ESPN’s pre-game show WNBA Countdown premieres on May 14, featuring LaChina Robinson, Monica McNutt, Carolyn Peck, Elle Duncan, Chiney Ogwumike, and Andraya Carter.
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2024 WNBA draft analysis: Potential All-Stars to watch
ESPN analysts Andraya Carter and Rebecca Lobo discussed the 2024 WNBA draft prospects.
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Preseason exhibition game honors Olympic and WNBA star McCray-Penson
The contest will honor Nikki McCray-Penson, who was an assistant coach on both teams during her coaching career.
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When money talks, diversity walks
‘Black ownership is the last chance for these sports to prove they’re not just fundamentally racist.’
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The Shock deserve more attention
‘People that know basketball know about Detroit. The real basketball knowledge people, they know about Detroit.’
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Dawn Staley’s coaching gets rave reviews
“She makes other people’s dreams come true.”
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Reflections on the Lynx dynasty years
‘You do a lot of reflecting when you hang up your shoes.’
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McCarville comes full circle to coach at her alma mater
This week’s 25 Lynx Greats features Janel McCarville.
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Montgomery progressed from player to owner
This week’s Lynx Great column features Renee Montgomery.
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Tamika Williams’ key to success is to ‘invest in the community’
Before being named to the Lynx’s All-25 team this spring, Tamika Williams had already earned a place on the team’s legends’ list.
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Black women make slow progress in non-player roles
‘We’re seeing more former players get into coaching, which I think is awesome.’
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Wright aided Lynx dynasty run
This week, we salute Lynx great Monica Wright.
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McCray connected with former prepsters
McCray-Penson had brief connections with former prep standouts from the Twin Cities metro area.
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Charde Houston brought her unique energy to the Lynx
‘I was one of the catalysts that came in to bring the energy, change the game.’
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Alternatives to overseas play grow for women hoopsters
‘I think it will be great to see more WNBA players not go overseas and play in the U.S.’
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Mama Taj let her play do the talking
‘It’s something being a poor kid from Augusta, Georgia. I never thought I could do anything in basketball.’
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Wiggins now focused on teaching the next generation
‘You have to foster a foundation of character, and those are the things that I’m instilling.’
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Fan favorite Lennox’s pro career began with the Lynx
‘I still have those fans out there. I just felt the energy. I just felt the love.’
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Powers’ Lynx tenure marred by injuries
This season, the Lynx are off to a rocky start so far, still finding their stride on the court both offensively and defensively.
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20 players on Lynx All-25 team are Black
In March, the Minnesota Lynx unveiled its All-25 team for its 25th anniversary season. Nineteen of the 25 selected players are Black.