WNBA rookies

With consistency and clutch baskets, Sonia Citron breaks Washington Mystics’ rookie scoring record

By Jenn Hatfield / August 21, 2025

Chamique Holdsclaw had held the record since 1999, but Citron passed her on Tuesday

How Kiki Iriafen became the best rookie rebounder in Washington Mystics history

By Jenn Hatfield / August 10, 2025

Golden State’s Natalie Nakase: ‘She’s rebounding it like her life depends on it’

In a season of adjustments, Los Angeles Sparks rookie Sania Feagin is adapting yet again

By Cameron Ruby / August 7, 2025

Feagin’s minutes were sparse even before Cameron Brink returned. Now, her role takes another turn

Fuel for the Fire: Why Lucy Olsen chose Townsville, Australia, to build on her rookie season in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / July 28, 2025

Olsen has played sporadic minutes for the Mystics but has stayed confident and ready

How rookie Sonia Citron has burst onto the scene as a Mystics cornerstone and WNBA All-Star

By Jenn Hatfield / July 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘I feel like we’re just continuing to peel back layers of her game’

How Hailey Van Lith is staying positive in her rookie season with the Chicago Sky

By Hope Perry / July 5, 2025

‘I’m gonna fight for every positive day I can get’

During ACL recovery, Georgia Amoore has been Washington Mystics’ extra coach and biggest fan

By Jenn Hatfield / June 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘So far, she hasn’t had a bad day’

Aaliyah Edwards and the rebuilding Washington Mystics are ahead of schedule

By Jenn Hatfield / May 26, 2025

Edwards made her season debut on Sunday, and the Mystics have had chances to win every game

‘Rookie moves’ are a good thing for Washington Mystics in season-opening win

By Jenn Hatfield / May 17, 2025

Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen combined for 33 points in their WNBA debuts

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA rookie recap

By The IX Basketball / September 21, 2024

The rookie class has been exceptional, from Caitlin Clark on down the draft board