Former WNBA Star Morgan Tuck Named New General Manager of Connecticut Sun Franchise
She’s the new general manager of the team she used to play for! Former Connecticut Sun player Morgan Tuck has just been promoted to general manager of the WNBA franchise, Black Enterprise reports. Tuck began her career as a star college athlete at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where she helped lead the team to […]
Jerry Lorenzo’s ‘Fear Of God’ Launches New Multiyear Partnership With NBA & WNBA
He’s elevating fan merchandise! Jerry Lorenzo’s “Fear Of God” brand has launched a multiyear partnership with the NBA and WNBA, Essence reports. The new collection was released just in time for the holidays, and Lorenzo said the partnership made sense given Fear Of God’s deep roots in the athleisure space. With the new partnership, the […]
Jayson Tatum Joins Ownership Group to Bring WNBA Team to His Hometown of St. Louis
Now, this is a power move! NBA Star Jayson Tatum is looking to bring a WNBA franchise team to his hometown of St. Louis, joining an ownership group that’s proposing a whopping $200 million bid, Essence reports. Tatum has teamed up with St. Louis business leaders Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffman in a move that […]
WNBA Legends Lisa Leslie & Sheryl Swoopes Congratulate A’Ja Wilson on Becoming a 3x MVP
She’s now a part of a very exclusive club! Last week, WNBA star A’ja Wilson received a unanimous vote to be named the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the league, Girls United reports. A huge accomplishment that only a handful of professional women’s basketball players can say they’ve reached, many sent congratulatory well wishes […]
Simone Biles & Gabby Thomas Share Adorable Post-Game Moment With Indiana Fever Players
We love to see the girls supporting one another! Last week, Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas headed for a night out to watch the Indiana Fever game, ESPN reports. A huge moment for women’s basketball, the famous attendees drew fanfare, and the Fever secured another victory, defeating the Connecticut Sun 84-80. Afterward, […]
LeBron James Appoints WNBA’s Nneka Ogwumike as New Head of ‘More Than a Vote’ Initiative
Just in time for election season! According to the Bleacher Report, LeBron James just named WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike as the new head of his “More Than a Vote” nonprofit organization. Originally launched in 2020, James created the org in support of Black Lives Matter with a focus on championing rights for Black voters amidst […]
Flau’jae Links up With Serena Williams to Sign Personalized Jersey for Daughter Olympia
“This is why women’s sports is important.”♥️ Olympia Ohanian, daughter of tennis legend Serena Williams, recently had an unforgettable day meeting LSU basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson at Essence Fest. The LSU star stopped to sign a special jersey for the young mogul. Alexis Ohanian, Serena’s husband, shared the heartwarming moment on social media, […]
A’ja Wilson Makes History as Las Vegas Aces All-Time Leading Scorer
A’ja Wilson is having quite the season!⭐️ Over the weekend, the two-time WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces star made history by surpassing Sophia Young-Malcolm to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, according to CNN Sports. In Sunday’s game against the Dallas Wings, @aja22wilson delivered an outstanding performance with 28 points and 10 rebounds, securing […]
Angel Reese Gets Emotional After Being Named WNBA All-Star in Rookie Season
She deserves it! Angel Reese has been having an incredible rookie season. Drafted No. 7 to the Chicago Sky, the former Bayou Barbie is making a name for herself in the windy city. This past week she made history as the first WNBA player to record a double-double in 10 consecutive games in a single […]
Former WNBA Star & Hall of Famer Swin Cash Named Senior VP of Basketball Operations With New Orleans Pelicans
Swin Cash, a former WNBA star and Naismith Hall of Famer, has been named the Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. According to The Athletic, this makes her one of the highest-ranking women in an NBA front office. According to executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, “Every single […]