By Ben Pickman After struggling in her rookie season, the former No. 3 pick has put her speed and defensive prowess on full display in 2022. There were times throughout last season when Aari McDonald wondered about her place in the WNBA. The 5′ 6″ guard starred at Arizona, captivating national audiences in March 2021 as she led the Wildcats to the national championship game. Following her team’s runner-up finish, the Dream selected her No. 3 in the ‘21 draft, wanting to make her a franchise centerpiece. But her whirlwind adjustment to the professional rank didn’t come easily. She missed her fi…