The WNBA has announced its Kia Players of the Month, recognizing two of the league’s most dominant performers during August. Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell captured Eastern Conference honors after averaging 27.2 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Mitchell continued to provide explosive scoring for the Fever, helping power one of the WNBA’s top offenses as the regular season enters its final stretch. In the Western Conference, A’ja Wilson added another accolade to her stellar campaign. The Las Vegas Aces superstar averaged 28.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.9…
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Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Mitchell Named WNBA Players of the Week After Dominant Week 8 Performances
Image via Reddit The WNBA has recognized two of its brightest stars after a spectacular Week 8, naming Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Mitchell the league’s Players of the Week. Bueckers earned Western Conference Player of the Week honors after continuing her impressive rookie season with the Dallas Wings, while Mitchell was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after powering the Indiana Fever with a scoring explosion. Paige Bueckers Continues Historic Rookie Campaign Bueckers was nearly unstoppable during Week 8, showcasing the all-around skill set that made her the No.…
Read MorePuma Is Making a Serious Play in the WNBA—And Kelsey Mitchell Is the Latest Statement
For years, the sneaker industry has talked about growing the women’s game. Today, companies are putting real investment behind those words. The latest example came when Kelsey Mitchell officially joined Puma, adding another accomplished WNBA star to the company’s rapidly expanding basketball roster. While the announcement may not have surprised sneaker insiders—Mitchell had spent much of the season wearing Tyrese Haliburton’s Puma Hali 1 on the court—it represents something much bigger than another endorsement deal. It signals that Puma’s investment in women’s basketball isn’t slowing down. Building a Basketball Brand…
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