defense

Washington Mystics wing Alysha Clark runs with her palms facing the sky during a game against the Connecticut Sun at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘She’s everywhere’: Inside the elite defense of Alysha Clark

By Jenn Hatfield / July 12, 2022

On a Mystics team with several all-WNBA defenders, Clark is ‘head of our snake’

Washington Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough waits to check into a game against the Chicago Sky at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘You’re having an impact on winning’: The maturation of Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

By Jenn Hatfield / July 3, 2022

Not many players have had a WNBA career like Walker-Kimbrough’s, filled with ups and downs, an MVP, and a GOAT

Members of the Atlanta Dream stand on the court. They are, from left to right: Erica Wheeler, Cheyenne Parker, Rhyne Howard, and Kristy Wallace, with Nia Coffey in front of them

How the Atlanta Dream created an elite defense, and a winning team, in the aggregate

By Spencer Nusbaum / June 3, 2022

Rhyne Howard and Nia Coffey are emerging as All-Defensive contenders during the 6-3 start.

Washington Mystics center/forward Elizabeth Williams (1) blocks the shot of Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) during a game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on May 28, 2022.

‘Backcourt bouncer’ Elizabeth Williams’ defense raises the Washington Mystics’ ceiling

By Jenn Hatfield / June 2, 2022

The Indiana Fever will be seeing Williams in their nightmares after she had six blocks and 15 rebounds on Tuesday

Why you should notice Allisha Gray’s impact on the Wings defense right now

By Arie Graham / May 23, 2022

The 6-foot guard is among the league leaders in … blocks? Yes, blocks!

Louisville Emily Engstler Jeff Walz

2022 Final Four preview: Can Louisville’s defense stop Aliyah Boston?

By Mitchell Northam / March 31, 2022

‘We’re going to have our hands full,’ Louisville’s Jeff Walz says

‘Our redemption game’: How star guards, defense and joy helped Princeton topple Kentucky

By Jenn Hatfield / March 20, 2022

Princeton was Kentucky’s ‘poison Ivy’ in an NCAA Tournament game for the ages

Elena Delle Donne’s Mystics feel ‘reborn’ as Mike Thibault goes big early in free agency

By Jenn Hatfield / February 3, 2022

Let’s break down the massive week the Mystics just had, shall we?

‘Fail, do it again, fail, do it again’: The makings of an elite Princeton defense

By Jenn Hatfield / December 9, 2021

The Tigers are one of the nation’s top defensive teams—yet some early failures might help them get even better

Who wins Defensive Player of the Year in the WNBA?

By Jenn Hatfield / October 9, 2021

Looking at the award’s history, one position tends to be favored, winning 17 of the 25 awards to date