That is why Vanloo, like the American Aubrey Griffin from New York Liberty, was offered a ‘hardship contract’. This is a temporary emergency solution that allows a team to attract additional reinforcements when it has too few available players due to injuries, illness or absences. The 158-time Belgian international is also immediately in the selection for the season opener in the WNBA on Saturday (1.30 am Belgian time) against Connecticut Sun.
With Julie Allemand (Toronto Tempo), Antonia Delaere (Minnesota Lynx) and Kyara Linskens (Phoenix Mercury), three Belgian Cats are assured of their place in the coming season in the WNBA.
