The Washington Mystics are slowly putting the pieces together to compete for another WNBA Championship after winning it all in 2019. The Mystics secured one of the best lottery picks on the board in the recent 2024 WNBA Draft by selecting Aaliyah Edwards at No.6.

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Along with drafting the UConn star in Edwards, the Mystics also selected Kaylynne Truong of Gonzaga at No.21 and Nastja Claessens of Belgium at No.30.

These picks may not have an immediate impact, but are solid selections who could develop into the necessary roles needed for this Mystics team to get back to Championship form. 

Here's a preview of the Washington Mystics ahead of the 2024 WNBA season. 

WNBA Preseason Preview 2024: Washington Mystics with Aaliyah Edwards

The Washington Mystics finished the 2023 WNBA season 19-21 and earned the 7th seed heading into the WNBA Playoffs. The Mystics postseason would end in the first round with a loss to New York.

The Mystics have failed to escape the first round since 2019, when they won the WNBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. 

Edwards is the key piece being brought in to bring some excitement to this team with her experience in a winning culture at UConn. UConn starters over the last decade have a strong track record for being productive in their transition to the WNBA and the expectations remain the same for Edwards. At 6'3 the forward could a make great duo paired with Shakira Austin in the front court. 

Truong of Gonzaga finished her senior season averaging 11.4 ppg while shooting 42% from three. She is a sniper at 5'8 who ranked second on the team in total three-point field goals made (93) and three-point percentage.

Claessens is a 6'0 19-year-old who has played on the Belgium National Team since 2019 and also with the national team in the 2024 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. During the 2023 season she averaged 14.5 ppg and 4.5 rebounds.

If Truong and Claessens will make the final roster along with Edwards remains unknown, however they both hold value in upside that may be worth developing for the mystics.Final rosters will be decided prior to opening day which is scheduled for May 14, the Mystics  first regular season game is May 14 vs. the New York Liberty. 

Washington Mystics Roster 2024

Here's a look at the Washington Mystics roster during the 2024 training camp. Rosters will be finalized for the 2024 WNBA Season by opening night on May 14.  

Team Roster

                   NAME    POS    AGE    HT    WT    COLLEGE

• Ariel Atkins    G    27    5' 10"    167 lbs    Texas
• Shakira Austin    C    23    6' 5"    190 lbs    Ole Miss
• Jakia Brown-Turner    G    --    6' 0"    --    Maryland
• Nastja Claessens    G    --    6' 0"    --    --
• Elissa Cunane    C    23    6' 5"    191 lbs    NC State
• Elena Delle Donne    F    34    6' 5"    187 lbs    Delaware
• Stefanie Dolson    C    32    6' 5"    235 lbs    UConn
• Aaliyah Edwards    F    --    6' 3"    --    UConn
• Queen Egbo    C    23    6' 4"    190 lbs    Baylor
• Emily Engstler    F    24    6' 1"    180 lbs    Louisville
• Myisha Hines-Allen    F    27    6' 1"    200 lbs    Louisville
• DiDi Richards    G    25    6' 2"    164 lbs    Baylor
• Karlie Samuelson    F    28    6' 0"    160 lbs    Stanford
• Honesty Scott-Grayson    G    --    5' 9"    --    Auburn
• Brittney Sykes    G    30    5' 9"    154 lbs    Syracuse
• Kaylynne Truong    G    --    5' 8"    --    Gonzaga
• Julie Vanloo    G    31    5' 8"    --    Iowa State
• Shatori Walker-Kimbrough    G    28    5' 10"    140 lbs    Maryland

Washington Mystics 2024 Draft Picks

• No.6 Overall: Aaliyah Edwards, UConn, Forward
• No.21 Overall: Kaylynne Truong, Gonzaga, PG
• No.30 Overall: Nastja Claessens, Belgium, SF

Washington Mystics Arena

The Mystics will play at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington D.C. The Arena holds a max capacity of 4,200 people.

When does the 2024 WNBA Season Start?

The WNBA will tip off the 28th Regular Season on Tuesday, May 14.

Washington Mystics Schedule 2024

                      Date    Home/Away    Opponent    Time

• Sat, May 4 (Preseason)    @    Atlanta    12:00 PM CDT
• Wed, May 8 (Preseason)    vs    Minnesota    10:30 AM CDT
• Tue, May 14    vs    New York0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, May 17    @    Connecticut0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, May 19    vs    Seattle0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, May 21    @    Los Angeles0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Thu, May 23    @    Phoenix0-0    9:00 PM CDT AZFa
• Sat, May 25    @    Seattle0-0    8:00 PM CDT
• Wed, May 29    vs    Atlanta0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, May 31    @    New York0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Tue, Jun 4    @    Connecticut0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Jun 6    vs    Chicago0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Jun 7    vs    Indiana0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Jun 9    @    New York0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Jun 11    @    Atlanta0-0    6:30 PM CDT
• Fri, Jun 14    vs    Chicago0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Wed, Jun 19    @    Indiana0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Jun 22    vs    Dallas0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Sun, Jun 23    vs    Dallas0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Jun 27    vs    Connecticut0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Jun 29    vs    Las Vegas0-0    1:00 PM CDT ESPN
• Tue, Jul 2    @    Los Angeles0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Jul 4    @    Las Vegas0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Jul 6    @    Minnesota0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Jul 10    @    Indiana0-0    11:00 AM CDT
• Sun, Jul 14    vs    Las Vegas0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Jul 16    vs    Phoenix0-0    10:30 AM CDT AZFa
• Thu, Aug 15    @    Minnesota0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Aug 17    vs    Minnesota0-0    1:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Aug 20    vs    Seattle0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Aug 23    vs    Los Angeles0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Mon, Aug 26    @    Seattle0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Aug 28    @    Chicago0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Aug 31    vs    Connecticut0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Sep 3    @    Dallas0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Sep 5    @    Phoenix0-0    9:00 PM CDT AZFa
• Sun, Sep 8    vs    Minnesota0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Sep 11    @    Chicago0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Sep 13    @    Atlanta0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Sep 15    vs    Atlanta0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Sep 17    vs    New York0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Sep 19    vs    Indiana0-0    6:00 PM CDT

How Many Games Are In The WNBA Season?

The WNBA regular season will feature a record-high 40 games per team for the second consecutive season, with each team playing 20 home games and 20 away games.

WNBA Teams List

There are currently 12 teams in the WNBA, here's a look at the full list. 

Eastern Conference

• Atlanta Dream
• Chicago Sky
• Connecticut Sun
• Indiana Fever
• New York Liberty
• Washington Mystics

Western Conference

• Dallas Wings
• Las Vegas Aces
• Los Angeles Sparks
• Minnesota Lynx
• Phoenix Mercury
• Seattle Storm

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