Adam Vachon
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Contributor at Her Hoop Stats | Content moderator and trivia host at Sporcle | Sports analytics enthusiast | Former actuary | 1991 Nintendo King
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Thanks to all of you for following along all season with us. As you know, women’s basketball never stops, this month we’ll be reflecting on the WNBA season and looking ahead to the NCAA.
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Thanks to all of you for following along all season with us. As you know, women’s basketball never stops, this month we’ll be reflecting on the WNBA season and looking ahead to the NCAA.
I'm still trying to figure out why credit for this assist was taken away from Alyssa Thomas last night, which would have resulted in yet another triple-double for AT. #wnba
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Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 8, 2025
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October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'm still trying to figure out why credit for this assist was taken away from Alyssa Thomas last night, which would have resulted in yet another triple-double for AT. #wnba
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Have to feel for the Lynx. This is where the US sports system always ends up feeling unfair. Might build to a crescendo and a dramatic finish, but Minnesota were the best team this year. Won't win a championship. Won't even get to play for one. Hard to take. #WNBA
September 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Have to feel for the Lynx. This is where the US sports system always ends up feeling unfair. Might build to a crescendo and a dramatic finish, but Minnesota were the best team this year. Won't win a championship. Won't even get to play for one. Hard to take. #WNBA
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They call it tight and the complaint becomes "let them play." They relax those calls and players inevitably start mugging each other because they can and it's "refs need to get a hold of the game." The main constant is the complaining.
Both answers still require changes. I sometimes think there is too much bellyaching about officiating. But if players are getting hurt and it is pretty much a universally hated operation... something has to change.
September 27, 2025 at 4:59 AM
They call it tight and the complaint becomes "let them play." They relax those calls and players inevitably start mugging each other because they can and it's "refs need to get a hold of the game." The main constant is the complaining.
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Another coach out — the Liberty will not renew Sandy Brondello one season after a title.
@anniecostabile.bsky.social on how short the leashes are on W coaches—after Cheryl Reeve, the longest-tenured coach in the league is Becky Hammon, hired in 2021.
Full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
@anniecostabile.bsky.social on how short the leashes are on W coaches—after Cheryl Reeve, the longest-tenured coach in the league is Becky Hammon, hired in 2021.
Full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
September 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Another coach out — the Liberty will not renew Sandy Brondello one season after a title.
@anniecostabile.bsky.social on how short the leashes are on W coaches—after Cheryl Reeve, the longest-tenured coach in the league is Becky Hammon, hired in 2021.
Full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
@anniecostabile.bsky.social on how short the leashes are on W coaches—after Cheryl Reeve, the longest-tenured coach in the league is Becky Hammon, hired in 2021.
Full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
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I spoke to Stewart about this very conflict in September of 2024, but this convo didn't make it into my story.
But @emilyadler.bsky.social's reporting shows that Stewie wants to take some action and might have found a solution. When I spoke to her, she was still trying to figure out one. ⬇️
But @emilyadler.bsky.social's reporting shows that Stewie wants to take some action and might have found a solution. When I spoke to her, she was still trying to figure out one. ⬇️
July 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I spoke to Stewart about this very conflict in September of 2024, but this convo didn't make it into my story.
But @emilyadler.bsky.social's reporting shows that Stewie wants to take some action and might have found a solution. When I spoke to her, she was still trying to figure out one. ⬇️
But @emilyadler.bsky.social's reporting shows that Stewie wants to take some action and might have found a solution. When I spoke to her, she was still trying to figure out one. ⬇️
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Show this to certain folks (you know who) and ask them if they can identify & articulate WHY they're so committed to spreading a lie...
Angel Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds with JUST DEFENSIVE BOARDS.
Her 176 D rebounds > second place Azura Stevens' 172 total rebounds.
Angel Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds with JUST DEFENSIVE BOARDS.
Her 176 D rebounds > second place Azura Stevens' 172 total rebounds.
July 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Show this to certain folks (you know who) and ask them if they can identify & articulate WHY they're so committed to spreading a lie...
Angel Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds with JUST DEFENSIVE BOARDS.
Her 176 D rebounds > second place Azura Stevens' 172 total rebounds.
Angel Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds with JUST DEFENSIVE BOARDS.
Her 176 D rebounds > second place Azura Stevens' 172 total rebounds.
Including playoff games, there were nine triple-doubles over the WNBA's first 24 seasons (1997-2020).
There have now been nine triple-doubles since the start of the 2024 season.
Wild.
There have now been nine triple-doubles since the start of the 2024 season.
Wild.
May 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Including playoff games, there were nine triple-doubles over the WNBA's first 24 seasons (1997-2020).
There have now been nine triple-doubles since the start of the 2024 season.
Wild.
There have now been nine triple-doubles since the start of the 2024 season.
Wild.
I don't pretend to be an expert on the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, but just saw that Drake is going off at +3500 for making a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show. Seems like the payoff for an event that would cause the internet to explode should be a tad bigger?
February 6, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I don't pretend to be an expert on the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, but just saw that Drake is going off at +3500 for making a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show. Seems like the payoff for an event that would cause the internet to explode should be a tad bigger?
Since the 09-10 season, just three times has a player finished with 25+ points, 10+ boards, and 5+ assists against UConn.
Hannah Hidalgo is responsible for two of those three games. #ncaaw
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Hannah Hidalgo is responsible for two of those three games. #ncaaw
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December 13, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Since the 09-10 season, just three times has a player finished with 25+ points, 10+ boards, and 5+ assists against UConn.
Hannah Hidalgo is responsible for two of those three games. #ncaaw
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Hannah Hidalgo is responsible for two of those three games. #ncaaw
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New from me today @herhoopstats.com: My projected protected lists and Golden State Valkyries picks in upcoming expansion draft. With lots of explanation (but you can scan to the lists if you want).
More on potential moves around the draft soon. #WNBA
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More on potential moves around the draft soon. #WNBA
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2024 WNBA Expansion Draft: Projected Protected Lists and Valkyries Picks
The expansion draft which will stock the initial roster for the Golden State Valkyries is imminent. We take a detailed look at who teams will protect, and who might be left for the Valkyries to take.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM
New from me today @herhoopstats.com: My projected protected lists and Golden State Valkyries picks in upcoming expansion draft. With lots of explanation (but you can scan to the lists if you want).
More on potential moves around the draft soon. #WNBA
herhoopstats.substack.com/p/2024-wnba-...
More on potential moves around the draft soon. #WNBA
herhoopstats.substack.com/p/2024-wnba-...
It's WNBA draft lottery day! LA, Dallas, or Washington - who will get the #1 pick? Tune into ESPN at 5 p.m. ET today to find out. In the meantime, here are the chances of each lottery team ending up with a given top-4 pick (which include the impact of Dallas being able to swap picks with Chicago).
November 17, 2024 at 6:23 PM
It's WNBA draft lottery day! LA, Dallas, or Washington - who will get the #1 pick? Tune into ESPN at 5 p.m. ET today to find out. In the meantime, here are the chances of each lottery team ending up with a given top-4 pick (which include the impact of Dallas being able to swap picks with Chicago).