Playing under Dawn Staley is an enlightening experience. There’s a reason the South Carolina coach is in the Hall of Fame–she has a unique outlook towards teambuilding, and her ability to develop talent?
When Zia Cooke was waived by Los Angeles, her finger drifted to one name on her cell: Nneka Ogwumike. She only wanted someone to hear her, someone she could rely on.
The Seattle Storm have struggled as the WNBA playoffs approach, but the recent addition of All-Star guard Brittney Sykes should add punch to the lineup in a road battle at the Las Vegas Aces.
The round started on Wednesday again and Adelaide was able to pick up their first win after Japreece Dean led them past Sydney 78-54. There were no winless teams after Thursday as Jade Melbourne led Canberra in their 81-80 victory over Zia Cooke and Townsville.
PHOENIX – Dearica Hamby and Zia Cooke scored 21 points as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 98-85 on Friday night. Aari McDonald tallied 11 points and Lexie Brown added 10 in the Sparks’ victory.