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As the WNBA free agency period approaches, the Phoenix Mercury are expected to make a significant move by signing former champion forward Emma Meesseman.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / December 4

Rachid Meziane named Sun head coach

The Belgium women’s national basketball team head coach leads a roster with Mystics ties. Now, it will be interesting to see what happens to Julie Vanloo, Nastja Claessens, and even Emma Meesseman.

WNBA News / Women's Basketball News and Opinions / December 2

Overseas League Updates December 2nd

This round started on Saturday with Sydney Wallace and Jaime Nared leading Nesibe Aydin in a 91-81 win over Sug Sutton and Orman. The schedule ended up creating an interesting immediate rematch as the President’s Cup will be played midweek between the same teams.

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?

The 'WNBA MVP award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'WNBA single season scoring leaders' quiz

WNBA News / Women's Basketball News and Opinions / October 14

Overseas League Update October 14th

With Zonguldak not being able to play Kayseri, this round started with one game on Saturday and Nesibe Aydin won 66-63. A busy Sunday started with Li Yueri and Pelin Bilgic leading Bodrum to a 79-71 win over Khadijiah Cave and Botas.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / October 3

An odd SuperCup Women title game

Because of fans’ actions, the game between the EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women champions, which was held in Istanbul and featured two teams from the city, was delayed and played in an empty.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 13

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and more top WNBA storylines for the second half of the season

The WNBA season resumes on Thursday following the month-long Olympic break. Here are five storylines we're watching as the race for the postseason intensifies.

Former WNBA star Sue Bird gets honest on Clark vs. Angel Reese rivalry

Gabby Williams urged to return to WNBA after stellar Olympics

Sparks' Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces over pregnancy discrimination

Report reveals WNBA's most valuable franchise at $208M

Five WNBA trades we want to see

WNBA News / Women's Basketball News and Opinions / August 12

The WNBA Prioritization Ruling

As soon as the Olympics concluded on Sunday, there was unexpected news about high profile WNBA free agents who had been believed to be banned from signing with the league this year who were instead ruled eligible.

WNBA News / Women's Basketball News and Opinions / August 11

Olympic Finals August 11th

The final day of competition on Sunday started with the bronze medal game and both teams put on a show. The duo of Julie Vanloo and Emma Meesseman led Belgium again, but Ezi Magbegor was incredible, helping Australia to the 85-81 win.

Recap: Belgium WBB loses to France, 81-75 in 2024 Olympic semifinals

Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo scored 11 for Belgium while Emma Meesseman led with 19. The Belgium women’s national team will not get a second chance to play the United States Unfortunately, the Cats lost to France, 81-75 in Paris on Friday night.

Washington Mystics News / NBC Sports / August 7

Watch: SOMEONE CHECK THOSE ANKLES

WNBA News / NBC Sports / August 7

Watch: Belgium stomps Spain to make first-ever women's basketball semifinal | Paris Olympics

Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / August 7

Recap: Belgium WBB beats Spain, 79-66 to advance to Olympic semis

Washington Mystics guard got out of a slump to get Belgium in the semifinals by scoring 13 points. And yeah, Emma Meesseman, she did well too with 19 more.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / August 1

Recap: Team USA beats Cats, 87-74

The Cats are now on the brink of elimination in the Olympics, even if they beat Japan on Sunday. If you are an American, you want the USA Basketball women’s national team to beat Belgium.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 26

From 'Female Shaq' to 'Gold Mamba': 10 women's basketball players to know for the Paris Games

Team USA is gunning for Olympic glory in the women's basketball tournament, but the field as a whole is a star-studded one filled with formidable talents.

WNBA legend admits Paris 2024 will be her last Olympic Games

Olympics women's basketball picks: 'WNBA Buckets' best bets

Olympic betting: Men's basketball player props for July 27-28

2024 Paris Olympics: Men's basketball preliminary round best bets

Which state has the most Olympians in the 2024 Paris Games?

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / July 26

Belgium has their eyes on the gold

The Belgians have a great cast of experienced talent and will be a serious contender in the women’s 5x5 basketball competition at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / July 24

Olympics 2024: Meesseman named one of Belgium’s flagbearers

Jerome Guery was the male flag bearer. On Wednesday, the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee (BOIC) named their flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 8

Olympics betting: Long shots that could upset Team USA women's basketball in Paris

Team USA women's basketball promises to be just as dominant as the men at the upcoming Olympics. Does that mean you should go ahead and back them?

Olympics betting: Who will challenge USA men's basketball in Paris?

The greatest WNBA teams of all time

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / May 25

Vanloo will stay with Mystics through the Olympic break

Also, in our most recent SB Nation Reacts survey, Mystics fans believe she will be starting for most of the 2024 season. Since Emma Meesseman led the Belgium

Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / May 2

A question for each projected Mystics rotation player in 2024

Let’s take a look at every player in camp and see what their goal will be for this season, and camp. The Washington Mystics are in training camp right now for the 2024 WNBA season.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / April 17, 2024

Mike Thibault explains why he likes European players

An article on Sporza in Belgium explains why Thibault has more of an affinity for European players when it comes to signings and more When Emma Meesseman

Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / April 16, 2024

Claessens will not report to Mystics training camp this year

The Belgian and Castors Braine forward is viewed as a draft-and-stash who could perform in the future. The Washington Mystics seem to have an affinity for getting Belgian talent.

Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / February 11, 2024

Thibault’s “dream” is for Meesseman to come back to the Mystics

The Mystics’ General Manager said this during an interview with Sporza before the FIBA Olympic Women’s Qualifying tournament. Washington Mystics General Manager Mike Thibault is an assistant coach for the USA Basketball women’s national team where he is in Antwerp, Belgium for the FIBA Olympic Women’s Qualifying Tournament.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 11, 2022