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How Sarah Lessig, a multisport phenom, ended up at Princeton - The IX Basketball

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Rowan Schaberg @rowanschaberg.bsky.social · 2d

This story has been a long time coming. Like so many others, I’ve been deeply inspired by Sarah’s journey and can’t wait for the rest of the world to see her the way we Seattleites do. Thank you to everyone who made this piece possible!🫶

The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · 2d

Princeton forward Sarah Lessig didn't play much travel basketball growing up in Seattle. Yet she was a multisport star, amassing Division I offers in basketball, softball and flag football. Our @rowanschaberg.bsky.social explains how Lessig's "kind of weird" path led to the Tigers. #NCAAWBB

Sarah Lessig took "kind of a weird route" to college basketball and to Princeton. For one thing, she barely played travel basketball.

The IX welcomes Bella Alarie, a new day in women's sports media - The IX

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · Jun 18

In Basketball Wednesday, our founder and editor @howardmegdal.bsky.social explains what Monday's Monumental news means and welcomes our first business hire made possible by the new investment: Bella Alarie! www.theixsports.com/features/the...

The IX welcomes a new day in women's sports coverage — Bella Alarie joins The IX — all in the latest edition of Basketball Wednesday.

www.theixsports.com

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our "Seattle Storm Round Table" crew of @christanwnba.bsky.social, @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker discussed the Li Yueru trade, Mackenzie Holmes coming back, the ugly loss to Golden State, and more.

Tune in here: youtu.be/T1IWPifPJMQ

#SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA

Li Yueru traded, Mackenzie Holmes signed by Seattle Storm - Storm Round Table, June 16th, 2025

A look at the Seattle Storm ten games into the 2025 season - Storm Round Table, June 13th, 2025

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · Jun 13

In a slightly different iteration of our "Seattle Storm Round Table," @rowanschaberg.bsky.social and Charles Hamaker reflection on the first ten games of the season, All-Star cases for Skylar, Nneka, Gabby, and Erica + more.

Watch: youtu.be/zi90zmpdKHM

#SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA

Li Yueru's trade request + a complaint filed against the Storm - Storm Round Table, June 10th, 2025

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ahead of tonight's Seattle Storm game, tune into a new "Storm Round Table" episode as @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, @christanwnba.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker discuss Li Yueru's trade request + a complaint filed against the Storm

Tune in: youtu.be/0JDYTPWvqrU

#SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA

Press release: CSS adds writer Jess Amato for Seattle Storm coverage — Circling Seattle Sports

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Rowan Schaberg @rowanschaberg.bsky.social · May 17

So excited to have another member of the CSS Storm coverage squad! :)

Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · May 17

We're proud to welcome @jessamato.bsky.social to our team, joining us to add to our coverage of the Storm. Jess adds to our Storm coverage team of @christanwnba.bsky.social, @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker.

Details here: www.circlingseattlesports.com/articles/pre...

#SeattleSports

Circling Seattle Sports is excited to add another contributor to the team to assist in Seattle Storm coverage. Please welcome Jess Amato!

www.circlingseattlesports.com

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · May 13

Our Seattle Storm have finalized their opening night roster following the cuts of Sundell, Holmes, Fraser. What's next?

@rowanschaberg.bsky.social, @christanwnba.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker discuss in a new "Storm Round Table" episode: youtu.be/K0uC4bAxEe0

#SeattleStorm #WNBA #SeattleSports

Seattle Storm Round Table - May 12th, 2025: Storm finalize roster ahead of opening night

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Rowan Schaberg @rowanschaberg.bsky.social · May 10

justice for humpy💔

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · Apr 15

With the 12th pick in the second round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Minnesota Lynx selected F Dalayah Daniels from
the University of Washington!

Congratulations, Dalayah!

Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social

#Becoming #GoHuskies #WNBADraft #SeattleSports

University of Washington forward Dalayah Daniels in her purple uniform wearing the number fourteen as the primary focus of a UW "news" "News" text overlays, with fans and banners in the background.

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Rowan Schaberg @rowanschaberg.bsky.social · Apr 14

The Storm is officially on the clock! Final thoughts: I will be shocked if Seattle doesn’t take Dominique Malonga. Seattle loves a good international pick (think Jackson, Magbegor, etc.) and a previous connection with current players (Gabby Williams France connection). Seems like the perfect fit!

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Rowan Schaberg @rowanschaberg.bsky.social · Apr 13

Learning more about Clarice Akunwafo’s passion for her craft(s) and dedication to bettering the lives of others was truly inspiring. So grateful for the opportunity to share her story!

The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Apr 13

USC center Clarice Akunwafo's basketball career ended with a loss to UConn in the Elite Eight. But her career in medicine is just beginning. Our @rowanschaberg.bsky.social talked to Akunwafo during the NCAA Tournament about how she juggled everything.

Avery Howell and Yulia Grabovskaia transfer to UW: Husky women's hoops show - April 8th, 2025

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · Apr 9

UW women's basketball has added two key transfers today, as Yulia Grabovskaia and Avery Howell are officially Huskies

@rowanschaberg.bsky.social and Charles Hamaker discuss the players in an emergency "Husky women's hoops show" here: youtu.be/K9B9PzZvG2U

#Becoming #GoHuskies #SeattleSports

2025 transfer portal tracker: Power Five - The Next

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Apr 3

The moment you've all been waiting for: the #NCAAW transfer tracker is live!

Go ahead and bookmark these links to keep updated throughout the offseason.

Power 5 - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
Mid-majors - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...

Which women's basketball players have entered the transfer portal from Power Five programs, and where are they headed next year?

Bueckers decision will shape the 2025 WNBA Draft - The Next

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Howard Megdal @howardmegdal.bsky.social · Apr 4

My latest @thenext.bsky.social #WNBA

The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Apr 4

In the eight days following the national championship game, Paige Bueckers will make a decision that will have major consequences on the 2025 #WNBA season, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social writes:

For Paige Bueckers, it is focusing on the Final Four and winning a title at Connecticut. After that, her future should be decided quickly.

Kansas State stars face the future after historic collegiate careers - The Next

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Rowan Schaberg @rowanschaberg.bsky.social · Apr 4

Update on this story from earlier this week: Ayoka Lee announced yesterday that she will not be entering the WNBA Draft or continuing her basketball career. Now, we wait until April 14th to find out if Serena Sundell will be selected by a WNBA team. Congrats on an incredible career, Ayoka!

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Mar 31

After losing to USC in the #Sweet16, Kansas State star seniors Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell reflect on their historic collegiate careers and what the future may hold. Our @rowanschaberg.bsky.social has more from the Spokane regional:

Kansas State star seniors Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell reflect on their legacies and futures after the team's Sweet 16 loss to USC.