WNBA

2024 - 10 - 17

Rookies and Resilience: WNBA's Historic Moments Unfold!

A'ja Wilson - Breanna Stewart - Caitlin Clark - Napheesa Collier - Sabrina Ionescu - Townsville Fire - WNBA - Zia Cooke

Caitlin Clark makes waves as a rookie All-WNBA star and Zia Cooke joins Townsville Fire! 🏀✨

The 2024 WNBA season has been a whirlwind, and all eyes are on the brilliant talents lighting up the court. Leading the charge is Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who has made history by becoming the first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to be named to the All-WNBA First Team. This remarkable achievement illustrates the remarkable skill and determination that Clark has brought to the league. Notably, she received an impressive 52 First Team votes, showcasing just how much she’s impressed both fans and peers alike. Joining her on the elite lineup are many stars, including league MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, Napheesa Collier, and Breanna Stewart, solidifying another rigorous year in women’s basketball.

On the other side of the league, the Townsville Fire are sprawled with excitement as they announced the signing of rising WNBA star Zia Cooke for the 2024/25 WNBL season. As the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Cooke is known for her tenacity and skills that earned her a loyal fan base. Her joining the Fire is a part of a larger trend as Australian teams look to bolster their rosters with global talent, which can only mean more thrilling action for fans down under. In a way, it feels like a recruiter’s reunion where stars meet in the Southern Hemisphere!

Among the other storytellers in this season, New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu has made headlines for sealing a crucial Game 3 win against the Liberty, trailing by 15 at one point but rising to regally shatter a defensive stalemate with a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final seconds. Despite not being named to the All-WNBA First Team, her legendary moment will be remembered fondly by fans who’ve witnessed the escalating excellence of women’s basketball.

As the WNBA showcases these phenomenal talents, it is also worth noting the growing effectiveness of advertisements in the league—the recent EDO report highlighted a 16% increase in ad effectiveness in the WNBA compared to last year. This further reinforces how engaging the league has become to audiences worldwide. It’s clear that the spotlight on female athletes is shining ever so bright, solidifying their rightful place in sport history! Get ready to cheer on the stars, because the WNBA isn’t just about basketball; it’s about inspiring the next generation. 🎉🏀

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Fever's Caitlin Clark, Aces' A'ja Wilson named All-WNBA - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Fever guard Caitlin Clark on Wednesday became the league's first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to be named to the All-WNBA first team.

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Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie in 16 years named to All-WNBA ... (The Guardian)

Clark joined Napheesa Collier, league MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas on the first team. Wilson and Collier, the 2024 ...

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Caitlin Clark Named to 2024 All-WNBA First Team (Indiana Fever)

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team, the league announced today. Clark received 52 First Team votes ...

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Townsville Fire Secure WNBA Guard Zia Cooke for 2024/25 WNBL ... (WNBL)

The Fire are excited to announce the signing of rising WNBA star Zia Cooke, who will join the team for the 2024/25 WNBL season. Cooke, known for her tenacity ...

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Caitlin Clark named All-WNBA first team in another historic nod for ... (USA TODAY)

Caitlin Clark first rookie tapped since 2008. A'ja Wilson, the 2024 MVP, and Napheesa Collier, the Defensive Player of the Year, are unanimous picks.

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Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie on All-WNBA first team since 2008 (The Indianapolis Star)

Caitlin Clark is the first rookie since Candace Parker, who won Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2008, to be on the All-WNBA first team.

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Townsville Fire recruit star WNBA guard Zia Cooke (Townsville Bulletin)

The Townsville Fire have recruited one of America's top rising basketball talents with 2023 WNBA No.10 draft pick Zia Cooke joining the team for the ...

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Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu & Jonquel Jones Earn 2024 All ... (New York Liberty)

NEW YORK (October 16, 2024) – The WNBA announced today that New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart has been selected to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team, ...

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Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is a first-team All-WNBA selection (Yahoo Sports)

Aces forward A'ja Wilson and Lynx forward Napheesa Collier are unanimous selections for the first team, with Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Sun forward ...

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Ad Effectiveness Grew 16% in WNBA and 15% in NBA Year-Over ... (Business Wire)

EDO, the TV outcomes company, released today a report detailing ad effectiveness across the NBA, WNBA, and men's and women's NCAA basketball leagues.

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Sabrina Ionescu secures Liberty Game 3 win in WNBA Finals vs ... (ESPN Australia)

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the Liberty beat the ...

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WNBA Finals: Sabrina Ionescu hits game-winner to lift Liberty past ... (Yahoo Sports)

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu were not going to be shut down. After trailing for most of the night and falling into a 15-point hole at one point, ...

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Liberty battle back to win thriller in Game 3 of WNBA Finals, take 2-1 ... (The Athletic)

Sabrina Ionescu hits one of the biggest shots in Liberty history as New York wins Game 3 in dramatic fashion, take 2-1 series lead.

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Opinion: Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu was ready for signature moment ... (USA TODAY)

Sabrina Ionescu was snubbed for All-WNBA First Team Wednesday. No matter. She ended the day by hitting the biggest shot of her career.

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How Stewart, Ionescu and Liberty moved one win away from WNBA ... (ESPN)

Breanna Stewart scored 30 points, Sabrina Ionescu hit a 28-foot game winner and the Liberty rallied from 15 down to win Game 3 of the Finals.

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Breanna Stewart puts Liberty on brink of first WNBA title - ESPN (ESPN)

Sabrina Ionescu's winning shot is the lasting image from Game 3, but Breanna Stewart's performance put New York on the brink of its first title.

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How Stewart, Ionescu and Liberty moved one win away from WNBA ... (ESPN India)

Breanna Stewart scored 30 points, Sabrina Ionescu hit a 28-foot game winner and the Liberty rallied from 15 down to win Game 3 of the Finals.

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WNBA Scoring Hasn't Increased Like in NBA. Here's Why (Sportico.com)

One area in which the W didn't have a banner year, however, is scoring points. The league's teams averaged 103.5 points per 100 possessions in 2024, not only ...

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WNBA Finals Game 3 winners, losers: Liberty on brink of first title (USA TODAY)

New York leads the series against Minnesota 2-1 and is just one win away from the first title in franchise history.

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WNBA Finals: Inside Sabrina Ionescu's game-winning shot for the ... (Yahoo Sports)

Ionescu put the Liberty 40 minutes from their first championship with a final-second 28-foot 3-pointer from near the logo that was "definitely the biggest ...

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Angel Reese addresses WNBA salary sparking online discourse ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

During her rookie WNBA season, Angel Reese made an estimated $73000, which the Chicago star said doesn't pay her bills, instead she has endorsements.

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WNBA star Angel Reese admits she's living beyond her means ... (Fox Business)

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese admitted on Wednesday she was living above her means and was critical of her WNBA base salary as she implored her "haters" to ...

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WNBA Looking to Add Another Expansion Team Before 2028 Season (Sports Illustrated)

The WNBA is looking to expand even further. League commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she'd like to see a 16th team in place by the 2028 season.

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Why Caitlin Clark made All-WNBA first team: Explaining the All ... (AZCentral.com)

Clark joined the likes of Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker, Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings as the fifth rookie to make the All-WNBA first team ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Game 4 of the 2024 WNBA ... (MinnesotaLynx.com)

What time does Lynx vs Liberty start? Date: Friday, October 18thTip Off: 7:00 PM CTDoors Open: 5:30 PM CTWhere: Target CenterTickets: 2024 Lynx Playoff ...

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How to watch Liberty vs. Lynx Game 4 with New York on brink of first ... (NBC New York)

The New York Liberty look to close out the 2024 WNBA Finals in Game 4 vs. the Minnesota Lynx. Here's how to watch the game on TV and stream it live.

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