
Rutgers Alumni Light Up the 2026 WNBA Season
Three former Rutgers standouts are shaping the narrative of the 2026 WNBA season, combining elite scoring, resilient comebacks and advocacy for undrafted talent.
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Three former Rutgers standouts are shaping the narrative of the 2026 WNBA season, combining elite scoring, resilient comebacks and advocacy for undrafted talent.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was waived by the New York Liberty following a season of injuries and communication issues, while the team signed Marine Fauthoux to a multi‑year deal to secure a new direction.

After a rocky road trip and a series of defensive experiments, the Liberty are searching for the right blend of heart and execution.

The Bahamas, fresh off a 123‑74 win over Jamaica, will face Puerto Rico on July 6 in a must‑win game that could secure a spot in the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

In a tightly contested championship game, the New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 95-83, with Sabrina Ionescu scoring 26 points and Breanna Stewart earning her second MVP award while making history as the first player to win three Commissioner's Cup titles.

Michaela Onyenwere’s 12.7 points per game have the Washington Mystics surging, while her past with the New York Liberty and recent UCLA championship add layers to her story.

Michaela Onyenwere, the sixth‑overall pick in 2021 and 2021 Rookie of the Year, has rebounded with the Washington Mystics, signing a two‑year deal worth over $1.4 million and averaging 12.7 points per game.

Mikhail McLean, a Bahamian native and former Kentucky assistant, has been appointed head coach of the Bahamas National Team, balancing his new role with continued duties at Kentucky while targeting World Cup and Olympic qualification.

Chris DeMarco, the newly appointed head coach of the New York Liberty, navigates criticism and embraces WNBA culture as he prepares for the 2026 season.