Lynx Sign Spanish Star Anna Montañana

This is posted at OUR SPORTS CENTRAL on July 26, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced that they have signed Spanish international star Anna Montañana (Forward, 6'1", born Oct. 24, 1980). In a related roster move, the Lynx today also announced that they have waived forward LaToya Pringle.

Montañana, a native of Valencia, Spain, has enjoyed a lengthy and storied international and overseas career that has included appearances in the EuroBasket (2005, 2007, 2009), EuroLeague (2006-09), World Championships (2006) and the Olympics (2008). The international veteran most recently participated in the EuroBasket tournament with Spain, averaging 16.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 1.8 apg in nine contests. Montañana finished the tournament third in scoring, sixth in field-goal accuracy (.485 percent) and eighth in steals (1.9 spg).

"We're very happy to have signed Anna," said Roger Griffith, Lynx Executive Vice President. "She has played at a high level for a number of years on the international level and we're excited to see what she can do in the WNBA. She's a player that will add some rebounding and toughness to our team and will provide us with excellent depth at the small forward position. LaToya was a true professional throughout her time with us, and we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors."