website<\/a>.\u00a0This includes nationally
\ntelevised WNBA games on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and even streaming
\nservices like ESPN+. 1.19 million per game is the highest the
\nleague has ever seen — a drastic change from the 2023 season. But
\nthat\u2019s not all — when we zoom out, the numbers get even larger.
\nFor the entire season, over 54 million people were tuned in across
\nmultiple platforms and networks. And to make things even better, 7
\nof the most-watched WNBA games ever were from the 2024 season, as
\nalso reported by the WNBA website. To top it all off, the success
\nis pouring into the current 2025 season. Without the season being
\ncompleted, history is still being made. The 2025 New York Liberty
\nvs. Indiana Fever match soared to the top of the third-most-watched
\nWNBA game with over 2 million on ABC.\u00a0Whew! Women are
\npowerful, and there is power in numbers. Many of us can\u2019t even
\nimagine being in a space with millions of people. Nonetheless, this
\nis the impact of women in sports.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Key
\nPlayers<\/p>\n
Numbers
\nwouldn\u2019t be possible without star players. It\u2019s only right that we
\ngive our flowers to the women who are balling down in the paint.
\nOne of the players who has made their mark on women\u2019s basketball as
\na whole in recent years is Caitlyn Clark. Before
\njoining the WNBA in 2024, Caitlyn was (and still is) a force to be
\nreckoned with. A star player on the Iowa Hawkeyes, her 3-point
\nshots standing out, and her high-scoring points-per-game show her
\ninner beast can\u2019t be tamed. Caitlyn led the Hawkeyes to the Final
\nFour for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024). After her college
\ncareer ended in 2024, Caitlyn was drafted to the WNBA’s Indiana
\nFever, where she continues to leave a valuable impression on fans
\nof the sport. She has even earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award
\nfor her 2024 performance. When mentioning women\u2019s basketball,
\nCaitlyn is a must.<\/p>\n
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Coming out of
\nthe same draft class as Caitlyn is the 2023 NCAA Women\u2019s Basketball
\nNational Champion, Chicago Sky baller Angel Reese.
\nReese is a powerhouse, and she\u2019s that girl whether it be on or off
\nthe court. Before joining the WNBA, Angel was a star player on the
\nLouisiana State University (LSU) Tigers. Recognized for her
\ndouble-double combos, specifically in points and rebounds, Angel
\nwas crowned Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four in 2023. In
\n2024, Angel was drafted to the Chicago Sky, where she continues to
\nput up numbers and make headlines. Angel also brings a confidence
\nlevel to the game that is through the roof. Her self-expression and
\nstyle make her a fan favorite.<\/p>\n
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2025 draft
\npicks are also representing well for the rookies. Paige
\nBueckers has been doing her thing since being drafted by
\nthe Dallas Wings earlier this year, already averaging 18.3 points
\nper game. Her resilience before joining the WNBA made her stand out
\nas well. Recovering from injuries and still putting up numbers and
\npassing the ball so effortlessly has made Paige a fan favorite.<\/p>\n
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This last
\nplayer is the epitome of record-breaking. A\u2019ja
\nWilson has been grinding nonstop, all gas, no breaks. A\u2019ja
\ncontinues to prove why her spot is solidified in the WNBA. In the
\n2024 season, A\u2019ja became the first player to lead in all 3
\ncategories: points, rebounds, and blocks. She had a total of 1,021
\npoints, 451 rebounds, and 98 blocks as of this writing. A\u2019ja was
\nalso named the 2024 Most Valuable Player for her unstoppable
\nperformance on the Las Vegas Aces. This is A\u2019ja\u2019s third MVP award.
\nShe is quite literally HER. As the 2025 WNBA season continues, A\u2019ja
\nis putting up great stats and having outstanding games, certainly
\nproving why she is a key player in the sport.<\/p>\n
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Media
\nImpact<\/p>\n
Publicizing
\nhistory as it comes to the WNBA has become more common now than
\never. With social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and X,
\nwomen\u2019s basketball players are more than just ladies who dribble a
\nball. Social media has allowed personalities to shine through on
\nand off the court. Players are able to connect and communicate with
\npeople globally and build a strong fan base. Social media has also
\nallowed viewers to go back and catch highlights that they may have
\nmissed or simply want to go back and reflect on. All of this just
\nincreases the attention that is drawn to the WNBA. Players such as
\nCaitlyn Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers are great examples
\nof players whose careers soared, of course due to their
\nperformance, but also due to media coverage. The two go hand in
\nhand. Their excellent performances gave the media no other option
\nbut to pay attention. In previous years, the WNBA didn\u2019t receive as
\nmuch coverage as it currently does. That\u2019s all because women are
\nkilling it right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s no
\ndoubt that women can do it all. The WNBA is a prime example. If you
\nneeded a reason to celebrate women today, look no
\nfurther.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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