CHICAGO -- The WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx have been a source of inspiration for members of the University of Minnesota women's basketball team.
Rachel Banham, Carlie Wagner and Shayne Mullaney, who represented the Gophers at Big Ten Media Day, were beaming Thursday about having watched the Lynx win their third title.
"We all love the Lynx," said Banham, an All-Big Ten preseason selection. "I've gone to so many games and followed them during the highs and lows this season. So it's super cool to see them strive through that and win it all. It's so good for Minnesota women's basketball.