FAQs
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league based in the United States.
How long has the WNBA been around? ›
The WNBA was founded on April 24, 1996, and the first season began in 1997. The 2022 season is the 26th in league history. How many teams are there in the WNBA?
Does ESPN have WNBA? ›
Stream WNBA Videos on Watch ESPN - ESPN.
How many fouls are in the WNBA? ›
Each player is allowed five personal fouls. They are disqualified from the game on the sixth personal foul.
Who is the female on the WNBA logo? ›
The marketing firm insisted the logo is not based on any one player or an amalgam of specific players. They said they got input from players on what logowoman should look like, then did hundreds of sketches. That didn't stop the WNBA from using a new logo and speculation to its advantage.
Who won the goat vote for the WNBA? ›
Stephanie Ready and Isiah Thomas discuss Diana Taurasi as the WNBA G.O.A.T. and the state of women's basketball.
Who is the highest paid WNBA player? ›
Who is the oldest person in the WNBA? ›
UConn women's basketball legend Diana Taurasi turns 42 this June. Last summer, she became the oldest WNBA player to score 40-plus points in a single game and the only player in league history to surpass 10,000 career points. Her impact in basketball is among the greatest of all time.
Who has the longest career in WNBA history? ›
As of October 2023, Sue Bird, point guard for the Seattle Storm until her retirement in 2022, led the all-time list of games played in the Women's National Basketball Association. In a career dating back to 2002, when she was the first overall pick for the Storm, Bird played 580 games for the franchise.
What WNBA teams no longer exist? ›
List of Defunct WNBA Teams
- Charlotte Sting. The Charlotte Sting got to the WNBA Finals in 2001 but were swept by the Los Angeles Sparks in two games. ...
- Cleveland Rockers. ...
- Houston Comets. ...
- Miami Sol. ...
- Orlando Miracle. ...
- Portland Fire.
Stats 101
| TEAM | W | L |
|---|
| 1. 1. New York Liberty | 17 | 4 |
| 2. 2. Connecticut Sun | 17 | 4 |
| 1. 3. Minnesota Lynx | 15 | 6 |
| 2. 4. Seattle Storm | 14 | 7 |
8 more rowsWith 12 teams currently playing, there are two more teams forthcoming in the next two seasons: The Golden State Valkyries will play their first game in 2025, with the Toronto WNBA franchise expected to play their first game in 2026.
Is it legal to dunk in women's basketball? ›
Dunking is allowed, but it's rare.
In 1984, West Virginia's Georgeann Wells became the first women's college basketball player to dunk in a game.
Can you wear jewelry in WNBA? ›
The officials shall, prior to the start of the game, inspect and approve all equipment, including court, baskets, balls, backboards, timers and scorer's equipment. b. The officials shall not permit players to play with any type of hand, arm, face, nose, ear, head or neck jewelry.
Is there a height requirement for the WNBA? ›
Also, was Poppy Monroe ever a member of the Sparks? A: The fun part of the WNBA League is that your athletic ability and talent is not determined on height. Having talent and knowledge of the game is extremely important. As long as you have these entities, height requirements are considered somewhat irrelevant.
What is the female NBA called? ›
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), American women's professional basketball league that began play in 1997.
Does the WNBA use a women's ball? ›
While the balls used in both the WNBA and the NBA deliver that same swish we all know and love, the ball itself is actually slightly different. The WNBA uses a slightly smaller basketball than the NBA does. Women use a Size 6 ball weighing about 20 oz while the ball used in the NBA is a Size 7 and about 22 oz.
What is the official name of the WNBA? ›
Official Home of the WNBA. Women's National Basketball Association.
Did Dawn Staley play in the WNBA? ›
We've been fighting this fight for a very long time," Staley said. Staley played in the WNBA for nine seasons for the Charlotte Sting and Houston Comets and retired in 2006.
