Meet Montverde’s Aaliyah Crump: the Versatile Guard Talks Texas and Winning Mindset

When you think of Minnesota players, one word comes to mind: tough. Whether it’s getting a…

Paige Bueckers is Getting Her Own PE: Everything You Need to Know About the Nike G.T. Hustle 3s

PB is getting her own PE. Paige Bueckers and Nike announced on Monday that the UConn…

Iowa State vs South Carolina: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of This Must-See Matchup

As we get ready for Turkey day, we’re in for another kind of treat between two…

Two Good: Twins Mya and Mia Pauldo Are Ready to Make History as the Next Generation of Tennessee’s Backcourt

This story appears in SLAM 252. Get your copy now. Twin, where have you been? The…

Simply Undeniable: Caitlin Clark Covers SLAM 252

Candace Parker. Tamika Catchings. A’ja Wilson. Breanna Stewart. Elena Delle Donne. Maya Moore. These are just…

The Sequel: Uncovering the Inspiration Behind The Nike Sabrina 2

This story appears in SLAM KICKS 27. Get your copy here. There’s an elite group of…

Jewell Loyd Discusses Her Journey to Becoming The GOLD MAMBA | SLAM 252 Cover Story

If Jewell Loyd retired tomorrow, she should be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. She’s put together…

The Rise of Sienna Betts: The No. 2 Player in the Class of 2025 Talks Accolades, Her Work Ethic and What’s to Come Next Year at UCLA

When asked how this story should start, Sienna Betts was a little taken aback as she…

The Best of the Best: A Journey Through the USA Women’s National Team’s Historical Dominance Over the Years

This story appears in SLAM Presents USA Basketball. Shop now. They posed for photographs, hamming it…

Power Couple: Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner Talk The Olympics, Their Engagement and Building A Winning Culture With the Connecticut Sun

Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner are so much more than just partners on the court. They’re…

Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham Keeps it Real About Narratives, Competitiveness and Caitlin Clark

Do you know the real Sophie Cunningham? The honest answer is, probably not. You know of…

From Spain to the States, No. 1 Ranked Senior Sarah Strong is Ready to Continue Her Journey at UCONN

Growing up in Spain, Sarah Strong’s first introduction to the game was from her mother, Allison…

The Emergence of Tessa Johnson: South Carolina Star Reflects on Winning the Title, Mental Approach and Being Guided by Faith

How do you process winning it all? It’s a feeling most of us will never understand,…

From New York to Indiana, Fever Rookie Celeste Taylor Talks Adjusting to the WNBA and Playing Against the Stars She’s Always Admired

The day before the 2024 WNBA Draft, future second-round pick Celeste Taylor was with us at…

The Excellence of Dawn Staley: South Carolina Head Coach Talks Championship, Being a ‘Dream Merchant’ and Growth of Women’s Hoops

Look up and the first things you’ll see inside South Carolina’s practice gym are the portraits…

A’ja Wilson Takes Us Behind The Scenes of Gatorade’s “Is It In You” Campaign

There are times when the game becomes a battle of will, and you either have it…

How Alissa Pili and Jason Vu Teamed Up to Put the API Community at the Forefront of the Lynx Rookie’s WNBA Draft Night Look

With the start of the 2024 WNBA season underway, this year’s incoming rookie class is garnering…

Legends of the WNBA Have Always Made Sneaker History 

Renaissance. And no, we’re not talking about Beyonce’s impeccable dance hall-inspired album from 2022. We’re talking…

Looking Back at Candace Parker’s Legendary Career

One of the greatest, ever. Candace Parker officially announced on Sunday that she is retiring from…

Everything You Need to Know About WNBA Training Camp: How it Works, Rosters and more

There is already so much hype and anticipation going into the 2024 WNBA season. But before…

Grills and Formal Wear: The 2024 WNBA Draft Was Full of Fire Fits

Gleaming grills, bedazzled basketball accessories and format fits. The 2024 WNBA Draft was a night to…

The Greatness of Dawn Staley Continues: Leads South Carolina to their Third National Title

Undefeated. Undisputed. Uncommon favor. The Gamecocks had posted back-to-back undefeated seasons going into the well-anticipated national…

Kansas Standout Taiyanna Jackson is Putting the World on Notice, One Blocked Shot at a Time

Patience.  That’s the word Taiyanna Jackson uses when asked to describe how she’s gone from playing…

Queen of LA: Juju Watkins is Leading a Renaissance of Women’s College Basketball

Everyone can’t stop staring at Juju Watkins. It’s January, and we’re with the USC freshman star…

Inside Syla Swords’ Incredible Rise from Ontario, Canada to Long Island Lutheran

Hailing from Sudbury, Ontario, Canadian sensation Syla Swords is one of the newest additions to Michigan’s…

The 2023 Jumpman Invitational: Michigan Wolverines Women’s Team are Ready to Prove They Belong

New can feel different. Scary even. For Kim Barnes Arico, who has been head coach of…

The 2023 Jumpman Invitational: Oklahoma Women’s Team Look to Bring Glory Back to the Sooner State

Despite a second-round exit in the NCAA tournament and losing star seniors Ana Llanusa, Taylor Robertson…

Hoops, Rap and Everything Black: Evina Westbrook Talks Sparks Off-Season, Her Love For Hip-Hop, Mexican Roots and Interning With the Trail Blazers

Evina Westbrook became a household name in college basketball when she stepped foot on Tennessee’s campus…

Geno Auriemma Talks Legacy, the Early Years and Creating the Blueprint for UConn’s Dominance

This story is featured in SLAM Presents UConn. Shop now. The phone rings. Geno Auriemma’s name…

What to Expect for the 2023-24 HBCU Women’s Basketball Season

The women’s college game, let alone women’s HBCU basketball, is a testament to empowerment through sport.…

Sydney Colson on A’ja Wilson’s Legacy and the Aces’ Historic Championship Run

The Las Vegas Aces have done it again. Following a record-setting regular season, the defending champs…

BACK TO BACK: The Las Vegas Aces are the 2023 WNBA Champions Yet Again

Back 2 back. After a whirlwind matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York…

2023 WNBA All-LeagueFits First and Second Teams

The 2023 WNBA season – what a time to be alive. With this season being the…

‘A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers’: The Story of the Nike Air Swoopes

Former SLAM Ed. Russ Bengtson knows his stuff when it comes to basketball footwear. In this…

2023 WNBA FINALS Preview: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Game 1

Finally, it’s time for the 2023 WNBA Finals. We’re been hyped all week, and if you’re…

The Aces’ Defensive Identity Has Elevated This Team to Another Level

It’s June 8, 2023, and CT Sun star Dewanna Bonner is in her bag. Like, really…

The Undeniable Brilliance of Liberty Wing Betnijah Laney

Tone setters. Every successful team needs one. Former Rutgers University standout Betnijah Laney is just that…

Aces Star Chelsea Gray Continues to Prove Why She’s Been Crowned the ‘Point Gawd’

Las Vegas Aces point guard Chelsea Gray is more than just a “basic point guard”. She is…

Sun Star Alyssa Thomas is Shining Brighter Than Ever This Season and Rewriting WNBA History Books

This story is featured in the latest issue of SLAM 246. Shop now. Alyssa Thomas is…

Meet Kateryna Koval: the Class of 2024 Star Who Moved from Ukraine to the United States to Pursue Her Hoop Dreams

This story appears in SLAM 245. Get your copy here. At the age of 10, Kateryna…

Inside the WNBA’s Ultra-Competitive Half-Court Shooting Contests

This story appears in SLAM 245. Shop now. “Shooters shoot.” That was the explanation provided by…

No. 1 Ranked Point Guard Jaloni Cambridge is Ready to Elevate Her Elite Game at Montverde Academy

By the time you’re reading this, you’ll have probably already heard the news about Jaloni Cambridge.…