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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. Napheesa Collier Shares Encouraging Injury Update 👍
Napheesa Collier says she’s still working her way back to 100% after suffering a Grade 2 tear in her ankle and shin muscles during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals. The biggest relief: she didn’t need surgery and expects to be fully healthy by January. (Clutch Points)
WHY IT MATTERS: Collier is one of the best players in women’s basketball, so any update on her health matters, not just for Minnesota. The injury looked scary in real time, but avoiding surgery is a major positive. If her timeline holds, Collier could be back at full strength right as Unrivaled 3-on-3 tips off on January 5.
2. Team USA Camp Sets the Roster Process in Motion 🇺🇸
Now that USA Basketball’s Women’s National Team training camp has wrapped up, the focus shifts to what comes next. Seventeen WNBA players and college stars gathered in North Carolina last weekend for evaluation, including 10 first-time senior camp participants and seven returners, as the roster process officially got underway. (SB Nation)
WHY IT MATTERS: This camp kicks off the USA roster decision-making process. Just 12 players will be selected for next year’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, with an eye toward the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Several likely locks, including A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Napheesa Collier, didn’t attend, a reminder that camp participation isn’t required. With Sue Bird now guiding roster decisions, the competition for future Team USA spots is underway.
3. Toronto Tempo Reveal Their First-Ever Jerseys 👕
The Toronto Tempo revealed their inaugural jerseys Tuesday as the franchise gears up for its 2026 WNBA debut. We got our first look at two editions: the white “Heroine” jersey and the bordeaux “Explorer” version with blue piping.
WHY IT MATTERS: Jersey reveals are a big milestone for any new franchise, and an exciting sign that expansion plans are moving forward. Even with CBA negotiations ongoing, Toronto’s launch remains full speed ahead. You might not love the size of the sponsor logo (welcome to modern pro sports), but the designs make it clear: the Tempo are coming.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
Day-to-Day: Iowa State star Audi Crooks remains in return-to-play protocol as she recovers from a head injury.
Rare Company: Olivia Miles recorded three straight triple-doubles for TCU, becoming just the third player in NCAAW history to do so.
Sister, Sister: Five-star recruit Sienna Betts made her collegiate debut for UCLA, officially taking the floor for the Bruins with her sister Lauren.
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