Aaliyah Edwards, a promising Canadian basketball talent, emerged during her rookie season with the Washington Mystics after being drafted No. 6 overall in 2024. Despite the Mystics' struggles and missed playoffs, Edwards demonstrated her potential through consistent performances. In the wake of multiple injuries to the team’s roster, including her own back contusion, competition intensified for starting positions. The Mystics' draft strategy reinforced their ambitions for a youthful rebuild, but led to overlaps in player skillsets, leaving fans questioning the team's future lineup dynamics as they aim to maximize talent on the court.
It's never too early to dream about which Canadian ball players could find their way home when the Tempo takes the floor in 2026.
Although the Mystics struggled and missed playoffs with a 14-26 record, Edwards quickly became proof of the impact rookie talent could have.
With three picks in the top ten, they had the most opportunity of any team to rebuild with young impactors.
Now that Edwards is back and healthy, she has lost her spot on the starting line, replaced by a player with the same incredible skill.
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