This story on Princeton first-year Sarah Lessig by my @theixbasketball.bsky.social colleague @rowanschaberg.bsky.social is worth your time. Lessig's path shows you don't have to spend a ton of money on travel basketball, or even specialize in the sport, to find a fit at the college level.

This story has been a long time coming. Like so many others, I’ve been deeply inspired by Sarah’s journey and can’t wait for the rest of the world to see her the way we Seattleites do. Thank you to everyone who made this piece possible!🫶

In Basketball Wednesday, our founder and editor @howardmegdal.bsky.social explains what Monday's Monumental news means and welcomes our first business hire made possible by the new investment: Bella Alarie! www.theixsports.com/features/the...

Our "Seattle Storm Round Table" crew of @christanwnba.bsky.social, @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker discussed the Li Yueru trade, Mackenzie Holmes coming back, the ugly loss to Golden State, and more. Tune in here: youtu.be/T1IWPifPJMQ #SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA

In a slightly different iteration of our "Seattle Storm Round Table," @rowanschaberg.bsky.social and Charles Hamaker reflection on the first ten games of the season, All-Star cases for Skylar, Nneka, Gabby, and Erica + more. Watch: youtu.be/zi90zmpdKHM #SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA

Ahead of tonight's Seattle Storm game, tune into a new "Storm Round Table" episode as @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, @christanwnba.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker discuss Li Yueru's trade request + a complaint filed against the Storm Tune in: youtu.be/0JDYTPWvqrU #SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA

So excited to have another member of the CSS Storm coverage squad! :)

Our Seattle Storm have finalized their opening night roster following the cuts of Sundell, Holmes, Fraser. What's next? @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, @christanwnba.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker discuss in a new "Storm Round Table" episode: youtu.be/K0uC4bAxEe0 #SeattleStorm #WNBA #SeattleSports

With the 12th pick in the second round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Minnesota Lynx selected F Dalayah Daniels from the University of Washington! Congratulations, Dalayah! Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies #WNBADraft #SeattleSports

The Storm is officially on the clock! Final thoughts: I will be shocked if Seattle doesn’t take Dominique Malonga. Seattle loves a good international pick (think Jackson, Magbegor, etc.) and a previous connection with current players (Gabby Williams France connection). Seems like the perfect fit!

Learning more about Clarice Akunwafo’s passion for her craft(s) and dedication to bettering the lives of others was truly inspiring. So grateful for the opportunity to share her story!

UW women's basketball has added two key transfers today, as Yulia Grabovskaia and Avery Howell are officially Huskies @rowanschaberg.bsky.social and Charles Hamaker discuss the players in an emergency "Husky women's hoops show" here: youtu.be/K9B9PzZvG2U #Becoming #GoHuskies #SeattleSports

The moment you've all been waiting for: the #NCAAW transfer tracker is live! Go ahead and bookmark these links to keep updated throughout the offseason. Power 5 - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t... Mid-majors - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...

My latest @thenext.bsky.social #WNBA

Update on this story from earlier this week: Ayoka Lee announced yesterday that she will not be entering the WNBA Draft or continuing her basketball career. Now, we wait until April 14th to find out if Serena Sundell will be selected by a WNBA team. Congrats on an incredible career, Ayoka!

After losing to USC in the #Sweet16, Kansas State star seniors Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell reflect on their historic collegiate careers and what the future may hold. Our @rowanschaberg.bsky.social has more from the Spokane regional:

This press conference really put a bow on an incredible Husky season. Covering this team, I was so impressed to see the genuine mutual love and respect between the players and the coaching staff. Langley has built a really special program in Seattle that she should be proud of.

Exciting new addition to my collection came in the mail today!🥳

Here's this afternoons UW women's basketball starting five for their senior day battle against Oregon. Tina Langley remains with the teams starting five that she's used for the last few months, as the team closes out the regular season. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies

It's UW women's basketball gameday! The Huskies celebrate senior day at Hec Ed, as Dalayah Daniels, Tayra Eke, and Brenna McDonald will all be honored prior to the team hosting Oregon in a big time battle to close out the regular season. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies

Our key Husky player to watch today is Dalayah Daniels. "Dalayup" is averaging a near double-double with 19.0 points and 9.3 rebounds across the last three games, and we look for the Seattle natives impact on senior day. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #UniversityOfWashington #DalayahDaniels

Please take note of some basic defensive and offensive statistics for Washington through 29 games played on the season so far, ahead of tonight's home game against Oregon! Photos by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #BigTen #Basketball

FINAL: UW women's basketball WINS! Huskies get a big time victory to sweep their final road trip of the season, as a crucial 2nd half gets them the win over Minnesota tonight. Ladine hits some crucial shots tonight, her 3rd straight 20+ point game. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #GoHuskies

How do I possibly decide which WBB game to watch rn🥲

It's UW women's basketball gameday! The Huskies finish out their final road trip of the year with a battle in "The Gopher State" as they take on Minnesota this afternoon in yet another critical matchup. These last two games are key for UW. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies

Our key Husky player to watch today is Dalayah Daniels. The Seattle native recorded her 25th career double-double, and seventh of the season, last game. We look for the dependable Daniels' impact tonight for the Huskies! Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #UniversityOfWashington #DalayahDaniels

Please take note of some basic defensive and offensive statistics for our Huskies through 28 games played on the season so far, ahead of tonight's home game against the Golden Gophers! Photos by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball

I can’t say enough about Daniels’ impact on this UW squad, especially defensively in the post. One of the most underrated players in the Big Ten, IMO!

Our "Husky women's hoops show" hosts, @munson-bella.bsky.social, @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker, sung the praises of Daniels and her versatility in the second episode of the show here: youtu.be/LPQs6rmxOr4

FINAL: UW women's basketball WINS! UW gets a BIG TIME road victory over Nebraska, as the Huskies dominate with 50 point paints while some early three-point success gives them a jumpstart. Daniels and Elle Ladine lead the way for the Huskies. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #GoHuskies

It's UW women's basketball gameday! Fresh off a bounce back win against Rutgers at home, Washington is on their final road trip of the season as they take on Nebraska this afternoon with every game remaining critical for the Huskies. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies

Our key Husky player to watch is Elle Ladine. Last time out, the junior guard led all scorers with 28 points and tied a career-high six three-pointers in a big win. We look for Ladine's impact in today's game at Nebraska. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #UniversityOfWashington #ElleLadine

Please take note of some basic defensive and offensive statistics for Washington through 27 games played on the season so far, ahead of tonight's home game against Nebraska! Photos by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball

Here's today's UW women's basketball starting five, as they are on the road for a critical battle against Nebraska. Tina Langley's starting unit remains with four guards and Dalayah Daniels as the big. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies #SeattleSports

It's UW women's basketball gameday! Washington begins their final four game stretch of the season, as they host Rutgers in a first ever matchup between the two programs. Each contest for the Huskies remains critical down the stretch. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies

Our key Husky player to watch is Hannah Stines. Last time out against USC, the junior guard recorded her first career double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. A consistent presence all season, we look for Stines' impact in tonight's game. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #WomensSports

Please take note of some basic defensive and offensive statistics for our Huskies through 26 games played on the season so far, ahead of tonight's home game against the Scarlet Knights! Photos by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #UniversityOfWashington #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball

Here's tonight's UW women's basketball starting five as they host Rutgers for the first ever matchup between the two programs. Washington remains with their four guard lineup under head coach Tina Langley. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies #SeattleSports

It was made clear during today's presser that the Seattle Storm are turning the page to 2025 & keeping all focus there @christanwnba.bsky.social writes about the comments from Talisa Rhea and Noelle Quinn✍️: www.circlingseattlesports.com/articles/seattlestorm-turningthepage2025 #SeattleStorm #WNBA

The new phase of Storm basketball has chosen who will be it’s first leader Whether the fallout of it or Loyd’s abrupt departure continues to play a part in free agency negotiations next offseason remains to be seen - @circlingseasports.bsky.social www.circlingseattlesports.com/articles/sea...

Me this whole episode trying to figure out what the heck is happening with Seattle’s roster lol

🚨INJURY NEWS🚨: UW women's basketball sophomore F Olivia Anderson is OUT for the rest of the season with an undisclosed injury, head coach Tina Langley told us during her media availability today. Anderson hasn't played since late December. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies

Here's this afternoon's UW women's basketball starting five, as they host 6th ranked USC this afternoon at Hec Ed. Tina Langley stays with the smaller starting unit as JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen come to town. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #Becoming #GoHuskies #SeattleSports

It's UW women's basketball gameday! The Huskies return home to Alaska Airlines arena for a two-game set, as they host 6th ranked USC and JuJu Watkins this afternoon. Every game remains critical for Washington here down the stretch. Sea you at Hec Ed! Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #GoHuskies

Our key Husky player to watch is Sayvia Sellers. Last game out on the road, the sophomore guard from Alaska guided the Huskies as she finished with 21 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals. We look for Sayvia's impact. Photo by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #UniversityOfWashington

Please take note of some basic defensive and offensive statistics for our Huskies through 25 games played on the season so far, ahead of today's home game against the Trojans! Photos by @rowanschaberg.bsky.social #BigTen #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball

Almost midnight but finished the rerun and WOWWWW that game did not disappoint!! And how lucky are we that we only have to wait a few weeks to see the match up again?!?

Drove 30 mins to my fave women’s sports bar for USC vs. UCLA just to get there and it’s closed today😭😭 I’m now turning off all notifications so I can watch the rerun later with no spoilers😭

Been at the library all afternoon and folks, I suggest you partake in this free adventure before books as you know them are no longer available and reading is illegal

Our Seattle Storm added Alysha Clark and Gabby Williams this past week. Plus: Jordan Horston's unfortunate injury, and more talked about in the newest Storm Round Table. @christanwnba.bsky.social, @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, and Charles Hamaker discuss: youtu.be/a0EYmI-uXJE #SeattleStorm #WNBA