Las Vega Aces forward A’ja Wilson reached unprecedented territories on Sunday after being named the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for a record fourth time, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-year, who was also named co-Defensive Player of the Year with Alanna Smith, wins the league’s top individual honour for a second consecutive year. In a closely contested race for the WNBA’s top gong, Wilson edged out Minnesota...
The Dallas Wings of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) have signed D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day hardship contract, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old forward arrives after inspiring Nigeria to victory at this year’s FIBA Women’s Afrobasket – the nation’s seventh title and a record fifth consecutive crown. Okonkwo was once again named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), repeating her feat from 2023. A...
Less than 24 hours after dropping a new career-high 20 points, Nigeria’s Kiki Iriafen on Wednesday was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for May, Afrosport reports. Iriafen, who was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, has enjoyed a stellar start to life as a pro and is the first Washington Mystics player to win the Rookie of the Month...
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has been appointed as an assistant coach with Chicago Sky, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) club announced on Tuesday. Wakama has enjoyed immense success with the D’Tigress, having led the team to AfroBasket triumph as well as a historic outing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they became the first African team, male or female, to qualify for the quarterfinals...
Serena Williams has announced she is joining the ownership group of WNBA’s franchise, the Toronto Tempo, Afrosport reports. The 24-time Grand Slam champion will become a partner with Larry Tanenbaum, who is Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures, ahead of the Tempo’s entry in 2026 as the first Canadian franchise in the WNBA. Willams in a statement, said her ownership will showcase value and potential for female...
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