History Making As It's Happening ESPN's Full Court Press With Nikki Spetseris

ESPN Original Series Full Court Press returns for a second season, immersing viewers in the world of elite women’s college basketball. This season, the four-part series tracks the experiences of sophomore Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, junior LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, and graduate student USC forward Kiki Iriafen. Through exclusive interviews and inside access, viewers will experience pivotal moments from the 2024-2025 season, both on and off the court, as each athlete blazes a path in this new era of women’s basketball.Hannah Hidalgo (University of Notre Dame, Sophomore Guard) - The youngest of the show’s featured athletes, Hannah Hidalgo’s dazzling play on the court secured her ACC Rookie of the Year honors and national attention in 2024. Hannah is having a standout sophomore season with her faith and her family grounding her along the way.Flau’jae Johnson (Louisiana State University, Junior Guard) - Flau’Jae Johnson is an emerging leader for the LSU Tigers who are looking for their second title in three seasons. Off the court, Flau’jae can be found managing her flourishing music career and growing list of NIL deals, while contemplating declaring for the WNBA draft.Kiki Iriafen (University of Southern California, Graduate Student Forward) - LA native Kiki Iriafen transferred to USC for the 2024-25 season. The 2024 Pac-12 Most Improved Player of the Year is motivated to succeed as the missing piece of this Trojans championship run and hopes to secure her spot as a top-5 WNBA pick.Episodes 1 and 2 air Saturday, May 3, at 1pm and 2pm ET on ESPN and episodes 3 and 4 air Saturday, May 10, at 9pm and 10pm ET on ESPN2. All episodes are available for streaming on ESPN+ immediately after their broadcasts.Full Court Press season two was directed by Nikki Spetseris, a storyteller who has been at the forefront of sports documentary filmmaking for over a decade. Nikki’s work as a director and producer has garnered both critical acclaim and industry recognition, including four Emmy Awards. She has worked for virtually every major network, including NBC, HBO, ESPN, Showtime, CBS, ABC, and FOX, remaining committed to crafting powerful narratives at every turn.Nikki started her television journey at NBC’s prestigious Olympics unit, working alongside the world’s top sports journalists to capture the singular stories of Olympians across the globe. In addition to her Olympic work and a range of other sports projects, she’s developed content for Netflix, UNICEF, Sony, Time Inc. and Disney+. 

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