Alana Beard

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi stands with her head turned to the right

Diana Taurasi’s legacy, through her eyes and those who know her best

By Tia Reid / February 26, 2025

Geno Auriemma: ‘Diana is the greatest winner in the history of basketball, period’

Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird (10) sits pensively by the scorers table with her arms around her knees.

Inductees announced for the Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame Class of 2025

By Sydney Wingfield / November 16, 2024

Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles headline the seven-person class

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard shoots a left-handed jump shot. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "The Great Utility Wing" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Scouting Alana Beard, the greatest perimeter defender in WNBA history

By The Next / September 2, 2023

‘She’s able to make these impact plays in spaces where you don’t really see it coming’

Alana Beard. (WNBA Media Central)

How Alana Beard’s vision fits with Oakland WNBA expansion

By Gabriella Lewis / October 29, 2021

AASEG leadership group and Oakland municipal leaders continue progress

Who wins Defensive Player of the Year in the WNBA?

By Jenn Hatfield / October 9, 2021

Looking at the award’s history, one position tends to be favored, winning 17 of the 25 awards to date