
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.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Erica Wheeler across Basketball.

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

Aliyah Boston’s early obsession with flawless performance propelled her to become a four‑time All‑Star and a leader for the Indiana Fever, navigating challenges on and off the court.

The Dallas Wings extended their franchise‑tying winning streak to six with a 90‑82 triumph over the Los Angeles Sparks, a game marked by a collision that sidelined Paige Bueckers and a clutch performance by Ogunbowale.

The Los Angeles Sparks honored three decades of history in a tightly contested victory over the New York Liberty, spotlighting legends and the groundbreaking CBA championed by Nneka Ogwumike.

The Los Angeles Sparks sit at .500 with a 6‑6 record, but inconsistent quarter play and turnover trends pose challenges as the team looks to translate star power into sustained success.

The Los Angeles Sparks routed the Portland Fire 89‑72 at Crypto.com Arena, with standout performances from Kate Martin, Kelsey Plum and Nneka Ogwumike, while photographer John Panganiban captured the action for The Sporting Tribune.

Alicia Flórez, a Spanish point guard signed by the Washington Mystics, has quickly impressed with her playmaking and defensive instincts in her first two WNBA appearances, earning praise from coaches and teammates while the team evaluates her future under a developmental contract.

The NBA's multibillion‑dollar revenue dwarfs the WNBA's $200 million, yet the women's league set a new attendance record in 2025 and is seeing dramatic salary increases for its top players.

The Los Angeles Sparks opened their season at home against the Las Vegas Aces, falling 105-78 in a game that highlighted the team's defensive shortcomings. Despite moments of resistance from players like Ariel Atkins and Nneka Ogwumike, the Aces shot a franchise‑best 62% from the field and dominated the paint. Coach Lynne Roberts emphasized the need for immediate defensive upgrades as the Sparks prepare to face Indiana on Wednesday.