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Lisa Leslie and Malika Andrews Bring NBA All-Star Weekend Energy to Compton
In this article, Lisa Leslie and Malika Andrews Bring NBA All Star Weekend Energy to Compton, MyntJ recaps and All-Star weekend celebration of access, representation and belief at her home of Compton! Felicia Enriquez, aka Mynt J, is the host of the podcast BlackLove and Basketball – Compton Edition.
Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 7
Iowa Sophomore Named to Top 10 Center List
To no surprise, Ava Heiden is the Iowa Hawkeyes sophomore named to the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Top 10. Despite this team's three-game losing streak, Heiden continues to lead the way with her 16.7 points per game.
Miami Center Named to Midseason Lisa Leslie Award Watchlist: First Alert
University of Miami’s Ra Shaya Kyle has been named a Midseason Top 10 candidate for the 2026 Lisa Leslie Award, as announced Friday by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 6
Oklahoma's Raegan Beers Earns Recognition for Her Play at Center
Oklahoma center Raegan Beers made the mid-season cut for a prestigious honor. The OU All-American was named to the Lisa Leslie Award Mid-Season Top 10
Atlanta Dream News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 24
Lisa Leslie Calls Out Brittney Griner’s Flagrant Foul to the Face at Unrivaled
For the most part Unrivaled seems like a chill vibe for top WNBA stars. The 3x3 league offers generous salaries, a central location in Miami, and focuses on player development.
WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15
Looking At Phoenix's Early First-Round Picks
The Phoenix Mercury's origins date back to 1997. The WNBA had eight teams during that time, and when it came to the Western Conference, the Mercury played alongside the Los Angeles Sparks, the Sacramento Monarchs and the Utah Starzz.
Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 26
Lisa Leslie Weighs In on Angel Reese WNBA Record Pursuit
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has done a great job dispelling any doubts about whether her success in college would translate to the WNBA. Through two seasons, Reese has proven that she's not only an elite rebounder but also a versatile scoring threat.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / December 26
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Sends Message to Angel Reese on Christmas
Despite a disappointing season for the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese delivered another standout campaign in the 2025 WNBA season. Reese averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game, the highest rebounding average in the league this year.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / December 22
Basketball Legend Lisa Leslie Reacts to Dunking WNBA Player
Lisa Leslie is one of the best to ever play in the WNBA. The Los Angeles Sparks legend achieved a lot during her legendary career, winning the championship twice and the regular-season MVP award three times.
WNBA News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 2
Miami Forward Named to Lisa Leslie Award Watch List
University of Miami graduate transfer Ra Shaya Kyle was named to the Lisa Leslie Award Watch List for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday.
Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 17
Lisa Leslie Admits Angel Reese 'Wish' Amid Chicago Sky Trade Speculation
There has been a lot of speculation about Chicago Sky star Angel Reese potentially getting traded in the future. This stems from the inflammatory comments Reese made about the franchise in a September article from the Chicago Tribune.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 12
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Reacts to Angel Reese News
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese earned All-Star honors and led the league in rebounds during her sophomore season. Lisa Leslie previously praised Reese's desire to improve, saying, “That’s what it’s about.” Reese earned another honor off the court, which drew a reaction from Leslie.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 9
Sparks Notes: Lisa Leslie Calls Out WNBA Refs, Candace Parker on Hall of Fame Class
On a recent episode of 'Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie,' the Los Angeles Sparks legend addressed player concerns towards WNBA officiating — headlined by recent statements made by L.A.'s Kelsey Plum.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 8
Sparks’ Lisa Leslie Calls Out WNBA Refs to ‘Officiate Better’
Lisa Leslie, a Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Sparks legend, had her No. 9 jersey retired in 2010. The WNBA icon is one of three current L.A. players in the rafters, the latest being Candace Parker's No.
WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 2
Lisa Leslie Asserts WNBA Players 'Will Eat' Cathy Engelbert in Powerful Metaphor
The chatter surrounding Napheesa Collier's comments during her September 30 exit interview after the Minnesota Lynx 2025 WNBA season ended has still not simmered down, despite them taking place over two days ago.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 23
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Earns Praise for Comments About Angel Reese
The WNBA playoffs are in full swing, down to the final four teams as the Phoenix Mercury take on the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, while the Indiana Fever prepare for Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces.
WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 19
Aces’ A’ja Wilson passes WNBA legend Lisa Leslie amid Storm clash
A’ja Wilson made WNBA playoff history as she surpassed Lisa Leslie during the Las Vegas Aces’ matchup against the Seattle Storm in Game 3 of the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs on Thursday night.
Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 25
Lisa Leslie Gets Clear About WNBA MVP Race
Just a month or so ago, it seemed like Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier was the obvious choice to win the 2025 WNBA MVP award. This is not
Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 26
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie had three words for Angel Reese
Leslie's voice carries more weight than arguably anybody in women’s basketball.
TCU Horned Frogs News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / March 7
TCU's Sedona Prince Named Finalist for Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award
Sedona Prince continues to make waves in women's college basketball, earning a spot as a finalist for the prestigious Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
WNBA legend questions equality in coaching hires
Of the eight coaching shuffles and hires that took place this offseason, only three happen to be women.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15, 2025
Lisa Leslie shares her biggest advice for Angel Reese
Lisa Leslie shared her biggest piece of advice for fellow women’s basketball player, Angel Reese.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7, 2024
Trojans Legend Lisa Leslie Congratulates Kevin Durant on Breaking Olympics Record
With 11 points in Team USA's win over Brazil in the men's Olympic basketball competition, Kevin Durant broke Lisa Leslie's record for the Team USA Olympic basketball scoring record.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2024
Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 1, 2024
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes Named Finalist For Lisa Leslie Award
Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes is one of five finalists for the 2024 Lisa Leslie Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Friday afternoon. The award honors the nation’s most outstanding center, and it’s the second straight season Holmes has made the top five.
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