Napheesa Collier is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). A versatile forward known for her scoring, rebounding, and defensive prowess, Collier was drafted 6th overall in the 2019 WNBA Draft after a standout college career at the University of Connecticut. She quickly made an impact in the WNBA, earning Rookie of the Year honors in her debut season and contributing significantly to the Lynx's success. Collier took a leave of absence in 2022 to give birth to her daughter but returned to the league in 2023, continuing to be a key player and a consistent force for the Lynx.
