They’ll need veteran mentorship for a young roster, likely including several 2024 draft picks
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
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The Los Angeles Sparks put all their chips on the 2024 WNBA Draft
How one night in April will define LA’s next era
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Where do the Sparks go after losing Nneka Ogwumike in free agency?
A rebuild, but it could be faster than you’d think
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2024 WNBA free agency preview: Los Angeles Sparks
The Sparks head into the WNBA free agency period with a lot of decisions to make.
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Undefeated UCLA poised for conference competition
Bruins resume Pac-12 play with confidence
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Driven by relationships, Annika Shah reaches another level at Cal Poly
The 5’3 guard has become one of the Big West’s top players as a junior
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USC seeking to build something special with homegrown talent
The Trojans are hoping to be at the forefront of expanding popularity for women’s basketball.
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Los Angeles Sparks use lottery luck to move up to No. 2
Los Angeles has the chance to grab a foundational player in the 2024 WNBA Draft
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Dearica Hamby relishes Olympic opportunity
Sparks veteran forward is looking to regain her All-Star form
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2023-24 Big West Conference preview
The Big West is wide open this season, with three teams receiving first-place votes in the preseason poll