A year ago on this date, the Dallas Wings were 1-9. They would not get to double-digit victories until the last day of the season, Sept. 11, when they finished 10-34. After trudging through that victory desert, 2026 has been like an oasis.
Michael Voepel is a Women’s College and Pro Basketball Writer at ESPN.com. With a focus on women’s college and professional basketball, Voepel has also covered various college sports, showcasing his expertise in competitive sports and sports business. He has been featured in numerous outlets including ESPN, ABC Network News, and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, where he received the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2022 for his contributions to basketball media.













