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On YouTubeWNBA News / Field Level Media / April 14
Wings choose UConn star Paige Bueckers with No. 1 overall pick
The Dallas Wings chose All-American guard Paige Bueckers of UConn with the No. 1 overall selection in Monday night's WNBA Draft in New York.
Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 5
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductees announcement adds to banner UConn weekend
UConn added to a banner weekend for the program when two former stars were selected to the Naismith Pro Basketball Hall of Fame.
The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz
Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?
Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / April 5
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard headline 2025 NBA Hall of Fame class
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard headline the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class.
Geno Auriemma in tears after postgame moment with Paige Bueckers
UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma got emotional Monday after his team advanced to the Sweet 16 of this year’s NCAA Tournament. The 2nd-seeded Huskies took care of business in a 91-57 second-round blowout of the 10th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn.
College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / March 7
UConn Legend Maya Moore Made Opinion of Paige Bueckers Extremely Clear
Two weeks from Friday, the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament will commence. This year's edition may represent the last opportunity for Paige Bueckers to win a national championship at UConn before she heads to the WNBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 15
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard among legends up for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
There were 17 finalists named for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2025 at NBA All-Star Weekend, with several big names leading the way.
WNBA News / The UConn Blog / February 14
Sue Bird and Maya Moore named finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame 
The former UConn stars are on the ballot for the first time. Former UConn greats Sue Bird and Maya Moore are finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s class of 2025.
Lynx legends Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles among 2025 Hall of Fame candidates
Minnesota Lynx legends Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles are among candidates for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Moore and Fowles were teammates in Minnesota from 2015-2018, winning one WNBA title together.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 22
WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 26
WNBA playoff takeaways: Sun and Lynx advance, setting up semifinal rematch
The WNBA semifinals are set after the Connecticut Sun downed the Indiana Fever 87-81 and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 101-88. Here are some takeaways from Wednesday's playoff action.
Who had the greatest WNBA rookie seasons of all time?
The 2024 WNBA season might be known for the performances of two exceptionally talented rookies. But, there have been plenty of rookies who shined bright before. Here's our list of 20 standout WNBA rookie seasons.
An Ode To The Legendary Maya Moore
In 2010, the Minnesota Lynx were coming off a WNBA season led by first-year head coach Cheryl Reeve where they failed to reach the postseason for the sixth
WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / August 29
WNBA Attendance Report (Aug. 25 Update)
Overall, this week saw 14 games played. The Connecticut Sun’s game at TD Garden in Boston on Aug. 20 had the highest attendance (19,125). The Minnesota Lynx had the second-largest crowd for Maya Moore‘s retirement on Aug.
WNBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 26
Lynx Legend Maya Moore Reflects on Favorite WNBA Moment of Her Career
Maya Moore didn't have to think too hard when asked to reflect on her favorite moment from an incredible WNBA career with the Minnesota Lynx. She traveled back in time to Game 3 of the 2015 WNBA Finals, when she hit a game-winning shot against the Indiana Fever, silencing an entire crowd at then-Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Lynx to retire jersey of Hall of Famer Maya Moore
The Minnesota Lynx will retire the jersey number of former great Maya Moore during Saturday night's home game against the Indiana Fever. Moore's No. 23 jersey will be raised to the rafters of the Target Center, honoring one of the greats in franchise as well as WNBA history.
WNBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 20
Watching Lynx Retire Maya Moore's Jersey a 'Full Circle Moment' for Caitlin Clark
Growing up, Caitlin Clark was a huge fan of Maya Moore and the Minnesota Lynx. The first WNBA game she ever attended was at Target Center. So, as you can imagine, it's going to be a really special moment on Saturday, when the rookie guard gets to see the jersey of her favorite player retired.
WNBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 20
Minnesota Lynx to Retire Maya Moore's Jersey at Saturday's Game vs. Indiana Fever
One of the greatest players in WNBA history will be honored by the Minnesota Lynx during Saturday's game against the Indiana Fever. The franchise will retire Moore's No.
Phoenix Mercury News / Beyond Women's Sports / March 21, 2024
WNBA: Maya Moore – A Personal Reflection
My first WNBA game was in 2014, a playoff game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota. I had known of the league and had heard the names of some of the players, but that was about it.
Maya Moore jersey retirement to coincide with possible Caitlin Clark visit to Target Center
The Minnesota Lynx announced the team will hold Maya Moore's jersey retirement on Aug. 24 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Minnesota will be hosting the Indiana Fever that night, and the Fever hold the No.
The best players in UConn women's basketball history
No program in NCAA women's college basketball history has won more national championships than Connecticut's 11. Guided by legendary coach Geno Auriemma, the Huskies have been the gold standard in the women's game. Here's our list of the 20 best players in school history.
The 25 best NCAA women's tournament champs of all time
It's not easy to put together a list of the greatest women's NCAA Tournament champions. Each brought something special to the table and was worthy of its greatness. And, we're not just talking Tennessee and Connecticut.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2020
Maya Moore married to Jonathan Irons, man she helped free from wrongful conviction
The 31-year-old met Irons when she was just 18-years-old and over the last 13 years, the two have developed a strong friendship while embarking on the journey to get him released from prison.
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