Five MVPs. One A'ja Wilson.

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The WNBA Semifinals continue tonight! The Dream face the Liberty at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2, followed by the Valkyries vs. Aces at 9:30 PM ET on Peacock/NBCSN. Both Atlanta and Golden State can clinch a spot in the Finals with a win.

Also, we'll be off Monday for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Enjoy the playoff basketball this weekend, and we'll see you Tuesday morning!

What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today

1. A’ja Wilson Wins Her Fifth MVP 🏆

A’ja Wilson has been named the WNBA’s 2026 Most Valuable Player, giving the Las Vegas Aces star her fifth MVP award and third straight. (WNBA)

🎥 Watch A’ja get emotional after receiving her MVP trophy

WHY IT MATTERS: Wilson is building a one-woman dynasty. At just 30 years old, she's won MVP in more than half of her 9 WNBA seasons. She's now the only player with five MVP awards and the first to win three straight.

2. Iowa Sells Out Season Tickets Again 🏀

For the fourth straight season, Iowa women’s basketball has sold out its season tickets. The Hawkeyes announced the sellout Wednesday ahead of the 2026-27 season. (Hawkeye Sports)

WHY IT MATTERS: The sellout streak began during Caitlin Clark’s final season at Iowa, but it has lasted well beyond her departure. Clark helped bring a huge audience to the program, and four straight sellouts suggest fans have found plenty of reasons to stick around.

3. Upshot League Is Headed to Tampa Bay 🌴

The Upshot League is adding Tampa Bay for its second season. It will be the league’s seventh team and its third new addition for next season. (Yahoo Sports)

👉 Watch the announcement

WHY IT MATTERS: Upshot is nearly doubling in size after just one season, creating more opportunities for players who don’t land WNBA roster spots to stay in the U.S. and develop their games as professionals. The expansion is also a signal that the league is finding fans in cities that don't have WNBA teams.

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OVERTIME ⏱️

Honored Husky: Azzi Fudd will join UConn’s Huskies of Honor on Nov. 8, ahead of the Huskies’ game against Iowa.
Finally Free: Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck has been released from ICE custody after 61 days and a judge granted her bond.

🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: We asked you if you think both WNBA semifinal series will end in sweeps, and 76% of you said no. Most of you expect at least one series to go beyond three games.