If you follow the WNBA you will be well-versed in the latest WNBA news. The WNBA has released their roster for the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2020. Noelle Quinn, the first Black head coaching position for the Seattle Storm, has been chosen. Brittney griner, Brittney Griner, was sentenced to nine year imprisonment in a Russian penal colony. LASparks won their 500th game. Continue reading for more information.
WNBA announces AT&T WNBA All-Star list 2022
The WNBA announced its roster for the AT&T WNBA All-Star next Sunday. This roster includes Jewell Love, Courtney Vandersloot as well Atlanta Dream rookie Rhyne. All-Stars will be selected by fans and their head coaches. The WNBA's roster is the largest in history, with two-thirds of the players chosen from each team. There are a lot of notable players missing from the game, including Elena Delle Donne, who has not played since her back surgery, and Nneka Ogwumike, who missed the Olympics because of an injury.
Noelle Quinn, the first Black head coach for the Seattle Storm
Noelle Quinn has been named the first Black head coach in the history of the Seattle Storm. Quinn joins Vickie John, Dallas Wings head coach, to be the only Black woman leading WNBA franchises. Two Black men have also served as head coaches for the league: James Wade from the Chicago Sky and Derek Fisher with the Los Angeles Sparks. Quinn boasts a impressive record - she was a Los Angeles Sparks player from 1997 to 2000.
Brittney griner sentenced to nine-years in a Russian penal colonies
Brittney griner, an American basketball superstar, was sentenced to nine year imprisonment in a Russian penal colony after being found guilty for drug smuggling. The trial lasted many months and has become a geopolitical flashpoint. The case stems from Griner's arrest in February at the Moscow airport, where Russian officials accused her of trying to smuggle cannabis oil into her suitcase. While Griner denied that she was knowingly trying to violate any laws or to have packed her vape cartridges full of cannabis oil, she did admit to it.
500th win for LASparks
The LASparks are celebrating their 500th win! Congrats! The Sparks have now won three championships and are tied for second all-time in league history. But their playoff run didn't go as planned. They missed the playoffs 5 times. While they made some notable moves in the winter, the team is still stuck at the bottom of their game. Here are some points to consider when looking at the team’s future.
Players forced on chartered flights
Recently, the WNBA made headlines for its new policy requiring its players fly on chartered planes to travel for games. Although many people believe that the NBA wouldn't allow it, the WNBA does not permit this. Additionally, the WNBA has no revenue sharing with the NBA. Charter flights have also been a source of controversy for the WNBA and other professional sports leagues in the United States. Charter flights are a key issue in Major League Soccer.
The new season of the WNBA aims to raise funds for non-profits
The WNBA's new season aims at raising funds for nonprofits. Players have been vocal advocates for social justice and have played a role in a number of organizations. Former Houston Comets star Cheryl Swoopes is one such advocate. Former WNBA player Cheryl Swoopes founded two non-profit organizations to help women in STEM fields. She has won four championships.