I am pleased to announce that WNBA We talked about a new weekly column that goes beyond the headlines and delves into a different topic related to the league each week. The WNBA just completed a season of massive growth, elite basketball, and incredible competition. As more resources are invested in WNBA coverage, SB Nation is excited to launch a weekly column in an in-depth commentary format as part of Breakaway. Our new vertical features women's sports across nearly 200 communities.
Curious about the process by which WNBA referees are hired and how it differs from other professional sports leagues? We're going to explore that this offseason.
Want to learn more about why games were selling out and what went wrong in the league's early days, long before the current popularity boom? We spoke with players and coaches from the league's early days. to diagnose what went wrong in the early 2000s and how various stakeholders can prevent a similar downturn from happening.
Do you keep hearing people say the NBA is solely funding the WNBA? We unravel the truth and misconceptions behind that claim.
These are just a few of the many topics we aim to address. With so much new attention on the WNBA, the goal of this weekly series is to dig into the news and provide additional context on the day's big stories and big issues facing the league.
We speak to experts who have followed, covered, played and worked with the W for the past 27 years with the unwavering intention of keeping viewers informed about all things WNBA.
We will also share the stories of the players who have shaped this league, past and present, and explore the next generation of women's basketball players who will continue to transform this league.
Have a WNBA-related question you'd like us to cover? Email noa.dalzell@voxmedia.com.
While you're here, check out just a few of the stories about various WNBA players from this past season. From three-time MVP A'ja Wilson to the rookie who was mostly watching from the sideline this time around.
