Full Circle

Azzi and Ashanti bring Coach Geno Auriemma into the FAFO studio, and he shows a side fans usually don't get to see. Geno opens up about what Azzi is really like in practice, why he rarely has to yell at her, and what he hopes to see from her in her last season.

The crew mix laughs with real talk — diving into NIL, the transfer portal, and how the game is shifting — before putting Geno through a ...

In this re-run episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah sit down with Terri Jackson, the Executive Director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association. They dive into Terri’s journey with the player's union, how she prepared for this role, the trials and tribulations of CBA negotiations, and why backing player moms and retirees is a must. The three break down the top priorities for players heading into CBA discuss...

This week, Azzi and Ashanti are joined by basketball icon Sue Bird, and it’s giving legend energy from the jump. They swap UConn stories — yes, the CD games, the pantyhose era, all of it — and talk about how much the game (and the world) has changed since Sue’s college days.

Sue opens up about leadership, what confidence really looks like, and how to handle the pressure that comes with being that girl&n...

It’s the season finale of Full Circle, and to celebrate, Lexie and Mariah are sharing their origin stories. Mariah shares her journey with Hoops for Hotties, while Lexie shares her college basketball journey along with her start with social media. Later, the ladies discuss what they’ve learned about current sports fandom as well as some of the "Wicked: For Good” backlash. As things draw to a close, Lexie and Maria...

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie is joined by Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown. Along the way, they discuss growing up in a basketball household, her time coached under Kim Mulkey at Baylor, and the ups and downs of her career. Kalani also speaks on her first WNBA Finals run and what’s next for her. Tune in to hear her journey — as unfiltered and real as the game she plays.

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On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah are joined by ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter! The three dive into Lexie and Andraya’s childhood friendship and Andraya’s basketball career. They also discuss Andraya’s career ending injuries at Tennessee and her transition to sports broadcasting. Later, they get into Andraya’s success with the Big Three as well as general WNBA conversation.

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On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose are live from Brandweek sharing their takes on the growing pains of the WNBA – from CBA negotiations and player support to the changes in media coverage. They reflect on the future of women’s sports, and the importance of creating a platform where players can take back the mic and advocate for better conditions.

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On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah kick things off with a quick celebration of Lexie’s birthday! Then they discuss the Seattle Storm hiring Sonia Raman as head coach and the New York Liberty’s vacant coach position. They also dive into the future landscape of the W for coaches with so many players in free agency and the new CBA potentially giving more power to the players. Later, they discuss expansion tea...

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah give flowers to the 2025 WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces! Along the way, they praise both A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young for leading the team to their third championship in 4 years. Lexie and Mariah also take some time to reflect on what went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in this series. Later, they discuss the state of relations between players and owners ahead of th...

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose check in on the WNBA finals. They discuss the Mercury’s challenges in the finals against the Aces and join the conversation around Napheesa Collier’s recent comments about Commissioner Cathy Engelbert during her exit interview. They also discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlight player performances, and dig into the impact of officiating. 

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On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie opens the show reminding the haters to put some respect on her name! Then the ladies discuss what to expect in game five as the Aces and Fever duke it out for a chance to make the WNBA Finals. Later, they discuss the Mercury making the finals, what elimination means for the Lynx, and of course all the referee controversy coming from the series.

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In this episode, Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose discuss the finale of the regular season and the ongoing WNBA playoffs race. They focus on the importance of the critical match against the Valkyries and the tight race with the Sparks for the last playoff spot. They also discuss how irresponsible reporting can set players up. Later, Lexie shares her thoughts on how team management could benefit from adopting principles used in K-pop gro...

On this episode, Lexie Brown is here for a solo episode to break down the upcoming playoffs and the end of season awards. She dives into who’s in, who’s out, and who is still playing for their chances. Are the Liberty strong enough to defend their title or will injuries rob them of a chance at a repeat? Have the Indiana Fever finally found the lineup they need to make a strong playoff push? Next, Lexie gives her thought...

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose dive into the WNBA’s tight MVP race with A’ja Wilson, Alyssa Thomas, and Napheesa Collier all making strong cases. They shout out Paige Bueckers’ 44-point game and Courtney Williams setting the assist record for the Lynx. The back-to-back game schedule sparks a conversation about player workload and how teams are managing the grind. They also celebra...