The good news? In the contemporary WNBA, there are so many intriguing rising stars that roughly half the league could make an argument for “best young core.”

You’ve got the Seattle Storm, with defensive talent Ezi Magbegor (24 years old) leading the team in rebounds (8.7 per game) and blocks (2.3 per game), Jordan Horston (23) coming up as an exciting guard and Nika Mühl (23) patiently waiting for her turn. You’ve got the Dallas Wings, who’ve been famously plagued by injury but have a few up-and-comers who could make an impact given some patience and a bigger opportunity. Read More