Two-Time WNBA Champion Coach Becky Hammon Welcomes New Draftees to Las Vegas Aces With Special Gesture

The back-to-back WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, have a brand new look. No, we are not talking about their upgraded jerseys. Although, that too is a reason to celebrate! But having to wait till the second round, the current most successful franchise still got their hands full by grabbing some exceptional college basketball talent. Consequently, this delighted their head coach, Becky Hammon, and she couldn’t wait to interact with each one of them.

Moreover, a personal touch was recently extended by the Aces’ boss to her team’s latest recruits. The 2022 WNBA Coach of the Year called up each of the draft players and expressed how pumped she felt about having them. Welcoming Dyaisha, she recalled how ecstatic she was, eager to see her “drop some buckets.” In addition to this, she addressed Martin too, complementing her basketball IQ. Later, Virginia Tech’s standout athlete, Elizabeth Kitley, also got her attention. Wishing her a successful career, Becky also assured comfortable travel arrangements for all Las Vegas Aces players.

Seemingly, the Aces have drafted four new ballers to their already formidable roster. In the second round, they went fourth and included former Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair. Soon after, she was followed by Kate Martin (18th overall), who was the second choice for a guard after Fair. Then, they went on to meet their demands for two centers when they brought Elizabeth Kitley and Angel Jackson to the Aces locker room. As for now, all four might feature in Las Vegas’ opening fixture on May 15, 2024, appearing against Phoenix in their latest Nike ‘Rebel Edition’ jerseys.

Las Vegas Aces get a new battlesuit

Significantly, the roster is not the only new thing that the Aces will be flaunting this season. As it turns out, they will take the court this season donning the new Nike Rebel Edition uniform. Moreover, the Red in their jerseys signifies their consecutive championship success. An official news release states, “Red represents energy, strength, passion and action—all core parts of the Aces winning identity.” The ‘ACES’ text is printed vertically next to the player jersey in this attire. As per reports, these jerseys will soon be on sale, available online starting April 23.

It will be an exciting affair to witness the Las Vegas Aces roster this season, with so many fresh talents. They have immense potential to be match-winners, and it will be interesting to see how Hammon utilizes them. Also, the diverse options that all four of them provide her might further add to the Aces’ cause.

What are your thoughts on Becky Hammon’s warm welcome? Are you excited about the Las Vegas Aces’ new suit? Let us know below.