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fill="currentColor"><title>Caret Down</title><path d="M12 19.5.2 6.1c-.4-.4-.3-1 .1-1.4.4-.4 1-.3 1.4.1L12 16.5 22.2 4.8c.4-.4 1-.5 1.4-.1.4.4.5 1 .1 1.4L12 19.5z"></path></svg></a><ul class="WNBANavbarSubMenu--wrapper"><li data-interaction-identifier="header:category:link" data-interaction-position="1/4" data-interaction-text="Expansion" data-interaction-type="link" data-interaction-section="drawer" data-href="https://www.wnba.com/#" id="WNBANavbarSubMenu--item-194378" class="WNBANavbarSubMenu--item"><a class="WNBANavbarSubMenu--links" href="https://www.wnba.com/#">Expansion</a></li><li data-interaction-identifier="header:category:link" data-interaction-position="2/4" data-interaction-text="Golden State" data-interaction-type="link" data-interaction-section="drawer" data-href="https://valkyries.com/" id="WNBANavbarSubMenu--item-184028" class="WNBANavbarSubMenu--item"><a class="WNBANavbarSubMenu--links" href="https://valkyries.com/">Golden State</a></li><li 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The HBCU Event Intern Program will provide networking opportunities, meet-and-greets with WNBA players, presentations from league staff, community service initiatives, and opportunities to shadow league staff throughout various departments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diverse group of students will be selected from various HBCUs, including two student athletes from the Lady Pirates basketball team at Hampton University, with which Mielle proudly maintains an ongoing partnership.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Mielle has played an integral role in helping the WNBA set a new standard when it comes to engaging the community,” said WNBA Chief Growth Officer Colie Edison. “Our continued work together paves the way for an even greater and more sustainable impact, especially with a new student event intern program that will support the next generation of leaders.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We’re proud to continue elevating the best women’s basketball talent in the world with our third year growing with the WNBA,” shared Monique Rodriguez, Mielle Founder \u0026amp; CEO. “This year, we are even more excited to introduce the HBCU Event Intern Program to continue helping students achieve their career dreams in the sports business.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMielle will return as associate partner of \u003cem\u003eWNBA Live\u003c/em\u003e, a multi-day interactive fan festival at AT\u0026amp;T WNBA All-Star that celebrates the intersection of the WNBA, fashion, music, and culture. As a \u003cem\u003eWNBA Live\u003c/em\u003e partner at AT\u0026amp;T WNBA All-Star 2025 from July 18-19 in Indianapolis, Mielle will host an on-site activation that includes a sampling of their products and player meet-and-greet opportunities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMielle will also be an associate partner for the WNBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm, which will take place on Monday, April 14.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e# # #\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mielle\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/strong\u003eFounded in 2014 by CEO Monique Rodriguez, Mielle is the fastest growing Black-founded and women-led global beauty brand. With a heavy emphasis on incorporating healthier ingredients and a “root to results” approach, Mielle\u0026#8217;s collection of beauty products is designed for all hair types. Today, Mielle is a global and viral sensation, with orders in over 90 countries around the world. 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What about players who went on to become league MVPs? How about Finals MVPs?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you ever see any of those trivia questions, don’t worry. We have the answers to all of them and more!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchools that have produced the most overall WNBA Draft picks\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-183309 aligncenter\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Geno-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Geno-1.png 960w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Geno-1-300x215.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Geno-1-768x550.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two schools at the top of this list should come as no surprise as they have been the preeminent collegiate programs over the 28-year history of the WNBA – the University of Connecticut and the University of Tennessee each with over 40 players drafted into the WNBA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeno Auriemma has been at the helm at UConn for the entirety of the WNBA’s existence, beginning his tenure in 1985 and leading the Huskies to 11 NCAA championships. The Connecticut program has produced some of the best players in WNBA history, highlighted by No. 1 overall draft picks Sue Bird (2002), Diana Taurasi (2004), Tina Charles (2010), Maya Moore (2011) and Breanna Stewart (2016).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Pat Summitt led Tennessee until 2012, winning eight national championships and sending plenty of Lady Volunteers to the WNBA. Of the 44 WNBA players drafted out of Tennessee, 29 came during Summitt’s tenure, including a pair of No. 1 overall picks in Chamique Holdsclaw (1999) and Candace Parker (2008).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is the list of the top nine schools and one country that have sent the most players to the WNBA via the draft (excluding the 1997 WNBA Elite Draft.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUConn\u003c/strong\u003e: 47 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTennessee\u003c/strong\u003e: 44 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanford\u003c/strong\u003e: 31 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuke\u003c/strong\u003e: 26 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaylor\u003c/strong\u003e: 24 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgia\u003c/strong\u003e: 24 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia\u003c/strong\u003e: 24 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLSU\u003c/strong\u003e: 23 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNC\u003c/strong\u003e: 21 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRutgers\u003c/strong\u003e: 21 players\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSchools producing the most first-round draft picks\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196004\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/AaliyahEdwardsDraft.png\" alt=\"The number 6 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Aaliyah Edwards, representing UConn \" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/AaliyahEdwardsDraft.png 960w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/AaliyahEdwardsDraft-300x200.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/AaliyahEdwardsDraft-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen looking at schools that have delivered the most first-round draft picks, there\u0026#8217;s a change from the list of most overall draft picks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUConn remains in first place, and Stanford and Tennesse swap positions for second and third place, respectively. South Carolina enters the conversation after touting three players in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Draft, bringing their total to 12 to round out the top four. Duke and Baylor are tied for fifth place with 11 players.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnecticut\u003c/strong\u003e: 27 players (last in 2024 – Aaliyah Edwards, No. 6, WAS)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTennessee\u003c/strong\u003e: 21 players (last in 2024 – Rickea Jackson, No. 4, LAS)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanford\u003c/strong\u003e: 15 players (last in 2024 – Cameron Brink, No. 2, LAS)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina:\u003c/strong\u003e 13 players (last in 2024 – Kamilla Cardoso, No. 3, CHI)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuke\u003c/strong\u003e: 11 players (last in 2018 – Lexie Brown, No. 9, CON)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaylor\u003c/strong\u003e: 11 players (last in 2022 – Queen Egbo, No. 10, IND)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSchools producing the most No. 1 overall picks\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-183311 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Top-picks-1.png\" alt=\"Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird pictured during a WNBA All-Star game\" width=\"940\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Top-picks-1.png 940w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Top-picks-1-300x204.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Top-picks-1-768x523.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUConn holds a commanding lead with its own starting five of first-overall picks. South Carolina joins Notre Dame, Stanford, and Tennessee, with two players going first overall and holding a four-way tie for second place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 120px;width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px;text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCHOOL\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.20528%;height: 24px;text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4978%;height: 24px;text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAME\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.2314%;height: 24px;text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px;text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEAM\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eUConn\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.20528%;height: 24px\"\u003e5\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4978%;height: 24px\"\u003eSue Bird\u003cbr /\u003e\nDiana Taurasi\u003cbr /\u003e\nTina Charles\u003cbr /\u003e\nMaya Moore\u003cbr /\u003e\nBreanna Stewart\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.2314%;height: 24px\"\u003e2002\u003cbr /\u003e\n2004\u003cbr /\u003e\n2010\u003cbr /\u003e\n2011\u003cbr /\u003e\n2016\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eSeattle\u003cbr /\u003e\nPhoenix\u003cbr /\u003e\nConnecticut\u003cbr /\u003e\nMinnesota\u003cbr /\u003e\nSeattle\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%\"\u003eSouth Carolina\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.20528%\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4978%\"\u003eAliyah Boston\u003cbr /\u003e\nA\u0026#8217;ja Wilson\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.2314%\"\u003e2023\u003cbr /\u003e\n2018\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%\"\u003eIndiana\u003cbr /\u003e\nLas Vegas\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eNotre Dame\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.20528%;height: 24px\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4978%;height: 24px\"\u003eJewell Loyd\u003cbr /\u003e\nJackie Young\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.2314%;height: 24px\"\u003e2015\u003cbr /\u003e\n2019\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eSeattle\u003cbr /\u003e\nLas Vegas\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eStanford\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.20528%;height: 24px\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4978%;height: 24px\"\u003eNneka Ogwumike\u003cbr /\u003e\nChiney Ogwumike\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.2314%;height: 24px\"\u003e2012\u003cbr /\u003e\n2014\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eLos Angeles\u003cbr /\u003e\nConnecticut\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eTennessee\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.20528%;height: 24px\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4978%;height: 24px\"\u003eChamique Holdsclaw\u003cbr /\u003e\nCandace Parker\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.2314%;height: 24px\"\u003e1999\u003cbr /\u003e\n2008\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9782%;height: 24px\"\u003eWashington\u003cbr /\u003e\nLos Angeles\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSchools with multiple players selected in the first round\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-183312 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Tessa.png\" alt=\"The number one overall pick in the inaugural draft, Tina Thompson, representing USC\" width=\"940\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Tessa.png 940w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Tessa-300x204.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Tessa-768x523.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to trivia time. What was the only occasion in which a school had three players taken with the first three overall picks (1-2-3) in the WNBA Draft?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer is the 2016 Draft when UConn teammates Breanna Stewart (No. 1, Seattle), Moriah Jefferson (No. 2, San Antonio), and Morgan Tuck (No. 3, Connecticut) were the first three names called to the stage that night.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere have been four occasions in which the first two players selected came from the same school:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSC (1997):\u003c/strong\u003e Tina Thompson (1 / Houston), Pam McGee (2 / Sacramento)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUConn (2002)\u003c/strong\u003e: Sue Bird (1 / Seattle), Swin Cash (2 / Detroit)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUConn (2016)\u003c/strong\u003e: Breanna Stewart (1 / Seattle), Moriah Jefferson (2 / San Antonio)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOregon (2020)\u003c/strong\u003e: Sabrina Ionescu (1 / New York), Satou Sabally (2 / Dallas)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one time has a school produced four first-round picks in a single draft. Once again, the honor goes to UConn, this time back in 2002 when Sue Bird led four Huskies selected with the first six picks in the draft – Bird (No. 1, Seattle), Swin Cash (No. 2, Detroit), Asjha Jones (No. 4, Washington) and Tamika Williams (No. 6, Minnesota).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven schools and one country have seen three players selected in the first round of a single WNBA Draft. UConn and South Carolina have seen three players drafted in the first round twice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina:\u003c/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(2023)\u003c/strong\u003e Aliyah Boston (No. 1, Indiana), Laeticia Amihere (No. 8, Atlanta), Zia Cooke (No. 11, Los Angeles)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2017) \u003c/strong\u003eAlaina Coates (No. 2, Chicago), Allisha Davis (No. 4, Dallas), Kaela Davis (No. 10, Dallas)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOregon (2020): \u003c/strong\u003eSabrina Ionescu (No. 1, New York), Satou Sabally (No. 2, Dallas), Ruthy Hebard (No. 8, Chicago)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotre Dame (2019): \u003c/strong\u003eJackie Young (No. 1, Las Vegas), Arike Ogunbowale (No. 5, Dallas), Brianna Turner (No. 11, Atlanta)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUConn:\u003c/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2018): \u003c/strong\u003eGabby Williams (No. 4, Chicago), Azurá Stevens (No. 6, Dallas), Kia Nurse (No. 10, New York)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (2016): \u003c/strong\u003eBreanna Stewart (No. 1, Seattle), Moriah Jefferson (No. 2, San Antonio), Morgan Tuck (No. 3, Connecticut)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTennessee (2012): \u003c/strong\u003eShekinna Stricklen (No. 2, Seattle), Glory Johnson (No. 4, Tulsa), Kelly Cain (No. 7, New York)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOklahoma (2002): \u003c/strong\u003eStacey Dales-Schuman (No. 3, Washington), LaNeishea Caufield (No. 14, Utah), Rosalind Ross (No. 16, Los Angeles)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia (2001): \u003c/strong\u003eLauren Jackson (No. 1, Seattle), Penny Taylor (No. 11, Cleveland), Kristen Veal (No. 13, Phoenix)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgia (2001)\u003c/strong\u003e: Kelly Miller (No. 2, Charlotte), Deanna Nolan (No. 6, Detroit), Coco Miller (No. 9, Washington)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe NCAA Title / No. 1 WNBA Pick Double\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-183313 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Stewie.png\" alt=\"The number 1 pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft, Breanna Stewart, representing UConn\" width=\"940\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Stewie.png 940w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Stewie-300x204.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Stewie-768x523.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the WNBA Draft being held just days after the conclusion of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, prospects have a chance to pull off an incredible double – finish their collegiate career by winning the NCAA national championship, then begin their professional career as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat feat has been accomplished five times in WNBA history, most recently by Breanna Stewart, who won her fourth collegiate championship at Connecticut on April 5, 2016, and was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm just 11 days later.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSue Bird\u003c/strong\u003e (UConn, 2002) – drafted first overall by Seattle\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiana Taurasi\u003c/strong\u003e (UConn, 2004) – drafted first overall by Phoenix\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandace Parker\u003c/strong\u003e (Tennessee, 2008) – drafted first overall by Los Angeles\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTina Charles\u003c/strong\u003e (UConn, 2010) – drafted first overall by Connecticut\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreanna Stewart\u003c/strong\u003e (UConn, 2016) – drafted first overall by Seattle\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSchools that have produced the most WNBA league MVPs\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-183314 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Lisa.png\" alt=\"three-time WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie representing USC\" width=\"940\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Lisa.png 940w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Lisa-300x204.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/Lisa-768x523.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree schools have produced multiple players to win the WNBA League Most Valuable Player honors. Connecticut leads the way with four players winning MVP, but UConn and USC are tied with 5 total MVP awards.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSC:\u003c/strong\u003e 2 players, 5 MVPs – Cynthia Cooper (1997, 1998), Lisa Leslie (2001, 2004, 2006)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnecticut:\u003c/strong\u003e 4 players, 5 MVPs – Diana Taurasi (2009), Tina Charles (2012), Maya Moore (2014), Breanna Stewart (2018, 2023)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTennessee:\u003c/strong\u003e 2 players, 3 MVPs – Candace Parker (2008, 2013), Tamika Catchings (2011)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina\u003c/strong\u003e: 1 player, 3 MVPs \u0026#8211; A\u0026#8217;ja Wilson (2020, 2022, 2024)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSchools that have produced the most WNBA Finals MVPs\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-183317 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/FMVP.png\" alt=\"2x WNBA Finals MVP Lisa Leslie representing USC\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/FMVP.png 960w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/FMVP-300x200.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2022/03/FMVP-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSC, UConn, and Tennessee are all represented on this list of MVPs as well, but they get some company from LSU and Rutgers, who each produced a pair of Finals MVPs. USC holds the mark for the most Finals MVPs as Cynthia Cooper (1997-2000) and Lisa Leslie (2001-02) combined to win the first six in WNBA history.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSC:\u003c/strong\u003e 2 players, 6 Finals MVPs – Cynthia Cooper (1997-2000), Lisa Leslie (2001-02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnecticut:\u003c/strong\u003e 3 players, 5 Finals MVPs – Diana Taurasi (2009, 2014), Maya Moore (2013), Breanna Stewart (2018, 2020)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLSU:\u003c/strong\u003e 2 players, 3 Finals MVPs – Seimone Augustus (2011), Sylvia Fowles (2015, 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTennessee:\u003c/strong\u003e 2 players, 2 Finals MVPs – Tamika Catchings (2012), Candace Parker (2016)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRutgers:\u003c/strong\u003e 2 players, 2 Finals MVPs – Cappie Pondexter (2007), Kahleah Copper (2021)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":197214,"type":"post","name":"bird-fowles-moore-2025-hof","title":"Bird, Fowles, Moore Highlight Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"bird-fowles-moore-2025-hof","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/bird-fowles-moore-2025-hof","excerpt":"WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles have been selected to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.","timestamp":1743870973000,"date":"2025-04-05T16:36:13Z","modified":"2025-04-05T21:08:23Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/04/HOF.png","category":"Press Release","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Bird, Fowles, Moore Highlight Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025","title":"Bird, Fowles, Moore Highlight Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025","description":"WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles have been selected to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.","twitter":{"title":"Bird, Fowles, Moore Highlight Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025","description":"WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles have been selected to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/04/HOF.png","imageId":197224},"facebook":{"title":"Bird, Fowles, Moore Highlight Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025","description":"WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles have been selected to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/04/HOF.png","imageId":197224}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"press-release":"Press Release"},"teams":{"1611661324":"Minnesota Lynx - 1611661324","1611661328":"Seattle Storm - 1611661328"},"players":{"100720":"Sue Bird - 100720","201480":"Sylvia Fowles - 201480","202632":"Maya Moore - 202632"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"AP News","author":{"id":773,"name":"Drew Acampora"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cp\u003eCarmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice. And LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that’s headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony and Howard were announced Saturday as members of the Class of 2025, as was the 2008 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team that they played on — dubbed the “Redeem Team,” the one that captured gold at the Beijing Games and started a still-going run of five consecutive Olympic titles and counting for USA Basketball’s men’s program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso selected for enshrinement: WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles, Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnshrinement weekend is Sept. 5-6 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When the call comes and in my case, I saw Springfield on the phone,” Anthony said on the televised announcement. “You know what time it is Springfield is on the phone. You know who it is. You get the phone call and you hear, ‘You’re in.’ And I think for me, it was a burden off of my shoulders.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonovan won back-to-back titles as a college coach with Florida. Arison oversaw Miami’s path to NBA titles in 2006, 2012 and 2013. Crawford worked NBA games for 32 seasons and was picked to work the NBA Finals in 23 of those years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For some, this is an individual honor,” Arison said. “But for me, this speaks to what our entire Heat family — players, coaches, staff and fans — have built together.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Redeem Team’s selection means that Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant — already enshrined as Hall of Famers — essentially now go in for a second time. James and Paul, who are obviously both locks to get into the Hall after they retire, also played for that Olympic team, as did Michael Redd, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams and Tayshaun Prince.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Redeem Team had that moniker because it was the team tasked with restoring USA Basketball’s place atop the world stage, after the 2004 Olympic team only managed a bronze medal at the Athens Games. 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She was part of the celebrated 2013 WNBA Draft class and was selected with the second overall pick by the Chicago Sky. Washington acquired Delle Donne before the 2017 WNBA season and by 2019, she led the team to its first Championship in franchise history. Delle Donne will now step away from the court but will stay close to the game. She’ll serve as a special advisor to Monumental Basketball.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“After much thought, conversations with family, and soul searching I have finally come to the decision to walk away from playing basketball,” announced Delle Donne. “It was amazing to look back on all the special teammates, friends, executives, sponsors, staff and most importantly the incredible fans that have accompanied me on this journey. Thankful does not begin to describe how I am now feeling. This game has given me so much and I am excited to be able to continue to compete and partake in the pursuit of winning, albeit in a different role with Monumental Basketball.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eIn a career spanning 10 seasons, Delle Donne established her greatness by becoming the first player to earn MVP honors with two different franchises (Chicago Sky; 2015, Washington Mystics; 2019). In 2021, she was named to the WNBA’s 25 greatest and most influential players in league history as part of the WNBA’s 25th anniversary celebration. Additionally, she was a member of Team USA that captured gold during the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“Elena Delle Donne has been a transformative force for the Washington Mystics and women’s basketball,” said Monumental Sports \u0026amp; Entertainment Chairman and CEO Ted Leonsis. “A champion and MVP on and off the court, her legacy as a player, leader, and ambassador will leave a permanent mark on the game, and on generations of young women, for years to come. We’ll miss her on the court. But we’re glad she’ll still be with us, shaping the next chapter for Monumental Basketball and all we’re building. Elena’s impact has been immeasurable, and we’re eager to see how she’ll keep pushing the game, just in a different way.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eA seven-time All-Star, Delle Donne set numerous milestones throughout her career. In the 2019 season, she became the first WNBA player to join the exclusive 50-40-90 club, a feat that still stands today. While leading the Mystics to their championship season, she helped the team set several franchise and, at that time, WNBA records: highest points per game average in franchise history (89.3), highest free throw percentage in a season in WNBA history (87.5), and most assists per game (21.9) in WNBA history.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“One of the greatest players of all time, and one of only two named Most Valuable Player for two different franchises. Elena knows what individual greatness and team success look like,” stated Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger. “She understands winning, and she knows how to elevate athletes, a team, and an organization. We are so fortunate that Elena wants to spend part of her next chapter giving back to basketball, contributing to the development and achievements of our program, and continuing to enrich our community. Congratulations to Elena on an extraordinary playing career, thank you for serving as a role model to so many, and welcome home!”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFrom 2013 to 2023, Delle Donne was named to both the 2013 All-Rookie First Team and 2013 All-WNBA Second Team, along with four All-WNBA First Team selections (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). She holds career averages of 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. 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Season memberships and single game tickets for home games at Barclays Center are on sale now at Ticketmaster, including memberships for the newly built The Toki Row and JetBlue at The Key premium clubs. 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The seven-time WNBA All-Star will become the third Spark to have her jersey hang in the rafters of \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Crypto.com__;!!PMETyfE!MkfSl0jo0EyA5e1CM6tXrEU_Jx999vqBEZaIKmlMxkyHUcLhWDZaE9dbHmRniu56OEPUn_wz$\"\u003eCrypto.com\u003c/a\u003e Arena, forming an exclusive trio that includes Lisa Leslie (No. 9), and Penny Toler (No. 11).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u0026#8220;To see my jersey hanging in the rafters amongst other legends is truly an honor. This moment is not just about me — it’s about my family, my teammates, and the incredible support from the LA Sparks organization and fans,” said Candace Parker. “I’m grateful to my parents, who believed in me every step of the way, to my brothers who still are my heroes and to my wife and kids, who inspire me every day. The Staples Center (now \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Crypto.com__;!!PMETyfE!MkfSl0jo0EyA5e1CM6tXrEU_Jx999vqBEZaIKmlMxkyHUcLhWDZaE9dbHmRniu56OEPUn_wz$\"\u003eCrypto.com\u003c/a\u003e Arena) raised Lailaa and this was her playground growing up. Holding the record for assists reminds me that basketball is never just about individual success — it’s about elevating others and being a part of something bigger than yourself. This jersey represents all the moments, all the connections, and all the love that got me here.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe Sparks will honor Parker’s legacy with a special jersey retirement ceremony, celebrating her impact on the franchise, the WNBA, and the game of basketball. The night will feature a halftime on-court tribute with appearances from former teammates, coaches, and special guests, along with a video montage highlighting her greatest moments in a Sparks uniform.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eIn addition to honoring Parker’s career with the Sparks, the team is excited to support the launch of her book, \u003cem\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions\u003c/em\u003e. As part of the celebration, the Sparks will integrate special book-themed activations leading up to and during the jersey retirement ceremony, giving fans the opportunity to engage with Candace’s story both on and off the court.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“Candace Parker has left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles Sparks, not only as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court, but as a true ambassador of our franchise and women’s basketball as a whole. Beginning with her arrival to the City of Angels in 2008, she not only lived up to the expectations placed on her as a two-time Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion, she far exceeded them. Her unparalleled skill, relentless drive, and leadership elevated the Sparks to new heights and set a new standard of greatness,” said Sparks Co-Owner Earvin “Magic” Johnson. “Candace is the best all-around player that has ever played in the WNBA. Her legacy is immeasurable — she redefined excellence, was a champion on the court and for the Los Angeles community and inspired countless fans and future generations of athletes. Very few champions get to see their jersey hanging from the rafters in this city. Retiring Candace’s No. 3 jersey is not just a celebration of her extraordinary career, but a tribute to the enduring mark she\u0026#8217;s left on this organization, the WNBA, and the city of Los Angeles. She will forever be a part of the Sparks family.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u0026#8220;For 13 seasons, we had a front-row seat to excellence personified. Candace Parker’s records and accolades speak for themselves, but her true impact lies in how she redefined what was possible in this sport,” said Sparks Governor and Managing Partner Eric Holoman. “She inspired generations with her skill, leadership, and championship mentality, forging a legacy that goes beyond the trophies she won and the banners she raised—she changed the game and elevated women’s basketball. Candace defined an era for the Los Angeles Sparks, and her No. 3 will rightfully take its place among the legends of basketball and icons of Los Angeles. We are honored to retire her jersey and celebrate everything she has meant to this franchise, this city, and the game itself.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe star forward has won three WNBA Championships, delivering the Sparks’ third and most recent WNBA Championship in 2016 and earning Finals Most Valuable Player honors. During her Sparks tenure, she was named WNBA MVP twice (2008, 2013), won 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, and was chosen as an All-Star five times. The forward holds the franchise’s all-time assists record (1,331), places second in Los Angeles history in rebounds, ranks third in points, and has appeared in the fourth-most games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eParker played the first 13 seasons of her career with the Sparks (2008-20), averaging 16.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 337 regular season games, shooting 48.2% from the field. Also known for her defensive tenacity, she averaged 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals per contest as a Spark.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eCandace Parker’s Rankings in Sparks Franchise History\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026#8211; Assists\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026#8211; Rebounds; Defensive Rebounds; Free Throws Made\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3rd \u003c/strong\u003e\u0026#8211; Points; Steals; Field Goals Made; Field Goal%; Three-Pointers Made\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4th\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026#8211; Games Played; Offensive Rebounds\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSelected No. 1 overall by Los Angeles in the 2008 WNBA Draft, Parker was named Rookie of the Year and MVP following her inaugural season after averaging 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game while shooting 52.3%. In her WNBA debut against the Phoenix Mercury, she scored 34 points, setting the scoring record for a player’s first game. About a month later, on June 22, Parker became the second player in WNBA history to dunk in a game. On July 5, 2009, she returned to the Sparks lineup a mere months after giving birth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eCandace Parker’s Notable Regular Season Performances as a Spark\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 9, 2008\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026#8211; Scored a career-high 40 points in win over Houston\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 1, 2013\u003c/strong\u003e – Recorded a career-high 20 rebounds in a 20-20 game (27 points) against San Antonio\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 28, 2017\u003c/strong\u003e – Posted a triple-double in a win over San Antonio, becoming the sixth WNBA player to record a triple-double\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eParker’s 26 Western Conference Player of the Week honors (all with the Sparks) are the second-most Conference POW awards any WNBA player has garnered all-time and the most anyone has won with one team. During her Sparks tenure, Parker also won gold in both of her Olympic appearances with Team USA (2008 Beijing and 2012 London). Parker has been named to the WNBA’s 20th and 25th Anniversary Teams, highlighting her as one of the greatest players in league history.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSparks individual game tickets go on sale March 31. Fans interested in purchasing tickets for Candace Parker’s Jersey retirement celebration can visit \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.axs.com/teams/113921/la-sparks-tickets__;!!PMETyfE!MkfSl0jo0EyA5e1CM6tXrEU_Jx999vqBEZaIKmlMxkyHUcLhWDZaE9dbHmRniu56OPF449A9$\"\u003ehttps://www.axs.com/teams/113921/la-sparks-tickets\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFans interested in preordering Candace Parker’s upcoming book: \u003cem\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions \u003c/em\u003ecan do so by visiting iconic West Hollywood bookstore, Book Soup’s official website at \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.booksoup.com/pre-order-candace-parker__;!!PMETyfE!MkfSl0jo0EyA5e1CM6tXrEU_Jx999vqBEZaIKmlMxkyHUcLhWDZaE9dbHmRniu56OBFKPDKH$\"\u003ehttps://www.booksoup.com/pre-order-candace-parker\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFounded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks are one of three original franchises in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Sparks have won three WNBA Championships (2001, 2002, 2016) and have qualified for the playoffs in 20 of their 28 seasons. The organization is dedicated to ensuring each home game at \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Crypto.com__;!!PMETyfE!MkfSl0jo0EyA5e1CM6tXrEU_Jx999vqBEZaIKmlMxkyHUcLhWDZaE9dbHmRniu56OEPUn_wz$\"\u003eCrypto.com\u003c/a\u003e Arena has a championship-level entertainment experience while showcasing the best athletes from around the world on the court.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;text-align: center\"\u003e###\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":196283,"type":"post","name":"wnba-changemakers-voiceinsports-partnership-extension","title":"WNBA Changemakers and VOICEINSPORT Extend Community Partnership to Keep Girls in Sport","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"wnba-changemakers-voiceinsports-partnership-extension","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-changemakers-voiceinsports-partnership-extension","excerpt":"The WNBA and its Changemaker Collective are deepening their commitment to keeping girls in the game through their community partnership with VOICEINSPORT.","timestamp":1743087687000,"date":"2025-03-27T15:01:27Z","modified":"2025-03-27T15:01:27Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/VIS2025.png","category":"Partnerships","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"WNBA Changemakers and VOICEINSPORT Extend Community Partnership to Keep Girls in Sport","title":"WNBA Changemakers and VOICEINSPORT Extend Community Partnership to Keep Girls in Sport","description":"The WNBA and its Changemaker Collective are deepening their commitment to keeping girls in the game through their community partnership with VOICEINSPORT.","twitter":{"title":"WNBA Changemakers and VOICEINSPORT Extend Community Partnership to Keep Girls in Sport","description":"The WNBA and its Changemaker Collective are deepening their commitment to keeping girls in the game through their community partnership with VOICEINSPORT.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/VIS2025.png","imageId":196284},"facebook":{"title":"WNBA Changemakers and VOICEINSPORT Extend Community Partnership to Keep Girls in Sport","description":"The WNBA and its Changemaker Collective are deepening their commitment to keeping girls in the game through their community partnership with VOICEINSPORT.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/VIS2025.png","imageId":196284}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"partnerships":"Partnerships"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":776,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK, March 27, 2025\u003c/strong\u003e – The WNBA and its Changemaker Collective — AT\u0026amp;T, CarMax, Deloitte, Google, and Nike — are deepening their commitment to keeping girls in the game through their community partnership with VOICEINSPORT (VIS), a women-founded digital platform dedicated to increasing access, visibility, and virtual mentorship for young girls in sport. The WNBA Changemaker Collective mission is to use their collective network to elevate, advance, and economically empower underrepresented groups, girls and women through the power of sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration builds on the success of the first year of the partnership, which provided virtual mentorship for 50,000 girls. The continuation of the virtual mentorship and leadership initiative, along with additional components, is projected to double the impact, providing virtual mentorship for 100,000 girls by the end of year two. Through this innovative collaboration, young athletes will have unparalleled access to WNBA players, sports industry executives, and expert resources to keep them engaged in sports and set them up for success beyond the game.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In order to grow the game, the WNBA Changemaker Collective feels strongly that we must ensure that young girls stay in sport and see pathways to leadership in every aspect of the industry,” said \u003cstrong\u003eWNBA Chief Growth Officer Colie Edison\u003c/strong\u003e. “This extended partnership with VOICEINSPORT and the WNBA Changemakers will not only provide more support and visibility for girls but also offer career-building opportunities off the court.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe community partnership will introduce the \u003cstrong\u003eBuild Your Career in Sport Leadership Series\u003c/strong\u003e, featuring women executives from WNBA Changemaker brands. This initiative highlights the direct correlation between sports participation and leadership development, reinforcing that sport is more than just athletic competition — it’s a foundation for future success.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, VIS will be launching the \u003cstrong\u003eVIS App\u003c/strong\u003e which will further unlock the athlete experience for girls. Girls will now have direct access to virtual mentorship opportunities, expert-led sessions, a leaderboard with prizes, and daily content focused on mind, body, and nutrition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Keeping girls in sport requires more than just encouragement—it demands access, visibility, and real connections with role models,” said \u003cstrong\u003eStef Strack, Founder \u0026amp; CEO of VOICEINSPORT\u003c/strong\u003e. “With the VIS App, we are creating a platform where young girls can engage directly with elite athletes and experts, accelerating the change we need to see in women’s sports.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded VIS Mentor roster\u003c/strong\u003e will now include \u003cstrong\u003e16 WNBA players\u003c/strong\u003e, ensuring representation from every WNBA team. New additions such as \u003cstrong\u003eJewell Loyd (Las Vegas Aces), Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream) and Monique Billings (Golden State Valkyries)\u003c/strong\u003e join a strong lineup of returning mentors, including \u003cstrong\u003eAliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), Alysha Clark (Seattle Storm), and Haley Jones (Atlanta Dream)\u003c/strong\u003e. These athletes will provide virtual mentorship, sharing their experiences and supporting girls navigating their own sports journeys.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As a VIS Mentor, I’ve seen firsthand how mentorship can keep girls in sport and give them the confidence to chase their dreams,” said \u003cstrong\u003eAliyah Boston,\u003c/strong\u003e Indiana Fever forward. “I’m excited to continue working with VOICEINSPORT to uplift and inspire the next generation.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sports gave me the foundation for success, and I want to ensure young girls see the possibilities ahead of them,” said \u003cstrong\u003eAlysha Clark\u003c/strong\u003e, Seattle Storm forward. “Through this partnership, we’re not just keeping girls in the game—we’re preparing them for their future careers.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second annual\u003cstrong\u003e WNBA Changemaker Day \u003c/strong\u003ewill take place during AT\u0026amp;T WNBA All-Star 2025 in Indianapolis, further solidifying the WNBA Changemakers’ role in shaping the future of women’s sports. This initiative is part of the WNBA Changemakers’ broader commitment to elevating women’s sports through mentorship, investment, and visibility. Since its inception, the WNBA Changemakers have worked to increase televised WNBA games, expand grassroots opportunities, and enhance digital projects to engage more fans and young athletes alike.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;The WNBA Changemaker Collective is delighted to partner with VIS for a second year, continuing our joint goal of empowering the next generation of leaders,\u0026#8221; said the \u003cstrong\u003eWNBA Changemaker Collective\u003c/strong\u003e. \u0026#8220;Our mission of elevating and advancing women through the power of sport remains top of mind. In Year Two, we are renewing our commitment and creating visibility and opportunities that the Collective can pass on to girls and women on the VIS platform.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIS Mentor Roster \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), Alysha Clark (Seattle Storm), Haley Jones (Atlanta Dream), Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), Ariel Atkins (Chicago Sky), Brianna Turner (Indiana Fever), Isabelle Harrison (New York Liberty), Kayla McBride (Minnesota Lynx), Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury), Jewell Loyd (Las Vegas Aces)\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c/strong\u003eTyasha Harris (Dallas Wings), Jacy Sheldon (Connecticut Sun), Rickea Jackson (LA Sparks), Monique Billings (Golden State Valkyries), Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), and Shakira Austin (Washington Mystics)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the partnership, \u003ca href=\"http://www.voiceinsport.com/wnba\"\u003eclick here.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photos, \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1BzK0eDE64Qm2RMLAdcjx48z0IAK9M5re__;!!PMETyfE!OfNyZfD6j57gvHmZGuo4bn7Udg0ZQewceP0ZNaDH6oPAn1oSfAzHJK2JSU8C-sdDG6aFUWTQZyQ$\"\u003eclick here.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout VOICEINSPORT \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVOICEINSPORT, the global sports company, provides a community-based platform for digital services in mental health, nutrition, sport science and mentoring from pro athletes to keep girls and women in sport. The VOICEINSPORT membership comes with free access to original articles written by women athletes, weekly podcasts, advocacy tools to drive change and a community forum. Paid services include a mentoring platform designed to increase the visibility to pro \u0026amp; collegiate athlete role models and access to both clinical \u0026amp; non-clinical sessions with the top 80 experts in sport psychology, sport nutrition and women’s health. Founded in 2019, VOICEINSPORT is based in NYC and is self-funded by sports industry Executive and Advocate Stef Strack. Visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.voiceinsport.com/\"\u003ewww.voiceinsport.com\u003c/a\u003e for the latest company news and follow @voiceinsport on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the WNBA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipping off its 29th season in 2025, the WNBA celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it. The league was ranked by Morning Consult as the fastest-growing brand in 2024, setting records for engagement on social and digital platforms, attendance, merchandise sales and unique viewers across its television partners. The WNBA’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and social responsibility is supported by the first-of-its-kind WNBA Changemaker Collective, a group of purpose-driven companies that have partnered with the WNBA to enhance the player experience and help drive the league’s business transformation.\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":196250,"type":"post","name":"key-games-2025","title":"Save The Date: Key Games for the 2025 Season","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"key-games-2025","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/key-games-2025","excerpt":"The WNBA unveiled its 2025 schedule, comprised of over 200 games. With the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, each team will play 44 games. 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To have Breanna Stewart sing along to “Empire State of Mind” on the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan again. For Big Ellie to somehow do an even \u003cem\u003ebigger\u003c/em\u003e one. To repeat as champions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Aces will have something to say. A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray will absolutely be heard from. Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, proven to be unrivaled in their offensive and defensive abilities, will also make sure the Lynx have a word after last year’s ending. Caitlin Clark, following a record-breaking rookie campaign, has some new faces alongside her who aren’t afraid to speak up in the championship conversation, too.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don’t sleep on Seattle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WNBA unveiled its 2025 schedule this week, comprised of over 200 games. With the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, each team will play 44 games, up from 40. Fans can now circle the must-watch games. And they may run out of ink.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W’s 29\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e regular season tips off Friday, May 16 and will conclude September 11, undaunted by an Olympic Break this year. The Commissioner Cup presented by Coinbase and WNBA All-Star will reclaim their usual places in the calendar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a glimpse of what fans can expect:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehashed Rivalries\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196272\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames.png\" alt=\"#22 A'ja Wilson of the LAs Vegas Aces stands with #30 Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames.png 960w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames-300x200.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome matchups just never get old, and 2025 will see plenty of familiar foes battling it out once again.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLas Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatchups \u0026#8211; May 17, July 8, August 13\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aces entered 2024 looking to three-peat until the Liberty changed their trajectory. New York beat them 3-1 in the regular season and the 2024 semi-finals, avenging their 2023 Finals loss and clearing the path to their first franchise championship. This marquee match-up features three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, two-time MVP Breanna Stewart, and 2021 MVP and 2024 Finals MVP Jonquel Jones. The duel also welcomed championship-caliber stars in Natasha Cloud joining the Liberty and six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd joining the Las Vegas Aces.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatchups \u0026#8211; June 7, July 27, August 9, September 5\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucky for us, the collegiate rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese–two of the biggest stars in basketball–remained thrilling on the pro level. Three of the four games between Clark’s Fever and Reese’s Sky were decided by a combined 10 points. Popcorn-worthy basketball. Clark’s only challenge to her Rookie of the Year honor was double-double machine Angel Reese, who led the league in rebounding. The Fever picked up veteran All-Stars DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard. The Sky reunited with Liberty champion Courtney Vandersloot, who brought Chicago a title in 2021, and added Washington’s recent leading scorer, Ariel Atkins.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatchups \u0026#8211; July 30, August 10, August 16, August 19\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liberty and Lynx gave us the most-watched WNBA Finals in 25 years. Both teams are returning all their starters. Collier, the reigning DPOY, and the Lynx are looking for vengeance after an epic and heartbreaking five-game series against the Liberty. But revenge will be tough to accomplish with clutch Sabrina Ionescu paired up with defensive specialist Cloud in the backcourt.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlockbuster Moves\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196273\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames1.png\" alt=\"#25 Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury poses at her introductory press conference\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames1.png 960w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames1-300x200.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 offseason featured seismic shifts in player movement and created some can’t-miss showdowns.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLos Angeles Sparks at Las Vegas Aces \u003c/strong\u003e\u0026#8211; \u003cstrong\u003eFriday, May 30, 10pm ET on ION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemaining Matchups \u0026#8211; June 11, July 29, September 11th\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAces’ fan favorite Kelsey Plum, who won two titles with the Aces, is now in LA after a three-team trade sending Seattle’s Loyd to Vegas. Plum, alongside another Ace-turned-Spark in Dearica Hamby, leads what could be an explosive offense — with Rickea Jackson and Rae Burrell — in an emotional return to Michelob Ultra Arena.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Mercury at Indiana Fever – Wednesday, July 30th, 7pm ET on ESPN3\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemaining Matchups \u0026#8211; August 7, September 2\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiancés face off when Phoenix visits Indiana. Triple-double queen Alyssa Thomas leads the Mercury against the Fever and her spouse-to-be DeWanna Bonner. The couple led Connecticut to the 2022 WNBA Finals together. The last time Bonner and Thomas played against each other was during the 2024 All-Star Game, where Bonner and Team WNBA defeated Thomas and Team USA. Be prepared for extra spiciness in this one.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLas Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm – Sunday, May 25, 6pm ET on \u003ca href=\"https://www.wnba.com/webview/leaguepass\"\u003eLeague Pass\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemaining Matchups \u0026#8211; June 1, June 2, August 8\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lackluster season by the stacked Storm led to Loyd, the 2023 Scoring Champ and three-time All-WNBA guard, asking to be traded after 10 years and two championships in Seattle. You just know Loyd will want to cook her old team. But you also know her former teammate and now rival Skylar Diggins-Smith, one of the most competitive guards in the league, will want anything but.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury – Friday, June 27th, 10pm ET on ION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemaining Matchups \u0026#8211; June 19, July 25, August 30\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud was only with Phoenix for one season before getting traded to the Liberty, but her expectation was to\u003ca href=\"https://x.com/DesertWaveCo/status/1888042256478917000\"\u003e retire a Mercury\u003c/a\u003e. She even helped recruit Dallas star Satou Sabally to the Valley — only to be part of the trade to \u003cem\u003eget\u003c/em\u003e Sabally. The Mercury are entering a new era. Diana Taurasi retired and Brittney Griner signed with Atlanta. Sabally, Thomas and Kahleah Copper lead the revolution in Phoenix.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Looks\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196274\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames2.png\" alt=\"a Golden State Valkyries jersey on display during the 2025 Expansion Draft\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames2.png 960w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames2-300x200.png 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/25KeyGames2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 season also offers fans a chance to witness players \u003cem\u003eand\u003c/em\u003e teams making fresh starts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinnesota Lynx at Dallas Wings – Sunday, Friday, May 16th, 7:30pm ET\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDallas’ No. 1 overall pick will presumably make her pro debut in Minnesota. The last time the Lynx faced the top pick, they let Clark score 25 points. This will also be a glimpse at lockdown defender DiJonai Carrington and All-Star MVP Arike Ogunbowale together in Dallas’ backcourt.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLos Angeles Sparks at Golden State Valkyries – Friday, May 16th, 10pm ET on ION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valkyries punctuate Opening Night in a hype debut of the league’s first expansion team in 17 years. Golden State — led by Tiffany Hayes, the 2024 Sixth Woman of the Year, and No. 1 expansion pick Kate Martin — take on a Sparks squad anchored by the 2024 2nd overall pick, Cameron Brink. Brink was in top consideration for Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year before her ACL tear, being the league’s second-best shotblocker.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnecticut Sun at Atlanta Dream – Sunday, May 25th, 3pm ET on \u003ca href=\"https://www.wnba.com/webview/leaguepass\"\u003eLeague Pass\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch out for the big girls. Catch some of the W’s best posts in their new uniforms with 12-year Phoenix veteran Griner and eight-year Connecticut anchor Brionna Jones suiting up for the Dream against Tina Charles and the Sun. Jones will face her former team, while nine-time All-WNBA Charles rejoins the team that drafted her 17 seasons ago.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is just a \u003cem\u003etaste \u003c/em\u003eof what the WNBA season will offer. With rivalries reigniting, new faces in new places (including seven new head coaches across the league), and increased national broadcast visibility, the 2025 WNBA season is set to be as unprecedented as it is entertaining. Get to circling, WNBA fans–you won’t want to miss a second of the action!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWNBA reporter Zena Keita writes columns on \u003c/em\u003e\u003ca class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http://wnba.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWNBA.com\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e throughout the season. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its teams.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":196243,"type":"post","name":"new-york-liberty-re-sign-marine-johannes","title":"New York Liberty Re-Sign Marine Johannès","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"new-york-liberty-re-sign-marine-johannes","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/new-york-liberty-re-sign-marine-johannes","excerpt":"The reigning WNBA Champion New York Liberty has re-signed guard Marine Johannès.","timestamp":1742589269000,"date":"2025-03-21T20:34:29Z","modified":"2025-03-21T20:50:18Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/Untitled-design-5.png","category":"Free Agency,Team News,Uncategorized","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"","title":"New York Liberty Re-Sign Marine Johannès","description":"The reigning WNBA Champion New York Liberty has re-signed guard Marine Johannès.","twitter":{"title":"New York Liberty Re-Sign Marine Johannès","description":"The reigning WNBA Champion New York Liberty has re-signed guard Marine Johannès.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/Untitled-design-5.png","imageId":196245},"facebook":{"title":"New York Liberty Re-Sign Marine Johannès","description":"The reigning WNBA Champion New York Liberty has re-signed guard Marine Johannès.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/03/Untitled-design-5.png","imageId":196245}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"free-agency":"Free Agency","team-news":"Team News","2018-wnba-all-star-game":"Uncategorized"},"teams":{"1611661313":"New York Liberty - 1611661313"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":504,"name":"Jack Higgins"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK (March \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21, 2025) –\u003c/strong\u003e The reigning WNBA Champion New York Liberty has re-signed guard \u003cstrong\u003eMarine Johannès\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is a special opportunity to add Marine – who believed in our vision since 2019 – to a team once again competing for a title,” said Jonathan Kolb, New York Liberty General Manager. “Marine’s floor spacing and dynamic ability to create scoring opportunities for herself and others will add another dimension to our offense in 2025.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohannès (30), a 5-10 combo guard, has previously played three seasons with New York in 2019, 2022, and 2023 where she helped the Liberty reach its first Finals in over 20 years. This past summer, Johannès led the French National Team to a Silver medal finish against Team USA in the 2024 Paris Games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross 78 WNBA regular season contests, 15 of which she started, Marine has averaged 8.0 points, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 rebounds per game on 43.7% shooting from the field, 39.5% from three, and 80.6% at the free throw line. Currently, with Çimsa ÇBK Mersin in Turkey, Johannès is averaging 13.6 points, 4.4 assists, and 2.5 boards on a combined 46.7% shooting, including 36.7% from distance, across KBSL and EuroLeague play.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York’s 2025 regular season will tip-off at home on Saturday, May 17 against the Las Vegas Aces at Barclays Center. To learn more and view ticketing options, visit \u003ca href=\"https://liberty.wnba.com/tickets\"\u003eliberty.wnba.com/tickets\u003c/a\u003e. New York’s full 2025 regular season schedule can be found \u003ca href=\"https://liberty.wnba.com/schedule/download\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""}],"total":5783,"pageNext":2,"pages":579},"siteFooterOptions":{"appStoreLinks":[{"height":48,"href":"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wnba.centercourt","icon":"https://global.nba.com/nba-apps/static/google.svg","label":"Get it on Google Play","width":162},{"href":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/2013-wnba-center-court/id641992398?ign-mpt=uo%3D4","icon":"https://global.nba.com/nba-apps/static/apple.svg","label":"Download on the Apple App Store","width":144}],"copyright":"Copyright 2024 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of WNBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. 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