New data set: National WNBA broadcasts
WNBA fans have developed a particular muscle for finding games wherever they're being broadcast. Through the league's ups-and-downs with national...
Piecing together a hypothetical W28
Since 2006 the WNBA has established a five-year habit of naming a list of all-time top WNBA players: the All-Decade Team, the Top 15 Players, the Top 20@20,...
Mother of the Women’s Collegiate Basketball Championship
“I have passionately loved this game ever since I can remember. Basketball has had such a strong impact on my life… To know that my work as a coach in this...
It's not how you start...
Three players on these 2023 WNBA Finals teams could tell you first-hand that the adage "It's not how you start; it's how you finish" can ring very true. In...
Expansion, getting technical, and a call for support
Across the Timeline is back in your inbox (or your web browser, if you read there...) Expanding the "other league" If you have somehow missed this week's...
WNBA free agency and big-time winners
The News Not much WNBA news this week, but free agency is nearing, with some procedure just behind and just ahead us. At the end of each calendar year, teams...
WNBA coaching extensions and a fizzling Fire
The News Big news out of Atlanta this week, as the Dream signed head coach Tanisha Wright and general manager Dan Padover each to five-year extensions to...
The AP Poll lets in new teams when the WNBA won't
So thankful BG is finally safely home. A post shared by . The News Cathy Engelbert reined in the WNBA's position on expansion this past week, frustrating...
Their Claims to Fame: the WBHOF Class of 2023
At halftime of today's UConn/Iowa matchup the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announced the inductees named to their Class of 2023, a special moment as...
Rankings, Lottery Winners, and Coaching Changes
Hi. It's been a minute, huh? I thought it'd be a good time to catch up on some WNBA news, with some history to guide us. Look Out Below First let me say:...
And One: Patricia Hoskins
(Originally published November 18, 2018) The past few years have seen a few of the greatest scorers and rebounders in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. In...
And One: Robin Selvig
(Originally published November 11, 2018) Last season saw coaching greats Geno Auriemma and Sylvia Hatchell eclipse the 1,000-win mark on their careers,...
And One: Sheri Sam
(Originally published September 8, 2018) Looking at the WNBA Finals, the veteran face of the Seattle Storm is undoubtedly Sue Bird, who has spent all 17...
And One: Cheryl Ford
(Originally published August 25, 2018) Defense wins championships. While scoring is at a high in the WNBA this season, the two top teams in the league are...
And One: Eva Němcová
(Originally published August 12, 2018) Offense is at an all-time high in the WNBA this season, in part due to the elite level shooters across the league....
And One: Tari Phillips
(Originally published August 3, 2018) After spending time in Minnesota as a role player coming off the bench, Natasha Howard has made a strong case for a...
And One: Natalie Williams
(Originally published July 30, 2018) Your defensive possession isn’t over until you secure the rebound. There’s no doubt that players who can dominate the...
And One: Shannon Johnson
(Originally published July 21, 2018) We’ve seen a ton of elite-level passing in the WNBA this season. Combine that with some of the best scorers the league...
And One: Tangela Smith
(Originally published July 14, 2018) I’ve spent a lot of time this WNBA season talking about movement up a couple of leader boards that, even at the time...
WNBA Milestones, Leaderboards, and Streaks to Monitor in 2022
The WNBA's all-time points, assists, and rebounds leaders walk in to an arena. Will it be the last time for all three in 2022? Sylvia Fowles (3,712 rebounds)...