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The WNBA is Woman's National Basketball Association. Founded in 1996 it is the woman's counterpart to the NBA, National Basketball Association. Their motto is "Expect Great" and many of their fans expect, and receive great. Ask your questions about the WNBA, WNBA teams, and WNBA players here.

258 Questions

What is the salary of an unexperienced WNBA player?

A rookie player in the WNBA makes about $35,000 a year.

Does the WNBA have a D-league?

No the WNBA does not have a D-League.

How much does a WNBA franchise cost?

well the intial fee is around 10 million I bet the real cost is more like 25 million but thats because its alot more expensive than what they ask for. I think salary cap is around 100 thousand so pay roll is around 1 million just for the players.

How do you get drafted to the WNBA?

I think that women backetball player should get AS MUCH money as nba

What college did WNBA player sue bird attend?

Sue went to Uconn or the University of Connecticut. she graduated in 2002

Is Sheryl Swoopes playing in the 2009 WNBA Season?

No The Seattle Storm waived Sherly Swoopes contract to have room for salary cap. She was already making this her last season but unfortunately she was waived. Furthermore, Ms. Swoopes made a decisicon to be a full time mother since her son Jordan attends school in the area. We thank the 3time mvp and one of the best players in womens basketball ever. The female Jordan of womens basketball the first woman to have a shoe in basketball. 1993 NCAA Championship 3 olympic gold medals. 4wnba chamionships. Wow what a career

What are the dimensions of WNBA basketball?

A WNBA basketball has a circumference of approximately 29.5 inches (75 cm) and a diameter of about 9.39 inches (23.8 cm). The official weight of the ball is 20 ounces (approximately 567 grams). The WNBA uses a size 6 basketball, which is slightly smaller than the size 7 used in the NBA.

How many women go to the WNBA a year?

there are about 70 women who get drafted into the wnba a year.

What was Cynthia Cooper's uniform number in the WNBA?

Cynthia Cooper wore #14 for the Houston Comets.

WNBA player Diana Vines?

The WNBA player Diana Vines played college basketball at DePaul. She was the St. Louis MVP in 1996 along with Petra Jackson.

How many mothers are in the WNBA?

13: Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie, Tina Thompson, Helen Darling, Taj McWilliams, Kara Braxton, Vanessa Hayden, Yolanda Griffith, DeMya Walker, Jia Perkins, Marie Ferdinand-Harris, Scholanda Robinson, Nikki Teasley, Le'Coe Willingham.

What size basketball is used in the WNBA?

does the women's basketball NBA use the same size ball as men NBA

Is Lisa Leslie the leading scorer in the WNBA?

According to wnba.com, through the games of June 14, 2008 Lisa Leslie was the all time leading scorer in WNBA history with 5,567 points. Tina Thompson is second all time with 5,048 points.

How much money does Laurie Koehn receive in the WNBA?

Nothing now. She was cut before this season, unfortunately. The Mercury don't want good shooters, apparently.

Do WNBA players get paid each game?

no they get paid like nba players just not as much.

average nba player gets a 12 million dollar contract

average wnba player gets 60 thousand to 100

so they make alot of money just not like the men

Who was the first women to get signed to the WNBA?

Vicky Bullett was the first woman allocated to a team.

Will the WNBA consider an expansion team for New Orleans?

The WNBA considered an expansion team for New Orleans when the Charlotte team moved to New Orleans. The new WNBA team in New Orleans is called the New Orleans Pelicans.