With the NBA season underway, Gonzaga fans are keeping a close eye on which former Bulldogs are finding success in the professional ranks. But what if I told you the most impactful Gonzaga alum isn't currently playing this season, or even in the NBA at all?
The number of tickets sold for the New York Liberty’s upcoming first-round WNBA playoff matchup against the Washington Mystics is nearly double (91%) last
She prefers dogs and beer over crowds and media. But Courtney Vandersloot has settled into a discomfort zone and made New York's so-called superteam a favorite to win the WNBA title.
Business metrics for the New York Liberty have surged thanks to the team’s star-studded offseason. The Liberty finished 32-8 this season as the No. 2 seed entering Wednesday’s WNBA playoffs, narrowly finishing behind the Las Vegas Aces (34-6).
In a 101-83 victory over the Indiana Fever on Sunday afternoon, Courtney Vandersloot and the New York Liberty established a WNBA record for most points in a quarter with 44 in the first period, surpassing the 42 that the Chicago Sky posted in 2019.
Rhyne Howard had that breakout sophomore game we were all waiting for and the Atlanta Dream beat a pretty good Los Angeles Sparks team by 28. Plus, Courtney Williams was heroic and prolific for the Chicago Sky and Courtney Vandersloot got the job done for the New York Liberty.
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A’ja Wilson and Courtney Vandersloot got the job done for Team Nemchock, which was the highest-scoring team last week. There are three teams with winning records in the Swish Appeal Fantasy league, while Team Cat, which started 2-0, has fallen to 2-3.
New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot, who played 12 seasons for the Chicago Sky, had eight points and eight assists in a 77-76 win against her former team on Friday.
Breanna Stewart will play her first game in Seattle as a visiting player when the New York Liberty battle the winless Storm on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Sky lost a lot of star power in the offseason, including forward Candace Parker and point guard Courtney Vandersloot. The Sky now feature a revamped roster as they open the regular season against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night in Minneapolis.
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