I talked former Arizona women’s basketball player about life overseas as a professional. Here’s the story (photo from Baptiste) … theundercovered.substack.com/p/trinity-ba...

Sometimes there’s more to a story & you just have to do a follow up. That’s how I felt after talking to Arizona Track & Field’s Sydnie Vanek & Dino Dodig. We’ve got more from an athlete’s & a coach’s perspective (photo Mike Christy, UA Athletics) theundercovered.substack.com/p/what-sydni...

Here’s my latest on Team USA’s Emily Ausmus. theundercovered.substack.com/p/for-emily-...

I talked to Arizona track’s Syd Vanek about her season and going from a 2-sport athlete to focusing on only one: long jump. Here’s the story. (Photo Arizona Athletics) theundercovered.substack.com/p/for-arizon...

I talked to Arizona’s Tap Havea about what went into the uptick in performance this season. She is the Big 12 Indoors & Outdoors champion in shot put & competes in NCAA Regionals this week. Here’s the story (photo by Mike Gunnoe) … open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

“My mom would always say ‘Aim for the stars, even though you might hit the top of the tree,’ and that’s what I’ve learned to do.” - Upshot’s Charlotte Crown coach Trisha Stafford-Odom Here’s Stafford-Odom’s story. (Photo Stafford-Odom) open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

“You have to work for it. So go after it, and each day is a new day. So just keep going.” - Tele Jennings, Arizona Softball This is just part of what’s gone into Tele’s breakout season. (Photo, Madison Farwell, Arizona Athletics) theundercovered.substack.com/p/why-tele-j...

It’s time for a little crossover. A series of local Tucson stories from The Undercovered will be featured on Tucson Spotlight. Check them out for some of the best in local news.

Parity’s Risa Isard’s research is behind some of the biggest conversations in women’s sports. Here’s Isard’s story (photo from Isard) theundercovered.substack.com/p/paritys-ri...

Taylor McQuillin is redefining what it means to stay in the game. Here’s the story … open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

I talked to UCLA coach Cori Close last fall and she shared with me why this team was great. Turns out they had all the ingredients for this title run. Here are my thoughts… open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Time for some observations on the Women’s Final Four!! Read my thoughts here … open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Yes, it’s a two-fer Friday!! I’ve got NOTES on the Women’s Final Four. Check them out here (Photo UCLA Athletics) … open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

I talked to UConn assistant coach Morgan Valley to learn more about her season, as well as what makes this squad stand out. Here’s the story … (Photo UConn Athletics) open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Heading to Phoenix for the Women’s Final Four. I have stories lined up; will be doing notes (1 of my favorite things!), etc. Please read & subscribe so I can continue to do this work. You can find my pub here: theundercovered.substack.com

I’ve been thinking a lot about the women who came before us in sports. Bobbi Palma is one of them. Here are some of my thoughts and part of Bobbi’s story. (Photo Bobbi Palma) theundercovered.substack.com/p/pj-brown-b...

We always talk about Arizona softball’s Tayler Biehl in terms of defense and now we’re talking about her hitting. Here’s the full story of what’s behind that … (photo Arizona Athletics) open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

At Arizona softball, I noticed that coach Caitlin Lowe is having fun and smiling a lot more. Here’s the full story of what’s gone into that …. (Photo by Catherine Regan/Arizona Athletics) theundercovered.substack.com/p/why-arizon...

These are the stories I love working on. Talie Bonds, an elite hurdler and a new mom, started training for the 2028 Olympics four months after giving birth to her son, Jasper. Talie shared with me what it’s been like for her. open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Here are some of my thoughts on what’s going on with the WNBA. open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Here are my observations from opening day at Arizona Softball. open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Time for opening day at Arizona softball

It was a sad day for journalism and sports journalism. A great message from my friend, @howardmegdal.bsky.social today (and always). This is the time to support your favorite journalists, so we can all continue to do good, quality work.

Last week I was back reporting on basketball in person for 2 games at SMU women’s basketball. Here are some observations on what it’s like being back after 10 months. (photo courtesy of SMU Athletics) theundercovered.substack.com/p/pj-brown-s...

Phoenix is hosting the 2026 Women’s Final Four. I talked to Arizona Sports & Events Alliance’s Kelly Triplett on the planning, as well as what the sprint to April 3 looks like. Here’s the full story … theundercovered.substack.com/p/arizona-sp...

“She’s battle-tested. You can’t buy that; you can’t rush that. That’s true experience.” - Stanford women’s basketball coach Kate Paye on junior guard Chloe Clardy Read the full story here … open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Great nugget from @cbrunsonaz.bsky.social on this USC-UCLA game about the shoes. USC’s JuJu Watkins designed the Nike shoes her teammates are wearing however Londynn Jones isn’t wearing them because they didn’t make them small enough. Jones wears a 7 & the shoes only go down to 7 1/2.

The lack of media coverage for women’s basketball/sports was a big topic this week as UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close started the conversation after the Bruins game at Ohio State. Here’s my take … (Photo courtesy of UCLA Athletics) open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

I believe stories on Olympians should be told all the time, not just the few weeks leading up to their events. My latest is on Team USA women’s water polo team and their reset for the 2028 Olympics in L.A. Here’s the full story… theundercovered.substack.com/p/team-usa-w...

This is a must-listen. Not just this episode but every episode!

“We’d want a million Hannah Kennys on our team if we could.” - Louisville volleyball assistant CC McGraw. Here’s the full story on Hannah Kenny. open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

Illinois women’s basketball with a dominant win, 78-57, over Indiana to open Big Ten play. It was disciplined, team ball with 23 assists on 34 made FGs. The Illini forced 20 turnovers.

“(It’s about) never being satisfied; always knowing that there is another step that I can reach.” - Illinois freshman guard Destiny Jackson. Here’s the full story on this Chicagoan … theundercovered.substack.com/p/illinois-b...

I talked to SMU women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes recently on her new chapter. Here’s the full story theundercovered.substack.com/p/its-a-new-...

I had a great conversation with Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland a few weeks back (prior to her winning the NCAA individual championship and another team title). I hope you’ll take a look at theundercovered.substack.com/p/arizona-tr...

My 97 year old mom, Phyliss Brown, passed away last week. After some reflection, it’s time to celebrate her life. theundercovered.substack.com/p/my-biggest...

From individual and team National Champion, Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland…

With all the changes in college basketball, USC basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb made a “conscious decision to double down on the things that are my core values of coaching.” Here’s the full Q&A, including Saturday’s upcoming “The Real ‘SC” game theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

I wrote about Kelly Wetteland earlier in the week and today she won the National Championship as Arizona Triathlon won its’ second consecutive title. Here’s the story … theundercovered.substack.com/p/arizona-tr...

Just a few years ago, Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland never imagined she would be competing in this sport or be excelling at this pace. I talked to Kelly and here’s her story. (Photo by Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Athletics) theundercovered.substack.com/p/arizona-tr...

Here’s what one reader said when they subscribed to my Substack, The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown

It’s the first day of basketball; it’s the first day back on the court in a game that counts for UCLA’s Charlisse Leger-Walker in around 650 days. I talked to Charlisse about her ACL injury and so much more about being a Bruin. Here’s the story … theundercovered.substack.com/p/charlisse-...

One more sleep until women’s basketball tips off! In the meantime, here’s Stanford women’s basketball coach Kate Paye on all things Cardinal. (photo from Stanford Athletics) theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

“Just knowing more what’s coming, having lived through a whole year in the ACC, you feel more comfortable.” - Stanford women’s basketball coach Kate Paye. Here’s the full conversation… theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

Oh, heck yes. PJ Brown is fantastic — a fabulous and well-connected chronicler of women’s sports. Go get ‘em, cuz!

Here’s what one reader said when they subscribed to my Substack, The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown.

“I’m here to focus on volleyball, focus on my team and help them get better.” - Arizona volleyball’s Jordan Wilson from a recent insightful conversation. Here’s the full story (it’s a feature!) … theundercovered.substack.com/p/arizonas-j...

Arizona Triathlon, reigning National Champions, dominated the NCAA West Regionals today. Here’s my conversation with UA Triathlon coach, Wes Johnson. theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

My good friend @pjbrown024.bsky.social recently launched a Substack about women's sports. I can think of no better person to tell those stories than PJ. If you're into women's sports (or know someone who is), please check it out. Here's a sample: theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

“(Coaching style) is an art form, not a scientific formula” - from another wide-ranging and always enjoyable conversation with UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close. Find the full Q&A at The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown… theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...