Charli Collier was the No. 1 draft pick five years ago. Now, she’s hoping to return to the WNBA. - Andscape Three years since Charli Collier's last WNBA game, the 2010 No. 1 overall draft pick is vying for another opportunity in the league.

Five years ago, Charli Collier was the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Two years later, she was out of the league. Now she's ready for her next WNBA shot.

“There’s no blueprint for it. I can’t ask anybody, ‘How does the No. 1 pick have a comeback?’”
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For former UCLA player turned assistant Michaela Onyenwere, NCAA title is sweet - Andscape PHOENIX – As the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter of the national championship game between UCLA and South Carolina, Bruins assistant coach Michaela Onyenwere appeared restless on the sidelines...

“To be there for four years, to give everything I had and just wear that with pride and then come back and be so full circle is so amazing to me."

Seven months ago, UCLA alum Michaela Onyenwere never thought she'd be a coach. Now she's an NCAA champ.
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Adversity and winning have bonded South Carolina's Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson - Andscape Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson's bond is special, forged between two consummate point guards who have hoisted many trophies together.

“They understand each other. They speak their own language almost. They’ve known each other for so long. They’ve been through the highs and lows together. ... They love each other.”

On the special, tight-knit bond shared by Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson
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Ohio State guard Jaloni Cambridge's hunger to win runs within her family - Andscape Growing up as the sixth of seven basketball-playing siblings helped mold Ohio State star point guard Jaloni Cambridge on and off the court.

“If I compare myself, I don’t want to be like everyone else. If you’re going to compare me to somebody, I want to be better than that person, then.”

My latest on the growth and promise of Ohio State superstar point guard Jaloni Cambridge
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Unrivaled gives Lisa Leslie space to impart wisdom to the next generation of players - Andscape For Lisa Leslie, Unrivaled is an opportunity to pass her knowledge onto the next generation and help women's basketball continue to progress.

This season, Lisa Leslie has served as a mentor for several Unrivaled players including Cam Brink, Dominique Malonga, Ezi Magbegor, Kiki Iriafen and Mo Billings

Leslie has loved the opportunity to pour into this new era of women's basketball

"I'm like the proud auntie"
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'I’m not there yet': South Carolina's Joyce Edwards is still learning - and winning - Andscape Standout sophomore Edwards' work ethic and passion for the game fuel high expectations (her own and others).

“Every time I think I’m comfortable, every time I think I get to the point where I want to be, there’s something else that knocks me off just a little bit to keep me going.”

On the growth and passion of SC's Joyce Edwards and the arduous path to greatness
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For Iowa State’s Audi Crooks, music serves as a balm and a lasting bond with her dad - Andscape When Iowa State center Audi Crooks was 11 years old, her father, Jimmie, had her stick around at their local Baptist church after their weekly service as parishioners filed out the doors.  Jimmie Croo...

I asked Audi Crooks to label each of her seasons at Iowa State as album titles. The title she chose for this season? 'The Takeover.'

How a love of music has given Crooks a sense of balance and a lasting bond with her late father.
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"We're not just coaching the game of basketball, we're showing Black girls ... that the seat of power is yours, too."

My conversation with Unrivaled head coaches Teresa Weatherspoon, Noelle Quinn, Rena Wakama, Nola Henry and Roneeka Hodges is out now!

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Penn State's Kiyomi McMiller believes she's the best, and she's eager to show you why - Andscape Kiyomi McMiller found herself positioned across from greatness. On a balmy summer evening in New York City, McMiller stood on the rooftop of Pier 17, in attendance for a one-on-one basketball competit...

‘I’m the most skilled player in college basketball.’

Kiyomi McMiller is starting fresh this season after a rocky freshman year at Rutgers which she has moved on from without regret.

Now with Penn State, she's eager to show the nation why she's the best.
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A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray are at the heart of Las Vegas Aces' success - Andscape PHOENIX – Humility. Accountability. Family. Those have been the defining tenets of the Las Vegas Aces’ core three – A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray – that have served as a foundation amid t...

“They just want to compete together, make each other better. They just want to win together.”

How humility, accountability and family have powered Las Vegas Aces trio A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray during one of the most impressive runs in WNBA history.
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Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani derives pride, purpose from African roots - Andscape The Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon to play in the WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon 🇨🇲 to play in the WNBA Finals.

She hopes her visibility will inspire the next generation of Cameroonian players to chase their own basketball dreams.

“It only takes one person.”
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‘She’ll do whatever it takes’: Alyssa Thomas’ competitive fire drives championship quest Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas would appreciate it if you stopped talking about her shoulders. In recent years, Thomas’ shoulder injuries became almost s…

"She’ll do whatever it takes.”

Alyssa Thomas' will to win is unlike anything her teammates have seen. It's in her attention to detail, competitive fire and her relentless pursuit of the WNBA's ultimate prize.

On AT and her chase of a championship
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Whether as a player, or photographer, Naz Hillmon wants to take the perfect shot When she’s not on the court starring as a forward for the Atlanta Dream, you can find Naz Hillmon shooting another type of shot. This year, Hillmon has cultivat…

Make sure to check out Naz Hillmon's full photo gallery!

Some great shots included, which she breaks down here ⬇️
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When she’s not on the court hooping for the Atlanta Dream, you can find Naz Hillmon shooting another type of shot.

This year, Hillmon has cultivated a passion for photography. I sat down with her to discuss some of her favorite 📸 from this season.

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West African roots, strong work ethic drive Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron With Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron, there’s more than meets the eye. The rookie guard has made waves this WNBA season for her versatile play, which has …

‘You can’t tell by just looking at me, but I do have a lot of culture, and it has definitely shaped who I am.’

From an upbringing steeped in Cape Verdean & Senegalese cultures to a love of music and dance – there's more to Sonia Citron than meets the eye.
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Golden State Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton kept putting in work. Now she’s an All-Star. Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton calls the period between 2014 and 2016 the hardest years of her career.  After ending her college career as t…

"If I didn’t go through what I did, then I don’t think I'd have the fire that I have in me now.”

Kayla Thornton was raised on the principles of faith and discipline, which have also defined her WNBA career. My story on KT's path from undrafted to All-Star.
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Ahead of All-Star weekend, I sat down with Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings at one of her tea shops in Indy.

We discuss her All-Star Game memories, the state of the WNBA, the growth of Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston as a tandem, and her awesome mural!

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These Black women are moving the WNBA forward This weekend, the WNBA ecosystem will converge on Indianapolis to celebrate the league’s standout performers.  On site will be all of the WNBA’s biggest mo…

We’ve assembled a list of Black women who are moving the WNBA forward – movers and shakers who are leading the league into the future.

With insightful words from LaChina Robinson, Monica McNutt, Ari Chambers and Carolyn Peck on the impact these women have made
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Setbacks slowed Azurá Stevens’ ascent, but now she’s enjoying a breakthrough season For much of her WNBA career, Los Angeles Sparks forward Azurá Stevens has been in search of consistency on and off the court. In her previous seven WNBA seasons…

When I asked Azurá Stevens about what's motivating her play, she didn't mention any accolade or personal achievement.

Stevens is fueled by gratitude – to be healthy, make her family proud, to play in the W.

It's resulted in the best season of her career.
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The Golden State Valkyries’ Temi Fagbenle loves basketball — but acting is her dream As a student at Blair Academy, a small boarding school in New Jersey, Temi Fagbenle was living the best of both worlds.  At 6-foot-4, Fagbenle, who now pla…

Before she shined on a basketball court, Temi Fagbenle had a love of acting and dreamed of one day starring on screen

New story on how a DM to Gina Prince-Bythewood led to a role for Fagbenle in the star-studded adaptation of 'Children of Blood and Bone'
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For Seattle Storm’s Gabby Williams, investing in herself has paid dividends When looking at Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams’ pro basketball career to date, the 2021 WNBA season marks an inflection point – despite Williams not havin…

"She’s taken her career into her own hands.”

Gabby Williams, the Seattle Storm's "French army knife," is having a career year as one of the most dynamic forces in the W. The prospective All-Star invested in herself.

Now, it's paying dividends.
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NEW PROJECT: WNBA Franchise History Quiz - See how your knowledge of the W’s many franchises (from 1997 to 2026 and beyond) stacks up.

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Napheesa Collier’s influence in the WNBA grows with each win on and off the court As Napheesa Collier prepared to take the court for Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament in February at Wayfair Arena in Miami, she was asked how she dealt with having …

Napheesa Collier is currently charting a path that could one day make her one of the top stakeholders in women's basketball.

It's clear the Minnesota Lynx star has realized her power in the sport. Now, she’s ready to wield it.
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NC State’s Saniya Rivers nearly cast aside her WNBA dream. Now it’s coming true. Saniya Rivers found herself in need of some tattoo therapy. The NC State guard was reeling after her team had been upset by Virginia Tech in January 2024 by way…

Tonight, Saniya Rivers will have her WNBA Draft moment.

But there was a period during Rivers' collegiate career where she thought she didn't want to become a pro.

On Rivers' journey and what led her to recommit to her dream – one which she'll now realize
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A’ja Wilson’s imprint on South Carolina’s program stretches far beyond the court Dawn Staley first met A’ja Wilson in 2009. Staley had just finished her first season as the head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball te…

“A’ja has given hope to every little boy & girl who dare to dream and have their dreams realized before their very eyes. ... Her reality is she’s the best player in the world – from our city.”

On A'ja Wilson's enduring SC legacy ahead of her jersey retirement on Sunday
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Golden State Valkyries general manager strategizes game plan for expansion draft For Ohemaa Nyanin, it felt like the perfect ending and best-case scenario.  As the New York Liberty celebrated its first WNBA championship in franchise his…

“What I don’t think that I gave a lot of credence to in the beginning is not everybody wants to build.”

I spoke to Ohemaa Nyanin about her first months as GM of the Valkyries, what she's looking for in Friday's expansion draft and what her biggest strength is as a GM
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Natalie Nakase’s next challenge? Coaching the Golden State Valkyries to Year 1 success Natalie Nakase has never shied away from a challenge.  For the new coach of the Golden State Valkyries, a challenge is merely a provocation, an opportunity…

“People are saying expansion teams aren’t usually very good in their first year. That’s a great challenge to tell me."

Valkyries HC Natalie Nakase on her motivation for coaching, the non-negotiables she seeks in players and her yearslong preparation for this moment
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Golden State Valkyries general manager strategizes game plan for expansion draft For Ohemaa Nyanin, it felt like the perfect ending and best-case scenario.  As the New York Liberty celebrated its first WNBA championship in franchise his…

“What I don’t think that I gave a lot of credence to in the beginning is not everybody wants to build.”

I spoke to Ohemaa Nyanin about her first months as GM of the Valkyries, what she's looking for in Friday's expansion draft and what her biggest strength is as a GM
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