Phoenix Mercury Sign Forward Maddy Westbeld

Published on August 18, 2026 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury News Release

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury have signed forward Maddy Westbeld to a rest-of-season contract, the team announced today.

Westbeld was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky, averaging 4.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 26 games while shooting 39.5% from three her rookie season. In the Sky's 2025 season finale, she recorded a career-high 25 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and knocked down five of her six three-pointers. She has appeared in three games with Chicago this season on a developmental contract.

Westbeld played five seasons at the University of Notre Dame (2020-25), averaging 12.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 141 career games. A three-time All-ACC selection, she helped lead the Fighting Irish to a 2024 ACC title and finished her career ranked top 10 in program history in rebounds and blocks.

Westbeld will wear jersey No. 21 for the Mercury.

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