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In a game between two of UConn's finest, Maya Moore and the Lynx bested Diana Taurasi and the Mercury.

Minnesota showed naysayers its stellar regular-season record was a sign of things to come.

In honor of the players whose contributions always seemed to be bigger than their star power, espnW lists the five most under-the-radar players in league history.

Getting on a WNBA roster is rough and finding playing time can be even rougher. Alexis Gray-Lawson counts herself as a survivor.

History was not on the WNBA's side 15 years ago, as a majority of women's pro leagues had failed and folded. But the WNBA is still going despite the bumps in the road.

While the WNBA rookie expressed displeasure with her preseason debut, there's no doubt she will get better. Just don't expect her to dominate.

At the 2011 WNBA draft, the players and interesting personalities provided plenty of sound bites and interesting stories. espnW was there for all of them, and is sharing some of the best after a long day on ESPN's campus.

Fifteen accomplished athletes are gathered for the WNBA draft, waiting nervously to hear their names called. Well, most of them are nervous. Then there's Maya Moore, the expected No. 1 pick, calm as ever.