On Her Mark

What's going on in the WNBA this week? Let's talk about it:

• All-Star Draft - who went where and what does it mean?!
• (Rare!) In-Season trade between the Mystics & Fever
• Remembering Trailblazer Nikki McCray-Penson

Listen to Amanda Zauhi B.'s conversation here.

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Terrika Foster-Brasby knows her sports & she is helping us break down the latest WNBA headlines. The CT Sun sideline reporter, ESPN analyst, and women's hoop fan has her finger on the pulse of the WNBA and offers insight into the teams as we approach the halfway point on the season. She chats with host Hannah Donnelly to break down:

• Recent coaching changes in Phoenix and Chicago & the immediate impact for each team
• All-Star Reserve announcement
• Injuries -- Brionna Jones (Sun), Elena Delle Donne (Mystics), Shakira Austin (Sun)
• and MORE!

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Let's talk hoop! We're just about a quarter of the way through the 2023 WNBA season and things are just heating up! Brendan Glasheen, play-by-play announcer for the Connecticut Sun, dishes on the team and how they've been embracing a new era with Head Coach Stephanie White. We also talk biggest surprises in the league, super team status (of course!), and more!

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Coming off a championship season with the Las Vegas Aces, Theresa Plaisance is ready to start fresh with the Seattle Storm. She has an undeniable technical skill, but it’s often the work ethic, humility, and sportsmanship that people comment on first. Today we talk about where that work ethic comes from and why sportsmanship has been so important to her from an early age. We talk about her family — her mom was a college basketball coach and grandfather came to every college game -- and how they’ve supported her. We also talk about some of her other interests in childhood really demonstrating a variety of skills (this is the season of the bell choir comeback!) She reflects on her rookie season training camp after getting drafted 3rd round and how she has kept the same mentality to stay in the league for 10 years. We also talk about how important league growth is, what that could look like, and why it’s important for players to keep using their platforms/voices to make change off the court. Finally, she shares the one thing you must know about her off the court; think tall torso and clean lines!

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Diamond Miller is ready to shine bright for the Minnesota Lynx in her rookie season. After getting drafted second overall at this year's WNBA Draft, she is looking forward to playing for a legacy franchise. In today's episode we talk about how she plans to make an impact, specifically tapping into her confidence and preparation. She's no stranger to knowing the influence the WNBA players have on the younger generations of athletes so she talks about that responsibility plus her advice to those who look up to her.

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We know her for playing BIG on the court and always bringing the energy to eery space she enters. Yup, Courtney Williams is on the podcast today! This season the small town girl is moving to the big city. Courtney signed with the Chicago Sky in free agency, a time that was pretty stressful for her. We talk about being a free agent and what’s she looking forward to in Chicago. We also talk about where her love of the game was born, how it drove her to keep playing, opportunities it has given her, and more. She talks about how the WNBA wasn’t really in her sightline as a realistic goal so she reveals her back-up plan, and it’s surprising but totally makes sense when she explains! Finally, we talk about game day, what routines pre and post-game look like.

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2022 Finals Champion and MVP Chelsea Gray is on the podcast today! The star admits that basketball is her life: she eats, sleeps, breathes, watches basketball which has helped her chase her dreams in the sport. Chelsea battled injury after injury in college but kept her eyes set on the goal and has proven everyone right through the years. She put up unbelievable numbers in the 2022 Finals earning her MVP title and the recognition she deserves. She reveals her favorite activities when she is not on the court and explains how they support her success on the court. We also talk about her partnership with Adidas and the sneaker she designed last year; a dream she had from a young age. Finally, she explains what we can expect to see the Las Vegas Aces this year, one of the ‘Super Teams.’

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The two-time WNBA Champion is chasing a third title with the Connecticut Sun. With new coaching, new systems, and new players she talks about what it will take for this squad to bring it home. She also talks about motherhood, specifically about her comeback and how the role has kept her grounded and focused in the sport. There’s no doubt that those girls are the light of her life. As a seasoned vet we talk about how the game has evolved over the years and what it’s like to welcome new fans each year. Finally, she discusses recovery and the more focused approach she has with her diet, rehab, and workouts now that she is getting older (she’s sharing her wisdom with her rookies so they can start early, too!) DeWanna has accomplished a lot and is focused on making this season one of her best yet.

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After two seasons with the New York Liberty and a 2022 clouded by injury and rehab, Michaela Onyenwere is excited to start a new chapter with the Phoenix Mercury. In today's episode the 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year talks about her offseason and the positive impact her time in Spain has had on her game, mentally and physically. We dive into when her dream of playing in the WNBA blossomed and what it feels like to call greats she grew up watching, like Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, teammates now. She also introduces us to Michaela the human, the woman off the court, and shares how she was able to become so confident in her identity. And, of course, she talks about League growth; we throw logistics out of the window and dream up endless possibility.

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Lexie Brown is ready to plant her feet in LA and get to work. She's headed into her 6th WNBA season, and second with the Sparks. Last year she was called on for '3 and D' and she delivered. But this offseason she has really focused on getting in reps to make a broader and bigger impact on the court. In today's episode we talk about reuniting with Kurt Miller and the CT coaching staff, the pros and cons of different offseason playing opportunities (i.e. overseas vs. Athletes Unlimited). And we talk about her relationship with her dad, former NBA star Dee Brown; it's a special one! We also talk about adding a little spice to the League to help grow viewership.

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