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WNBAThe Golden State Valkyries have made history by winning the 2026 WNBA championship. The California franchise defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the Finals, played on Saturday, October 31, at Chase Center in San Francisco. In just their second season in the league, the Valkyries secured their first title, becoming one of the fastest expansion franchises in North American professional sports to reach the…
WNBAThe WNBA, NBA and FIBA have announced the 40 young players selected to participate in the fourth edition of the Women’s Basketball Without Borders (BWB) All-Star Camp, which will take place from July 24 to 26, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Held as part of AT&T WNBA All-Star 2026, the camp will bring together some of the top high-school-age female prospects from around the world. The participants will work…
WNBAMadina Okot made an immediate impact in her first appearance for the Atlanta Dream, delivering a standout double-double performance in a preseason victory that confirmed her rising status on the global stage. The Kenyan center recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds, showcasing her dominance in the paint and strong rebounding instincts. Her performance played a key role in Atlanta’s win and highlighted why she has been…
WNBANigeria’s women’s national team, D’Tigress, suffered a defeat against the Los Angeles Sparks in a historic preseason friendly. The Sparks controlled the game and secured an 89–63 victory, despite the effort and intensity shown by the Nigerian side. Facing a more experienced and physically dominant WNBA team, D’Tigress had promising moments but struggled to match their opponent’s offensive firepower. The game…
WNBAClarisse Machanguana, a Mozambican legend and pioneer of African women's basketball, was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2026 at a ceremony in Berlin. She is the first Mozambican to receive this honor, recognized for her outstanding performances on the international stage, including a silver medal at AfroBasket 2013 and a gold medal at the 1991 African Games. Machanguana also shone in the NCAA and WNBA,…
WNBAKenyan basketball player Madina Okot (21) was selected 13th overall in the first round of the WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream, becoming the highest-drafted Kenyan player in history. Her journey to the United States was challenging, as she faced four visa rejections before finally receiving approval on her birthday. Before turning professional, Okot stood out at the University of South Carolina, leading her…
