French forward Noemie Brochant brings international flair to the desert, having averaged double-digits overseas before joining Phoenix. The rookie gets her bearings in the Mercury offense, pushing the ball in traffic near the paint. She elevates over her defender and releases a soft floater that kisses off the glass and drops through for her first professional points on American soil. The 24-year-old finished her WNBA debut contributing four points and three rebounds in the contest. · May 9, 2026