The league is getting a lot of newfound attention on Caitlin Clark and other rookies, but there’s a couple superteams ready to steal back the spotlight.
The WNBA is back with arguably its most-anticipated season ever. Following up on a groundbreaking and record-shattering women’s college basketball campaign, the WNBA has attracted more eyeballs and some new fans leading into the 2024 season. And while the newfound attention may be centered on some of the rookies entering the league, the favorites to claim the WNBA title are teams with seasoned players and known winners.
Alyssa Thomas returns to Connecticut after an unprecedented 2023, averaging 15.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists while posting six triple doubles. Any team with Thomas on it is a favorite, but she’ll be flanked by familiar faces in DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones . This squad knows how to play together and is led by 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year, Stephanie White, which may be enough for this consistent playoff team to get over the hump and finally secure some hardware.
Napheesa Collier is the focal point for the Lynx, coming off an impressive 2023 season, averaging 21.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Her impact on both sides of the ball automatically makes Minnesota a postseason contender, and with veteran Courtney Williams joining the Lynx at the guard position, Collier gets some needed backcourt help. Diamond Miller’s development will be key for Minnesota as well, with the Lynx hopeful she can contribute some offensive firepower in her second WNBA season.
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