Lynx head coach Don Zierden and his staff have spent much of the offseason following this year's crop of outstanding talent available in the 2008 WNBA Draft. Here are Z's quick hits on some of the best, in alphabetical order.

You can also check out the complete 2007-08 statistics for each of these players by clicking here.

Furthermore, you can read an interview with Coach Z from wnba.com right here.


2008 WNBA Draft - Top Prospects

Matee Ajavon, Rutgers
Z: "She's a winner who's played in the Final Four that can defend."

Jolene Anderson, Wisconsin
Z: "Knows how to score."

Nicky Anosike, Tennessee
Z: "One of the defensive cogs in their machine. She's an active five."

Essence Carson, Rutgers
Z: "A typical, solid, Rutgers defender."

Sarah Elliot, Kentucky
Z: "Big body that really bangs inside."

Sylvia Fowles, LSU
Z: "Maybe the best athlete in the draft."

Laura Harper, Maryland
Z: "A defensive center, very competitive."

Amber Holt, Middle Tennessee
Z: "An athletic, versatile player that can play both forward spots."

Alexis Hornbuckle, Tennessee
Z: "Big time defender, big part of the supporting cast at Tennessee."

Tasha Humphrey, Georgia
Z: Versatile forward. Mean and nasty."

Crystal Kelly, Western Kentucky
Z: "Very efficient low-post scorer."

Crystal Langhorne, Maryland
Z: "Another very efficient low-post scorer."

Erlana Larkins, UNC
Z: "Big body. Banger. Physical presence."

Jackie McFarland, Colorado
Z: "Versatile. Strong enough to play inside, can go outside and shoot the three."

LaToya Pringle, UNC
Z: "Long defender. Might have the best wingspan in the draft."

Khadijah Whittington, North Carolina State
Z: "A tough competitor."

Candice Wiggins, Stanford
Z: "Talented, versatile wing player."