WNBA rookies

UConn's Aaliyah Edwards smiles and 'pops' her jersey with both hands. The text "Instant impact rookies" 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: Which WNBA rookies will make an immediate impact in 2024?

By The Next / April 20, 2024

Plus, how the Chicago Sky’s roster is taking shape

Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu dribbles up the court with her left hand.

How staying ready propelled Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu into the starting lineup

By Rowan Schaberg / July 15, 2023

‘She just comes in and works harder than everybody, and you get rewarded when you do that’

White Text on an orange background reads: W Rosters - A Talent Balance

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA rosters — veterans, rookies and more

By The Next / June 19, 2023

Missy and Alex discuss the WNBA’s talent balance

A close-up photo of Atlanta Dream forward/guard Haley Jones handling the ball. The text "Early All-Rookie Team" is 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: Early WNBA All-Rookie Team picks

By The Next / June 17, 2023

Jones, Boston, Dojkić are some of the rookies who have impressed

A photo of Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper shooting over Minnesota Lynx guard Diamond Miller is the centerpiece of the image. The text "Outlooks for Storm, Lynx, Sky" is 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: Outlooks for Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx and more

By The Next / June 10, 2023

Seattle embraces youth movement, while Minnesota bets on vets

Dorka Juhász stands between two Atlanta Dream players with her hands on their hips as they prepare for a free throw.

Dorka Juhász is a rookie with veteran poise for Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / May 28, 2023

Juhász leaving a big impression quickly in Minnesota

Close-up photos of Seattle's Jordan Horston and Dallas' Satou Sabally are shown side-by-side. The text "Around the WNBA" is 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: WNBA rookie check-in, breakout players and more

By The Next / May 27, 2023

Plus, what’s gone wrong in Phoenix?

A sign inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis shows Indiana Fever rookie center Aliyah Boston smiling and holding her blue No. 7 jersey at chest level. The Fever logo is behind her.

Aliyah Boston is everything the Indiana Fever need

By Tony East / April 29, 2023

The rookie Boston is a perfect fit for rookie head coach Christie Sides and Indiana

Three photos are arranged in a grid: Maryland's Diamond Miller celebrates on the court at left; South Carolina's Aliyah Boston backs down a defender at top; and Tennessee's Jordan Horston looks up as she dribbles at bottom.

Who typically wins WNBA Rookie of the Year — and what happens next?

By Jenn Hatfield / April 26, 2023

Aliyah Boston is the favorite, but she’ll have challengers

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin celebrates an and-one against the Connecticut Sun at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Mystics rookie Shakira Austin is ‘radiating’ confidence

By Jenn Hatfield / August 9, 2022

‘She oozes talent’