WNBA 101: Teams, players, facts and stats to know

ByLouisa Frahm ESPN logo
Monday, October 21, 2024


Boosted by rising stars such asCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the WNBA has ushered in an exciting new era of growth. Attendance numbers are spiking, TV ratings are skyrocketing and the future is bright.The league is adding teamsin Toronto, Golden State and Portland by 2026.



As fan bases expand, it's important to stay up-to-date on trending themes that connect to teams and players in the league. Check out our list of comprehensive resources below to learn about current events, top stats, WNBA history and more.



Playoffs



How do the WNBA playoffs work?



All-time stats



Who has won the WNBA championship?



Which WNBA teams have won the most championships?



Which WNBA teams have never won a championship?



Which WNBA players have won the most championships?



Who has won the WNBA Finals MVP award?



Who has won the WNBA MVP award?



Who has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award?



Who has the most triple-doubles in WNBA history?



Who has the most double-doubles in WNBA history?



When was each WNBA team created?



In-game/in-season stats



Who has scored the most points in a WNBA season?



Who has the most double-doubles in a WNBA season?



Who has the most assists in a single WNBA game?



Event stats



WNBA All-Star Game stats, history, MVPs and more



Rules



How do personal and flagrant fouls work in the WNBA?



Player profiles



Caitlin Clark WNBA record tracker



Angel Reese WNBA record tracker



Diana Taurasi career achievements



Breanna Stewart career achievements



A'ja Wilson career achievements



Sabrina Ionescu career achievements



Olympics



WNBA history in the Olympics: Rosters, medal counts, etc.



All-time Team USA women's basketball rosters at the Olympics



Who is Gabby Williams, the Olympic star with Seattle Storm?



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