When Amanda Zahui B. left the Gophers with two years of eligibility remaining -- a rarity in women's college basketball -- the spotlight only grew brighter for the 6-foot-5 All-American post player.
"Expectations are certainly high," Gophers coach Marlene Stollings said. "Expectations that she has for herself are high. ... She likes the challenge of that, and she isn't afraid to work and do what is asked."
Zahui B. won't have to wait long for a homecoming. After playing two seasons for the Gophers, she was picked second overall by the Tulsa Shock in April's WNBA draft and will make her pro debut at 7 p.