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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today

1. WNBA Training Camp Opens This Sunday 🚦

The 2025 WNBA season is almost here. Training camps officially open this Sunday, April 27, as players report to begin practice and compete for a coveted roster spot. (MSN)

WHY IT MATTERS: Training camp is where teams shape their roster. They use it to not only practice and train, but also to see which players best fit into their system. Teams can host up to 18 active players at camp, but by opening day on May 16, they must trim down to just 11 or 12. That means fierce competition for rookies, vets, and anyone fighting to prove they belong. Over the next few weeks, expect to see tough cuts.

👉 Her Hoop Stats has a full training camp breakdown if you want to dig in team-by-team.

2. Tamika Catchings To Be Honored With Mural 🎨

The Indiana Fever are honoring franchise legend and Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings with a new portrait mural in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team has commissioned the new mural downtown to coincide with the city’s hosting of the WNBA All-Star Weekend this July. (Indiana Fever)

WHY IT MATTERS: Catchings is one of the most decorated players in league history, and a beloved icon in Indiana. She spent her entire 16-year career with the Fever, racking up accolades: 10x All-Star, 2002 Rookie of the Year, 2011 MVP, 2012 WNBA Champion, and Finals MVP. The mural will be located in Indy’s Mass Ave Arts District, serving as a lasting public tribute to one of the game’s greats.

3. Danielle Robinson Promoted to Sparks Assistant Coach 🪜

Just five months after joining the Los Angeles Sparks front office, three-time WNBA All-Star Danielle Robinson has been promoted to assistant coach. She initially came on board as Manager of Basketball Integration following her retirement in January. (Los Angeles Sparks)

WHY IT MATTERS: Robinson spent 12 seasons in the WNBA, playing for five different teams and earning a reputation as one of the league’s most respected guards. She announced her retirement in January, and just one day later, the Sparks announced her hire. Now, she’ll expand her impact by stepping into a coaching role while continuing her integration work. A favorite among players, Robinson’s swift transition from player to staff marks a major step as the Sparks prepare for a high-expectation season.