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WNBA Rookies: Making It In The League
September 14, 2021“Where do I begin?” WNBA veteran Angel McCoughtry was responding to a Queen Ballers Club question about what she wishes she knew back when she was a rookie in 2009. The 34-year-old took a pause during the Las Vegas Aces media day and then began to explain. “I wish I had known more about branding
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Elena Delle Donne WNBA Wonder Woman
September 5, 2021The only WNBA player to win MVP with more than one franchise, the only WNBA player to have a 50-40-90 season, and a member of The W25, actually quit basketball her freshman year of college. However, by the time 2013 came around, Elena Delle Donne had joined the Chicago Sky after being picked second in
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The Art of 3-Pointer Basketball in the WNBA
August 29, 2021Few rule changes in sports, at least in recent memory, changed the way a game is played as much as the introduction of the 3-point line changed basketball. Imagine soccer adding half a point for goals from outside the box, or the NFL adding squares in the end zone where a touchdown is nine points
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Pre-Game Routines: How Elite Basketball Players Prepare for Success
August 16, 2021How do you summon your best when your best is needed on the court? What thoughts do you call upon to help get you mentally right when you find yourself in high leverage situations, like your team down a point with only seconds remaining? Throughout professional basketball, including the WNBA, players use performance routines to train
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The Inside-Look Gallery: Washington Mystics & Connecticut Sun
August 12, 2021In advance of the Connecticut Sun taking on the Seattle Storm later today (9 PM EDT on Amazon Prime) in the first ever WNBA Commissioner’s Cup for a prize of $500k, we’re taking a look at the Suns game at the Washington Mystics on June 29, 2021. That night, the Sun beat the short-handed Mystics 90-71. Which
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Ariel Atkins: Small Town Start to Selfless Star
August 4, 2021Ariel Atkins: It’s only a matter of time before that’s a household name. And that time is coming soon. Over the past two years, the Washington Mystics’ youngest starter has skyrocketed up the ranks, bursting onto the scene as a first-time WNBA All-Star who’s quickly earning the respect and admiration of her peers, the fans,
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WNBA Cards: The Complete Guide
August 3, 2021The sports trading card business exploded during the coronavirus pandemic due to a combination of boredom, nostalgia, and speculation. The escalation of card collecting has sent the value of some sports cards to the moon, as Jason Howarth, the Vice President of Marketing of Panini America, the exclusive card maker for the WNBA, explained to
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Kayla McBride: Minnesota’s Certified Bucket-Getter
July 26, 2021For seven seasons Kayla McBride has provided big buckets to WNBA and overseas teams. Her elite shooting ability means she can drain buckets from almost anywhere on the floor – particularly beyond the three – ultimately earning her the nickname ‘McBuckets’. Today, five different cities – between high school, college, and now professional basketball –
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Brianna Turner: Off-Court Advocate Turned On-Court All-Defense
July 21, 2021Brianna Turner has described herself as quiet. But there are moments where she is unapologetically loud. Already during her college days at Notre Dame, she and her teammates wore shirts that read “I Can’t Breathe” as a way to protest police violently killing Eric Garner. More recently, Brianna has been outspoken on topics in addition
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Betnijah Laney: Unlocking An All-Star
July 21, 2021There was a moment in 2020 when people realized the version of Betnijah Laney they were watching was not the version of Betnijah they remembered. It’s hard to pin exactly when that moment was, but we know it occurred in Bradenton, Florida, where the WNBA held its pandemic-shortened season. Perhaps some raised their eyebrows out
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Teaira McCowan’s Potential in the Paint
July 8, 2021In the midst of her third WNBA season, Teaira McCowan continues to fill the lane in Indianapolis. She is the current face of the Indiana Fever, who have languished in the lottery throughout Teaira’s pro career, though at no fault of her own. It’s a team in transition, with some eyebrow-raising roster construction and a
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Washington Mystics Mid-Season: Versatility Versus Adversity
June 28, 2021To be clear, we were put on notice during the Washington Mystics‘ media day. But perhaps we — and the league’s current number one standing team in the league, Seattle Storm — did not heed the warning at the time. On-and-off court champion, Natasha Cloud who returned to the game in 2021 after sitting out
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Skylar Diggins-Smith: An All-Star Shooting for a Title
June 23, 2021In 2018, Skylar Diggins-Smith was an All Star, was all-WNBA second team, led the league in minutes per game, ranked in the top-10 for points and assists per game, and … she was pregnant the whole time. Skylar, who often goes by “Sky,” tweeted the news in October 2019 while also posting, “People called me
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Putting The WNBA Center Position Center Stage
June 23, 2021On March 3rd, 2021, two-time WNBA MVP and center Candace Parker appeared on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” She was an analyst with two-time NBA MVP and center Shaquille O’Neal and eight-time All-NBA guard Dwyane Wade when they discussed the tactical challenges facing modern defenses. Candace Parker: “The NBA switches now, right?” Shaquille O’Neal: “Why?” Candace
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Amanda Zahui B: Worldwide Spark
June 21, 2021Sporting events serve an electric energy that is hard to rival. During games, one play or even a simple rule violation, can dramatically shift the mood in seconds. However, the energy in the room is only as strong as the people in it — often led by at least one person at the heart of
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Washington Mystics Take On Los Angeles Sparks: The Inside-Look Gallery
June 12, 2021“Our chemistry is starting to come along. Of course there are some things we still need to get better at. But, we’re figuring out each other, we’re figuring out what works for us, what doesn’t work for us.” said Ariel Atkins as the Washington Mystics took down the Los Angeles Sparks 89 to 71, on
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Women’s Hoop Groups Directory: 25 Ways to Play
June 2, 2021Today we’re going to help you discover fun women’s hoop groups and women’s pickup basketball leagues by state for young adult females. From Renee’s Runs in ATL to Hoop York City in NYC, find a place and a squad to ball out and improve your game while having fun. Many of the runs are weekly
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The Best Basketball Trainers On Instagram Directory: Grow Your Game
June 1, 2021Today we’ll take a look at some of the best basketball trainers on Instagram to help take your game to the next level. Over the last decade, basketball skills training and player development has emerged as an industry of its own, impacting all levels of the game. As The Ringer reported, “more and more NBA
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WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Explained, How to Watch, & The Prize
May 23, 2021The first ever WNBA Commissioner’s Cup 2021 in-season competition has kicked off! The league launched the new competition as part of their focus on innovation. Excitingly, 60 select “Cup games” from the regular season will determine which teams advance to the first ever Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game in August. There are not only bragging rights at stake (particularly in
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WNBA NFTs: WNBA Top Shot, Sue Bird & Renee Montgomery Releases & What’s Next
May 21, 2021WNBA NFTs have arrived! The league partnered with Dapper Labs to introduce WNBA Top Shot Moments in August of 2021. Meanwhile NBA Top Shot has seen $436 million in trading volume since launching last year, according to Decrypt. “Top Shot presents an exciting opportunity for the WNBA to engage passionate fans on a whole new
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15 Best Basketball Footwork Drills for Guards
May 19, 2021It’s time to work! Today we’re going to reveal some of the greatest basketball footwork drills for guards. Footwork is the foundation for everything in basketball. Do you want to be able to stay in front of whoever you are guarding? You have to be able to move your feet. Want to create space in
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Napheesa Collier: Locked In Lock-Down Defender
May 19, 2021Flashy players attract eyeballs; put on a show at all hours; and sell tickets. Napheesa Collier is the opposite of flashy, but she’s still a walking bucket – one that probably comes from a rebound. And you’ve absolutely got to have her on your radar. A proper introduction to her game must include mention of defense,
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WNBA League Pass 2021: Everything You Need to Know
May 15, 2021So you’re thinking about getting the WNBA League Pass 2021, but you’re not sure where to begin or what exactly it comes with? Or you’ve bought it, but you’re not sure how to actually access it to watch games? No sweat, we’ve got you covered. Today, we’ll walk you through what the League Pass costs,
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Mapping White Mamba: Where Has Diana Taurasi Scored Most?
May 13, 2021Diana Taurasi is the single most prolific scorer in the history of the WNBA. Across her 16 seasons in the league, the Phoenix Mercury guard has scored a whopping 8,931 career points. That’s the most in WNBA history by a pretty wide margin: Diana has scored 1,443 more points over her career than Hall of
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Kelsey Plum: A Sharp Shooter with Something to Prove
May 13, 2021In June of 2020, Kelsey Plum had a major setback. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the WNBA season was postponed. There was no plan yet in place for a 2020 season. But if one would be put in place — and one eventually was — Kelsey would not be a part of it. The 25-year-old
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Become a WNBA Fan: The 10 Step Starter Kit
May 8, 2021So, you’re ready to become a WNBA fan, but you’re not quite sure how or where to jump in? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a definitive guide to everything you need to know to get started. There are tons of ways to find a narrative to latch onto — no matter whether you’re
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Jocelyn Willoughby: The New York Leading Lady
May 3, 2021When athletes compete at an elite level, there’s a school of thought that often aligns with the phrase “become comfortable with being uncomfortable”. As the world came to a standstill in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, sports were forced to pivot in unprecedented ways. And for athletes such as New York Liberty wing
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Allisha Gray: An X-Factor with Xbox Skills
April 27, 2021Any player would be nervous in their first professional game. Stepping onto the court with players nearly twice their age, some being those who inspired them to get to this point. Allisha Gray, the fourth overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft, at just 22 years old, was given the task in her first game
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Brittney Griner: Unfinished Business
April 26, 2021Brittney Griner is one of the most dominant players to take the court. The 6’9” icon with an 86-inch wingspan and size 17 shoe has won at every level she’s ever played. She has been at the forefront of social movements, shaped the public perception of the WNBA’s politics since the day she was drafted,
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WNBA Player Merchandise: Cool Gear & More
April 23, 2021WNBA player merchandise is in high demand. For example, some of the 2021 WNBA jerseys sold out during the pre-sale. But it can still be a challenge to find gear featuring and supporting our favorite WNBA players. So today, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the coolest WNBA player merchandise (including new rookies!)
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25 Arike Ogunbowale Facts: The Dallas Wings Soaring Star
April 12, 2021Arike Ogunbowale facts are sure to blow your mind! For starters, in 2018, the name Arike Ogunbowale became a household name. As the young star issued a breakout performance in that season’s NCAA tournament with late-game heroics lifting Notre Dame to a national championship. Since then, she has gone on to an emphatic start to
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WNBA Jerseys 2021: Discover The Most Popular WNBA & Nike Jerseys
April 8, 2021As the WNBA prepared for its historical 25th season, Nike and the WNBA collaborated to unveil clutch new WNBA jerseys. It all began with a Sue Bird interview – who continues to top the list for most popular WNBA jerseys – with Percy Allen of the Seattle Times where she revealed that for the WNBA’s 25th
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Crystal Dangerfield: Mighty Strong Guard
April 3, 2021Crystal Dangerfield is a dangerous threat in the open court. A guard with a quick inside-out game and much versatility, Crystal left her imprint on the league immediately, earning the 2020 Rookie of the Year title. But she still has more to prove in her upcoming season with the Lynx — and if there’s one
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Dearica Hamby Highlights Ranked: Top 10 of All Time
April 1, 2021Dearica Hamby highlights are some of the best must-see moments in basketball. In just six seasons, Dearica Hamby has become one of the WNBA’s rising stars. She’s had iconic shots like her infamous “Hamby Heave” against the Chicago Sky in the 2019 second round, she’s won multiple Sixth Woman of the Year Awards, and she
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Sami Whitcomb: Basketball Wizard of Aus
March 29, 2021Sami Whitcomb, fresh off her second WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm, is on the move again. This time, she’ll head to the New York Liberty, but Sami’s no stranger to being the stranger at this point. She’s played all over the world: Australia, France, Germany, Slovakia, and Turkey, in addition to the United States.
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Alysha Clark Unpacked Her Bags And Became A WNBA Star
March 25, 2021A wine glass materialized in Alysha Clark’s hand during our video call. Alysha spoke over Zoom not only due to the pandemic but also because she was playing overseas for Lyon. She had just returned to her apartment from watching the Lyon men play, which constituted one of the few activities she was allowed to
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner Highlights Ranked: Top 10 of All Time
March 18, 2021Brittney Griner highlights reveal how she has become one of the most dominant players in basketball history. So today, we’re going to rank her top career highlights, and break down each move step by step, revealing just how she works her magic. It’s not just her 6’8″ size that makes her so dominant! Brittney has
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Jewell Loyd: The Dynamic Scorer That’s Different
March 16, 2021Jewell Loyd describes herself as different. “That’s something that I embrace,” she says. It’s not just that Jewell Loyd led her college team, the Fighting Irish, to three consecutive Final Four appearances; two consecutive National Championship games; and an overall record of 103-5, earning back-to-back conference Player of the Year awards. Or that Jewell Loyd
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Natasha Howard: The WNBA’s Lockdown Defender
March 13, 2021Natasha Howard is one of the most dynamic, disciplined, and dangerous defenders in the WNBA. The forward/center has held down advanced defensive metrics towards the top of the league for the past few seasons. And has served as the anchor for the elite, championship level defense played by her former team, the Seattle Storm. The
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25 Nneka Ogwumike Facts: The Los Angeles Sparks Great
March 10, 2021After discovering today’s Nneka Ogwumike facts, you’ll quickly realize Nneka can be considered one of the faces of today’s WNBA. Not only has she established herself as one of the league’s greatest of players, but also she has made plenty of moves away from basketball, and personifies what it means to be a strong woman. At
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Allie Quigley Highlights Ranked: Top 10 of All Time
March 1, 2021Today we’re celebrating one of the most dynamic three-point shooters in the league, with the top ten Allie Quigley highlights ranked. Allie Quigley is a Chicago legend and a three-time WNBA All-Star, with a storied career already spanning twelve years. She’s averaged 10.7 points per game over her career and has a 39.2% three-point field
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Renee Montgomery Becomes First WNBA Player Turned Owner & Executive As Part of Atlanta Dream Takeover
February 26, 2021Renee Montgomery had to make a decision. An opportunity arose for her to become a part-owner and the league does not allow active players to be owners. Would she continue to play in the WNBA or join an ownership group to take over the Atlanta Dream? In the end, it was an easy decision. “I
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Candace Parker & Adidas: The Shoe Journey
February 25, 2021Candace Parker didn’t choose the three-striped life of Adidas. It chose her and drew her in. Adidas has been part of Candace Parker’s basketball life way before both the 2016 title and WNBA Finals MVP she won with the Los Angeles Sparks. Way before the league MVPs in 2008-her rookie season nonetheless and 2013 respectfully.
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Ranking The Top 10 WNBA Draft Steals of All Time
February 23, 2021The top WNBA draft steals are players that got lost in the weeds on draft day, falling out of the first round. Oftentimes basketball fans view late round WNBA draft picks as throwaways when discussing fake trades and cosplaying as WNBA GMs. First round picks? Hot commodities! Second and third rounders? Filler, an adornment to
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Kia Nurse: Leading & Still Learning
February 18, 2021When players get traded, their lives are upended. New team, new city, new teammates, new fans, and a new lifestyle. It’s an intimidating time for any athlete. But when Kia Nurse was traded for the first time in her young career to the Phoenix Mercury from the New York Liberty earlier this month, she had
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A’ja Wilson: Sculpting A Legacy
February 12, 2021There aren’t many statues of 24 year olds. There aren’t many statues of women. There aren’t many statues of People of Color in the first place. But outside of Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, home of the University of South Carolina, lies an 11-foot-tall bronze statue of Hopkins, South Carolina native and 2017 NCAA
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WNBA+Nike: The Growing Innovative Partnership
February 10, 2021The WNBA+Nike have been making news together for decades. Because investing in women is investing wisely. As Deloitte reported regarding 2021, “We predict that women’s sports will grow to be worth a great deal more than a billion dollars in the years ahead.” Most recently, in February of 2021, Nike debuted a new sneaker: the
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Women’s Basketball Socks: Top 10 to Unlock Elite Comfort
February 10, 2021The best women’s basketball socks legitimately make a difference! You might be skeptical, because they cost quite a bit more than your standard sock. But you’ll quickly find the comfort, support and grip are well worth the investment. So today, we’re going to take a look at some of the most popular women’s basketball socks.
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WNBA Players’ Hobbies: 5 Surprising Off the Court Pastimes
February 10, 2021WNBA players’ hobbies might surprise you. For one thing, how do they ever — between holding it down during a regular season and playing overseas — make time for hobbies? And secondly, the eclectic range of activities they participate in off the court, from anime to creating with LEGOs, is fascinating. Players in the WNBA
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WNBA Podcasts & Multimedia: 25 Ways to Devour the W
February 6, 2021WNBA podcasts, live chats, and more, provide fans with the opportunity to get to know their favorite players, hear directly how players are thinking, and develop a better understanding of the game. They can be a great way to digest breaking news, and to pick up new team insights. Earlier this month, we highlighted some
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