@WBBDaily Morning Edition October 4th 2024

NCAA WBB

In a post-Caitlin Clark era, Jan Jensen and Lucy Olsen now prepare to lead Iowa women’s basketball

The Evolution of Paige Bueckers - The Ringer

Bueckers returned to UConn this year to chase an elusive national title. To win it, she’ll have to become someone new on the court.

WNBA

WNBA: Breanna Stewart, now second-best, leads Liberty in playoffs - Swish Appeal

Breanna Stewart is no longer the best player in the world, but it doesn’t matter because she is playing well in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs and, most importantly, doing whatever it takes to win. She has a chance to add to her legacy in a new way: by ending her home-state New York Liberty’s record-long championship wait.

WNBA playoffs 2024: Connecticut Sun Marina Mabrey isn't here for anyone's popularity contest - ESPN

Marina Mabrey is one those players you love when she's on your team and not so much if she's on the opposing team.

Big Ten basketball: USC’s Juju Watkins ready to take the torch

Southern California’s Juju Watkins has a chance to grab the torch that Caitlin Clark carried the past few years.

What Wright's firing means for Dream, WNBA coaching landscape - ESPN

Three WNBA teams have parted with their coaches in eight days. Which job, along with Golden State, is most attractive? Will we see more openings?

Portland WNBA Reaches 5,000 Season Ticket Member Deposits in Two Weeks

Portland Community Shows Incredible Support for New WNBA Franchise PORTLAND, Ore. (Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024) – Portland WNBA announced today it has reached 5,000 season ticket member deposits ahead of the team’s inaugural season at the Moda Center in 2026. Portland WNBA has seen tremendous interest from the Portland community, reaching 5,000 deposits in just two weeks since Portland was awarded the WNBA’s 15th franchise on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Portland is the third expansion franchise awarded by the WNBA during this round of expansion, following the Golden State Valkyries and a Toronto franchise, bringing the league from 12 to 15 […]

Legend of Playoff Tash Persevered Despite Phoenix’s First Round Loss » Winsidr

“Despite the loss.” You will very often come across this qualifier when looking at a Natasha Cloud postseason stat line over the last two seasons. It is not necessarily a bad thing, being a player praised for their efforts despite the rest of their team being unable to provide as much of a punch. But…

A'ja Wilson, WNBA Stars' Shoe Drops Loom Amid Sneaker Design Debate

Current WNBA signature shoes come in unisex shapes, but some sneakers now have women-specific fits. Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson have new models soon

WNBA: Can the Atlanta Dream build on strong finish to 2024 season? - Swish Appeal

The Atlanta Dream disappointed during the 2024 WNBA season, until they didn’t. After a season plagued by injury and underachievement, the Dream showed their best in their final playoff game. Was it a sign of things to come?