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On Friday, the Washington Mystics announced that they have signed Klara Lundquist to a contract. Lundquist is a Swedish national who plays for Alvik Basket in the Swedish Damligan where she was named the league’s player of the year according to the release. She averaged 21.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game in Swedish play this season and is just 21 years old.
Before playing for Alvik Basket, Lundquist also played for BLMA based near Montpelier, France last season.
In Washington’s release, General Manager and Head Coach Mike Thibault said the following:
Klara is a young point guard that has continued to improve. She had a terrific season and was the Player of the Year in the Swedish League. She will only continue to improve, and we hope she can be a part of our future in the years to come.