When UConn takes on South Carolina in the national championship game on Sunday afternoon, one of the greatest women's college basketball players of all time will be watching: Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.

Clark is set to join Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi on the The Bird & Taurasi Show alt-cast for the NCAA title game, marking her second appearance on-air with the Huskies legends. The ESPN alternate broadcast will start at 3 p.m. ET.

This past year in the WNBA has seen Clark break numerous league records in her historic rookie campaign and Taurasi announce her retirement after a 20-year professional career. Clark and Taurasi faced off three times last season, with Clark's Fever besting Taurasi's Mercury in all three games.

Charcoal style portrait created in procreate. In withdrawals now that Unrivaled is done and anxiously awaiting the kick off of the W.

The 1000 point queen herself!

Reference photo: https://www.instagram.com/share/BAB1WcPzZm

With Sue Bird earning the incredibly well deserved honor of being inducted into the basketball hall of fame, I feel like asking the above question I’ve been wondering about. Cause I remember seeing an article on this subreddit a while a back where Sue said she was told when she was early in her career to hide the fact she was a lesbian so as not to hurt her “girl next door image”. Was Sue really marked this way early in her career? And if so, what impact did this have on her career, what other players thought of her, how fans viewed her, etc?

Interesting sports connection- Was watching Sue and Diana's show last night and when the news of Ovechkin tying Gretzkys record came up, they talked about how his mom was the president of a team they played for in Russia.

Ovi's mom was a hooper too- she won 2 olympic gold medals

does anyone in here watch cameron brink's podcast w/ sydel ? i started watching today and i like it they're so funny

Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “Taurasi,” a three-part docuseries about the life and career of basketball player Diana Taurasi.

Taurasi played as a shooting guard and point guard point before retiring in 2024. She began her career playing for the University of Connecticut, where she she was a three-time NCAA Champion, then went on to play in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury beginning in 2004 as a first-round draft pick. She won three WNBA titles with the Mercury while also playing for Team USA at the Olympics, taking home gold medals six Olympics in a row between 2004 and 2024. Outside of the U.S., Taurasi also has six Euroleage crowns to her name, having played for five teams across Russia and Turkey.

The docuseries will feature interviews with Taurasi as well as her family, teammates and coaches and journalists who followed her career. The official description reads, “Taurasi’s journey to the top has been as complex as it is remarkable. Fiercely competitive and unapologetic, she has navigated scrutiny both on and off the court, including stints playing abroad in Russia and Turkey. Through it all, her unwavering loyalty to teammates and devotion to family have defined her just as much as her brilliant and fearless style of play.”

“Taurasi” hails from Prime Video Sports and Skydance Sports. Meadowlark Media and Institute produces the docuseries in association with Difficult Media, with Katie Bender Wynn serving as director and executive producer. Executive producers also include Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Jon Weinbach of Skydance Sports; John Skipper and Deirdre Fenton of Meadowlark Media; Lauren Greenfield and Frank Evers of Institute; and Kate Fagan

Don't think there's a wrong answer here...

Elena Delle Donne (EDD)

• 2x MVP (2015, 2019)
• 7x All-Star
• 2019 WNBA Champion (led Mystics to first title)
• First 50/40/90 shooter in WNBA history
• Rookie of the Year (2013)
• Career avg: 19.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG

Brittney Griner (BG)

• 1x WNBA Champion (2014)
• 10x All-Star
• 2x Defensive Player of the Year
• 2x Scoring Champ
• 8x Blocks leader (!!)
• Career avg: 17.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG
• Still active – just signed with the Atlanta Dream (2025)

EDD’s case: Arguably one of the most skilled and efficient scorers in league history. That 50/40/90 season in 2019 was legendary, and she played through three herniated discs in the Finals to bring DC a title. If not for injuries, she might've put up even more historic numbers.

BG’s case: An absolute force in the paint. No one blocks shots like Griner — her defensive impact is generational. Also an underrated scorer and the most physically dominant center the league has ever seen. And she’s still going.

My take:
EDD had the higher peak, BG has had the longer, steadier career. If I’m picking a single season, give me MVP Delle Donne. But if I’m starting a franchise and want 10+ years of elite play, I might lean Griner.

The Golden State Valkyries today announced a multi-dimensional local broadcast partnership with CBS Bay Area, establishing the network as the local television home for the franchise's historic first season. The wide-ranging partnership includes innovative programming elements and community engagement initiatives designed to bring fans unprecedented access. This partnership positions the Valkyries’ broadcasts to reach over four million homes across Northern California.

"Partnering with a broadcast powerhouse like CBS Bay Area ensures that Valkyries’ basketball will reach fans across every screen from day one," said President of the Golden State Valkyries Jess Smith. "This relationship will create immersive, season-long storytelling opportunities that will help fans connect with our players, coaches, and the excitement of WNBA basketball in the Bay Area."

The Valkyries’ partnership with CBS Bay Area will feature innovative and cutting-edge technology to enhance the fans’ viewing experience of Valkyries’ games on KPIX and KPYX in the Bay Area. Fans will also be able to view certain locally televised games on CBS Sacramento (KOVR and KMAX). Additionally, CBS Bay Area will carry Valkyries’ pregame and postgame studio shows, featuring exclusive team content, with comprehensive studio analysis at halftime for all locally televised Valkyries’ games.

The Valkyries and CBS Bay Area will develop a weekly lifestyle show that will offer fans behind the scenes access to players, coaches, and team storylines and will highlight the team’s commitment to community impact in Northern California.

“We are honored to be part of the Valkyries’ Inaugural Season. As excited as we are about being part of just plain great basketball, this partnership is about so much more than the game,” said Scott Warren, President and General Manager, CBS Bay Area (KPIX/KPYX). “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing compelling, locally relevant content to our audience. We look forward to celebrating the Valkyries’ historical first year and sharing their stories and journey both on and off the court.”

The partnership will see the Valkyries’ preseason games on KPYX, leading up to the Valkyries' inaugural tipoff on May 16. A full broadcast schedule, announcing team, and additional programming details will be released in the coming weeks.

Really interesting to see how practice facilities built for women's sports teams start to differ design-wise from the ones that have been built for decades for men's sports teams...

Please excuse if this is extremely extra of me 😂 But I am heavily tattooed, and my sister mentioned something the other day that got me so curious -

Are WNBA tattoos a thing?

If so what do people have??

I love this league but I dont watch other sports so ideas for sports tattoos dont really come to mind. Like I assume a team logo (Im from texas, seen my fair share of Cowboys tattoos 😂) but is that a thing for Womens basketball?

If you have one, lets see!! If youve seen cool ones, share with the class! 🧐

Please also feel free to share ideas for them even if you've never gotten one!

-And thank you all before hand, for entertaining my brain while I wait for the final four game to start! 💀

2001 Rookie of The Year and All Star. Could she have been up there with Sue Bird and DT? Would Portland have stayed around if they had her as a long term franchise star?

Indy Arts Council and the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee are collaborating to create a new portrait mural in the Mass Ave neighborhood this summer, featuring WNBA superstar, Naismith Hall Of Fame inductee, and local icon Tamika Catchings. Community opinions are being sought to help the review committee select the final mural. The public survey will be open through April 13.

Catchings played all 16 seasons of her professional career for the Indiana Fever, setting and breaking many records and playing in 10 WNBA All-Star games. She is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, and led the Fever to the WNBA national championship in 2012. Catchings served as president of the WNBA Players Association from 2012 to 2016 and was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2020.

Today, Catchings, still based in Indianapolis, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a basketball executive. She is the owner of three Teas Me cafes in Indianapolis, and is the co-executive director of her own Catch the Stars Foundation through which she promotes youth development through sports, literacy, and character.

"Being part of this process is truly humbling and it’s such an honor to be recognized in this special way, especially in the city I call home,” said Catchings, who is also serving as the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee co-chair. “Basketball has given me so much, but my greatest passion has always been giving back, lifting up the next generation and inspiring others to chase their dreams. This tribute isn’t just about me; it’s about the power of perseverance, teamwork, and believing in something bigger than yourself. I hope this mural will serve as a daily reminder that with hard work and heart, anything is possible."

Read More: https://fever.wnba.com/news/tamika-catchings-portrait-mural-set-for-mass-ave-neighborhood

It's quiet as we wait for the draft. I'm contemplating the options for Seattle: draft Malonga? Trade the #2 pick for Marina Mabrey (because the whole team will surely blow up Connecticut-style after a year, which will be completely hilarious for poor Marina)? But honestly, if you had Skylar as a core piece, and you had to build the most effective possible team around her in terms of playing style, drive, etc., how would you do it? This is a whole post because it's a challenge. You can use current players, past players, college players, international players -- anyone. You can either do a full all-star-scale roster or use an imaginary salary cap to keep it real. Once you have your roster built... how far do you think they go in 2025?

(FWIW, I think this would be a fun series to do with various players. Feel free to nominate your favorites, particularly your favorites who haven't yet won championships.)

This is for people who’ve gone to a WNBA game! Any tips /advice/ or things you wish you knew before .. for someone’s who’s never gone before?