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AP WBB Poll notes:
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
AP WBB Poll notes:
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
WNBA Draft Lottery data archive updated to reflect the WNBA's announcement of the 2026 Draft Lottery odds and process:
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November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
WNBA Draft Lottery data archive updated to reflect the WNBA's announcement of the 2026 Draft Lottery odds and process:
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Richie Adubato, who is the Liberty's record-holder for games coached and second in wins, has died, the NBA announced.
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Richie Adubato, who is the Liberty's record-holder for games coached and second in wins, has died, the NBA announced.
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
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Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is going into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker highlights Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker, one of the most decorated players ever, has been selected for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is going into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
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It's the first time in WNBA Playoffs history a team has made at least 17 free throws and still had an opposing player match that.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
17 made free throws for A'ja Wilson is 2nd in WNBA Finals history behind only Penny Taylor, who went 18-of-18 in Game 5 of the 2007 Finals to clinch the Phoenix Mercury's first championship.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It's the first time in WNBA Playoffs history a team has made at least 17 free throws and still had an opposing player match that.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
17 made free throws for A'ja Wilson is 2nd in WNBA Finals history behind only Penny Taylor, who went 18-of-18 in Game 5 of the 2007 Finals to clinch the Phoenix Mercury's first championship.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
17 made free throws for A'ja Wilson is 2nd in WNBA Finals history behind only Penny Taylor, who went 18-of-18 in Game 5 of the 2007 Finals to clinch the Phoenix Mercury's first championship.
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The Phoenix crowd has matched this again tonight, according to the WNBA website.
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
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That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
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October 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The Phoenix crowd has matched this again tonight, according to the WNBA website.
A'ja Wilson is the first player to have three consecutive 25-point games in a WNBA Finals series.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A'ja Wilson is the first player to have three consecutive 25-point games in a WNBA Finals series.
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WNBA stat watch (Playoffs edition):
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
October 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
WNBA stat watch (Playoffs edition):
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
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The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
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That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
October 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
In last night's win, Chelsea Gray became the first player in WNBA history (regular season or Playoffs) to record consecutive games with
10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
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10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
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October 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In last night's win, Chelsea Gray became the first player in WNBA history (regular season or Playoffs) to record consecutive games with
10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
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10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
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Tonight's game is just the 2nd in WNBA Playoffs history to see multiple players put up 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, the first time in the Finals.
A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
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A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Tonight's game is just the 2nd in WNBA Playoffs history to see multiple players put up 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, the first time in the Finals.
A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-WJOUm
A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-WJOUm
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
October 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
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𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐌'𝐕𝐏 🪜✨
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐌'𝐕𝐏 🪜✨
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
This is A'ja Wilson's 8th WNBA Playoffs game with 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, passing Candace Parker for most all-time.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
This is A'ja Wilson's 8th WNBA Playoffs game with 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, passing Candace Parker for most all-time.
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Today's win was Chelsea Gray's 40th WNBA Playoffs win, tied for 5th-most all-time with Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Seimone Augustus, and Maya Moore.
Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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October 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today's win was Chelsea Gray's 40th WNBA Playoffs win, tied for 5th-most all-time with Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Seimone Augustus, and Maya Moore.
Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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Jackie Young is the 5th player to finish a WNBA Finals game with 30+ points on 60% or better shooting from the field, joining:
Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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October 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Jackie Young is the 5th player to finish a WNBA Finals game with 30+ points on 60% or better shooting from the field, joining:
Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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Chelsea Gray is the first player in WNBA Finals history with 10+ points, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 3+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.
October 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Chelsea Gray is the first player in WNBA Finals history with 10+ points, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 3+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.
With her 5th assist today, Alyssa Thomas passed Courtney Vandersloot to become the all-time leader in assists in WNBA Playoffs history.
Alyssa Thomas: 391
Courtney Vandersloot: 390
Chelsea Gray: 379
Sue Bird: 364
Lindsay Whalen: 341
Alyssa Thomas: 391
Courtney Vandersloot: 390
Chelsea Gray: 379
Sue Bird: 364
Lindsay Whalen: 341
October 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
With her 5th assist today, Alyssa Thomas passed Courtney Vandersloot to become the all-time leader in assists in WNBA Playoffs history.
Alyssa Thomas: 391
Courtney Vandersloot: 390
Chelsea Gray: 379
Sue Bird: 364
Lindsay Whalen: 341
Alyssa Thomas: 391
Courtney Vandersloot: 390
Chelsea Gray: 379
Sue Bird: 364
Lindsay Whalen: 341
This A'ja Wilson's 3rd WNBA Finals game with 25+ points and 10+ rebounds, breaking her tie with Breanna Stewart for most all-time.
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October 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This A'ja Wilson's 3rd WNBA Finals game with 25+ points and 10+ rebounds, breaking her tie with Breanna Stewart for most all-time.
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30 points for Jackie Young is an Aces franchise record for a WNBA Finals game.
The previous high was 29, by Kelsey Plum in Game 3 of the 2023 WNBA Finals.
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The previous high was 29, by Kelsey Plum in Game 3 of the 2023 WNBA Finals.
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October 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
30 points for Jackie Young is an Aces franchise record for a WNBA Finals game.
The previous high was 29, by Kelsey Plum in Game 3 of the 2023 WNBA Finals.
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The previous high was 29, by Kelsey Plum in Game 3 of the 2023 WNBA Finals.
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A'ja Wilson is the first player to have 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in consecutive games in a WNBA Finals series since...
2022 A'ja Wilson (vs. Connecticut).
No one else has done it.
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2022 A'ja Wilson (vs. Connecticut).
No one else has done it.
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October 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A'ja Wilson is the first player to have 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in consecutive games in a WNBA Finals series since...
2022 A'ja Wilson (vs. Connecticut).
No one else has done it.
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2022 A'ja Wilson (vs. Connecticut).
No one else has done it.
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With 7 assists so far today, Chelsea Gray is now 2nd all-time in assists in WNBA Finals history.
1. Lindsay Whalen: 129 (31 games)
2. Chelsea Gray: 106 (18.5 games)
3. Courtney Vandersloot: 100 (16 games)
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1. Lindsay Whalen: 129 (31 games)
2. Chelsea Gray: 106 (18.5 games)
3. Courtney Vandersloot: 100 (16 games)
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October 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
With 7 assists so far today, Chelsea Gray is now 2nd all-time in assists in WNBA Finals history.
1. Lindsay Whalen: 129 (31 games)
2. Chelsea Gray: 106 (18.5 games)
3. Courtney Vandersloot: 100 (16 games)
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1. Lindsay Whalen: 129 (31 games)
2. Chelsea Gray: 106 (18.5 games)
3. Courtney Vandersloot: 100 (16 games)
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