In 2018, Mystics general manager Mike Thibault struck gold when he landed two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins with the seventh overall pick. Once again, Thibault may have discovered tremendous value in the middle stage of the first round.
Edwards, the No. 6 overall pick, is fully capitalizing on her transition into the Mystics' starting lineup. Over their last six games, she's averaging 12.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. That spell included a pair of double-doubles.
Things might be turning around for Washington, too. The team blew out the Atlanta Dream 87-68 for its first win and followed up by beating the Sky 83-81 last Friday. Upcoming games against the Fever and Wings, the latter of whom they play on back-to-back nights, present a great opportunity for the Mystics to keep their positive momentum going.
