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New York Liberty Select Michaela Onyenwere No. 6 Overall in 2021 WNBA Draft
The New York Liberty selected Michaela Onyenwere from UCLA with the sixth overall pick in tonight’s 2021 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm®. This marks the third player in the franchise’s 25-year history drafted No. 6 overall, joining Sue Wicks (1997) and Crystal Robinson (1999). Onyenwere, a 6-0 forward, highlights this year’s Liberty draft class. […]
Dallas Wings Selects Charli Collier with First Overall Pick
Two-time All-American Charli Collier of Texas tonight was selected by the Dallas Wings with the first overall pick of WNBA Draft 2021 presented by State Farm®, which was held virtually for a second year in a row in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. A finalist for the Lisa Leslie Award as the nation’s top center, […]
New York City FC and New York Liberty Partner to Launch 2021 POWER the Vote
New York City FC (NYCFC) and New York Liberty are proud to announce the launch of 2021 POWER the Vote a sports coalition that uses the power of sport to educate and create access to online tools to increase civic engagement. The coalition will help New Yorkers – and residents throughout the Tri-State Area – register to […]
Six Additional NCAA Players Opt-In for 2021 WNBA Draft
The WNBA announced that an additional six players from Colleges and Universities have formally filed for inclusion as candidates for the 2021 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm®, scheduled for April 15 (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET). Additionally, one player has rescinded her prior decision to opt-in for the draft. Today’s moves bring the total number […]
Introducing the WNBA’s Nike Uniforms Edition and Apparel Collection
As the WNBA prepares for its 25th season, Nike and the WNBA collaborated to unveil a uniform collection that helps set the league’s foundation for the next 25 years and beyond. Nike has partnered with the WNBA for its game uniforms since 2018, but there was clearly more to be done — more personalization, more options, more […]