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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. Now It’s Time to Dial in Rosters 🏀
We’ve already had a busy offseason with the new CBA, expansion draft, free agency launch, and college draft. Now comes the final stretch as teams get ready before opening weekend May 8–10. (ESPN)
Key activities include:
Free agency runs through April 20
Training camps open April 19
Preseason games are April 25 to May 3
WHY IT MATTERS: This is the time of year that can be hard for us fans. Teams bring more players into camp than they can keep, which means cuts are coming. By early May, rosters have to be down to 12 players, plus two new development spots. Every year, a few tough decisions catch people off guard.
🗳️ Do you follow WNBA training camp and preseason closely?
2. NCAA Eyes Major Eligibility Shift 👀
The NCAA is considering a “5-for-5” model that would give athletes five years to play five full seasons, starting at age 19 or after high school graduation. The proposal could go into effect as early as the 2026–27 season. (Front Office Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: This would make a complicated system a lot easier to follow. Players would get five full seasons within a fixed five-year window, with no redshirts and far fewer waivers. The clock would only pause for specific situations like military service, maternity leave, or religious missions. If this moves forward, roster building, transfers, and player timelines could all look very different, almost immediately.
3. EuroLeague Final Six Starts Today 🌍
The EuroLeague Women Final Six tips off today in Zaragoza, running April 15–19. Six top clubs from across Europe will compete in a win-or-go-home tournament. (FIBA)
WHY IT MATTERS: This is the highest level of women’s basketball outside the WNBA. Players like Breanna Stewart, Emma Meesseman, Marine Johannes, and Gabby Williams are all in action. Once it wraps, many will head straight into WNBA training camps, so this is an early look at who’s already in rhythm heading into the season.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
Three Striped Raven: Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson has signed a multi-year deal with Adidas as she begins her WNBA career.
Floored: The Toronto Tempo gave season ticket holders a first look at their new home court design.
New Sheriff in Town: Three-time champion and WNBA vet Alysha Clark is heading to the Dallas Wings on a one-year deal.
🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: We asked which WNBA rookie will make the biggest impact this season, and Lauren Betts came out on top, earning 38% of your vote. We can’t wait for the season to begin and see how these rookies do!
