Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita

Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita

Sit "Courtside" with host and influencer Rachel DeMita as she hangs with the biggest athletes, celebrities, and creative minds. Rachel and her guests talk sports, pop culture, and what has made them who they are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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July 16, 2025 12 mins

The WNBA refs strike yet again! This time, it may have played a role in Caitlin Clark re-aggravating her injury.


In the Indiana Fever’s 85-77 win against the Connecticut Sun, the referees put on arguably one of their worst performances of the season. We breakdown the blatant no call on Sophie Cunningham, Tina Charles not being assessed a Flagrant 2 on Aliyah Boston, and Caitlin’s HEATED moment with a ref.


The referee issue ...

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Indiana Fever dominate the Dallas Wings 102–83! In a decisive home victory, the Fever pulled away with a historic 36‑15 second quarter, scoring 64 points in the first half—the most any WNBA team has recorded in a half this season.


- Caitlin Clark returned on a minutes restriction from injury and posted a near triple-double: 14 points, 13 assists, and a career‑high-tying 5 steals—becoming just the fifth WNBA player to record 10+ ...

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Caitlin Clark is officially back from her groin injury for the Indiana Fever—but it wasn’t a fairy-tale return. In her first game back against the Golden State Valkyries, the Indiana Fever fell 80–61. Clark managed just 10 points shooting 4/12 from the floor and 2/5 from three. The Valkyries held the Fever to only 30.9% shooting overall.


Golden State's backcourt took center stage. Veronica Burton led all scorers with 21 points ...

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Caitlin Clark is back on the court! After sitting out with an injury, she's returning to the Indiana Fever lineup tomorrow night!


Angel Reese made headlines by slamming her coach’s clipboard during a recent game. But don’t let that viral moment overshadow her stellar performance: she’s been averaging consistent double-doubles and proving she’s among the league’s top talents, despite the Chicago Sky's poor performance this season...

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Hope you are ready for DRAMA in the WNBA this week!


Not only do we have the WNBA All-star draft happening tomorrow, but we have Christine Brennan releasing her book about Caitlin Clark. She’s sharing a look behind the scenes at a lot of the negative things that happened last season.


In today’s video I wanted to break down the Christine Brennan CNN article… ‘The behind-the-scenes story of a WNBA controversy: Caitlin Clark, D...

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So much going on today in the WNBA! Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier were named WNBA All Star captains in a record breaking fan vote, Nike sells out Caitlin Clark's Kobe PE shoe in less than a minute, the Aces & Wings make a BOLD trade, and more!


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Rickea Jackson pulls up for a candid conversation about her rookie year in the WNBA, her big 30-point breakout game, and what it’s really like being part of the Los Angeles Sparks' young core.


She breaks down what it’s like to play alongside stars like Kelsey Plum and Cam Brink, and opens up about the steepest learning curves in the league. Rickea also reflects on her “Welcome to the W” moment and how her confidence has evolved...

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In this exclusive interview with Las Vegas Aces rookie Harmoni Turner, she opens up about her journey to the WNBA, from the challenges of transitioning from college basketball to the professional level to her unexpected draft experience. Harmoni shares her thoughts on playing with elite players like Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson, the excitement of hearing her name called during the WNBA Draft, and the life-changing moments that have ...

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Get to know rising French basketball star Dominique Malonga in this exclusive Courtside Club interview, where she opens up about her journey from France to the WNBA, her Olympic experience, and what drives her on and off the court. Dominique shares how she’s preparing to make the leap to the W, who she’s most excited to face, and what it was like playing alongside Marine Johannès on the international stage.


We dive into her comp...

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Duke freshman standout Toby Fournier joins Courtside Club!


She discusses her journey from high school to college basketball, winning the ACC Championship, and earning ACC Freshman of the Year honors. Toby opens up about the biggest adjustments to the college game, how Coach Kara Lawson pushes her to be her best, and her mindset heading into the NCAA Tournament.


Toby also reflects on overcoming mental hurdles, her breakout 28...

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Madison Booker joins the Courtside Club! She sits down for an in-depth conversation about her journey, tournament aspirations, and what it takes to be a top competitor on the court. Madison breaks down the importance of every possession in March Madness, and why great defense can carry a team in March.


Reflecting on the SEC Championship loss, Madison shares the powerful message from her coach that fueled her motivation moving f...

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Duke Women’s Basketball Coach Kara Lawson joins the Courtside Club!


She sits down for an inspiring conversation about leadership, team growth, and the impact of legendary coach Pat Summitt.


Coach Kara dives into the current Duke team’s trajectory, emphasizing the unpredictability and excitement of March Madness, stating, “That’s the beauty of this sport, and this month… anything can happen.” The conversation continues with ...

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Courtside Madness continues with FSU's Tan'Niya Latson!


Florida State star Ta'Niya Latson joins the show to discuss her incredible season, leadership role, and journey to becoming one of the top players in college basketball. She breaks down her scoring mentality, the work she’s put into improving her shooting, and what it meant to drop 43 points in a game.


Ta'Niya also shares the love she received from WNBA star Natasha How...

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Courtside Madness is officially underway! Our first guest is Kentucky guard and Austrailia native Georgia Amoore...


Georgia discusses her 4th and final NCAA Tournament run of her collegiate career, and takes us through her journey from Virginia Tech to Kentucky. She talks about how her and her team are preparing for March Madness and what it will take for Georgia to help lead another squad to a Final Four.


Georgia talks abou...

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Iowa Women's Basketball Star, Lucy Olsen joins us on Courtside Club! Lucy opens up about her season at Iowa, her breakout game against USC, and the team's goals for March Madness. She also shares stories of when Cailtin Clark practiced with the team, the quirky ways Coach Jan and the Iowa staff gets the girls prepared for big games, and so much more!


Get an inside look into one of the top point guards in women's basketball, tod...

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Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo steps into the Courtside Club to talk about her incredible season, national championship aspirations, and what it’s like going up against powerhouse teams like UConn and USC. She shares how faith plays a role in her game, how she locks in defensively, and why she sometimes has to turn off social media to stay focused.


Hannah also opens up about her WNBA inspirations, balancing fun with hard work, a...

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'The Sandlot's' Patrick Renna joins us on Courtside Club! Patrick shares secrets about the film, opens up about the struggles of being a child actor, and reveals his recipe for TikTok success!


CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

2:50 - The Sandlot

4:35 - How Patrick got "The Great Hambino" role

8:30 - What the Sandlot kids really did on AND off set

11:30 - Patrick's love for The Goonies

15:40 - the impact of The Sandlot

18:20 - Shaq palmed Patr...

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Overtime Megan (Megan Eugenio) joins the Courtside Club! Megan opens up about her dating life, hanging out with the Nelk boys, and what makes a good first date. She also talks about her career at Overtime thus far, getting her first big break in the industry, and what her future looks like.


Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:30 Meg's start at Overtime

7:05 What it's like being a woman in the sports industry

13:49 Sexualization in the industry ...

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Future NFL Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson joins the Courtside Club! Adrian reflects on the highs & lows from his legendary career, Heisman snub, time with the Vikings, and a potential return to football 👀


CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Adrian Peterson’s handshake & early inspirations

8:34 - NIL Impact on College Sports

11:21 - The Deion Sanders Influence

16:16 - Reggie Bush Heisman Discussion

19:50 - Starting 5s in Sports

23:31 ...

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Grayson "The Professor" Boucher (  @Professorlive  ) returns to the Courtside Club to share AND1 secrets and opens up about going broke when the Mixtape Tour ended. The Professor also reveals the REAL reason he never played in the NBA, breaks down his most viral videos, and shares his journey to Christianity.


00:00 Grayson "The Professor" Boucher

04:30 How AND1 Launched The Professor's Career in Hoops

07:52 Why Didn'...

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