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Player Capsules: Meet the 2025 Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces are set to open the 2025 campaign May 17 at the defending champion New York Liberty. The Aces and Liberty have won the last three WNBA titles. Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon said her team is beyond hungry, it’s starving, to win another title.
Aces know gem they have in new teammate Jewell Loyd
Jewell Loyd was once a tennis prodigy who was invited to attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. But she wanted to pursue a career that involved a team aspect, with bonding and camaraderie. Now, after spending 10 years in Seattle, the 11-year veteran joins the Las Vegas Aces for the next chapter in her career.
Healthy Chelsea Gray opens training camp ready to help guide driven Aces
Veteran point guard Chelsea Gray, fresh off a championship at Unrivaled, is feeling healthy and revived to start her 12th season in the WNBA, and fifth with the Las Vegas Aces.
‘Psychological Flexibility’ has Aces guard aplomb
Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum recently learned the term “psychological flexibility” and applied it to her game, finding new ways to appreciate her contributions while helping the Aces find ways to win.
Representing USA is special vibe for WNBA vets
Diana Taurasi will play in her sixth Olympic games, Brittney Griner will play in international competition for the first time since her detainment in a Russian prison, and both will be joined by 10 of the greatest players in the world to represent USA in Paris.
NOTES: VanDerveer’s impact carries into WNBA
Of the 12 teams in the WNBA, Stanford is represented on six of the teams, with seven active players who played under former coach Tara VanDerveer, the all-time winningest basketball coach for both men and women.
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