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Mackenzie Holmes Joins Seattle Storm After Injury Comeback

2/13/2025

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Summary

Holmes Joins Storm

Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana University's all-time leading scorer, has officially joined the Seattle Storm after being selected 26th overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Despite missing the entire season due to knee surgery, her resilience shone through as she took on the role of graduate manager during her recovery, proving her dedication to the game.

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Storm Sign Cooke & Fraser

The Seattle Storm are bolstering their roster by signing guard Zia Cooke, the No. 10 pick in the 2023 draft from South Carolina, and forward Brianna Fraser, who shines with an impressive 16.3 points per game at Galatasaray. Both players are eager to make their mark in the upcoming season, bringing fresh energy to the team.

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Historical Context

Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana's all-time leading scorer, joins the Seattle Storm after being drafted 26th overall in 2024. Historically, the WNBA has seen similar resilience; in 1997, Rebecca Lobo overcame injuries to become a pioneer, inspiring future players to persevere through setbacks and achieve greatness.

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Holmes Joins Storm

Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana University's all-time leading scorer, has officially joined the Seattle Storm after being selected 26th overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Despite missing the entire season due to knee surgery, her resilience shone through as she took on the role of graduate manager during her recovery, proving her dedication to the game.

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