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October 12, 2019
The Rookie Report: Hiedeman makes WNBA Finals history for Marquette
In the last Rookie Report of the year, we examine 2019’s shining rookie for the Connecticut Sun, Natisha Hiedeman. Also, a quick look back at Washington Mystics rookie Kim Mestdagh’s season.
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August 22, 2019
The Rookie Report: How to stand out in a chaotic game
This week’s performances from Shey Peddy, Jackie Young, Teaira McCowan and Katie Lou Samuelson might not have been the most talked-about parts of their respective games, but that’s okay — their impact spoke for itself.
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August 16, 2019
The Rookie Report: Late-blooming WNBA rookies embrace ‘better late than never’
Brianna Turner continues to take full advantage of her first meaningful playing time, new arrival Jillian Alleyne scored her first career points this week and 30-year-old Shey Peddy gets another shot in what’s been a busy rookie season.
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August 8, 2019
The Rookie Report: Notre Dame products had breakout performances this week — is Anigwe next?
Jackie Young and Brianna Turner hit career highs in scoring recently, while Marina Mabrey hit double digits for the fourth time in hers. Now, all eyes are on Kristine Anigwe, who hopes to find more playing time with her new team: the Dallas Wings.
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August 2, 2019
The Rookie Report: Dallas Wings duo dominates, McCowan and Samuelson celebrate successes
Arike Ogunbowale and Megan Gustafson both had outstanding games in a Dallas Wings post-All-Star split. Teaira McCowan, meanwhile, continued her all-around greatness and Katie Lou Samuelson showed off in limited minutes.
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July 26, 2019
The Rookie Report: Your (hypothetical) 2019 WNBA All-Rookie Game rosters
The WNBA’s rookies have been turning in stellar, noteworthy performances all year. So what would it look like if they got a chance to shine by themselves during All-Star Weekend?
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July 18, 2019
The Rookie Report: Johannès dazzles in debut, Peddy and Huff forge new paths
Marine Johannès is just beginning to make her mark on the WNBA, but what about those who have had their chance — or several chances — and are, at least for now, exploring other options?
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July 12, 2019
The Rookie Report: Hiedeman makes history, Han and Anigwe fight to establish themselves
This week’s under-the-radar rookies had historic outings, big games and showed shades of their college stardom.
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July 4, 2019
The Rookie Report: Cunningham’s big game, Shao’s first WNBA points and more
These four players may not be in the Rookie of the Year conversation, but their personal successes this week are more than notable.