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Storm’s Breanna Stewart named AP Player of the Year

8 years ago in Local Sports

Seattle Storm's Breanna Stewart (30) drives as Minnesota Lynx's Seimone Augustus defends in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, May 22, 2016, in Seattle. The Lynx won 78-71. Photo: Associated Press/Elaine Thompson


Seattle Storm star Breanna Stewart has been named the Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year.  Stewart averaged 21.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in the just concluded regular season.

The Storm have earned a bye until the semifinal round of the playoffs.  They’ll next be in action this weekend.

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