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Welcome back and happy Monday, everyone. ☕️
Today, we’re giving away some of our WNBA-inspired holiday ornaments, so scroll down and make sure to get your entry in before the end of the day.
What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. Seattle Storm Hire Sonia Raman as Head Coach 🌩️
The Seattle Storm have hired Sonia Raman, a New York Liberty assistant, as their next head coach on a multiyear deal. (ESPN)
WHY IT MATTERS: Raman spent four seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies before joining Sandy Brondello’s staff in New York and previously served as head coach of MIT’s women’s basketball team for 12 seasons. Per Bella Munson of The IX, Raman is known for her player development skills and analytics approach. She’s also got elite X’s and O’s knowledge, often drawing up the Liberty’s late-game and after-timeout offensive situations.
For Seattle, this feels like the start of a major reset, one that could see the roster significantly retooled around its young core.
2. More Than 70 Politicians Back WNBPA in a Letter ✉️
Over 70 elected officials have signed a letter supporting the WNBA Players Association and its ongoing CBA negotiations, echoing the athletes’ calls for improved pay and revenue sharing. (Yahoo Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: When politicians start weighing in, it’s a sign the league’s influence has gone mainstream. The WNBA has become such a cultural force now that government leaders feel compelled to show public support.
3. Florida State to Retire Natasha Howard’s Jersey 👏
Florida State will retire Natasha Howard’s jersey on November 16, honoring one of the program’s all-time greats. (Florida State Athletics)
WHY IT MATTERS: Howard never gets the spotlight, but her consistency and effort make her one of the league’s most respected vets. At FSU, she set program records for rebounds (1,047), double-doubles (41), and points in a single game (40 vs. Syracuse). She’s since gone on to win three WNBA titles across an 11-year pro career.
Holiday Ornament Giveaway!
It might still be October, but we’re already feeling festive, and we want you to have a chance to win one of our new women’s basketball holiday ornaments. Just click your favorite below to enter.
🌲Click On Your Favorite Ornament Below to Enter:
We’ll randomly select three winners and contact them by email tomorrow morning.
⏱️ Giveaway runs October 27 (6 AM PT) — October 28 (5:59 AM PT). See the full rules.
OVERTIME ⏱️
Quiet WNBA Star: Kelsey Mitchell joins Sue Bird’s Bird’s Eye View podcast in a rare, open conversation about her postseason and playoff game injury.
Location Shake-Up: The UConn–Louisville matchup has been moved to the U.S. Naval Academy due to the government shutdown.
Growth Abroad: Australia’s WNBL tipped off its new season with a 51% jump in attendance from last year.
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