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Canadians in the WNBA: Representing the North in Women’s Hoops

With the second WNBA Canada Game in the books — a sold out match in Edmonton where the LA Sparks won over the Seattle Storm — the appetite for hoops in Canada is apparent. While we wait for a team of our own here in Canada, many fans opt to support teams that have Canadian talent showcased.

Obviously the WNBA is growing at a fast pace, and the same can be said about basketball culture in Canada. It’s always been there in a way — but with the increased access to things like watching games on TV and these WNBA Canada Games, it’s easier than ever to be involved.