In the midst of an exciting opening week of women’s college hoops action, catch up on the latest news and notes from around women’s basketball:
Parker ponders retirement (or not)
Send out the fax? If she’s healthy, she’s back!
On Thursday morning, Candace Parker shared that her health will determine whether or not she will suit up for a 17th WNBA season in 2024. Appearing on “Good Morning America” to promote her upcoming ESPN documentary Candace Parker: Unapologetic, Parker said, “If I’m healthy, I’m gonna play. But I’m not gonna play in pain anymore. It’s too important—the trick-or-treating, the crossing over my kids, it’s too important. If I’m healthy I’m gonna play.”
She elaborated, “I’ll weigh my options. If I feel really, really good then I’ll play. That’s a big if. I’ve got to get my foot right. My foot was really bad last year. I don’t want to cheat the game or cheat myself.”
Parker also considered closing the book on her legendary career last offseason before signing a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Aces, serving as a positive contributor for the eventual champs before her severe foot ended her season. She again will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
