WNBA history

A close-up photo of Duke guard Jasmine Thomas in a game, leaning forward with her mouth slightly open in an O shape. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "All-time great defender" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How did Jasmine Thomas fall to No. 12 in the 2011 WNBA Draft?

By The IX Basketball / September 1, 2024

Adler: ‘She might be the best point-of-attack defender I’ve scouted’

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is shown from the waist up. She looks straight ahead.

Sunday Notes, Week 12: Kamilla Cardoso has arrived

By Emily Adler / September 1, 2024

Plus, Brittney Sykes’ 3-point shooting and a WNBA draft lottery update

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

Minnesota Lynx Hall of Famers Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus and Taj McWilliams-Franklin smile for a photo with Lynx president of business operations Carley Knox.

‘Just soak in this gratitude’: Minnesota Lynx ride winning streak, vibes into celebratory weekend

By Terry Horstman / August 24, 2024

Maya Moore’s No. 23 jersey will go into the Target Center rafters on Saturday night

Graphic with photo of Lindsay Whalen wearing a headset and talking to reporters after a game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background at lower left reads "Unstoppable on the Drive". Smaller white text above reads "WNBA Retrospect".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Lindsay Whalen was a historic point guard prospect for the 2000s

By The IX Basketball / August 17, 2024

Em Adler: ‘These are things that humans don’t usually do, especially in this time and era’

Georgetown forward Rebekkah Brunson elevates during a game with two defenders on her. The phrases "The value of motor" and "WNBA Retrospect" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Are there parallels between Rebekkah Brunson, Angel Reese as WNBA Draft prospects?

By The IX Basketball / August 3, 2024

‘You’re betting on motor with Brunson’

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Katie Douglas and the 2001 WNBA Draft

By The IX Basketball / July 28, 2024

‘She has every secondary skill you could ask for’

A close-up photo of Colorado State guard Becky Hammon during a game. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "From undrafted to star PG" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why did Becky Hammon go undrafted in 1999?

By The IX Basketball / June 15, 2024

WNBA Retrospect returns, with a focus on players who were undervalued as pro prospects

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo talks to four of her teammates and uses her right hand to point away from their huddle. Her teammates have various serious expressions on their faces.

What the record doesn’t tell you about Washington Mystics’ 0-11 start

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2024

They’ve hung around in almost every game, but it’s on to the next one

A close-up photo of UConn's Paige Bueckers showing her straight on, slightly bent over and looking in front of her. The text "Paige Bueckers is a Rare Gem" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How rare gems in Minnesota helped build pro women’s basketball

By The IX Basketball / May 10, 2024

‘These are shining examples that have helped lead us … to where we are now’