The United States basketball system has played a major role in the development of Nigeria's national women's basketball team, known as D'Tigress.
Former President Barack Obama visited with the WNBA All-Stars, professing his fandom for the women's game and taking photos with the players, including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
The WNBA and players' association held a videoconference Tuesday to discuss a variety of issues, including recent "racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players," according to a joint statement released Wednesday.
Kelsey Mitchell, a four-time WNBA All-Star guard, authored a four-point play en route to a season-high 33-point effort, and the Fever rallied to record a 108-88 victory over the Liberty.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers did not play in Monday's 99-98 overtime loss to the New York Liberty at College Park Center, but the team said she does not have a concussion after a scary collision during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
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