Fifth-year guard Kelsey Plum broke the franchise record for points in a quarter Sunday as the Aces cruised against the short-handed Indiana Fever.
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His family posted the news on social media, saying Russell died with his wife, Jeannine, by his side.
Aces All-Stars A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum combine for 44 points as the Aces beat the Indiana Fever at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The Rebels will play three schools during their six-day tour in British Columbia.
The Aces won $18,500 for the ACLU after going 9-1 in Commissioner’s Cup games. They won an additional $10,000 by winning the cup final Tuesday.
Seven cities, including Las Vegas, have been deemed finalists for Final Four championships between 2027 and 2031, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Aces guard Chelsea Gray scored 19 points Tuesday to help the Aces claim the first Commissioner’s Cup in franchise history.
She was the second overall pick by the Tulsa Shock in 2011 but has played in only five WNBA seasons.
The Aces and Chicago Sky will play for the Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday in Chicago with up to $30,000 in winnings up for grabs.
The Celtics already were the 6-1 favorites to win the NBA title when it was reported Monday that they’d been in talks with the Nets about a trade for Kevin Durant.