Jordan Horston

Even as they entered the WNBA’s 2024 campaign equipped with both recognizable names and expectations to contend, the Seattle Storm understood the inevitable growing pains, with each of their All-Stars in need of time to shake off rust and find their rhythm. Until they could weather said proverbial “storm,” their 2023 first-rounder did her part in ensuring they found almost everything else. Eager to open her potential breakout Year Two in style, Jordan Horston showcases her distinctive, creative approach, angling a no-look pass to her cutting teammate along the right baseline. Persistent, even after the Minnesota Lynx’s defensive rotations force the possession into a stall, Horston opts for attempt No. 2, this time pulling Alissa Pili out of the paint with a deceptive-enough jump before zipping a pass to the same teammate, this time for an invigorating score. A second-half cold spell ultimately dimmed Seattle’s chances at a season-opening victory on May 14, 2024. Nonetheless, Horston served as a bright spot, as the versatile forward tallied up eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals in just 22 minutes.