That Was Going To Be a Tough Roster To Crack ..

..and one of the main competitors for a big forward slot is ND's Jessica Shepard. Other returners are Damaris Dantas and Nikolina Milic and Dorka Juhasz (Ohio State/UConn) was just drafted. Juhasz, who can battle down low and move out to hit the elbow jumper, might be a better pro than collegian.

And, of course, Natalie Achonwa - who just had a son (welcome Maverick!) - could be coming back at some point.

I like Rebecca Lobo's idea of having a practice squad of sorts where the team gives players free lodging, transportation and a health per diem to work with the team. Don't know if Maya would've gotten one of those slots but you never know.

Knock on wood, there are still four Domers on the Lynx roster: Lindsay Allen, Shepard, Kayla McBride and Ace.