The Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) season starts on May 6, 2022. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some teams and players to watch. They also encourage everyone to get the WNBA League Pass. Access games anytime, anywhere. #KeepItSporty
Mentioned in This Episode:
Ameshya Williams-Holliday, the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) player drafted into the WNBA in 20 years.
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