The fifth-year forward was named Sixth Woman of the Year by The Associated Press on Wednesday after averaging career highs of 11 points and 7.6 rebounds in 34 games.
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Plum didn’t score Friday in an 87-74 loss to the Chicago Sky, but bounced back with 16 crucial points — including nine in the first quarter — in an 89-81 victory over the Connecticut Sun before an announced crowd of 4,633 at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
In the essay, entitled “DNP — Mental Health,” the 27-year-old Cambage writes that’s she’s “battled mental health problems” for about half of her life, and detailed issues with substance abuse and the pursuit of sobriety.
UNLV’s team of student equipment managers is stationed in depths of Cox Pavilion — in a laundry room — where they wash towels, practice and game jerseys.
A’ja Wilson will captain one of the two All-Star teams, the WNBA announced Thursday, after finishing second in voting to Washington Mystics forward Elena Della Donne.
The 6-foot-6-inch center has had to navigate through a series of minor injuries and major self-doubts that compromised her confidence and career.
The Aces acquired veteran shooting guard Sugar Rodgers from the New York Liberty in a three-team trade Thursday. They will send third-year small forward Nia Coffey to the Atlanta Dream.
Centennial senior Leland Wallace had 18 points and 16 rebounds to help the Bulldogs defeat Palo Verde 60-52 on Friday night in a Northwest League boys basketball game.
Clark senior forward Antwon Jackson, who committed to Arkansas State last week, has lost almost 15 pounds as he works to expand his skill set.
The Aces snapped a five-game losing streak and preserved the possibility of the postseason with a 92-74 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday night before an announced crowd of 5,213.
Collin Sexton, the No. 8 overall pick in June’s draft, blends an efficient explosiveness with natural, cereberal playmaking instincts.
Former Rancho guard Justin Holliday led the state in scoring in 2016-17 and overcame personal adversity to earn a basketball scholarship offer.
South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson averaged 22.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 3.2 blocks in 2017-18, sweeping all the major awards. She’s expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s WNBA Draft.