The Las Vegas Aces‘ new team center reenergized conversations around the WNBA over the state of team practice facilities, their varying degrees of quality and the inherent competitive advantages some might offer. While the Aces’ facility is the new ideal, some would argue the new standard, it’s far from the norm across the WNBA.
Some teams have long commutes to practice. Many share spaces with NBA or college teams or rent out rec centers. It’s not uncommon for squads to practice in the very buildings they play games. The array of amenities, from on-site food to recovery technology, widely varies. Some teams have practiced at the same site for years, while others don’t yet have permanent homes.
How organizations respond to the Aces’ and Seattle Storm‘s investments in their new facilities — especially at such a critical time in the league’s development with the recent introduction of true free agency — is something to continue to monitor.
In the meantime, ESPN breaks down each WNBA team’s current practice facility setup as well as the highlights and potential areas for improvement of each situation.
The Dream practice at Core4, a facility built by former NBA player Paul Millsap, who with his three brothers runs an elite development academy there. Former…
