Shao on a mission in Minnesota

Shao Ting is vowing to make the most of her preseason tryout opportunity with the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA.

Shao, 27, starred in the collegiate ranks before joining China's national squad. She was the team's leading scorer in Olympic qualifying and averaged 9.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in five starts at last year's Rio Games.

Shao and Lynx center Sylvia Fowles have led Beijing Great Wall to two consecutive Women's Chinese Basketball Association titles.