The WNBA has been praised in the past as a leader for its diversity hiring practices.

Griner's extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family

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Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was on her way to morning shootaround when she heard the news that Russia had extended Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention another 30 days.

New York Liberty legacy at 25: Players still in the game

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Teresa Weatherspoon and Vickie Johnson were the dynamic backcourt duo for the original New York Liberty team in 1997.

Bonus hoops: WNBA exceeds last year's number of OT games

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The WNBA season is only a few weeks old and there already have been five games that have decided in overtime.

WNBA tips off 25th anniversary season

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The WNBA will tip off its 25th season on Friday after an offseason that was full of player movement, including Candace Parker returning home to Chicago.

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VICKIE JOHNSON

WNBA has just 1 Black head coach but more could come from a pool of strong assistants in the league

Griner's extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family

New York Liberty legacy at 25: Players still in the game

Bonus hoops: WNBA exceeds last year's number of OT games

WNBA tips off 25th anniversary season