5 assists, and even set career highs there. A 2021 third overall draft pick and Pac-12 Player of the Year, McDonald’s move to Minnesota makes her the third time she’s joined a playoff contender (though she missed Indiana’s run last year). Beyond the WNBA, she’s also committed to playing in Turkey next season, continuing her international journey after stints in China and Australia, where she was the top scorer. With the WNBA pausing for the FIBA World Cup, McDonald’s comeback couldn’t be more timely—or impactful. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/acd8b8ac28aadea6