The WNBA has produced coaches in charge of teams in the NCAA tournament. Dawn Staley is the most notable name on this list as she is one of the greatest players in league history and a three-time ...

From South Carolina's Dawn Staley to Duke's Kara Lawsn, meet the 2025 March Madness coaches who played in the WNBA after starring as college players.

Gray was one of the toughest players to rank. The last time we saw her fully healthy in the W (2023), she earned All-WNBA second-team honors with a decent argument for a first-team bid. And that, of course, was the follow-up to one of the most ridiculous postseason runs we've ever seen en route to a Finals MVP in 2022.

Sparks rookie guard Shaneice Swain spoke about coming over to the WNBA for the 2025 season after playing overseas.

Duke head coach Kara Lawson had her own decorated playing career and, her players said, still has plenty of game. When she needs it.

Angel Reese is heading into her second WNBA season, but the 2025 version of the Chicago Sky will look a lot different than the team Reese broke into the league with last year. Gone is head coach Teresa Weatherspoon and in is rising star Tyler Marsh,

Prince, a 6-7 center, is a tantalizing WNBA prospect but has been accused of domestic violence by multiple partners.

Former NBA All-Star Antonio Davis has ties to the WNBA. His daughter, Kaela, plays for the Chicago Sky. Davis follows the game because of her but also is just

"Candace is the best all-around player that has ever played in the WNBA," Johnson stated. "Her legacy is immeasurable—she redefined excellence, was a champion on the court and for the Los Angeles community and inspired countless fans and future generations of athletes.

As the WNBA expands, and more money pours into the pro game both in North America and abroad, there will be a push for players to have the ability to leave college early. At the risk of being accused of “mansplaining,” the women’s game is not remotely close to being ready for this jump. It may not be for another decade, or decades.

Thanks to a partnership between Voice in Sports and the WNBA Changemakers, 100,000 girls between the ages of 13 and 23 will have access to mentorship over the next two years.