Key piece Lynx up with Perth

The Perth Lynx announced on Monday the commitment of Teonni Key to the club for the upcoming WNBL27 season, pending League approval.

The 6'5" forward joins the Lynx after being selected by the Toronto Tempo, coached by Opals mentor Sandy Brondello, with the 22nd pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

"I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Perth Lynx for the upcoming season," Key said.

"I've heard great things about the organisation and the WNBL, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue growing my game in such a competitive league.

"I can't wait to get to Perth, meet my teammates and coaches, and play in front of the Lynx fans. I'm looking forward to bringing energy, defence and doing whatever I can to help the team be successful."

Before turning professional, the now 23-year-old spent two seasons at Kentucky after beginning her collegiate career at North Carolina.

In her final season, Key averaged a career-high 11.4 points per game and finished inside the top 10 in the Southeastern Conference for blocks per game across two consecutive seasons, helping lead Kentucky to a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

Perth Lynx Head Coach, Ryan Petrik, said Key's combination of size, athleticism and potential made her an exciting addition to the roster.

"Teonni is an exciting young talent with a very bright future," Petrik said.

"At 6'5", she brings great size, mobility and rim protection, and we're excited about what she can add to our frontcourt.

"She's already gained valuable experience in a WNBA environment as a rookie with Toronto, and we're excited about what she can bring to our group."

Key joins Georgia Amoore, Samantha Ashby, Alex Ciabattoni, Steph Gorman, Nya Lok, Anneli Maley, Teige Morrell and Haley Peters as players committed to the Perth Lynx roster for the WNBL27 season.