WNBA Worksheet

Worksheet: Nothing but Net
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
Match each word with its correct meaning.
A. Someone who is new to a sport, job,

1. ___ Rookie
or activity
B. An experienced player who has been
2. ___ Veteran
playing for a long time
C. An important person in charge of
3. ___ Commissioner
running a league or organization
D. Gaining possession of the ball after a
4. ___ Rebounds
missed shot in basketball
E. A final game or series of games to
5. ___ Championship
determine the winner of a competition
Exercise 2: True or False
Write "True" or "False" next to each statement.
1. ___ The New York Liberty won its first-ever league title in 2024.
2. ___ Angel Reese plays for the Indiana Fever.
3. ___ A’ja Wilson scored more than 1,000 points during the 2024 season.
4. ___ The WNBA is adding a new team in San Francisco called the Golden
State Valkyries.
5. ___ Caela Ellis is a WNBA player for the Las Vegas Aces.
Exercise 3: Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions based on the article.
1. What was significant about the 2024 WNBA season?
2. Who are some of the rookie players mentioned, and why are they
important?
3. What record did A’ja Wilson set during the 2024 season?
4. What is the name of the new WNBA team starting in 2025, and where will
it be located?
5. Why does Caela Ellis believe WNBA players are good role models?
Exercise 4: Reflect and Write
Answer the following questions with a few sentences.
1. Why do you think the WNBA is growing in popularity?
2. If you were a basketball player, what would you want to achieve in your
career, and why?
Exercise 5: Critical Thinking
1. The WNBA is planning to expand to more cities. Why do you think this is
important for the league and for young athletes?
2. How do you think WNBA players giving back to their communities

inspires younger players?
Exercise 6: Creative Challenge
Design Your Dream Basketball Team
• Name your team: ___________________________

• City: ___________________________
• Team colors: ___________________________
• Create a slogan for your team:
___________________________________________
• What makes your team special? Write a few sentences about what your team
would stand for or be known for.
Worksheet: Nothing but Net – Answer Key
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
1. A - Rookie: Someone who is new to a sport, job, or activity
2. B - Veteran: An experienced player who has been playing for a long time
3. C - Commissioner: An important person in charge of running a league or

organization
4. D - Rebounds: Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot in

basketball
5. E - Championship: A final game or series of games to determine the

winner of a competition
Exercise 2: True or False
1. True - The New York Liberty won its first-ever league title in 2024.
2. False - Angel Reese plays for the Chicago Sky, not the Indiana Fever.
3. True - A’ja Wilson scored more than 1,000 points during the 2024 season.
4. True - The WNBA is adding a new team in San Francisco called the Golden
State Valkyries.
5. False - Caela Ellis is a high school basketball coach, not a WNBA player.
Exercise 3: Comprehension Questions
1. What was significant about the 2024 WNBA season?

The 2024 WNBA season had record-setting achievements, including its
most-watched regular season in 24 years, best attendance in 22 years,
and a 601% increase in merchandise sales.
2. Who are some of the rookie players mentioned, and why are they
important?
Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) and Angel Reese (Chicago Sky) are
mentioned as rookie players. They are important because they attract
new audiences to the WNBA and inspire young athletes.
3. What record did A’ja Wilson set during the 2024 season?
A’ja Wilson set records for scoring 1,021 points and 451 rebounds during
the regular season.
4. What is the name of the new WNBA team starting in 2025, and where
will it be located?
The Golden State Valkyries will start in 2025 and will be located in San
Francisco.
5. Why does Caela Ellis believe WNBA players are good role models?
Caela Ellis believes WNBA players are good role models because they
inspire young athletes both on and off the court. They start businesses
and give back to their communities.
Exercise 4: Reflect and Write
(Sample answers; students' answers may vary.)
1. Why do you think the WNBA is growing in popularity?

The WNBA is growing in popularity because of exciting games, record-
setting achievements, and players who inspire fans with their talent and
contributions to their communities.
2. If you were a basketball player, what would you want to achieve in

your career, and why?
I would want to win a championship and inspire young athletes to follow
their dreams, just like WNBA players do.
Exercise 5: Critical Thinking
1. The WNBA is planning to expand to more cities. Why do you think this
is important for the league and for young athletes?
Expanding to more cities brings more opportunities for fans to watch
games in person. It also gives young athletes more chances to aspire to
play professionally and see role models in action.
2. How do you think WNBA players giving back to their communities

inspires younger players?
It shows that success isn’t just about playing well but also about helping
others and making a difference. This inspires younger players to think
about how they can give back, too.
Exercise 6: Creative Challenge
(Sample answers; students' answers may vary.)
• Name your team: Rising Stars
• City: Orlando, Florida
• Team colors: Blue and silver
• Slogan: "Reach for the Sky!"
• What makes your team special?

The Rising Stars focus on teamwork, creativity, and giving back to the
community. They are known for hosting free basketball clinics for kids and
being leaders in promoting fair play and sportsmanship.

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Worksheet: Nothing but Net

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

Match each word with its correct meaning.

A. Someone who is new to a sport, job,

Exercise 2: True or False

Write "True" or "False" next to each statement.

Exercise 3: Comprehension Questions

1. What was significant about the 2024 WNBA season?

Exercise 4: Reflect and Write

Answer the following questions with a few sentences.

1. Why do you think the WNBA is growing in popularity?

2. How do you think WNBA players giving back to their communities

Exercise 6: Creative Challenge

Design Your Dream Basketball Team

• Name your team: ___________________________

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

1. A - Rookie: Someone who is new to a sport, job, or activity

3. C - Commissioner: An important person in charge of running a league or

4. D - Rebounds: Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot in

5. E - Championship: A final game or series of games to determine the

Exercise 2: True or False

Exercise 3: Comprehension Questions

1. What was significant about the 2024 WNBA season?

Exercise 4: Reflect and Write

(Sample answers; students' answers may vary.)

1. Why do you think the WNBA is growing in popularity?

2. If you were a basketball player, what would you want to achieve in

Exercise 5: Critical Thinking

2. How do you think WNBA players giving back to their communities

Exercise 6: Creative Challenge

(Sample answers; students' answers may vary.)

• Name your team: Rising Stars

• City: Orlando, Florida

• Team colors: Blue and silver

• Slogan: "Reach for the Sky!"

• What makes your team special?

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