A new documentary series, new jerseys and more from around the world of women’s basketball:
WNBA debuts “Year 1” docuseries
On Wednesday, the WNBA announced Year 1, an original docuseries that will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the experiences of four rookies: Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky, Rickea Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks and Nika Mühl of the Seattle Storm.
Catch the first episode now in the WNBA App or on the WNBA’s YouTube channel.
“I need to be more of an asset in order for me to be more dangerous.” Watch as Nika Muhl and Rickea Jackson talk about adapting to new roles and a new team in the Year 1 docuseries
Stream the first episode of “Year 1” now on the WNBA App
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A’ja, Nike introduce Team USA jerseys
On Wednesday, Nike officially introduced Team USA’s jerseys for the 2024 Olympics, with A’ja Wilson serving as the face of USA Basketball’s Women’s National Team.
Get your 2024 WNBA All-Star jersey!
On Tuesday, Jordan Brand introduced the WNBA All-Star jerseys. According to Boardroom, the jerseys seek “to celebrate the energy and future of the league through a more vibrant and lively gradient fading design.”
During the first half of the All-Star Game on July 20 in Phoenix, Team WNBA is expected to wear the orange and pink uniforms before switching to the black uniforms after halftime. Team USA will wear their white USA Basketball uniforms. The All-Star jerseys go on sale on July 8 at WNBAstore.com and Nike.com.
Tip to take the 3×3 court in Paris
Tiffany Hayes will suit up for Azerbaijan’s 3×3 team at the 2024 Olympic Games. Hayes attained Azerbaijani citizenship in 2015, competing in the 3×3 event at the 2015 European Games. She is the fourth member of the Las Vegas Aces who will be heading to Paris, as A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum will represent Team USA.
Checking in with next gen
With the current queens of the sport heading toward the All-Star and Olympic breaks, it’s an opportunity to get to know the next generation women’s basketball royalty. ESPN HoopGurlz/Premier Basketball has the details on the top five uncommitted players from the class of 2025.
Aaliyah Chavez (Lubbock, TX): The No. 1 overall player in the class of 2025, the 5-foot-11 point guard is deciding between 10 schools: Texas Tech, USC, Arizona, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio State, LSU, UCLA, Texas and Tennessee.
Jasmine “Jazzy” Davidson (Clackamas, OR): A 6-foot-1 guard who is the No. 3 overall player in the class of 2025, she is looking at USC, UCLA, Duke, UConn, TCU and Texas.
Aaliyah Crump (Minnetonka, MN): A 6-foot-1 guard and the No. 4 overall player in the class of 2025, she has narrowed her list of schools to Ohio State, Duke and Texas.
Divine Bourrage (Davenport, IA): A 5-foot-10 guard who is the No. 5 overall player in the class of 2025, she plans to visit Arizona, Illinois, South Carolina, LSU, Virginia Tech and Baylor.
Agot Makeer (Ontario, Canada): The 6-foot-1 wing is the No. 6 overall player in the class of 2025 and is considering Michigan State, UCLA, UConn, North Carolina, South Carolina, Notre Dame, Michigan, Duke, Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Louisville and Vanderbilt.
