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Quick Guide: Every Aussies to play in WNBA | Basketball.com.au

Griffiths) — Forward: Phoenix Mercury. Signed by the Phoenix Mercury as a free agent before the start of the 1998 season. Debut: 1998. Sandy Brondello — Shooting Guard: Detroit Shock, Miami Sol, Seattle Storm.…

All fired up! Sami wins Opals battle against Steph | Basketball.com.au

Australian Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after scoring against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on June 05, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Valkyries 86-77.…

Phoenix Mercury: Five things you need to know | Basketball.com.au

Phoenix Mercury: Five things you need to know. Written By. basketball.com.au. Share now: Phoenix Mercury's championship dynasty (2007-2014) has strong Australian connection. Three WNBA Championships in seven years (2007, 2009, 2014).…

Bang! Sami Whitcomb lands half-court bomb | Basketball.com.au

Phoenix Mercury point guard Sami Whitcomb jumps for joy of making a half-court shot during a training session. Photo: Twitter. Share now: Sami Whitcomb is settling in and building chemistry with her new Phoenix Mercury teammates. xx. xx. xx. WNBL MVP and.…

Complete list of every WNBA team in 2025 | Basketball.com.au

Phoenix Mercury. Seattle Storm. The 2025 season features an expanded 44-game schedule per team and the introduction of the expansion franchise Golden State Valkyries.…

2025 Archive: Australians in the WNBA | Basketball.com.au

Australian Chloe Bibby #55 of the Indiana Fever celebrates after making a shot in the first quarter against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 31, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo: Dylan Buell/Getty Images.…

A'ja denies Sami Whitcomb historic title double | Basketball.com.au

The Las Vegas Aces have swept Sami Whitcomb's Phoenix Mercury to win the 2025 WNBA Championship. FINALS. Game 1: Las Vegas Aces 89 def Phoenix Mercury 86.…

Bueckers blast: League on notice as rookie rises | Basketball.com.au

Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings attempts a shot over Monique Akoa Makani #8 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game at PHX Arena on June 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Chris Coduto/Getty Images.…

WNBA's Most Dominant Players: Penny Taylor | Basketball.com.au

Three-time WNBA champion with Phoenix Mercury. Two-time Olympic silver medallist for Australia. 2006 FIBA World Championship MVP and gold medal winner. Latest News: Read more about Aussies in the WNBA.…

Spirit star Sami Whitcomb signs with Phoenix Mercury | Basketball.com.au

Spirit star Sami Whitcomb signs with Phoenix Mercury. Written By. basketball.com.au. Australian-American Sami Whitcomb has signed with the Phoenix Mercury for the 2025 WNBA season.…

Sami Whitcomb and Bec Allen struggle as Sky falls | Basketball.com.au

Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky looks to pass against Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on May 28, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.…

Sami struggles, Sabally keeps Mercury unbeaten | Basketball.com.au

Sami struggles, Sabally keeps Mercury unbeaten. Written By. basketball.com.au. Satou Sabally #0 of the Phoenix Mercury. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images. Share now: Highlights.…

Aussies in the WNBA: Rebecca Allen | Basketball.com.au

Bec Allen #11 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a portrait during media day at Footprint Center on May 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images. Share now: Rebecca 'Bec' Allen plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.…

Australian Superstar Profile: Michele Timms | Basketball.com.au

Her electrifying play and court vision made her a fan favourite with the Phoenix Mercury, where she spent her entire five-year WNBA career. Timms' impact extended far beyond the WNBA, as she represented.…

'Big, big plays': Sami benches shooting woes, sets record | Basketball.com.au

Australian Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Aaliyah Nye #13 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mercury defeated the Aces 76-60.…

How Shyla would fit into Mercury's backcourt | Basketball.com.au

How Shyla would fit into Mercury's backcourt. Written By. basketball.com.au.…

Full history of every Australian WNBA Draft pick | Basketball.com.au

#29, Phoenix Mercury. 2022. Amy Atwell. : 3rd round, #27, LA Sparks. Jade Melbourne. : 3rd round, #33, Seattle Storm. 2021. Shyla Heal. : #8, Chicago Sky. 2019. Alanna Smith. : #8, Phoenix Mercury. Ezi Magbegor. : #12, Seattle Storm. 2018.…

Sami Whitcomb's Mercury puts heat on Ezi's Storm | Basketball.com.au

Australian Opal Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury passes the ball under pressure from Skylar Diggins #4 of the Seattle Storm during the first half at PHX Arena on May 18, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Chris Coduto/Getty Images.…

Shyla on 'Heals' of MVP Sami for Mercury backcourt | Basketball.com.au

Shyla on 'Heals' of MVP Sami for Mercury backcourt. Written By. Peter Brown. Senior Editor. Australian point guard Shyla Heal starts WNBA training camp with the Phoenix Mercury on April 28, 2025. Photo: Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images.…

Sami so close to historic championship double | Basketball.com.au

Australian Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a three-point shot against the Indiana Fever during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on August 8, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images).…

Stepback Sami busts Lynx home court advantage | Basketball.com.au

Sami Whitcomb’s clutch three forced OT as Phoenix Mercury tied their WNBA semifinal with Minnesota. Aussies in the WNBA 2025 Playoffs Tracker. Sandy Brondello out at New York Liberty. What’s next for Sandy Brondello after Liberty exit? WNBL MVP and.…

Aussie star Whitcomb one step from dual league glory | Basketball.com.au

Australian Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Lynx during Round 2 Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs on September 29, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.…

Sami's Phoenix out-muscles Plum's Sparks | Basketball.com.au

Australian Opal Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts as she is tied up by Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks for a jump ball during an 85-80 Mercury win at Crypto.com Arena on June 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.…

Maley waived by Phoenix a week after joining Mercury | Basketball.com.au

Maley waived by Phoenix a week after joining Mercury. Written By. basketball.com.au. Phoenix Mercury forward Anneli Maley poses during WNBA media day in Brooklyn before earning a second opportunity in the league after being claimed off waivers by Phoenix.…

WNBA's Greatest Players in History: Diana Taurasi | Basketball.com.au

Since being drafted first overall by the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, Taurasi has dominated the league with her scoring prowess, playmaking ability, and championship pedigree.…

Opal v Opal: Sami beats Jade in desert showdown | Basketball.com.au

Aaliyah Edwards #24 of the Washington Mystics turns the ball over as Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury recovers it at PHX Arena on May 25, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Mike Christy/Getty Images. Share now: Highlights.…

Sami Whitcomb in the WNBA | Basketball.com.au

Phoenix Mercury. Sign up to Bounce Pass. Position. Guard. D.O.B. Jul 20, 1998. Nickname. Kenny. Hometown. Ventura, United States. Height. 178. cm. Weight. 68. kg. Biography.…

Quarter time: How Aussies in the WNBA are lighting it up | Basketball.com.au

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Stephanie Talbot with the 33rd pick in the 2014 draft and made her WNBA debut in 2017 with the Phoenix Mercury. Her shooting and defensive prowess made her a key asset to the Opals’ 2024 Olympic bronze medal.…

Whitcomb's fairytale year on the brink of ending | Basketball.com.au

Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket during the game against the Las Vegas Aces during Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on October 8, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images.…

Chicago Sky: Five things you need to know | Basketball.com.au

First WNBA championship in 2021, defeating Phoenix Mercury 3-1 in Finals. Four consecutive playoff appearances from 2013-2016, including 2014 WNBA Finals. Franchise cornerstone Elena Delle Donne won league MVP in 2015.…