The Minnesota Lynx added a pair of former UConn guards on Friday, signing Evina Westbrook and Moriah Jefferson. The team originally signed Westbrook to a hardship contract — which allows teams to fill a roster spot while a player misses time — but that’s been changed to a year-long deal, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou.
Westbrook was selected in the second round (21st overall) by the Seattle Storm in the 2022 WNBA Draft. Though she impressed in the preseason with a total of 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists in two exhibition contests, the team ultimately waived her during roster cut-downs.