The WNBA playoffs are set to begin after an intense 40-game season and a tight race for the final postseason spot. This year, 95 players from eight teams will be competing, with the majority coming from Division I basketball. While traditional powerhouses like UConn, Notre Dame, Maryland, and South Carolina have a large presence with a combined 28 players, there are representatives from 42 different schools across 13 conferences in the playoffs.
Here is a breakdown of the schools for the 84 Division I alumni participating in the 2023 WNBA Playoffs:
| SCHOOL | NUMBER | PLAYERS |
|---|---|---|
| UConn | 9 |
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| Finland | 1 | Awak Kuier |
It’s interesting to see former college teammates reunited on the professional stage. For example, four former Fighting Irish players now play together for the Minnesota Lynx, and a trio of ex-Terrapins chose to join the Washington Mystics.
The WNBA Playoffs also showcase a significant international presence, with 19 foreign-born players competing from North America and Europe. Here’s where each international player comes from:
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