Ezi Magbegor Archives - Andscape

The Washington Mystics draft Okikiola “Kiki” Iriafen (right) with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) presents Iriafen with a jersey.

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

Athletes consider convenience and comfortability in how they present themselves

By Sean Hurd

Lisa Leslie reacts during the jersey retirement ceremony for former Los Angeles Sparks teammate Candace Parker on June 29, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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

Hall of Famer has worked with and advised frontcourt stars such as Cameron Brink, Dominique Malonga, Ezi Magbegor and Monique Billings this season