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Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen (born May 9, 1982) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Whalen played college basketball at the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball, University of Minnesota, and led the team to its only NCAA tournament Final Four appearance in 2004. Selected fourth overall in the 2004 WNBA draft by the Connecticut Sun, Whalen played for 15 seasons in the WNBA with the Sun and the Lynx, and is considered one of the best Point guard, point guards in WNBA history. Whalen won two World titles and two Olympic gold medals with the United States women's national basketball team, as well as four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx. She retired from playing professional basketball at the end of the 2018 season as the WNBA's career leader in games won (323). Whalen was voted into the WNBA Top 20@20 as one of the league's top 20 players of all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's National Basketball Association
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. The league comprises 13 teams (scheduled to expand to 15 in 2026). The WNBA is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The WNBA was founded on April 24, 1996, as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA); league play began in 1997. The regular season runs from May to September, with each team playing 44 games. The top eight teams (regardless of conference) qualify for the playoffs, culminating in the WNBA Finals, which is played in October. The WNBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game occurs midway through the season in July. The league hosts an annual mid-season competition, the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, Commissioner's Cup. The WNBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) as the Sport governing body, governing body for basketball in the United States. History League foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 WNBA Finals
The 2017 WNBA Finals, officially the WNBA Finals 2017 presented by Verizon for sponsorship reasons, was the best-of-five championship series for the 2017 season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), tipping off on September 24. It was a rematch of the previous year's finals matchup. The top-seeded held home court advantage in the Finals, and won three games to two against the second-seeded |
Women's Basketball Coaches Association
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association is an association of coaches of women's basketball teams at all levels. The organization was formed in 1981, with the goal of addressing the needs of women's basketball coaches. The mission of the WBCA is: The WBCA provides education for coaches, and promotes the coaching profession with awards for coaches and players. While many of the awards are related to basketball activities, the WBCA recognizes the need for academic as well as athletic excellence and recognizes academic excellence with their Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. History An organizational meeting was held at the Olympic Festival in Syracuse, New York, in 1981. Jill Hutchison was named the first president of the organization, before the organization even had a name. Later that year, Betty Jaynes was named the interim executive director of the organization. Jaynes was the head coach of the James Madison University women's basketball team, but she resigned her positio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EuroCup Women
The EuroCup Women (officially ''FIBA EuroCup Women'') is the second-level basketball competition with teams from associate members of FIBA Europe. It succeeds the Ronchetti Cup. Unlike the EuroCup Basketball, EuroCup Men, the competition is entirely organized by FIBA Europe, just like EuroLeague Women System of competition As for the EuroLeague Women, the EuroCup had a Final Four to appoint the winner from 2003 (year of creation) to 2005. In 2006, this system is abandoned and we go back to the former format of the Ronchetti Cup, that is to say a final in a home and away game. Results Performances By country By club See also ; Men's competitions * EuroLeague * Basketball Champions League * EuroCup Basketball * FIBA Europe Cup ; Women's competitions * EuroLeague Women * FIBA Europe SuperCup Women, SuperCup Women References External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkish Women's Cup Basketball
The Turkish Women's Basketball Cup ( Turkish: ''Basketbol Kadınlar Türkiye Kupası''), also known as Bitci Turkish Women's Basketball Cup for sponsporship reasons, is a basketball cup competition in Turkish basketball, run by the Turkish Basketball Federation since 1992. The current champions are Fenerbahçe, who are also the most successful team in the history of the competition, with 14 titles to their credit. Performance by club Finals Source: See also * Men's ** Turkish Men's Basketball League ** Turkish Men's Basketball Cup ** Turkish Men's Basketball Presidential Cup * Women's ** Turkish Women's Super League ** Turkish Women's Basketball Cup ** Turkish Women's Basketball Presidential Cup References {{Women's professional basketball cups Cup Women's basketball cup competitions in Europe Women A woman is an adult female human. Before adulthood, a female child or adolescent is referred to as a girl. Typically, women are of the female sex and inh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The W25
The W25 are the Women's National Basketball Association's Top 25 Players of All Time, chosen in 2021 on the occasion of the 25th season of the WNBA from amongst 72 nominees compiled by the league. The group, selected by a panel consisting of media members and pioneering women's basketball figures, was to comprise the 25 best and most influential players of the first 25 years of the WNBA, with consideration also accorded to sportsmanship, community service, leadership, and contribution to the growth of women's basketball. To be considered, players had to have competed in the WNBA for at least two seasons, and fit at least four of seven criteria: * Winning a major individual playing award. * Selection to at least one All-WNBA Team at any level. * Selection to at least one WNBA All-Defensive Team at any level. * Selection for at least one WNBA All-Star Game. * Member of at least one WNBA championship team. * A ranking among the top 40 career leaders in any major statistical category, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBA Top 20@20
WNBA Top 20@20 are the Women's National Basketball Association's Top 20 Players of All Time, chosen in 2016 on the occasion of the twentieth season of the WNBA from amongst 60 nominees compiled by the league. The group was to comprise the 20 best and most influential players of the first twenty years of the WNBA, with consideration also accorded to sportsmanship, community service, leadership, and contribution to the growth of women's basketball; only players to have competed in the WNBA for at least two seasons, and fit at least three of seven criteria (WNBA championship, major individual award, a selection to either the All-WNBA Team, WNBA All-Defensive Team, or WNBA All-Star Game; a current ranking among the top 30 statistical career leaders; and a selection to either the WNBA's All-Decade Team or the WNBA's Top 15 Players of All Time) were considered. The Top 20 players were announced on June 21, 2016 at ESPN's ''SportsCenter''. Dawn Staley was the only member of both the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of WNBA Career Assists Leaders
The following is a list of the players who have achieved the most assists during their WNBA careers. :''Statistics accurate as of July 14, 2025.'' Progressive list of assist leaders This is a progressive list of assist leaders showing how the record increased through the years. :''Statistics accurate as of the 2024 WNBA season The 2024 WNBA season was the 28th season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The regular season began on May 14, 2024, and ended on September 19. The 2024 WNBA Commissioner's Cup was held from June 1 to 25. The 2024 WNBA All-St ....'' Notes References External linksWNBA Career Leaders and Records for Assists , Basketball-Reference.com- updated daily {{DEFAULTSORT:assists Lists of Women's National Basketball Association players Women's National Basketball Association statistics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBA Peak Performers
The Women's National Basketball Association Peak Performer awards are given each year to players who lead the WNBA in scoring, rebounding, and assists. The award has been given since the league's inaugural season, but the honor has varied since then. ;Legend 1997 In 1997, the Peak Performer awards were given to the "shooting champions" from each conference. 1998–2001 From 1998 to 2001, the Peak Performer awards were given to players who had the best field goal and free throw percentages in the league. 2002–present In 2002, the WNBA changed the Peak Performer awards, to be given to the players who led the league in scoring and rebounding per game during the regular season. In 2005, a Peak Performer award was added, to be given to the player who led the league in assists per game during the regular season. See also * List of sports awards honoring women External links * (1997–2024) References {{WNBA Awards established in 1997 Peak Peak or The Peak may refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-WNBA Team
The All-WNBA Team is an annual Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every season. The voting is conducted by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States. The team has been selected in every season of the league's existence, dating back to its inaugural season in 1997. The All-WNBA Team is composed of two five-woman lineups—a first and second team, comprising a total of 10 roster spots. Through the 2021 season, all teams consisted of a center, two forwards, and two guards. On August 5, 2022, the league announced that future All-WNBA Teams would be selected without regard to player position. Players receive five points for a first-team vote and three points for a second-team vote. As of the 2022 season, the top five players with the highest point total make the first team, with the next five making the second team. Diana Taurasi holds the record for the most total selections with four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2015 WNBA All-Star Game is an exhibition basketball game. It was played on July 25, 2015. The Connecticut Sun hosted a WNBA All-Star Game for the fourth time. The Sun previously hosted the game in 2005, 2009, and 2013. Starters for the game were selected by fan voting. Fans were able to select three frontcourt players and two guards. Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky led voting with 18,034 votes. Maya Moore won the MVP of the All-Star game and led the Western Conference to a 117–112 victory over the Eastern Conference. Coaches Coaches were determined by the previous year's conference championships. Sandy Brondello, coach of the defending WNBA and West champion Phoenix Mercury coached the Western Conference, while Pokey Chatman, coach of the defending East champion Chicago Sky, coached the East. It was the first time coaching the All-Star Game for both coaches. Players Eastern Conference In addition to Elena Delle Donne, Shoni Schimmel of the Atlanta Dream were voted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 WNBA All-Star Game
The 2013 WNBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game that was played on July 27, 2013, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, the current home of the Connecticut Sun. This was the 11th edition of the WNBA All-Star Game, and was played during the 2013 WNBA season. This was the third time the event had been held in Connecticut, the others being the 2005 and 2009 games. Starters for the game were selected by fan voting. Fans were able to select three frontcourt players and two guards. Chicago Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne led voting with 35,646 votes, the first rookie ever to do so. Coaches Coaches were determined by the previous year's conference championships. Lin Dunn, coach of the defending WNBA and East champion Indiana Fever coached the Eastern Conference, while Cheryl Reeve, coach of the defending West champion Minnesota Lynx, coached the West. It was the first time coaching the All-Star Game for both coaches. Players Eastern Conference In addition to E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
