Latest news with #SydneyJohnson
Washington Post
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
There's fury over WNBA officiating: ‘I think it's getting worse.'
Sydney Johnson was nearly on the Mystics logo at center court, far from the bench, thrusting his index finger at game official Agon Abazi. Johnson was incensed over a series of calls Sunday and was more animated than he has been at any point this season. And just like that, the first-year coach received his first technical in the WNBA.
Washington Post
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen named WNBA rookie of the month
Kiki Iriafen's eyes widened with a bit of confusion as Washington Mystics Coach Sydney Johnson stood in front of the team Wednesday and announced she had won an award. She quickly covered her face with both hands, shielding a cheeky smile, as teammates clapped and demanded a speech. Less than 24 hours after scoring a career-high 20 points in just her eighth WNBA game, Iriafen picked up her first piece of hardware as a pro. The WNBA named her rookie of the month for May after a blazing start to her career.
