WNBA rookies

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark stands with her hands on her hips and looks straight ahead.

What Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has worked through to improve offensively

By Tony East / June 15, 2024

Clark: ‘I think my game is starting to change a little bit’

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots a left-handed jump shot, and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards raises her right arm to try to contest it. The text "A rookie showdown" 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: Breaking down Aaliyah Edwards vs. Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

By The Next / June 8, 2024

Edwards starred individually, but Reese and Cardoso got the win

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards is shown in profile, smiling broadly as she prepares to take a shot in warmups.

Rookie Aaliyah Edwards, Mystics’ ‘Duracell Bunny,’ makes WNBA transition look easy

By Jenn Hatfield / May 31, 2024

The league’s third-youngest player brings energy, consistency amid Washington’s struggles

Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo shoots an open right-handed layup as two Connecticut Sun defenders look on from behind the play.

Brimming with confidence and ‘European flash,’ Mystics’ Julie Vanloo introduces herself to the WNBA

By Jenn Hatfield / May 18, 2024

How the 31-year-old Belgian rookie finally realized her WNBA dream

Rickea Jackson sits at the podium and talks to the media at the 2024 WNBA Draft.

2024 WNBA season preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 4, 2024

Youth movement is underway for the Sparks

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