For years the Mystics sought to improve their 3-point shooting. Is this the year where it all comes together? monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/is-thi…

Entering the 2024 training camp, the Mystics are searching for a new leader who can be the unifying voice in the locker room. monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/Mystic…

A planned rest day for Shakira Austin (hip) after practicing the last few days.

Head coach Eric Thibault says he’s “optimistic” about her availability for Saturday’s preseason game. Notes that you can see her progression in black and white from the start of her recovery.

Julie Vanloo has had some impressive reads and passes in today’s media portion of practice.

Here’s her drilling a corner three on a Slim closeout.

An Elissa Cunane sighting today at Mystics camp. Got into DC last night.

A packed house today at Mystics training camp.

A year of being on the bench at Michigan is giving Ariel Atkins a fresh look at her on-court abilities.

She’s not sure of the scope of how it will benefit her, but she anticipates the game will slow down even more.

Aaliyah Edwards points to the standard and commitment excellence that she learned at UConn to how she’ll approach Mystics training camp.

She’s ready to learn and ready to get to work. #WNBA

Generally, everyone is excited for the first few days of training camp and media day.

I'm not sure if I've seen anyone as excited as Karlie Samuelson who was smiling ear to ear her entire solo press conference. #WNBA

There's a new dynamic duo in D.C. this season. #WNBA

Julie Vanloo says getting a training camp invite with the Mystics was a 'dream come true.' She spoke with Emma Meesseman who told her this was the perfect place for her.

Brittney Sykes wants to change her mindset this year and not approach her role as point guard but rather a “ball distributor” so she can balance both roles of scoring and facilitating.

Who is going to need to step up as the leaders of the Mystics this year without Elena Delle Donne or Natasha Cloud in the locker room?

Eric Thibault: everyone

#WNBA

Eric Thibault says 3-point shooting has to be a strength for this Mystics team. Says if you want to win a championship you have to be a good shooting team.

Eric Thibault thinks the defensive combination of Shakira Austin and Aaliyah Edwards will be a “cinch” and come naturally for the two of them. All about building chemistry for them two as the future of the organization.

Mystics 2024 Media Day starting here shortly... apparently, I'm supposed to announce on Twitter that I'm here.

Final results of yesterday's poll...

If you remove the people who voted just to see the results, 88% of nearly 300 voters did not think George Mason's branding change was worth it.

Only 12% did think it was worth it. Wow.