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Charli Collier of Melikgazi Kayseri Basketball looks to pass during a Halkbank Womens Basketball Super League (KBSL) game on Dec. 27, 2025, at Ankara Arena in Ankara, Turkey. Sports

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

After being waived early in her career, the Texas alum has been playing overseas, seeking another shot at her dream

Angel Reese of the U.S. women's national team looks on during a game against Puerto Rico in the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifiers on March 12, 2026, at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sports

Atlanta Dream trade a perfect fit for Angel Reese’s game and growing star power

In leaving the Chicago Sky, the WNBA All-Star also gets a needed fresh start

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson (center) visits Tiana’s Bayou Adventure with Disney Dreamers Academy participants (from left) Alani Jordan, Domenique Sexton, Shakayah Watson and Krysten Lewis on March 27, 2026, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Sports

A’ja Wilson encourages and inspires students at Disney Dreamers Academy

Las Vegas Aces star served as a mentor for the annual career development event, which brought 100 high schoolers to Walt Disney World Resort

Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon (center) drives to the basket against Minnesota guard Amaya Battle during a second-round NCAA tournament game on March 22, 2026. Sports

Coded language in women’s basketball reinforces harmful stereotypes and undervalues the game’s physicality

Words such as ‘bear-mauled’ create an uneven playing field for Black athletes

Howard University forward Zennia Thomas shoots the ball during a game. HBCU

For Howard, MEAC tournament title hopes rest on the play of standout Zennia Thomas

The senior is the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s top scorer and rebounder

Bishop McNamara head coach, Ron James yells for his team to get back on defense while playing Duncanville High School at the AMS Capital Invitational at Sidewell Friends High School on December 7, 2023, in Northwest Washington, DC Culture

The coach of the top high school girls’ basketball team gets real about recruiting

Bishop McNamara coach Ron James says college coaches must have upfront conversations in order to appeal to Black female recruits and their parents

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

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

Andscape senior writer Sean Hurd (third from left) speaks with Unrivaled head coaches Rena Wakama (from left), Noelle Quinn, Teresa Weatherspoon, Nola Henry and Roneeka Hodges on Dec. 30, 2025, at the Unrivaled facility in Medley, Florida. Sports

‘We are the missing piece’: 5 Black woman coaches see fresh opportunity in Unrivaled

Nola Henry, Roneeka Hodges, Noelle Quinn, Rena Wakama and Teresa Weatherspoon spoke to Andscape about pro basketball’s coaching landscape

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Episode 2

How Adia Barnes Redefines Sideline Fashion

Edgy comfort, vintage pieces, and real-world purpose shape SMU coach Adia Barnes’ approach to sideline style.

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