Welcome to training camp.
With the 2025 WNBA season just around the corner, training camp—which started April 27—is well underway. All across the W, teams have given us a glimpse of what to expect ahead of preseason games, which tip-off May 2.
Here’s training camp updates on the Wings:
April 29: Kaila Charles has arrived:
The Wings also gave us an exclusive look at how the runs in camp are going. Let’s dive in…
In the clips we’ve seen so far, the Wings’ ball movement has been eliteeeeee.
Mai Yamamoto was knocking down shots, too:
New head coach Chris Koclanes shared his thoughts on DiJonai Carrington’s top-tier defense.
He told the media, “I love Dijonai’s ability to guard multiple positions and she will for sure be attacking ball handlers and getting into the ball early. She just has a presence and an instinct that you can’t teach.”
After practice, Arike, PB and DiJonai went through shooting workouts today.
And here’s a clip, from Grant Afseth, on the Wings’ defense:
On a non-basketball note, the team’s rocker-paper-scissor game continues. Arike is still undefeated:
April 28: More Paige content.
April 27: It’s only Day 1 and the team’s chemistry is already apparent:
Speaking of Paige, journalist Dorothy J. Gentry asked her what’s the different between playing in college and the pros. Her response? SCREENS.
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