Sydney Johnson

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins, wearing a white Mystics uniform with red accents, stands with both hands on her hips.

Why the Washington Mystics made the ‘difficult’ choice to trade Ariel Atkins

By Jenn Hatfield / February 24, 2025

Washington got back two draft picks and a future pick swap, which could help it solidify a young core

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson, Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger sit at a podium for a press conference. All three are in dark suit jackets with Mystics pins on the collars. Johnson and Wideman are smiling, while Winger stares straight ahead.

What the new Washington Mystics leadership will prioritize in its rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / February 13, 2025

General manager Jamila Wideman and head coach Sydney Johnson are looking to build ‘a home’ for players in Washington

The Chicago Sky bench celebrates a play during a game. Several players stand and clap or make 3-point signs with their hands, and two assistant coaches smile and stand.

Jamila Wideman, Sydney Johnson hired to lead Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / December 24, 2024

Wideman, a former WNBA player, takes over as general manager; Johnson steps in as head coach

Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey dribbles between her legs while looking at the hoop.

How Marina Mabrey leads the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / June 29, 2024

Isabelle Harrison: ‘She always has some shit to say, but like in the most competitive way’

How Holy Cross stunned Boston University for the Patriot League championship

By Todd Goclowski / March 14, 2023

The Crusaders capture their first Patriot League trophy since 2007

Boston University's Sydney Johnson drives the ball past two defenders.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Who will win the Patriot League? Who are the dark horses?

By The Next / October 28, 2022

Boston University is the favorite, but the Patriot League is wide open from there

Boston University picked as Patriot League favorites

By Todd Goclowski / October 16, 2022

Terrier star Sydney Johnson voted as preseason Player of the Year