Diana Taurasi will have 2 courts named after her at Phoenix Mercury’s new practice facility
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) laugh during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ross D. Franklin]
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury are dedicating two courts at the team’s new $70 million practice facility to star guard Diana Taurasi. The 58,000-foot facility in downtown Phoenix will be unveiled next Thursday to kick off WNBA All-Star weekend at Footprint Center. The facility will include two courts named Diana Taurasi Court and include a logo inspired by the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer. The facility also will including strength and cardio areas, hydrotherapy, a sauna, offices and meeting rooms. Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia said when he bought the franchise in 2023 that it was a priority for the Mercury to have their own practice facility.
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