Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Truong comes to the Mystics from Gonzaga. On Monday, the Washington Mystics announced that they selected Kaylynne Truong from the Gonzaga University with the No. 21 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Truong, a 5’8 guard from Houston, Texas, played five seasons for the Bulldogs. In the 2023-24 season she averaged 11.4 points, 5.8 assists, … [Read more...] about 2024 WNBA Draft: Mystics select Kaylynne Truong No. 21 overall
2024 WNBA Draft: Mystics select Nastja Claessens No. 30 overall
Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/Belga/AFP via Getty Images Claessens plays for Castors Braine in Belgium. On Monday, the Washington Mystics announced that they selected Nastja Claessens (pronounced Nahstia Klaasens) from Castors Braine, a professional team just south of Brussels, Belgium with the No. 30 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Claessens, a 6’0 forward, is averaging 14.5 … [Read more...] about 2024 WNBA Draft: Mystics select Nastja Claessens No. 30 overall
The Portsmouth Invitational offers the Wizards a scouting opportunity
Tyler Burton and Eric Dixon playing for Villanova | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The event is a showcase for senior college basketball players look to improve their draft status. Since 1953, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament has showcased many of the best senior college basketball players in the country. Given NBA teams’ reluctance to draft older players, … [Read more...] about The Portsmouth Invitational offers the Wizards a scouting opportunity
Claessens will not report to Mystics training camp this year
Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images The Belgian and Castors Braine forward is viewed as a draft-and-stash who could perform in the future. The Washington Mystics seem to have an affinity for getting Belgian talent. Emma Meesseman played seven seasons for them and was the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP. Kim Mestdagh was also on the 2019 team. Julie Vanloo is … [Read more...] about Claessens will not report to Mystics training camp this year
Tyus Jones is open to staying with the Wizards
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Washington’s starting point guard has enjoyed being a leader on a young Wizards team. Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones is entering unrestricted free agency this summer. Though he is a free agent, Jones has expressed interest in remaining with the Wizards next season, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. In the … [Read more...] about Tyus Jones is open to staying with the Wizards