Hosted by Sports Illustrated · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 11 episodes
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Sports Illustrated presents *Around the W* , the Signal Award-winning show for Best New Podcast. Host *Maria Clifton* sits down with the biggest names in the WNBA, college basketball, and Unrivaled to explore life around the league, from player fashion and on- and off-court stories to the evolving landscape of the women’s game.
Sports Illustrated hosts Around the W, a sports show with 11 episodes published.
In this special Around the W episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton aka DJ Ria, sits down with Olivia Miles — TCU guard, two-time Second Team All-American, one of the nation’s top assist leaders,
In this special Around the W episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton (aka DJ Ria) sits down with Milaysia Fulwiley, LSU guard, 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year, viral sensation with the handles, and
In this special Around the W episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton (aka DJ Ria) sits down with Kiki Rice — UCLA star guard, 2022 Gatorade National Player of the Year, McDonald’s All-American, an
Welcome to Around the W presented by Sports Illustrated! In this special episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton (aka DJ Ria) sits down with Hannah Hidalgo — two-time First-Team All-American, ACC
Welcome to Around the W presented by Sports Illustrated! In this special episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton (aka DJ Ria) sits down with Azzi Fudd — NCAA Champion, McDonald’s All-American, Gat
Atlanta Dream's Allisha Gray discusses her All-Star selection and game-day style, offering insights into team strategies and chemistry. The interview also features a fun snack taste test with teammate Rhyne Howard, and e
Gabby Williams discusses WNBA pay equity and her All-Star selection. The Seattle Storm star also shares insights into her breakout season and experiences playing internationally for France. This Sports Illustrated interv
LA Sparks' Rae Burrell discusses Candace Parker's jersey retirement and WNBA expansion. This Sports Illustrated video also features insightful commentary on player fashion, including Burrell's own unique style and looks
From candid conversations to sideline fashion, Around The W offers an unapologetic lens on the WNBA and the women defining its future. From candid conversations to sideline fashion, Around The W offers an unapologetic le
WNBA vet and former 2x UConn National Champion Bria Hartley joins New York Liberty and Unrivaled host Maria Clifton to talk fashion throughout the W, sneakers, top storylines, and Bria's triumphant recovery back from a m
WNBA legend and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley joins New York Liberty and Unrivaled host Maria Clifton for the premiere of Sports Illustrated’s bold new weekly WNBA show, Around The W. In Episode 1, Staley reflect
Olivia Miles
guard · Minnesota Lynx
1 appearance on this show
Kiki Rice
star guard · UCLA
1 appearance on this show
Hannah Hidalgo
two-time First-Team All-American, ACC Defensive Player of the Year, SEC Player of the Year, USA Basketball’s 2023 Female Athlete of the Year
1 appearance on this show
Azzi Fudd
NCAA Champion · Dallas Wings
1 appearance on this show
Gabby Williams
WNBA Star
1 appearance on this show
Dawn Staley
WNBA legend and South Carolina head coach · South Carolina Women's Basketball
1 appearance on this show
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