Seattle Storm weathering slow start as new players look for success after being 'tested early'
The Seattle Storm are a work in progress with Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith trying to get into a groove with Jewell Loyd
By Doug Feinberg
Published - May 21, 2024, 02:16 PM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 12:28 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are a work in progress with Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith trying to get into a groove with Jewell Loyd.
The Storm are 1-3 on the season, but have had a difficult schedule with three of the four games on the road, including a back-to-back set against Washington and New York.
“It takes time. People see a roster and expect (success) right away,” said Ogwumike. “We've played together officially for a week and unofficially for three. It just takes time.”
It hasn't helped that Ogwumike has missed the Storm's last two games with an ankle injury. Although she is expected to back in the lineup soon, potentially Wednesday when Seattle hosts Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
