As UConn women’s basketball’s 2020-21 season reached its conclusion, Evina Westbrook had a major decision to make. As a redshirt junior, she was eligible for the 2021 WNBA Draft and had the option of leaving school to go pro.
“It was definitely on my mind, whether or not to stay or leave,” she said.
Though Westbrook was projected by some to be a first-round pick, she said that didn’t ultimately factor into her decision. Once the season came to an end with a loss to Arizona in the Final Four, Westbrook realized she needed to run it back.