The Gophers’ all-time leading scorer Rachel Banham was traded from the Connecticut Sun to the Chicago Sky on Wednesday, only days after breaking a WNBA record.
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— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) July 17, 2024
On Sunday, Banham made eight 3-point shots, which is now the most by a reserve player in league history. In 20 games for the Sun this season she averaged 4.9 points and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 36.5% from behind the arc.
The Sky acquired Banham, Moriah Jefferson, a 2025 first-round draft pick, and the rights to swap 2026 first-round picks from the Sun in exchange for second-leading scorer Marina Mabrey and their own 2025 second-round draft pick.
Banham is 31 years old and she’s proved to be a valuable 3-point shooter off the bench. She is in her ninth season in the WNBA as she looks ahead to playing with star rookie Angel Reese in Chicago.
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Publish date : 2024-07-18 10:30:01
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