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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 3h

It's Iowa's "Final Four" season.

The four remaining players from the Caitlin Clark Era will play their final seasons in black and gold.

@draveszachary.bsky.social on how Hannah Stuelke and Iowa's other vets are preparing:

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5h

The #WNBAFinals are over, but the league's drama is just beginning.

CBA negotiations, expansion drafts, a free agency frenzy and who know what else.

@ecreates88.bsky.social prepares you for all the #WNBA craziness to come:

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 10h

In need of a women's hoops fix after the conclusion of the #WNBAFinals?

Week 2 of #EuroLeague is here for you, with a rematch of last season's third-place game headlining the action.

@nemchocke.bsky.social previews all the matchups and more:

An early-season showdown between Fenerbahçe and Valencia highlights this week’s slate of EuroLeague games

A rematch of last season’s third-place game headlines this week’s EuroLeague Women action.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

With 3 titles in 4 seasons, the Aces are not just competing against current #WNBA championship contenders.

They are competing against the greatest teams in league history.

@ecreates88.bsky.social looks at how the Aces stack up against the W's legendary teams:

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

A 4-0 sweep makes it clear that the Aces overwhelmed the Mercury in the #WNBAFinals.

But, how did they do it?

Through excellent execution of basic basketball fundamentals.

@jfeltonnn.bsky.social breaks down the 2 biggest reasons for the Aces' dominance:

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

The Mercury took a risk in forming a new "Big 3," and they were rewarded for it, returning to the #WNBAFinals.

Despite falling short, Phoenix's season was a success. But, was that success sustainable?

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

Sports is a copycat business.

So, how will the successes of #WNBA head coaches with NBA experience, from Becky Hammon to Nate Tibbbetts to Natalie Nakase, impact who gets hired for the league's five head coach openings?

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Is NBA experience now a prerequisite for WNBA head coaching candidates?

Reporting about the candidates for head coaching vacancies suggests WNBA teams are prioritizing NBA experience.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

As the Aces captured the 2025 #WNBA title, Dana Evans proved that she is the ultimate WNBA "Alfred."

Here's what that means, and how Evans, now a two-time champ, provided just what the Aces needed to earn title No. 3:

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

"This team finds a way, again and again, to prove that no matter what moves are made or what is thrown their way, they somehow rise above and find a way to tap into their championship pedigree..."

Another look back at all the #WNBA champion Aces accomplished:

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 3d

Lynette Woodard fulfilled her dream of playing for the Harlem Globetrotters with a little help from...

Scooby-Doo?

@draveszachary.bsky.social spoke to the women's hoops legend about how she became a Globetrotter 40 years ago:

Joining the Globetrotters was a dream for Lynette Woodard—and she made it come true

40 years ago, Lynette Woodard became the first woman to join the Harlem Globetrotters.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 3d

"So, was the Fever’s 2025 season a success? That depends on how you look at it."

High expectations. Lots of injuries. An improbable playoff run.

@nemchocke.bsky.social reviews a Fever season full of twists and turns: buff.ly/PDIsSks

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What can be made of the Indiana Fever’s up-and-down 2025 season?

The Fever’s season didn’t go quite according to plan, but they still nearly reached their ultimate goal.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

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Watch out! The Las Vegas Aces have rediscovered their swagger

The Aces escaped their season-long slumber, winning seven-straight games to surge up standings. How high can they rise?

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

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Minnesota Lynx-Las Vegas Aces is going to bring all the WNBA drama

The Aces put their 12-game winning streak on the line against the Lynx, who last beat them by 53 points.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

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A loss of identity is haunting the Las Vegas Aces

The nightmarish season for the Las Vegas Aces continues. Seven games separated from their All-Star break reset, and the Aces are still struggling to find a balance as they continue to hover around…

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

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Is the panic button too close in Vegas?

Over a month into the WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces have been besieged by inconsistency. In an effort to become a consistent, championship-caliber team, they made a bold trade.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

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Is a lack of chemistry or something more ailing the Las Vegas Aces?

In a new-look WNBA flooded with young talent, are the Las Vegas Aces starting to fade away? Or, can the former champs rediscover their dominant ways?

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

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It’s still early, but it’s time to admit that the Las Vegas Aces are done

A blowout loss at the hands of the expansion Golden State Valkyries makes it clear that the Las Vegas Aces, as constructed, are no longer championship contenders.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

The Aces are, once again, #WNBA champions!

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Title No. 3 was their most improbable. And we, certainly, shared plenty of skepticism about the 2025 Aces, way too prematurely declaring the dynasty dead.

Here's a look back at the Aces' restoration of their dynasty. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

The 2025 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces just completed one of the most impressive seasons in sports history

The Aces capture the franchise’s third title in four seasons, sweeping the Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5d

Twice, the Aces have had the opportunity to sweep their way to a title. Both times, they came up short.

Is the third time a charm? Can the Aces win championship No. 3 in sweeping fashion?

Here's what needs to happen for the Aces to complete the #WNBAFinals sweep: www.swishappeal.com/e/65752

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5d

Down 0-3 in the #WNBAFinals, the Mercury are in a bad spot. Plus, they will be without Satou Sabally.

But, there is a path to Phoenix accomplishing the improbable.

@ecreates88.bsky.social on how the Mercury can start their comeback: www.swishappeal.com/e/65778

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5d

Catch up on the thrilling games, standout performances and more from the first week of 2025-26 #EuroLeagueWomen action.

Who came up big in Galatasaray's down-to-the-wire win? Is Fenerbahçe poised for another dominant season? What young player shined?

The beginning of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Women season didn’t disappoint

A thriller between Galatasaray and Schio highlights the first week of EuroLeague Women action.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 6d

So, is A'ja now officially the #WNBA GOAT?

@zacklward.bsky.social examined A'ja's GOAT case: buff.ly/reNsYBK

And THEN she added to it, with 34 points, 14 rebounds and the game-winning shot to give the Aces a 3-0 lead in the #WNBA Finals.

Why A’ja Wilson already can be crowned the WNBA’s GOAT

You might be able to consider Las Vegas Aces M’VP A’ja Wilson the WNBA GOAT right now.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 6d

Game 3 of the #WNBAFinals delivered, with A'ja providing the exclamation point.

Her game-winner slammed the door on the Mercury comeback, lifting the Aces to a 3-0 lead and putting them a win away from title No. 3.

@ecreates88.bsky.social on everything that led up to A'ja's shot:

A’ja Wilson’s game-winner lifts the Las Vegas Aces to a 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals

After A’ja Wilson’s Game 3 game-winner, the Aces are now one win away from another title.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 7d

In Game 3, the Aces have the opportunity to bury the Mercury and take a commanding 3-0 #WNBAFinals lead.

How can they do it? With a good start, more timely scoring from the backcourt and lots of A'ja Wilson.

@ecreates88.bsky.social has more the Aces' Game 3 approach: www.swishappeal.com/e/65622

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 7d

Down 0-2 in the #WNBAFinals, the Mercury are lucky this is a best-of-seven series.

Turning this into a long series starts in Game 3. And it starts with Alyssa Thomas.

How full-force AT can get the Mercury the Game 3 victory: www.swishappeal.com/e/65597

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