UCLA women’s basketball features five first-round selections and six overall picks in the WNBA draft.
UCLA Women’s Basketball Shines in WNBA Draft Cori Close watched with excitement as UCLA’s women’s basketball team made history during the WNBA draft Monday night. The coaches stood up repeatedly, celebrating their players’ achievements. It’s remarkable—UCLA has now had a pick for three straight years and a total of six selections from the college level […]
WNBA player Brianna Turner says the new IOC policy fails to safeguard women
WNBA player Brianna Turner has expressed her concerns regarding the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recent policy that prohibits biological males from competing in women’s sports, stating it “does nothing” to safeguard women. In an op-ed for USA Today, Turner highlighted the IOC’s lack of genuine protection for female athletes in elite sports. She argued that […]
Wings select Azzi Fudd as first pick in WNBA draft for reunion with Paige Bueckers
UConn Claims No. 1 Spot Again in WNBA Draft Once more, UConn has snagged the top pick in the WNBA Draft. Aj Fuad was selected by the Dallas Wings, a moment that brings her back together with last year’s first pick and ex-Union University standout, Paige Bueckers. Bueckers, dating Fuad and having won a national […]
Cathy Engelbert’s celebration of winning the WNBA CBA is brief.
WNBA Commissioner Reflects on New CBA and Faces Challenges During a press conference on Monday leading up to the 2026 draft, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert took the opportunity to celebrate the recent collective bargaining agreement. She discussed how this landmark deal represents major strides for the league, including the largest pay increases ever in professional […]
2026 WNBA Draft: Tracker for every pick in all three rounds
The 2026 WNBA Draft is underway, and the Dallas Wings are keen on securing the first overall pick. After a successful season with Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, they’re on the hunt for a complementary player to help them break into the playoffs. If you’re curious about the prospects, a detailed look at the […]
WNBA Players Speak Out Against IOC Testing Rules for Trans Women
WNBA Stars Speak Out Against IOC’s Testing Policy WNBA player Brianna Turner has expressed her disagreement with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) new testing regulations intended to prevent men from competing in women’s sports. Turner emphasizes that she does not want her name associated with any efforts to exclude “trans women.” Similarly, Layshia Clarendon of […]
Ways to view the 2026 WNBA Draft for free: Schedule and draft sequence
With the 2026 WNBA season about to kick off in less than a month, the focus is on the upcoming WNBA Draft. The Dallas Wings, having secured the top pick in last season’s draft by selecting Paige Bueckers, are poised to draft first again tonight after winning the draft lottery. This draft will be notable […]
WNBA draft hopefuls prepared to keep pushing for the sport with new CBA
Gathering Before the Draft Tanya Latson, a guard from South Carolina, found herself in an unexpected setting on Saturday morning. She was at a podium, surrounded by a few other standout prospects for the upcoming WNBA draft. This was just the beginning of a packed day leading up to the draft event on Monday. Microphones […]
UCLA women’s basketball could break a record in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Was Charlisse Ledger-Walker even invited to the WNBA draft? It’s a bit disappointing, honestly. Anyway, the UCLA point guard showed up in New York with her teammates and might end up making some league officials question their decisions. Five UCLA players—Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Knepkens, and Angela Dugalic—got official invites to the […]
Liberty’s roster weakens with two exits during WNBA free agency
The Liberty faced a setback on Sunday as Kennedy Burke and Isabel Harrison left New York. Burke has signed a one-year deal with the Connecticut Sun, as announced by the team. On another front, Harrison will be joining Sandy Brondello and Nyara Sabally in Toronto, Tempo confirmed. Harrison’s contract with Toronto totals $400,000, according to […]