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Nika Mühl · Upon multiple glances at courtside during the Seattle Storm’s final 2024 regular-season game, one could pick out multiple Huskies greats, with Seattle’s Hall of Fame-bound former point guard and her then-head coach most notably among them. Accurately fitting the criteria, Nika Mühl settled into her defensive stance, prepared to replicate what she did routinely at the collegiate level: hunt for excellence. Free to illustrate her premier traits with Seattle nursing a 19-point lead in the final four minutes, Mühl conquers the unique rookie-on-rookie faceoff with a quick reach for Celeste Taylor’s dribble, ultimately scooping it up for a breakaway, milestone layup. Often endorsed for her tireless behind-the-scenes work ethic, Mühl saw that hustle come to fruition during the first-ever score of her WNBA career. Across 14 high-energy minutes, Mühl contributed across multiple facets, offering two points, two boards, three assists, and a steal. The fan favorite played a role in a win over the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, 2024, helping supply momentum heading into the closely-approaching 2024 WNBA Playoffs. · State of Mint