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Val Ackerman's white paper provides many ideas for giving women's collegiate basketball a much-needed shakeup, but will the NCAA follow through?

Overlooked in the preseason, Atlanta is off to a league-best 6-1 start -- and the rest of the WNBA is paying attention now.

Brittney Griner is the biggest name in the WNBA right now and her popularity has fans flocking to the games. The challenge will be to keep them coming back.

A top recruit who lost her father and basketball career, Tierra Rogers fought through heartbreak and depression to inspire her teammates at Cal.

They score inside at will, battle for the boards, block shots and stretch defenses. Beginning with Los Angeles' Candace Parker, espnW names the top five centers in the WNBA.

With all the key players returning and the addition of Elena Delle Donne, an improved Courtney Vandersloot at point guard just might be the final piece to getting the Sky to the playoffs for the first time.

The Mercury can rely on a getting a steady performance every game from calm, cool and effective forward Candice Dupree.

Brittney Griner's pro debut and two dunks in Phoenix were overshadowed by fellow rookie Elena Delle Donne and Chicago.

Cappie Pondexter leads a talented group of players who are expected to vie for the 2013 WNBA MVP trophy.

As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Tulsa Shock.

As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Seattle Storm.

As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Phoenix Mercury.

As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the San Antonio Silver Stars.

As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Minnesota Lynx.

As espnW.com previews the 2013 WNBA season, Michelle Smith takes a look at the Los Angeles Sparks.

For as successful as Los Angeles was last season without a true point guard, imagine how solid the Sparks might be now with Lindsey Harding running the team.