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Lynx sign Gophers star Amaya Battle to training camp contract
TL;DR
Amaya Battle has signed a training camp contract with the Minnesota Lynx, allowing her to start her professional career locally. She previously led the Gophers to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005.
Key points
- Amaya Battle signed a training camp contract with the Lynx
- Battle averaged 11.1 points and 7.5 rebounds as a senior
- She led the Gophers to their first Sweet 16 since 2005
- Battle is one of two active players with over 1,530 points, 775 rebounds, and 595 assists
- Other players signed by the Lynx include Liatu King and Ra Shaya Kyle
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Amaya Battle wonât have to leave town to begin her professional career.
The latest great Gophers point guard signed a training camp deal with the Lynx, the team announced Thursday.
Minnesota also signed Liatu King, Ra Shaya Kyle, Jade Masogayo, Saylor Poffenbarger and Sakima Walker to training camp contracts.
Battle averaged 11.1 points and 7.5 rebounds at 5-foot-11 as a senior, while leading the Gophers to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005. It was Battle who hit the iconic game winner at the buzzer for Minnesota to topple Ole Miss in the Round of 32.
Battle finished the 2025-26 NCAA campaign as one of two active players with more than 1,530 career points, 775 rebounds and 595 assists. The other? Olivia Miles, the Minnesota Lynxâs No. 2 overall draft pick.
The Hopkins high school alum will go to training camp to fight for a point guard depth spot behind Miles. Sheâll have at least one strong advocate in her corner in her pursuit to make the final roster â Lynx assistant coach Lindsay Whalen, who recruited Battle to Minnesota during her time as Gophers head coach, and coached the guard during her freshman campaign.
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Q&A
What are Amaya Battle's career stats from college?
Amaya Battle finished her college career with over 1,530 points, 775 rebounds, and 595 assists.
Which other players did the Lynx sign to training camp contracts?
The Lynx also signed Liatu King, Ra Shaya Kyle, Jade Masogayo, Saylor Poffenbarger, and Sakima Walker.
What was Amaya Battle's significant achievement in the NCAA tournament?
Amaya Battle hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer to help the Gophers defeat Ole Miss in the Round of 32.