Serena

Sundell

James’s absence from Monday’s game is unsurprising, as she was considered doubtful on the initial injury report. With the Wings down multiple rotation guards, recent signings Christyn Williams and Serena Sundell will continue to log minutes off the bench.

Sundell, the 26th overall pick in this spring’s draft, was waived by the Storm toward the end of training camp. The former Kansas State standout will get her first opportunity to play in an official WNBA game with the Wings, and she will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Sun. During her final year at Kansas State, Sundell averaged 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per game while shooting 50.1 percent from the field.

Sundell, the 26th overall pick in last month’s draft, faced difficult odds to make Seattle’s roster due to the team’s perimeter depth. Lexie Brown and Zia Cooke were ahead of Sundell in the pecking order, and they should provide value behind starters Skylar Diggins and Erika Wheeler.

Hobbs was one of the Big Ten’s most improved players during her final season at Michigan, averaging a career-best 13.6 points per game. At 6-foot-3, she has excellent size for a guard and is a capable perimeter shooter. She’ll look to compete for a roster spot in Seattle, but the task won’t be easy. Among the other guards on the roster is fellow draftee Serena Sundell, who was selected with the 26th overall pick.

Sundell, a two-time All-Big 12 selection during her four-year career at Kansas State, saved her best for last. Appearing in 36 games, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 33.2 minutes. While Sundell was not much of a three-point shooter in college, she shot 50.1 percent from the field and 78.7 percent from the foul line as a senior. There’s room for growth as a perimeter shooter, but Sundell’s ability as a playmaker stands out. Sundell has excellent size for a combo guard, making for a good fit in Seattle alongside the likes of Skylar Diggins-Smith.