A CSU Alum Just Cemented Her Place in WNBA History — Here’s How

CSU Grad Becky Hammon Helps Lead the Las Vegas Aces to Another WNBA Championship

A CSU grad continues to rewrite the basketball history books.

Las Vegas Aces Secure Third WNBA Title in Four Years

On Friday, October 10th the Las Vegas Aces secured yet another WNBA championship title. The team took on the Phoenix Mercury in a best of seven game matchup.

Aces swept with four straight wins to dominate and attain their third title win in four years.

Star Players Who Defined the Aces’ 2025 WNBA Championship Run

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Some of the best players make up this newly crowned WNBA dynasty: Jewell Loyd, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and of course the league MVP and once in a generation player A'ja Wilson.

A’ja Wilson Leads the Aces Into WNBA History

Wilson helped the Aces take home this win, making them only the second team in WNBA history to win three championship titles in four years, according to USA Today.

The Houston Comets won three back to back titles from 1997 to 2000.

Could the Aces’ Dynasty Continue Into 2026?

Could this dynasty continue into the 2026 season?

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Becky Hammon: The CSU Alum Leading the Las Vegas Aces

This streak could carry on as long as the upcoming collective bargaining agreement doesn't mess with the roster too much AND as long as one CSU alumnus stays on the Aces payroll.

The Architect of a WNBA Dynasty

Becky Hammon is the head coach of this legendary team and is highly regarded as one of the best coaches in the WNBA, and pro hoops in general.

The New York Times even called Hammon the "architect of a WNBA dynasty."

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From CSU Star to WNBA Legend

She played for the Colorado State University's women's basketball team from 1996 to 1999. During her time at CSU she broke the record for points, field goals, points per game, free throws made, 3-pointers, steals and assists.

Learn more about Hammon's career here.

Breaking Barriers: Becky Hammon’s Trailblazing Coaching Career

Hammon left college undrafted but went on to play for the WNBA for sixteen seasons.

When she stepped away from playing ball, she stepped into coaching.

The South Dakota native made history with the San Antonio Spurs as the first woman to coach in the NBA full-time.

Subsequently, she went on to become the first woman to serve as head coach in the league in 2020, according to ESPN.

One of the Greatest CSU Basketball Alumni of All Time?

Now, she's widely considered one of the best coaches in the WNBA and one of the greatest CSU basketball alums of all time.

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Support the Next Generation of CSU Women’s Basketball Stars

And just a reminder…make sure to show up and support the CSU women’s basketball team this year.

You never know who the next Becky Hammon could be.

The women’s basketball team kicks off their regular season on November 4th at home. They’ll be playing Weber State.

Also, you can check out some preseason games too right now! Check out the team’s full schedule here.

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