Basketball player Kosu called Minnesota's selection in the WNBA draft an incredible moment.

Anastasia Olairi Kosu, forward of the Russian national basketball team and the Yekaterinburg club UGMK, in an interview with Izvestia called the selection of the Minnesota Lynx team in her favor at the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft on April 14 an incredible moment.

"It's an incredible moment, I was selected in the WNBA draft with the 15th number of the Minnesota Lynx team. I want to say thank you to the whole country for their support and faith in me," she shared.

The basketball player also expressed gratitude to her family, who stood by her side in important moments. According to Kosu, without the support of her family and friends, she would not have been able to achieve such a result.

In addition, the athlete thanked the UGMK basketball club for its contribution to her development, as well as her hometown of Kursk, the sports school and the Dynamo Kursk team, where she started her career.

"I have a lot of work ahead of me, and I will be proud to represent my country," the basketball player concluded.

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Kosu is a three–time champion of Russia (2021/22-2023/24), a four–time winner of the Russian Cup (2021/22-2024/25) and a three-time winner of the Russian Super Cup (2022-2024). In 2024, she was recognized as the Super Bowl MVP. In the 2024/25 season, the athlete played 34 matches in the Premier League, averaging 9.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.8 steals and one blocked shot.