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We may see this season’s WNBA champion crowned tonight. While we wait, don’t forget — Part One of our WNBA-inspired holiday collection just dropped at the Home School Hoop Shop.
What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. WNBA Finals Game 4 Tonight 🏆
The Phoenix Mercury host a must-win Game 4 tonight as the Las Vegas look to complete the sweep. A’ja Wilson’s clutch shot with seconds left sealed Game 3, putting the Aces up 3-0 and one win away from another title. (Reuters)
📺 Game 4: Tonight, 8:00 PM ET, ESPN
WHY IT MATTERS: A win tonight would give the Aces their third championship in four years, cementing their dynasty status. For Phoenix, it’s win-or-go-home — and they’ll have to do it without Satou Sabally, sidelined with a concussion suffered in Game 3. Expect a desperate, physical battle in front of a loud home crowd.
2. A New International League Is Coming 🌏
A new international women’s basketball league — codenamed “Project B” — is in the works. The plan: six teams, 11 players each, competing in seven tournaments across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. (The Athletic)
WHY IT MATTERS: The WNBA offseason just got a lot more interesting. Project B aims to create new, high-paying opportunities for women to play professionally. The league is led by 4x WNBA All-Star Alana Beard as Chief Basketball Officer and backed by investors including Candace Parker, with launch targeted for next fall. Launching with women first (and considering a men’s league later) shows just how much business momentum the women’s game now carries.
3. USC’s Jazzy Davidson Tops ESPN’s Freshman Watch 👏
ESPN named USC’s Jazzy Davidson as the top freshman expected to make an immediate impact this college season. She’s joined by Blanco Quiñonez (UConn) at No. 2 and Emilee Skinner (Duke) at No. 3, with three Stanford rookies also making the list.
WHY IT MATTERS: Bookmark these names now — you’ll be hearing about them all season. Davidson headlines a new wave of freshman poised to shake up college basketball from day one.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
EuroLeague Tipped Off: 16 teams are in action, with WNBA talent like Janelle Salaün (Valkyries), Nika Mühl (Storm), and Brionna Jones (Dream) among those suiting up. You can watch games on YouTube.
Next Stop, Puerto Rico: Team USA opens 2026 World Cup qualifying play on March 11 vs. Senegal.
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