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DALLAS, TX - MARCH 31: Erica McCall

“I still want to be just like her”: Comparing the careers of sisters Erica McCall and DeWanna Bonner

Jenn Hatfield
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Comparing cousins: Jia Perkins, Chennedy Carter

Looking back at the triple-doubles before Sabrina Ionescu

Tamika Catchings, Swin Cash Lead Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020

Bill Sheahan. (Mt. St. Mary's Athletic Communications)

And One: Bill Sheahan, Mount St. Mary’s prolific leader

Kurtis Zimmerman
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JAN 11 1996; Colorado State University - Athletics Basketball (Women); Becky Hammon (L), Katie Cronin; (Photo By The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Looking back at the biggest jumps into the AP Top 25

Kurtis Zimmerman
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Gender breakdown of WNBA head coaches

A look at gender balance in NCAA, WNBA head coaching

Jenn Hatfield
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NEW YORK CITY - OCTOBER 30: NBA Commisioner David Stern speaks to the media as the WNBA announced during a press conference that eight teams will will compete in the inaugural season of the WNBA on October 30, 1996 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

A look at NBA commissioner David Stern’s impact on the WNBA

Bela Kirpalani
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN- MAY 10: Sylvia Fowles #34 hugs Retired Minnesota Lynx Player Lindsay Whalen after the game against the Washington Mystics on May 10, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA by the numbers: 2010s Part 3 (players)

Kurtis Zimmerman
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ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 06: Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve has words with referee Tim Greene during the WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream on August 6th, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

WNBA by the numbers: 2010s Part 2 (coaches)

Kurtis Zimmerman
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 6: US Senator, Tina Smith hugs Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx during a press conference after the Minnesota Lynx participate in a community event giving away shoes and socks at Payne Elementary in Washington, DC on Jun 6, 2018. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA by the numbers: 2010s Part 1 (teams)

Kurtis Zimmerman
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Deborah Temple (photo courtesy of Ole Miss athletics)

And One: Deborah Temple, Mississippi’s all-around scorer

Kurtis Zimmerman
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Tina Hutchinson. (photo courtesy of San Diego State Athletics)

And One: Tina Hutchinson, unrealized freshman phenom

Kurtis Zimmerman
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 11: Jackie Reyneke #44 (L) and Bella Alarie #31 of the Princeton Tigers celebrate their win over the Harvard Crimson during an Ivy League semifinal matchup at The Palestra on March 11, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Princeton won 68-47. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Bella Alarie is on the cusp of Princeton, WNBA history

Jenn Hatfield
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5/21/04 - Former University of MN Gopher star Lindsey Whalen makes the transition to the pros, training with the Connecticut Sun in preparation for her first WNBA season, which opens Saturday against Phoenix. THIS PHOTO: Whalen, second player from left, cheers for her teammates during a scrimmage at the team's Connecticut College practice site. The scrimmage against a group of male players, helped to prepare the Sun for their feason opener this Saturday night. At far left is head coach Mike Thibault. (Photo by JUDY GRIESEDIECK/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Finals Timeline: the intertwined history of the 2019 WNBA finalists

Kurtis Zimmerman
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HOUSTON ? SEPTEMBER 4: Teresa Weatherspoon #11 of the New York Liberty shoots from half court to beat the Houston Comets in Game 2 of the 1999 WNBA Finals at the Compaq Center on September 4, 1999 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1999 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA Rewatch: Recapping Game 2 of the 1999 WNBA Finals

Kurtis Zimmerman
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics speaks with the media after the game against the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA record recap: Breaking down 2019 records and milestones reached

Kurtis Zimmerman
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 22: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of Dallas Wings hugs Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx after the game between the two teams on August 22, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minneosta. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rookie Race: Looking back at the WNBA’s closest Rookie of the Year votes

Kurtis Zimmerman
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Sao Paulo, BRAZIL: Brazil's Janeth dos Santos Arcain celebrates after converting a point during their FIBA World Championship for Women Brazil 2006 game against Czech Republic, at the Ibirapuera arena, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 20 September 2006. AFP PHOTO/Mauricio LIMA (Photo credit should read MAURICIO LIMA/AFP/Getty Images)

And One: Janeth Arcain, underrated Hall-of-Famer

Kurtis Zimmerman
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN- JULY 17: Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx high-fives teammates before the game against the Seattle Storm on July 17, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA milestones: What we’ve seen and what’s to come in 2019

Kurtis Zimmerman
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NEW YORK - JULY 12: All-Star MVP Nikki Teasley #42 of the Los Angeles Sparks poses for a portrait after the 2003 WNBA East/West All-Star game at Madison Square Garden on July 12, 2003 in New York City, New York. The West won 84-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Copyright 2003 WNBAE (Photo by M. David Leeds/WNBAE via Getty Images)

An unlikely MVP: The path to Nikki Teasley’s 2003 All Star moment

Kurtis Zimmerman
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WASHINGTON DC , June 11 : Mystics' head coach Trudi Lacey during The Chicago Sky defeat of The Washington Mystics 84 - 77 at The Verizon Center in Washington DC , June 11 , 2011. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Reflecting on the biggest year-over-year drops in WNBA history

Kurtis Zimmerman
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 7: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks speaks with the media after the game against the Washington Mystics on July 7, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

A look at every WNBA triple-double in league history

Kurtis Zimmerman
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SACRAMENTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Margo Dydek #12 of the Connecticut Sun stretches out prior to Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Sacramento Monarchs on September 20, 2005 at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

And One: Margo Dydek, fierce defender with a gentle heart

Kurtis Zimmerman
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Defender Becky Sauerbrunn of the United States Women's National Team handles the ball in front of forward Janice Caymna of the Belgium Women's National Team at Banc of California Stadium on April 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. This was the seventh "Countdown to the Cup" game ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off on June 7th in France. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Before Becky Sauerbrunn was a World Cup soccer champion, she was a high school basketball standout

Jenn Hatfield
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SEATTLE - MAY 27: Sancho Lyttle #21, Michelle Snow #2 and Sheryl Swoopes #22 of the Houston Comets talk things over as they return to the court after a timeout in their WNBA game with the Seattle Storm on May 27, 2005 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User Expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE. (Photo by Jeff Reinking/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who helped the Mercury veterans when they were rookies?

Alex Simon
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Milestone watch: WNBA coaching totals to watch in 2019

Kurtis Zimmerman
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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 30: Missouri State Lady Bears head coach Kellie Harper reacts to a play in game action during the Women's NCAA Division I Championship - Third Round game between the Missouri State Lady Bears and the Stanford Cardinal on March 30, 2019 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Comparing Kellie Harper’s hire to when Holly Warlick got the job

Jenn Hatfield
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