SB Nation Minnesota - WNBA Draft 2012: Minnesota Lynx Select Deveraux Peters Third Overall 2012-04-16T14:20:31-05:00 2012-04-16T14:20:31-05:00 2012-04-16T14:20:31-05:00 WNBA Draft Results: Devereaux Peters Headed To Minnesota Lynx <figure> <img alt="" src="" /> </figure> <p>The 2012 WNBA Draft got underway on Monday afternoon with the Los Angeles Sparks making Nneka Ogwumike the top overall pick. The defending champion Minnesota Lynx had the third overall pick, giving them a solid chance to add a valuable piece to an already strong team.</p> <p>The Lynx decided to select Notre Dame forward Devereaux Peters when it was their turn to make a selection. The 6-foot-2 forward is said to be a solid rebounder, <a href="" target="_blank">according to SB Nation's Swish Appeal</a>, but she doesn't come without a history of injuries.</p> <blockquote> <p>Nevertheless, what <a target="_blank" href="">keeps coming up</a> in <a target="_blank" href="">analyses of Peters</a> is those two ACL injuries she suffered in the first two years of her career. When making the comparison to an athlete like Johnson - if it were to come down to that for a GM - that injury history might break the tie if all else were considered equal. The other thing that stands out is that she was relatively foul prone at the college level, picking up fouls of over-aggression on occasion. The combination of that and her size as primarily an interior player could be a concern, but there's little question she'll be a contributor on a team that can fully utilize her defensive ability.</p> </blockquote> <p>The Lynx entered the draft with four other picks as well, but there have been indications that they may decide to trade at least one of them considering there aren't many open roster spots for incoming rookies.</p> Scott Schroeder 2012-04-16T07:01:13-05:00 2012-04-16T07:01:13-05:00 WNBA Draft To Be Televised On ESPN2, Minnesota Lynx Pick Third <figure> <img alt="" src="" /> <figcaption>Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>The Minnesota Lynx have the third pick when the 2012 WNBA Draft gets underway on Monday afternoon. Things are scheduled to get started on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. with the Los Angeles Sparks picking first overall.</p> <p>The Minnesota Lynx might easily be the only chance for the Land of 10,000 Lakes to pick up a professional championship this season, seeing as how the Timberwolves, Vikings, Wild and Twins all have tampered our expectations. Women's basketball might be our sport, however, and it all starts on Monday afternoon when the WNBA holds its annual draft.</p> <p>The draft isn't really all that important for the Lynx considering they're coming off of a championship-winning season and have very few holes in the roster, but it will give them another opportunity to add a solid player to the team already featuring Lindsay Whalen, Seimone Augustus and Maya Moore. If anyone is interested in who the Lynx might be picking when things get going at 1 p.m. on ESPN2, it looks as though they have a few different options.</p> <p>Our friends <a href="" target="_blank">Swish Appeal slotted the Lynx with Shenise Johnson of the Miami Hurricanes</a> in their WNBA mock draft:</p> <blockquote> <p>Johnson is the second best player in the draft, in my opinion, and I have a hard time believing the Lynx will pass on her. Glory Johnson is an option as some might argue she's the best available, but Shenise Johnson would fit beautifully into what the Lynx do as a smart player, efficient passer, and versatile defender. </p> </blockquote> <p>Over at Canis Hoopus, though, there are <a href="" target="_blank">a few other options presented</a> as far as first round picks are concerned. Glory Johnson seems to be interesting.</p> <blockquote> <p>Glory Johnson posted 37 double-doubles in her career in Tennessee, third in team history, and would be a terrific addition to the Lynx frontcourt. She could give McWilliams-Franklin a nice breather during the regular season and provide a good safety net in case Adair and Harris are not able to produce at a high level this year. Johnson was also the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and could bolster the Lynx' defense at the rim.</p> </blockquote> <p>In conclusion, woo go Lynx!</p> Scott Schroeder