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Washington Mystics unveil 2019 WNBA championship ring

By José Umaña

Seven months after winning their first WNBA championship in franchise history, the Washington Mystics unveiled their 2019 WNBA championship ring. Created by jeweler Jostens, the ring is adorned with custom-cut rubies and sapphires displaying the Mystics D.C. logo. It is set atop a depiction of the WNBA Championship Trophy, which features six diamonds in its base, signifying the number of games the Mystics won during their 2019 playoff run. One larger diamond at the top pays homage to their first-ever championship victory.

Each player’s name covers the top left side of their ring, joined together with their jersey number and D.C. landmarks drawn in. The right side spells out “RUN IT BACK,” the team’s slogan during their playoff run, along with the team’s logo and 26-8 regular-season record. The ring’s interior features the Mystics logo set above the playoff series results, including the opposing teams’ logos. The rings feature an average of 120 diamonds, and six custom-cut and 29 taper-cut rubies. The ring weighs in at a total of nine carats. Players and coaches reached their rings as a team in a private ceremony. The Mystics won the championship by defeating the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game Five of the WNBA Finals last Oct. 10.

Jostens and the Mystics are also producing an official jewelry collection to commemorate the 2019 championship. Fans can purchase a replica championship ring and other personalized jewelry for a limited time online through Jostens. “It is my tremendous privilege to celebrate the awesome athletic achievement of our Champion Mystics with the presentation of this meticulously-crafted ring,” Sheila C. Johnson, Washington Mystics managing partner, said in a statement. “Our season was historic, extending beyond the records they broke along their journey.” The Mystics will attempt to defend their WNBA championship in a shortened 22-game season in Florida, which will start in late July without fans in attendance. Washington will be without Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders, who are opting out of participating in the 2020 season.

Tina Charles, Ariel Atkins will represent Team USA at 2021 Tokyo Olympics

By Mike DePrisco
Charles, Atkins to represent Team USA at Tokyo Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonTeam USA announced the roster for its women's basketball team Monday, and it looks like the Mystics will have two players going to the Tokyo Olympics. Tina Charles and Ariel Atkins were both named to the Olympic roster, marking Charles' third appearance at the Summer Games and Atkins' first. “I am thankful to God for this opportunity to represent my country in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics,” Charles said in a statement. “I don’t take my place on this team for granted. I look forward to the months ahead!” Charles is in her first season with the Mystics after sitting out the 2020 campaign with a medical exemption. She currently leads the WNBA in scoring at 24.5 points per game to go along with nine rebounds a night. Charles won an MVP nine years ago, but she's playing her best basketball right now. RELATED: Bradley Beal latest to commit to Team USA men's basketballAtkins has evolved into one of the top shooting guards in the league during her fourth season with the Mystics. She's averaging 19 points, three rebounds and 2.7 assists on 46.8% shooting from the floor and 45.2% from three. “I am very excited and honored to be a part of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team,” Atkins said in a statement. “This is such a surreal moment and while I am extremely thankful, I honestly don't think it has really hit me yet.”Charles and Atkins will be joined by Sue Bird, Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Sylvia Fowles, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and A’ja Wilson. 
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