The WNBA Draft has always been about more than just new talent; it’s where franchises define their future. But the 2026 edition? It felt like a turning point. From a historic takeover by UCLA to headline-making reunions and bold front office moves, this year’s draft blended star power with strategy. Teams weren’t just drafting the best player available; they were drafting identities.

NCAA women's basketball is filled with promising young stars. The games are fast, physical, and unpredictable. But if there is one constant this season, it is the continued dominance of Audi Crooks.

After records across sports were shattered in 2024, women's sports continued to be on the rise in 2025, leading to more national coverage, higher viewership and attendance, and crucial long-awaited expansion. Let's look at some of the iconic, game-changing moments that defined 2025 in women's sports.