Rachel Banham picked by Connecticut in WNBA draft
In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Minnesota guard Rachel Banham, left, drives the ball past Ohio State guard Asia Doss during an NCAA game in Minneapolis.
Stacy Bengs | AP file
Rachel Banham was selected fourth in the WNBA draft by the Connecticut Sun.
"I'm beyond excited to be here in Connecticut," Banham said. "The fan base here is incredible."
The University of Minnesota guard tied the NCAA record this season with 60 points in a game.
The WNBA's 20th anniversary season will tip off on May 14. Training camps open April 24.
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