WNBA

12 Basketball players sitting in front of a white and gray backdrop, posing for a photo. Three sitting at desks with a stereo sitting in front of the group that features the Under Armour "UA" logo. Blackboard in the back that says 2025 Dawg Class.

Syla Swords and Jaloni Cambridge bring Dawg Class to Big Ten

By Thomas Costello / October 15, 2025

A duo of standout freshmen attended Kelsey Plum’s annual camp, and they already reap the benefits

Two side-by-side pictures: on the left, Spain center Awa Fam stands looking to her left with an arm outstreched past the edge of the picture; on the right, Notre Dame point guard Olivia Miles tosses a cross-body pass in midair in front of a Louisville defender with a packed crowd in the background

The IX Basketball’s 2026 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

By Emily Adler / October 14, 2025

The most detailed 2026 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room

Two players battle for the ball. The player on the left is in a black uniform and the player on the right is in a white uniform.

How perseverance led to the Aces’ third championship

By Kelly Johnson / October 13, 2025

Hammon: ‘I love being their coach’

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper attempts a layup between two Aces defenders suring Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Why the Phoenix Mercury have plenty to be optimistic about

By Dylan Kane / October 11, 2025

Phoenix was swept 4-0 by Las Vegas, but left it all on the floor

A'ja Wilson of the LAs Vegas Aces raises a trophy in celebration while donning.a grey Champions hat

Live from the WNBA Finals: The Aces complete the sweep

By The IX Basketball / October 11, 2025

Jackie Powell reports live from Mortgage Matchup Center Friday night into Saturday morning following the Aces’ sweep of the Phoenix Mercury.

Two players battle for the ball. The player on the left is in a black uniform and the player on the right is in a white uniform.

How the Olympians of the Las Vegas Aces secured a Game 3 Finals win

By Kelly Johnson / October 10, 2025

The Aces’ handful of Olympians made all the difference in Game 3 of the WNBA finals

Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket on Megan Gustafson before attempting what would've been a go-ahead shot in the game's final seconds.

How the Phoenix Mercury failed to come back vs the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 9, 2025

Phoenix’s 17-point fourth-quarter comeback fell short, and now, the Mercury are left in daunting 3-0 series deficit

Podcast graphic with a photo of A'ja Wilson smiling and clinching her fists. Kahleah Copper stands to her right.

Live from the WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson’s game winner silences Mercury

By The IX Basketball / October 9, 2025

Jackie Powell and Dylan Kane break down Game 3 and debate whether or not Phoenix can extend the series

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

How the Aces stars shined in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

By Kelly Johnson / October 8, 2025

The Aces are up 2-0 in the Finals

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

Phoenix Mercury struggle to find rhythm, lose in Game 2 as Las Vegas Aces take control of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 6, 2025

A brilliant night from Jackie Young and a quiet showing from Alyssa Thomas leaves Phoenix in a 2–0 series hole heading home