Dylan Kane, Author at IX Sports

Arizona State women’s basketball head coach Molly Miller, wearing a white sleeveless dress, leans forward on the sideline with her hands cupped around her mouth, shouting instructions to her players during a game. A player in a white uniform is partially visible in the foreground, and fans and staff are seated in the background.

Big 12, Features, NCAAW

How Molly Miller has transformed Arizona State into a national competitor

by Dylan KaneJanuary 8, 2026January 9, 2026

New head coach transformed Sun Devils from afterthought to Big 12 threat

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

How the Phoenix Mercury are embracing a changing WNBA landscape, starting with new logos

by Dylan KaneNovember 25, 2025November 26, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury announced new logos and uniforms for the upcoming WNBA season, a bold change for one of the league’s original franchises

Two players, both wearing white uniforms, face each other on the basketball court

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

How the Phoenix Mercury’s offseason risk paid off

by Dylan KaneOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025

General manager Nick U’Ren made several bold decisions, transitioning the Mercury from an uncertain standstill to a prime position in the WNBA’s landscape

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper attempts a layup between two Aces defenders suring Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

Why the Phoenix Mercury have plenty to be optimistic about

by Dylan KaneOctober 11, 2025October 11, 2025

Phoenix was swept 4-0 by Las Vegas, but left it all on the floor

Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket on Megan Gustafson before attempting what would've been a go-ahead shot in the game's final seconds.

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

How the Phoenix Mercury failed to come back vs the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

by Dylan KaneOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Phoenix’s 17-point fourth-quarter comeback fell short, and now, the Mercury are left in daunting 3-0 series deficit

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

Phoenix Mercury struggle to find rhythm, lose in Game 2 as Las Vegas Aces take control of WNBA Finals

by Dylan KaneOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025

A brilliant night from Jackie Young and a quiet showing from Alyssa Thomas leaves Phoenix in a 2–0 series hole heading home

Five Phoenix Mercury players stand on the court, many of them with their hands on their hips. They are looking in different directions, and all have neutral or somber expressions on their faces.

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

‘Back to the drawing board’: Why the Phoenix Mercury fell short in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

by Dylan KaneOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025

Mercury are in familiar territory after losing Game 1 for the third time this postseason

Kahleah Copper of Phoenix and Jackie Young of Las Vegas will be matched up on each other in a battle of two of the most-talented guards in the league.

Features, Las Vegas Aces, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

2025 WNBA Finals preview: Phoenix Mercury look to cap off magical run against Las Vegas Aces

by Dylan KaneOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Kahleah Copper: ‘To be standing here now is super special, but [we] got four more’

Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper are two of the most experienced players on the Mercury roster, combining for 36 points in Phoenix's Game 4 victory.

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

Phoenix Mercury storm to WNBA Finals after dramatic comeback against Minnesota Lynx in Game 4

by Dylan KaneSeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025

The underdog mentality has propelled the Mercury to the promised land, knocking off the top-seeded Lynx 3-1

Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx was as physical as it could be, with Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Williams setting the tone.

Features, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

As tensions flare, Phoenix Mercury stand strong to pull within a game of WNBA Finals

by Dylan KaneSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025

Phoenix’s Big Three lead the way as top-seeded Lynx face mounting pressure, setting the stage for a monumental Game 4