Unrivaled gives Lisa Leslie space to impart wisdom to the next generation of players - Andscape
For Lisa Leslie, Unrivaled is an opportunity to pass her knowledge onto the next generation and help women's basketball continue to progress.
This season, Lisa Leslie has served as a mentor for several Unrivaled players including Cam Brink, Dominique Malonga, Ezi Magbegor, Kiki Iriafen and Mo Billings
Leslie has loved the opportunity to pour into this new era of women's basketball
"I'm like the proud auntie"
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'Iโm not there yet': South Carolina's Joyce Edwards is still learning - and winning - Andscape
Standout sophomore Edwards' work ethic and passion for the game fuel high expectations (her own and others).
โEvery time I think Iโm comfortable, every time I think I get to the point where I want to be, thereโs something else that knocks me off just a little bit to keep me going.โ
On the growth and passion of SC's Joyce Edwards and the arduous path to greatness
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"We're not just coaching the game of basketball, we're showing Black girls ... that the seat of power is yours, too."
My conversation with Unrivaled head coaches Teresa Weatherspoon, Noelle Quinn, Rena Wakama, Nola Henry and Roneeka Hodges is out now!
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Andscape x 'The Collective'
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Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani derives pride, purpose from African roots - Andscape
The Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon to play in the WNBA Finals.
Phoenix Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon ๐จ๐ฒ to play in the WNBA Finals.
She hopes her visibility will inspire the next generation of Cameroonian players to chase their own basketball dreams.
โIt only takes one person.โ
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โSheโll do whatever it takesโ: Alyssa Thomasโ competitive fire drives championship quest
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas would appreciate it if you stopped talking about her shoulders. In recent years, Thomasโ shoulder injuries became almost sโฆ
"Sheโll do whatever it takes.โ
Alyssa Thomas' will to win is unlike anything her teammates have seen. It's in her attention to detail, competitive fire and her relentless pursuit of the WNBA's ultimate prize.
On AT and her chase of a championship
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When sheโs not on the court hooping for the Atlanta Dream, you can find Naz Hillmon shooting another type of shot.
This year, Hillmon has cultivated a passion for photography. I sat down with her to discuss some of her favorite ๐ธ from this season.
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16.09.2025 17:42 โ
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West African roots, strong work ethic drive Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron
With Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron, thereโs more than meets the eye. The rookie guard has made waves this WNBA season for her versatile play, which has โฆ
โYou canโt tell by just looking at me, but I do have a lot of culture, and it has definitely shaped who I am.โ
From an upbringing steeped in Cape Verdean & Senegalese cultures to a love of music and dance โ there's more to Sonia Citron than meets the eye.
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01.08.2025 14:37 โ
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Golden State Valkyriesโ Kayla Thornton kept putting in work. Now sheโs an All-Star.
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton calls the period between 2014 and 2016 the hardest years of her career.ย After ending her college career as tโฆ
"If I didnโt go through what I did, then I donโt think I'd have the fire that I have in me now.โ
Kayla Thornton was raised on the principles of faith and discipline, which have also defined her WNBA career. My story on KT's path from undrafted to All-Star.
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Ahead of All-Star weekend, I sat down with Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings at one of her tea shops in Indy.
We discuss her All-Star Game memories, the state of the WNBA, the growth of Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston as a tandem, and her awesome mural!
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18.07.2025 17:19 โ
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These Black women are moving the WNBA forward
This weekend, the WNBA ecosystem will converge on Indianapolis to celebrate the leagueโs standout performers.ย On site will be all of the WNBAโs biggest moโฆ
Weโve assembled a list of Black women who are moving the WNBA forward โ movers and shakers who are leading the league into the future.
With insightful words from LaChina Robinson, Monica McNutt, Ari Chambers and Carolyn Peck on the impact these women have made
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18.07.2025 13:36 โ
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Setbacks slowed Azurรก Stevensโ ascent, but now sheโs enjoying a breakthrough season
For much of her WNBA career, Los Angeles Sparks forward Azurรก Stevens has been in search of consistency on and off the court. In her previous seven WNBA seasonsโฆ
When I asked Azurรก Stevens about what's motivating her play, she didn't mention any accolade or personal achievement.
Stevens is fueled by gratitude โ to be healthy, make her family proud, to play in the W.
It's resulted in the best season of her career.
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10.07.2025 16:20 โ
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The Golden State Valkyriesโ Temi Fagbenle loves basketball โ but acting is her dream
As a student at Blair Academy, a small boarding school in New Jersey, Temi Fagbenle was living the best of both worlds.ย At 6-foot-4, Fagbenle, who now plaโฆ
Before she shined on a basketball court, Temi Fagbenle had a love of acting and dreamed of one day starring on screen
New story on how a DM to Gina Prince-Bythewood led to a role for Fagbenle in the star-studded adaptation of 'Children of Blood and Bone'
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27.06.2025 22:27 โ
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For Seattle Stormโs Gabby Williams, investing in herself has paid dividends
When looking at Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williamsโ pro basketball career to date, the 2021 WNBA season marks an inflection point โ despite Williams not havinโฆ
"Sheโs taken her career into her own hands.โ
Gabby Williams, the Seattle Storm's "French army knife," is having a career year as one of the most dynamic forces in the W. The prospective All-Star invested in herself.
Now, it's paying dividends.
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NEW PROJECT: WNBA Franchise History Quiz - See how your knowledge of the Wโs many franchises (from 1997 to 2026 and beyond) stacks up.
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Napheesa Collierโs influence in the WNBA grows with each win on and off the court
As Napheesa Collier prepared to take the court for Unrivaledโs 1-on-1 tournament in February at Wayfair Arena in Miami, she was asked how she dealt with having โฆ
Napheesa Collier is currently charting a path that could one day make her one of the top stakeholders in women's basketball.
It's clear the Minnesota Lynx star has realized her power in the sport. Now, sheโs ready to wield it.
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NC Stateโs Saniya Rivers nearly cast aside her WNBA dream. Now itโs coming true.
Saniya Rivers found herself in need of some tattoo therapy. The NC State guard was reeling after her team had been upset by Virginia Tech in January 2024 by wayโฆ
Tonight, Saniya Rivers will have her WNBA Draft moment.
But there was a period during Rivers' collegiate career where she thought she didn't want to become a pro.
On Rivers' journey and what led her to recommit to her dream โ one which she'll now realize
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14.04.2025 14:43 โ
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Aโja Wilsonโs imprint on South Carolinaโs program stretches far beyond the court
Dawn Staley first met Aโja Wilson in 2009. Staley had just finished her first season as the head coach of the University of South Carolina womenโs basketball teโฆ
โAโja has given hope to every little boy & girl who dare to dream and have their dreams realized before their very eyes. ... Her reality is sheโs the best player in the world โ from our city.โ
On A'ja Wilson's enduring SC legacy ahead of her jersey retirement on Sunday
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Golden State Valkyries general manager strategizes game plan for expansion draft
For Ohemaa Nyanin, it felt like the perfect ending and best-case scenario.ย As the New York Liberty celebrated its first WNBA championship in franchise hisโฆ
โWhat I donโt think that I gave a lot of credence to in the beginning is not everybody wants to build.โ
I spoke to Ohemaa Nyanin about her first months as GM of the Valkyries, what she's looking for in Friday's expansion draft and what her biggest strength is as a GM
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Natalie Nakaseโs next challenge? Coaching the Golden State Valkyries to Year 1 success
Natalie Nakase has never shied away from a challenge.ย For the new coach of the Golden State Valkyries, a challenge is merely a provocation, an opportunityโฆ
โPeople are saying expansion teams arenโt usually very good in their first year. Thatโs a great challenge to tell me."
Valkyries HC Natalie Nakase on her motivation for coaching, the non-negotiables she seeks in players and her yearslong preparation for this moment
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Golden State Valkyries general manager strategizes game plan for expansion draft
For Ohemaa Nyanin, it felt like the perfect ending and best-case scenario.ย As the New York Liberty celebrated its first WNBA championship in franchise hisโฆ
โWhat I donโt think that I gave a lot of credence to in the beginning is not everybody wants to build.โ
I spoke to Ohemaa Nyanin about her first months as GM of the Valkyries, what she's looking for in Friday's expansion draft and what her biggest strength is as a GM
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This felt like an important sequence for Notre Dame
Hannah Hidalgo rebound, pushes in transition, finds Olivia Miles for 3
Then Miles steal, transition, finds Hidalgo for 3
Though stars individually, they have really bought in to elevating each other. When they combine their games, it's electric
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Which WNBA players might hear their name called in the Valkyries' expansion draft?
Every WNBA team can protect six players in Golden State's expansion draft on Dec. 6. We project which players will be protected on draft day.
WNBA teams must send the Golden State Valkyries their list of six protected players for the Dec. 6 expansion draft by Monday, and I went through my projections for which players each team will protect: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
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Texas A&Mโs Amirah Abdur-Rahim carries on brotherโs legacy in โevery play, every basketโ
When Texas A&M forward Amirah Abdur-Rahim was in high school, the 6-foot-3 forward from Georgia had over a dozen Division I college basketball programs vyinโฆ
โOne thing that keeps me going every day is just knowing that he would want me to keep going."
Texas A&M's Amirah Abdur-Rahim is intent on upholding and sharing her brother Amir's legacy, remaining connected to him by continuing to play the game that bonded them.
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Small sample size, but it's apparent that Te-Hina Paopao has emphasized getting to the rim and scoring inside the arc this season โ on top of being a perimeter threat.
- 24.4% of FGA have been at the rim; 11.4% last year (per CBB Analytics)
- 56% of her FGA have come inside the arc (41% last year)
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