#wnba

#wnba

"I'm a part of various Facebook groups for 'Bring Back the Monarchs' campaigns. With the rise of the WNBA and other teams, there's a lot of chatter here to bring the team back. That love has never been lost. Around town, there are folks, including myself, who rock our Monarchs gear still. There's an appreciation for the team."

Yvonne Ejim was the 33rd overall pick by the Indiana Fever last season, but was waived in May of 2025. She spent her most recent pro season in Spain, averaging 9.8 points and 5.9 rebounds while shooting 37.8 per cent from deep for IDK Euskotren in 27 games.

For a player of Gabby's caliber to choose us in just our second year ... means everything. She is world-class. One of the best defenders in the world, an WNBA All-Star, and someone who makes everyone around her better.

Kelsey Plum, a four-time All-Star, averaged 19.5 points and 5.7 assists last season with the Sparks, her first campaign with the organization after previously spending her entire career with the San Antonio Stars/Las Vegas Aces franchise.

Sophie Cunningham averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds and shot over 43% on 3s in 30 games before suffering a season-ending MCL tear in her right knee in August.

Dearica Hamby has recorded career highs in points per game (18.4) and field goal percentage (57.2%) while averaging 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.6 steals last season.

Brittney Griner, a two-time WNBA scoring champion, is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, as the franchise prepares to relocate to Houston in 2027.

Mabrey, a 5-foot-11 guard, spent the entire 2025 season with the Connecticut Sun and averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. She scored 20 or more points in nine games.