"We’re all just in it just to be able to support one another, be it on a basketball court or in the library.” I spoke to women's basketball superfan @mychal3ts.bsky.social (!) about his love of the WNBA, the need for more books authored by female athletes and more.

Mychal 'the Librarian' Threets embraces his passions for books and women's basketball to promote both - Andscape

Mychal "the Librarian" Threets has found his lifelong passions for reading and women's basketball intersecting in recent years.

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Curtis Mayfield's Superfly over Olivia Miles highlights 🥽 Credit to @seanahurd.bsky.social #WNBA

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Fun fact: The 1999 WNBA All-Stars weren't told Whitney Houston was singing the anthem. Many were in awe – except for the Liberty. Liberty players were friends with Whitney's BFF Robyn Crawford and had been in her orbit, even attending one of her birthday parties. More ⬇️ andscape.com/features/wnb...

'I feel like I’ve been smiling all day': First WNBA All-Star Game was awash in pomp and circumstance - Andscape

Players from the 1999 WNBA All-Star Game look back at the inaugural event, which included Whitney Houston singing the national anthem at MSG.

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Though you don't see her on a WNBA sideline this season, Teresa Weatherspoon hasn't stopped coaching. How she continues to mentor and uplift this generation of WNBA stars. "For your life to be impactful to another life, that’s a championship win for me." andscape.com/features/for...

For Teresa Weatherspoon, mentoring the next generation of WNBA stars is a passion and privilege - Andscape

Teresa Weatherspoon has established relationships and a sense of familiarity with an array of WNBA and Unrivaled talent.

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Five years after her notable speech at the ESPYs where she advocated for more coverage of Black women, Paige Bueckers says the problem persists. "That's a fight that we fight every single day. A fight for equal coverage, a fight for equality in general." andscape.com/features/pai...

Five years after Paige Bueckers used an ESPYs speech to uplift Black women, her message is still the same - Andscape

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYs awards history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wi...

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Tèmítọ́pẹ́ Fágbénlé Okikiola Iriafen Eziyoda Magbegor Nnemkadi Ogwumike I spoke with WNBA players of African descent about their relationship with their names and how they present themselves as pros. Some shorten for comfort. Others, for preservation. andscape.com/features/wnb...

For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation - Andscape

WNBA players discuss their relationships with their African names and how they’ve navigated presenting themselves throughout life.

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Epiphanny Prince competed against Tina Charles as kids growing up in NY. Kara Lawson was one of Charles' first WNBA vets. Swin Cash demonstrated alongside Charles as Liberty teammates in 2016. Tracing Tina Charles' impact through her former teammates andscape.com/features/tin...

For Tina Charles' former teammates, her impact and legacy extend beyond the court - Andscape

Tina Charles, eight-time WNBA All-Star and 2012 MVP, announced her retirement from basketball after 15 seasons. Hear reaction from her former teammates.

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When Raven Johnson first met Anthony Edwards in high school, she told him she'd beat him in 1-on-1. Edwards: "She came into the gym with that exact same energy as me. She was like a younger version of myself.” The two have shared a close bond ever since. andscape.com/features/rav...

Raven Johnson and Anthony Edwards' bond remains strong, from Atlanta to beyond - Andscape

Since training together in Atlanta as kids, Raven Johnson and Anthony Edwards have reamined close, supporting each other's journeys into pro basketball.

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Five years ago, Charli Collier was the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Two years later, she was out of the league. Now she's ready for her next WNBA shot. “There’s no blueprint for it. I can’t ask anybody, ‘How does the No. 1 pick have a comeback?’” andscape.com/features/cha...

Charli Collier was the No. 1 draft pick five years ago. Now, she’s hoping to return to the WNBA. - Andscape

Three years since Charli Collier's last WNBA game, the 2010 No. 1 overall draft pick is vying for another opportunity in the league.

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“To be there for four years, to give everything I had and just wear that with pride and then come back and be so full circle is so amazing to me." Seven months ago, UCLA alum Michaela Onyenwere never thought she'd be a coach. Now she's an NCAA champ. andscape.com/features/for...

For former UCLA player turned assistant Michaela Onyenwere, NCAA title is sweet - Andscape

PHOENIX – As the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter of the national championship game between UCLA and South Carolina, Bruins assistant coach Michaela Onyenwere appeared restless on the sidelines...

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“They understand each other. They speak their own language almost. They’ve known each other for so long. They’ve been through the highs and lows together. ... They love each other.” On the special, tight-knit bond shared by Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson andscape.com/features/rav...

Adversity and winning have bonded South Carolina's Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson - Andscape

Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson's bond is special, forged between two consummate point guards who have hoisted many trophies together.

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“If I compare myself, I don’t want to be like everyone else. If you’re going to compare me to somebody, I want to be better than that person, then.” My latest on the growth and promise of Ohio State superstar point guard Jaloni Cambridge andscape.com/features/jal...

Ohio State guard Jaloni Cambridge's hunger to win runs within her family - Andscape

Growing up as the sixth of seven basketball-playing siblings helped mold Ohio State star point guard Jaloni Cambridge on and off the court.

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This season, Lisa Leslie has served as a mentor for several Unrivaled players including Cam Brink, Dominique Malonga, Ezi Magbegor, Kiki Iriafen and Mo Billings Leslie has loved the opportunity to pour into this new era of women's basketball "I'm like the proud auntie" andscape.com/features/unr...

Unrivaled gives Lisa Leslie space to impart wisdom to the next generation of players - Andscape

For Lisa Leslie, Unrivaled is an opportunity to pass her knowledge onto the next generation and help women's basketball continue to progress.

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“Every time I think I’m comfortable, every time I think I get to the point where I want to be, there’s something else that knocks me off just a little bit to keep me going.” On the growth and passion of SC's Joyce Edwards and the arduous path to greatness andscape.com/features/im-...

'I’m not there yet': South Carolina's Joyce Edwards is still learning - and winning - Andscape

Standout sophomore Edwards' work ethic and passion for the game fuel high expectations (her own and others).

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I asked Audi Crooks to label each of her seasons at Iowa State as album titles. The title she chose for this season? 'The Takeover.' How a love of music has given Crooks a sense of balance and a lasting bond with her late father. andscape.com/features/for...

For Iowa State’s Audi Crooks, music serves as a balm and a lasting bond with her dad - Andscape

When Iowa State center Audi Crooks was 11 years old, her father, Jimmie, had her stick around at their local Baptist church after their weekly service as parishioners filed out the doors.  Jimmie Croo...

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"We're not just coaching the game of basketball, we're showing Black girls ... that the seat of power is yours, too." My conversation with Unrivaled head coaches Teresa Weatherspoon, Noelle Quinn, Rena Wakama, Nola Henry and Roneeka Hodges is out now! Full: youtu.be/NEeBWAz48FQ?...

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‘I’m the most skilled player in college basketball.’ Kiyomi McMiller is starting fresh this season after a rocky freshman year at Rutgers which she has moved on from without regret. Now with Penn State, she's eager to show the nation why she's the best. andscape.com/features/pen...

Penn State's Kiyomi McMiller believes she's the best, and she's eager to show you why - Andscape

Kiyomi McMiller found herself positioned across from greatness. On a balmy summer evening in New York City, McMiller stood on the rooftop of Pier 17, in attendance for a one-on-one basketball competit...

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“They just want to compete together, make each other better. They just want to win together.” How humility, accountability and family have powered Las Vegas Aces trio A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray during one of the most impressive runs in WNBA history. andscape.com/features/aja...

A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray are at the heart of Las Vegas Aces' success - Andscape

PHOENIX – Humility. Accountability. Family. Those have been the defining tenets of the Las Vegas Aces’ core three – A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray – that have served as a foundation amid t...

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Phoenix Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon 🇨🇲 to play in the WNBA Finals. She hopes her visibility will inspire the next generation of Cameroonian players to chase their own basketball dreams. “It only takes one person.” andscape.com/features/pho...

Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani derives pride, purpose from African roots - Andscape

The Phoenix Mercury's Monique Akoa Makani is the first player from Cameroon to play in the WNBA Finals.

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"She’ll do whatever it takes.” Alyssa Thomas' will to win is unlike anything her teammates have seen. It's in her attention to detail, competitive fire and her relentless pursuit of the WNBA's ultimate prize. On AT and her chase of a championship andscape.com/features/she...

‘She’ll do whatever it takes’: Alyssa Thomas’ competitive fire drives championship quest

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas would appreciate it if you stopped talking about her shoulders. In recent years, Thomas’ shoulder injuries became almost s…

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When she’s not on the court hooping for the Atlanta Dream, you can find Naz Hillmon shooting another type of shot. This year, Hillmon has cultivated a passion for photography. I sat down with her to discuss some of her favorite 📸 from this season. Full 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=drFx...

‘You can’t tell by just looking at me, but I do have a lot of culture, and it has definitely shaped who I am.’ From an upbringing steeped in Cape Verdean & Senegalese cultures to a love of music and dance – there's more to Sonia Citron than meets the eye. andscape.com/features/wes...

West African roots, strong work ethic drive Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron

With Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron, there’s more than meets the eye. The rookie guard has made waves this WNBA season for her versatile play, which has …

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"If I didn’t go through what I did, then I don’t think I'd have the fire that I have in me now.” Kayla Thornton was raised on the principles of faith and discipline, which have also defined her WNBA career. My story on KT's path from undrafted to All-Star. andscape.com/features/gol...

Golden State Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton kept putting in work. Now she’s an All-Star.

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton calls the period between 2014 and 2016 the hardest years of her career.  After ending her college career as t…

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Ahead of All-Star weekend, I sat down with Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings at one of her tea shops in Indy. We discuss her All-Star Game memories, the state of the WNBA, the growth of Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston as a tandem, and her awesome mural! Full 🎥: youtu.be/O3lxOdpa8es?...

We’ve assembled a list of Black women who are moving the WNBA forward – movers and shakers who are leading the league into the future. With insightful words from LaChina Robinson, Monica McNutt, Ari Chambers and Carolyn Peck on the impact these women have made andscape.com/features/the...

These Black women are moving the WNBA forward

This weekend, the WNBA ecosystem will converge on Indianapolis to celebrate the league’s standout performers.  On site will be all of the WNBA’s biggest mo…

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When I asked Azurá Stevens about what's motivating her play, she didn't mention any accolade or personal achievement. Stevens is fueled by gratitude – to be healthy, make her family proud, to play in the W. It's resulted in the best season of her career. andscape.com/features/set...

Setbacks slowed Azurá Stevens’ ascent, but now she’s enjoying a breakthrough season

For much of her WNBA career, Los Angeles Sparks forward Azurá Stevens has been in search of consistency on and off the court. In her previous seven WNBA seasons…

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Before she shined on a basketball court, Temi Fagbenle had a love of acting and dreamed of one day starring on screen New story on how a DM to Gina Prince-Bythewood led to a role for Fagbenle in the star-studded adaptation of 'Children of Blood and Bone' andscape.com/features/the...

The Golden State Valkyries’ Temi Fagbenle loves basketball — but acting is her dream

As a student at Blair Academy, a small boarding school in New Jersey, Temi Fagbenle was living the best of both worlds.  At 6-foot-4, Fagbenle, who now pla…

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"She’s taken her career into her own hands.” Gabby Williams, the Seattle Storm's "French army knife," is having a career year as one of the most dynamic forces in the W. The prospective All-Star invested in herself. Now, it's paying dividends. andscape.com/features/for...

For Seattle Storm’s Gabby Williams, investing in herself has paid dividends

When looking at Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams’ pro basketball career to date, the 2021 WNBA season marks an inflection point – despite Williams not havin…

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