The WNBA preseason tips off this weekend, and South Carolina fans have plenty of reasons to tune in. Fourteen former Gamecocks are expected to see action across the league, spanning nine teams and one national squad. All preseason games are available through WNBA League Pass at no cost — viewers simply need to create a free login to access the streams.
Golden State Valkyries — Laeticia Amihere
Amihere turned heads with a standout 2024 campaign, but Golden State brought her back only on a training camp deal, leaving her roster status uncertain. She enters the preseason squarely on the roster bubble.
Preseason Schedule:
– Saturday, April 25 vs. Seattle — 8:30 p.m. ET (League Pass)
Indiana Fever — Aliyah Boston, Tyasha Harris, Raven Johnson
Boston recently signed the most lucrative contract in WNBA history, cementing her place in the Fever’s core. Indiana made deliberate offseason moves to improve its guard depth, adding Harris as a three-point specialist and Johnson as a defensive anchor at the point. The team likely has room for both, though a competition for a single roster spot cannot be ruled out.
Preseason Schedule:
– Saturday, April 25 at New York — 3:00 p.m. ET (Ion/League Pass)
– Thursday, April 30 vs. Dallas — 7:00 p.m. ET (Ion/League Pass)
– Saturday, May 2 vs. Nigeria — 7:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
Seattle Storm — Zia Cooke
Cooke is also working on a training camp deal, meaning her salary remains unguaranteed. Seattle is in the midst of a substantial rebuild, and the direction of that process makes predicting her final roster standing particularly difficult.
Preseason Schedule:
– Saturday, April 25 at Golden State — 8:30 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Wednesday, April 29 vs. Portland — 10:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
Nigerian National Team — Maryam Dauda
Nigeria is using these exhibitions as World Cup preparation, with the tournament scheduled for September. Japan is taking a similar approach with its own preseason slate against WNBA clubs. Dauda participated in Nigeria’s training camp in San Diego this past week. Whether the full camp roster carries over to the game roster — or whether the squad trims to 12 — remains to be seen.
Preseason Schedule:
– Saturday, April 25 vs. Los Angeles in San Diego — 3:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Monday, April 27 vs. Minnesota in Kansas City — 8:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Saturday, May 2 at Indiana — 7:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
Las Vegas Aces — A’ja Wilson
Four WNBA MVP awards. Enough said. Reports indicate Wilson has a strong chance of making the team.
Preseason Schedule:
– Sunday, April 26 vs. Japan — 8:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Sunday, May 3 vs. Dallas in Austin, TX — 7:00 p.m. ET (Ion/League Pass)
Los Angeles Sparks — Sania Feagin, Ta’Niya Latson
The Sparks were pleasantly surprised when Latson was still available in the second round of the draft, but second-round picks carry no guarantees. Feagin earned a roster spot through the same route a season ago, which means the two former Gamecocks may find themselves competing head-to-head for a place on the final roster.
Preseason Schedule:
– Saturday, April 25 vs. Nigeria in San Diego — 3:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Sunday, May 3 at Portland — 7:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
Minnesota Lynx — Sakima Walker
Walker’s connection to South Carolina is secondary — she is officially listed as a Cal product — but her Gamecock ties earn her a spot in this guide. Going undrafted, she signed with Minnesota on a training camp contract and is likely filling a developmental role for the Lynx this preseason.
Preseason Schedule:
– Saturday, April 25 at Washington — 7:30 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Monday, April 27 vs. Nigeria in Kansas City — 8:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Friday, May 1 vs. Toronto — 8:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
Atlanta Dream — Allisha Gray, Madina Okot, Te-Hina Paopao
Atlanta boasts one of the deepest Gamecock contingents in the league. Gray’s place on the roster is not in question, and both Paopao and Okot appear similarly secure heading into the regular season.
Preseason Schedule:
– Wednesday, April 29 at Chicago — 7:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Sunday, May 3 vs. Washington — 3:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
Chicago Sky — Kamilla Cardoso
Cardoso enters the preseason as a roster lock, though the Sky’s front office has shown a willingness to shake up its roster through trades.
Preseason Schedule:
– Saturday, April 25 vs. Phoenix in Sioux Falls — 4:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
– Wednesday, April 29 vs. Atlanta — 7:00 p.m. ET (League Pass)
