Lynx re-sign C Hayden-Johnson

Apr 18, 2008 - 11:38 PM MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The Minnesota Lynx on Friday re-signed restricted free agent center Vanessa Hayden-Johnson.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Hayden-Johnson missed the 2007 season due to pregnancy.

In three seasons since being drafted seventh overall in 2004, Hayden-Johnson averaged 6.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 93 games.

She spent the winter in Europe, averaging 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 22 Turkish League games for Besiktas Cola Turka, and 15.9 points in seven EuroCup games.

"After a successful stint overseas, we are very excited to have Vanessa back with the organization," Lynx chief operating officer Roger Griffith said. "The organization and our fans missed Vanessa's presence on and off the court while she was out in 2007.

"Now that she is back on the court, Vanessa has worked hard overseas to get ready for our season in 2008. We anticipate that she will be ready to help our team when she arrives in training camp following the end of her season in Turkey."