Mercury's Held And More Represent DePaul

Lexi Held joined the Phoenix Mercury this season, and she had a solid rookie year. She averaged 5.3 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists, and early in the season, she showed what she brings to the table. Held is a shooter, and she had some nice performances in the first half of the season. The one that stood out the most was against the Golden State Valkyries , as Held had 24 points, two assists and a steal. She did well for Phoenix, and like Mercury's other rookies, she was a hidden gem. Held went undrafted in 2022, and after some time overseas, she found a home with the Mercury. The Mercury rookie attended DePaul during her college years, and with her getting her shot at the WNBA, she is one of 11 DePaul players who have played in the league. DePaul's history with the WNBA dates back to 1997, as a few players entered the new, exciting league. Kim Williams, who attended the school from 1995 to 1997, was drafted by the Utah Starzz. She was a fourth-round pick, and she averaged 8.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 a