international players

Side-by-side photos of international prospects Dominique Malonga clapping and Ajsa Sivka shown from the side. The text "Loaded 2025 intl. class" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Top international prospects in 2025 WNBA Draft

By The Next / October 12, 2024

Hunter Cruse: ‘This depth is definitely the best since we’ve started doing this’

Penn players stand in two rows on an outdoor basketball court, with rooftops visible behind them. They put their arms around each other and smile for a photo.

From jet skis to sweaty gyms, Penn’s young roster jells on tour of Italy and Croatia

By Jenn Hatfield / October 1, 2024

Mike McLaughlin: ‘I felt like I was on a postcard’

Former UConn guards Inês Bettencourt and Nika Mühl celebrate a play during the 2024 Big East Championship.

Inês Bettencourt finds comfort in fellow international teammates

By Gabby Alfveby / September 18, 2024

Nike Mühl: ‘That’s like my little sister’

Near center court, Columbia guards Fliss and Kitty Henderson jump in the air facing each other and bump chests.

For Columbia’s Kitty and Fliss Henderson, sisterhood — and toughness — travels

By Jenn Hatfield / January 25, 2024

‘[She’s] kind of like a piece of home’

Close-up photos of France's Leïla Lacan and Australia's Nyadiew Puoch are shown side-by-side. The text "Best [international] class ever?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Four international prospects to know in 2024 WNBA Draft

By The Next / December 9, 2023

French combo guard Leïla Lacan tops the list

Stephanie Talbot (7) defends against Elena Delle Donne (11) in Seattle Storm at Washington Mystics, August 22, 2021. Photo: Domenic Allegra

Inside the Stephanie Talbot journey back to basketball: Part 4

By Abby Gordon / August 29, 2023

‘I’m definitely stronger’

Spain's Alicia Flórez shooting a floater in FIBA U18 contest.

Why Spain’s Alicia Flórez could make the WNBA one day

By Hunter Cruse / August 8, 2023

‘Rarely have I seen someone celebrate each positive action on defense; her energy is contagious’

Stephanie Talbot passes the ball in the Seattle Storm's 97-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx, May 6, 2022, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.

Inside the Stephanie Talbot journey back to basketball: Part 3

By Abby Gordon / June 15, 2023

Talbot returns to running

Stephanie Talbot drives past a Minnesota Lynx Defender on May 5, 2022.

Inside the Stephanie Talbot journey back to basketball: Part 2

By Abby Gordon / April 28, 2023

Nearly two months down, many more to go

Washington Mystics assistant coach Shelley Patterson, head coach Eric Thibault, general manager Mike Thibault and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit around a wooden table. Mike Thibault is looking into the distance while the other three look at laptops or paper notes.

With 2023 roster largely set, Washington Mystics focus on future in WNBA Draft

By Jenn Hatfield / April 11, 2023

Mystics select USF’s Elena Tsineke, acquire future assets