Basketball 101

Sue Bird : the legendary point guard who dominated the WNBA for 21 years
Some careers go the distance. And then there’s Sue Bird. Twenty-one seasons in the same jersey – that of the…

Candace Parker : the all-rounder who has triumphed wherever she has played
Some careers can be summed up in a single line, whilst others go far beyond that. Candace Parker falls into…

Lauren Jackson : the Australian basketball legend with three WNBA MVP awards
Ask any serious observer of women’s basketball: who is the greatest non-American player in history? The answer comes straight away,…

Lisa Leslie : The pioneer who dunked to help the WNBA grow
There are players who win titles. And then there are those who change a sport. Lisa Leslie belongs to the…

Cynthia Cooper, the first queen of the WNBA : career, style and achievements
When the WNBA opened its doors in 1997, no one really believed in a 34-year-old player who had spent a…

Tamika Catchings : The ultimate defender who made WNBA history
Tamika Catchings played for only one franchise. Fifteen seasons with the Indiana Fever, a WNBA title, an MVP trophy, four…

Maya Moore : The WNBA’s fleeting superstar
Standing at 1.83 metres tall, with a headband always tied around her head and a gaze that never shied away…

Breanna Stewart : Stewie, simply a champion
Breanna Stewart doesn’t just play basketball, she dominates it. Everywhere she goes, trophies pile up and history is made. Nicknamed…

A’ja Wilson : The WNBA’s force to be reckoned with
A’ja Wilson isn’t just a superstar. She is the face of the modern WNBA. The 29-year-old American has racked up…

Diana Taurasi : The Legend of the White Mamba
Forget the endless debates. If you’re looking for the definition of the greatest female player of all time, there’s only…



