Posts by Aya Abdeen

Aya Abdeen is a student in sports journalism at Arizona State University and has been a contributing writer for The Next since December 2022. She is also a sports reporter for the Sun Devils’ women’s basketball team for The State Press. Her work has also appeared on AZPreps365.

Megan Gustafson stands with her hands on her hips.

How Megan Gustafson reached another level with the Phoenix Mercury

August 9, 2023

Get to know the floor-stretching, rim-protecting, corgi-loving big

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi dribbles the ball with her left hand and looks up court.

Diana Taurasi becomes first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points

August 4, 2023

Third-quarter 3-pointer gets it done

Las Vegas Aces guard Riquna Williams (2) shoots during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on September 18, 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Las Vegas Aces’ Riquna Williams faces domestic violence charges

July 26, 2023

Aces guard cannot participate in team activities

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi stands in sweatpants on the sideline, leans with her upper body toward the court, and points to something on the court with her left hand.

Phoenix Mercury to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game

July 15, 2023

Game will take place in July 2024, just before Paris Olympics

Phoenix Mercury name Nick U’Ren as general manager

July 10, 2023

Jim Pitman plans to retire at the end of 2023 WNBA Season

A photo of the scoreboard screen showing Nikki McCray-Penson, the Washington Mystics logo and the words "in memoriam Nikki McCray-Penson 1971-2023"

How the women’s basketball world has reacted to the passing of Nikki McCray-Penson

July 9, 2023

WNBA teams, McCray-Penson’s former teammates remember her legacy on and off the court

WNBA announces starters for the 2023 All-Star Game in Las Vegas

June 25, 2023

Stewart and Wilson named team captains for this year’s WNBA All-Star game

FIBA imposes sanctions on Mali officials after sexual abuse investigation

June 22, 2023

Former coach receives lifetime ban, others handed lengthy suspensions

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

Players and coaches speak up about the Brittney Griner incident

June 11, 2023

Three of four WNBPA VPs have spoken out about the issue

Nine Phoenix Mercury players form a tight huddle in the lane near the free-throw line.

Phoenix Mercury, Griner are apparent targets of harassment at Dallas airport

June 10, 2023

Players, WNBPA call for heightened safety measures