KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 2024 WNBA season rolls into its second month, with action resuming around the league on Tuesday night after an off day to start the week.
A trio of different franchises feature former Lady Vols on their rosters. Guard Diamond DeShields and forward Isabelle Harrison are members of the Chicago Sky. Guard/forward Rae Burrell and rookie forward Rickea Jackson are part of the Los Angeles Sparks. Guard Jordan Horston and center Mercedes Russell are playing for the Seattle Storm.
Player Updates:
Rae Burrell
6’2 | G-F | Los Angeles Sparks | 3rd Season
Rae Burrell (2018-22) has appeared in five games for the Sparks this season, clocking a season-high 12 minutes vs. Indiana on May 28 and tallying a 2024 best of eight points with two steals, an assist and a block vs. the Fever. She is averaging 1.8 points and 5.9 minutes per game thus far.
Next Game: June 5 vs. Minnesota (10 p.m. ET – Bally Sports North Extra, Spectrum Sports Net, WNBA League Pass)
Diamond DeShields
6’1 | G | Chicago Sky | 7th Season
Since returning to the Sky this season, Diamond DeShields (2014-17) has appeared in five contests. DeShields is averaging 8.2 points per game, along with 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds while playing 20.6 minutes per contest. Her standout performance of the season was at Dallas on May 18, where she recorded 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.
Next Game: June 4 vs. New York (8 p.m. ET – Local TV: The U, WWOR-My 9, Liberty Live (Livestream, WNBA League Pass)
Isabelle Harrison
6’3 | F | Chicago Sky | 8th Season
Isabelle Harrison (2011-15) has seen action in three contests during her first active season with the Sky. After sitting out last season due to injury, she is averaging 2.3 points and 3.0 rebounds while playing 11.1 minutes per game. In her most recent action, she contributed three points and two rebounds during a 10-minute stint vs. Indiana on June 1.
Next Game: June 4 vs. New York (8 p.m. ET – Local TV: The U, WWOR-My 9, Liberty Live (Livestream, WNBA League Pass)
Jordan Horston
6’2 | F | Seattle Storm | 2nd Season
In her second season in the league, Jordan Horston (2019-23) is averaging 5.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.3 assists over 19.8 minutes per contest for the Storm. After undergoing off-season shoulder surgery, she has bounced back strong in strong fashion. Horston is coming off a season-best 12-point performance on May 30 at Indiana, when she hit six of nine attempts from the field and added two rebounds, assists and steals in the game vs. the Fever.
Next Game: June 4 vs. Phoenix (10 p.m. ET – Local TV: FOX 13+, Amazon Prime Video – Seattle, Arizona’s Family 3TV, Arizona’s Family Sports, Mercury Live (livestream), CBS Sports Network)
6’2 | F | Los Angeles Sparks | 1st Season
In her rookie season, Rickea Jackson (2022-24) has seamlessly transitioned into the professional ranks, appearing in all eight of the Sparks’ match-ups. Jackson has earned three starts and is averaging 10.0 points, which ranks third among rookies, as well as 3.1 rebounds and 24.3 minutes per contest while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 82.6 from the charity stripe. Her best effort this season came against Indiana on May 24, when she notched a season-high 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field. It was one of four double-figure points performances in 2024 by the LVFL.
Next Game: June 5 vs. Minnesota (10 p.m. ET – Bally Sports North Extra, Spectrum Sports Net, NBA League Pass)
Mercedes Russell
6’6 | C | Seattle Storm | 7th Season
In her seventh season with Seattle, Mercedes Rusell (2013-18) continues to provide a solid presence in the paint. This year, she has participated in all eight games, averaging 5.6 points and 3.5 rebounds and shooting 62.5 percent from the field over 18.7 minutes per contest. Russell achieved her season high of eight points on May 20 against New York and pulled down a 2024-best seven rebounds vs. Washington on May 25.
Next Game: June 4 vs. Phoenix (10 p.m. ET – Local TV: FOX 13+, Amazon Prime Video – Seattle, Arizona’s Family 3TV, Arizona’s Family Sports, Mercury Live (livestream), CBS Sports Network)
