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Engelbert: WNBA to continue transgender talks
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women's basketball.
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The current trend in basketball is a mix of youth movement, media focus, and resilience with major stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Sophie Cunningham making headlines. Despite personal challenges and controversies, the community is shifting focus towards on-court actions as upcoming international competitions showcase a new generation of talent.
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Ex-NBA star Monta Ellis named Alcorn State GM
Former NBA standout Monta Ellis, who played in the league for more than a decade without playing college basketball, will serve as general manager at Alcorn State this season, the school announced Friday.
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WNPBA rejects 'hate, abuse' in trans athlete focus
The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) released a statement, emphasizing diversity and inclusion while saying the organization "will not be used as political pawns."
washingtontimes
Enes Kanter Freedom declares himself 2027 WNBA prospect, cites eligibility rules
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom said he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying he has examined the league's eligibility rules and believes they make him eligible. "My team and I have carefully examined the WNBA's eligibility criteria and governing framework surrounding self-identification and inclusion," the former basketball player said. "Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA draft in April 2027."
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'I'm playing the best basketball of my career': How Caitlin Clark's game has grown in Year 3
Clark already has the most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history. But her game remains a work in progress.
ESPN
Sixers president: Embiid healthy, 'extra motivated'
Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.
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Clark, Bueckers on USA roster for FIBA World Cup
USA Basketball's long-awaited youth movement is here, as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston will make their first USA appearances at a major international competition next month at the FIBA World Cup in Germany.
washingtontimes
Sophie Cunningham blames WNBA media for 'everything except basketball'
SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM: "The WNBA media, all we ever do is cover everything except basketball."
ESPN
Cunningham wants to 'get back to basketball'
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday that she wants the focus to return to basketball after her comments on transgender athletes sparked heated national debate, three rallies and social media reaction all the way to the White House.
ESPN
Vitale: Tests 'very good' after 5th cancer diagnosis
Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale said he is making positive strides after announcing in April that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time.
ABC News
WATCH: 7'4" teen basketball phenom nicknamed 'Indian Wemby'
ABC News' Danny New talks to Jagmeet Singh, a 7'4" basketball prospect being compared to the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama after only picking up the game at 14.