This week, BYU Women's Basketball Star Arielle Mackey-Williams joins 1Love Host Amari Whiting to share her inspiring journey of overcoming two ACL injuries and finding strength through faith, family, and her love for basketball during this week's brand-new episode. As a BYU student-athlete, Arielle opens up about her unique experiences, from representing New Zealand on the global stage to navigating life in Provo and balancing academics with sports. She talks about how her Polynesian heritage shapes her perspective and her motivation to inspire young athletes back home.

This episode offers an inside look at her resilience, connection to BYU Athletics, and vision beyond college sports.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:01 - Background

03:13 - ACL Journey

08:40 - How Ari Ended Up at BYU

11:12 - Choosing Major

12:22 - Polynesian Culture and Heritage

14:35 - Funniest Court Moment

18:36 - Superstitions in Sports

20:03 - Outro

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