FIBA/World
What happened at EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers
On Nov. 7 and 10, European national teams fought in the Women’s EuroBasket Qualifiers. Some impressive performances from American-born and WNBA players followed.
Khari Clark sees the bigger picture
After playing college basketball at Loyola Marymount and Stony Brook, Khari Clark is looking to leave her mark on the world, whether that be as a baller, a biochemist, an activist, or all of the above.
WNBL Update: American players make an impact
Round 1 featured solid performances by some familiar names, with Brianna Turner and Nicole Munger at the forefront. Plus, Celeste Taylor made her WNBL debut.
WCBA Update: The game is global
Although the WNBA season has officially ended, the grind still continues for many of the WNBA’s finest as ball goes global and the WCBA season kicks off in China.
EuroLeague Women: National team break check-in
With EuroLeague Women on a brief hiatus, here’s what we’ve seen from the competition after four weeks of group play.
Carine Silatsa proves basketball’s global appeal
The Cameroon international shares her incredible story, which began in a one-court city in her homeland, went through the Italian third league and now has reached all the way to first-league ball in France.
Madison Griggs is establishing her legacy
There’s more to former Memphis sharpshooter Madison Griggs’ game than the 3-pointer, just as there’s more to her as a person than basketball.
EuroLeague Women: Week 4 takeaways
Six EuroLeague Woman clubs clinched a place in the competition’s second round during a Week 4 that was highlighted by Turkish teams remaining unbeaten and Natasha Howard entering the MVP conversation.
Why to watch the WNBL
The WNBL season kicks off on October 30. Here are our three main reasons to watch the top Australian women’s basketball league.
EuroLeague Women: Week 4 preview
At the halfway point of the first round of group play, two EuroLeague Women clubs remain undefeated: Fenerbahçe Opet and ÇBK Mersin. Can both teams keep it rolling through Week 4?
Zippy Broughton’s spiritual journey
Former Florida Gator Zippy "Zippy da Hippy" Broughton brings positivity to the hardwood as she begins her professional career in Germany.
Dasia Thornton has presidential aspirations
Before she commits her full attention to politics, former Division III national champion Dasia Thornton wants to play pro ball. Her first stop? Albania, where she’s playing for Partizani Women’s Basketball.
EuroLeague Women: Week 3 takeaways
Week 3 of EuroLeague Women belonged to players age 33 or older, with Natasha Howard, Tina Charles, Yvonne Anderson and Emma Cannon contributing for their teams.
EuroLeague Women: Week 3 preview
It’s still early in the 2024-25 EuroLeague Women season, but Week 3’s matchup between ZVVZ USK Praha and Umana Reyer Venezia will be a must-watch game. Brionna Jones is expected to make her season debut for Praha.
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EuroLeague Women 2024-25
Swish Appeal’s Eric Nemchock and Łukasz Muniowski will be providing comprehensive coverage of the 2024-25 EuroLeague Women competition. Keep up with the top performances, thrilling contests and more.
EuroLeague Women: Week 2 takeaways
Several stellar performances from backcourt players highlight the second week of EuroLeague Women action, leading to a few surprising outcomes. At the same time, favored teams, including Fenerbahçe, sailed to easy wins.
EuroLeague Women: Week 2 preview
Fenerbahçe Opet may have a few new faces on its team, but the two-time defending EuroLeague champions are still looking good at the beginning of group play.
EuroLeague Women: Week 1 takeaways
Just as the WNBA season is concluding, EuroLeague Women, the best basketball competition in Europe, is just getting started. Here are three takeaways from the first week of action.
EuroLeague Women 2024-25 primer
FIBA’s top perennial international competition is back! EuroLeague Women’s 2024-25 season begins this Tuesday, October 8, and as always, it features some of the best talent in the world.
An odd SuperCup Women title game
Because of fans’ actions, the game between the EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women champions, which was held in Istanbul and featured two teams from the city, was delayed and played in an empty. Led by Emma Meesseman and Gabby Williams, Fenerbahçe prevailed over Beşiktaş, 79-63.
Roxy Barahman’s turnaround jumper-filled basketball journey
Iranian-American point guard Roxy Barahman shares her basketball journey, from Yale to Ireland to Greece to Puerto Rico to Mexico to France.
Azana Baines is ready for the 3x3 U23 World Cup
Azana Baines, who recently completed her college career at Seton Hall, is set to suit up for Team USA at the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup. Before heading out, she talked to Swish Appeal about the tournament, 3x3 basketball and more.
Build your team with Tayler Bennett
Tayler Bennett, who played collegiately at Rice and Academy of Art University, talks about her on-court and off-court passions.
Put some respect on Abby Beeman’s name
Don’t let the 5-foot-4 frame fool you, former Marshall guard Abby Beeman will outscore and outrebound you.
Puerto Rico’s India Pagán on the 2024 Olympics
The 25-year-old talks about her journey from New London, CT to the Paris Olympics, along with her various basketball experiences in between.
Does anyone work harder than Dejah Terrell?
Dejah Terrell is ready to go from Division III to the WNBA. But first, she’s heading overseas to play in Turkey.
Stephanie Kostowicz on hooping around the world
Basketball has taken Steph Kostowicz all over the world, but after every season she always comes back to Wisconsin.
Swish Appeal’s Olympic takeaways
At the 2024 Olympic Games, women’s basketball provided more than its fair share of excitement and intrigue. Here are Swish Appeal’s main takeaways from all the women’s hoops action in Paris.
Team USA survives for gold
France gave Team USA everything they had—and more. However, the Americans dug deep to the win their eighth gold medal in a row. In the third-place match, a breakout game from Ezi Magbegor delivered the bronze to Australia.
5x5 gold medal preview: Team USA vs. France
The champion of the women’s 5x5 basketball competition at the 2024 Olympics Games will be crowned on Sunday. Can Team USA claim another gold? Or, will the host nation, France, achieve golden glory?
5x5 bronze medal preview: Belgium vs. Australia
The bronze medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics features two teams on different trajectories. While Belgium is out to medal for the first time in national team history, Australia will be looking to regain the worldwide respect it once had for decades.
Team USA, France advance to final
Team USA took care of Australia, while France needed overtime to overcome Belgium and advance to the gold medal game.