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Washington Mystics open training camp with 18 on roster

By Ben Dull

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx in Game Three of the Semifinals during the 2017 WNBA Playoffs on September 17, 2017 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx in Game Three of the Semifinals during the 2017 WNBA Playoffs on September 17, 2017 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Washington Mystics kicked off their 2018 training camp with several players still wrapping up their time overseas. Krystal Thomas, Kristi Toliver, LaToya Sanders and Asia Taylor will arrive later on, meaning the Mystics have the option to get a look at other players in their absence.

Three undrafted free agents — Tanaya Atkinson (Temple), AJ Alix (Florida State) and Tinara Moore (Central Michigan) — signed training camp contracts with the Mystics. They’re joined by fellow rookies Ariel Atkins (2018 No. 7 overall pick) and Myisha Hines-Allen (2018 No. 19 overall pick).

Rebecca Greenwell, selected in the third round out of Duke, was suspended for the season after undergoing knee surgery on draft night. By suspending her, the Mystics will retain her rights and ensure that she’ll have a chance to be in camp with the club next year.

Also among the new additions are veteran forwards Devereaux Peters and Monique Currie. Both signed with the team this offseason as free agents. Stretch forward Tianna Hawkins and perennial All-WNBA performer Elena Delle Donne also return up front.

One big name is absent from that list. 2015 All-Star Emma Meesseman will miss the 2018 season to rest and fulfill her commitments to the Belgian National Team.

Tayler Hill, Natasha Cloud, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, and 2017 first round pick Shatori Walker-Kimbrough return on the perimeter. Hill is working her way back after suffering a torn ACL last July.

Next: Head coach/GM Mike Thibault on Atkins' fit with Mystics

The Mystics kick off the preseason May 6 in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Arena against the Minnesota Lynx.

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