Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has her own signature shoe, the Nike Caitlin 1, revealed this week. Set to launch on October 1, Clark is achieving a lifelong dream. (Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) In 2024, Clark partnered with Nike. Since then, she’s primarily worn Kobe Protros, including exclusive Kobe 5 and Kobe...
For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.” Ogwumike is among multiple WNBA players with a name of African origin. Several of those players,...
Nia Coffey Building on Career Year for Lynx
For Nia Coffey, everything has come full circle. Born in the Twin Cities, the tenth year forward starred at nearby Hopkins High School before making the journey to Northwestern for her collegiate career. A historic collegiate career followed, which included four consecutive All-Big Ten selections. Drafted fifth overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft, one would...
Darius Acuff Jr. accepts ‘tough love’ from father, turns into top NBA draft prospect
CHICAGO – The 2026 NBA draft is expected to be highlighted by top-five prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. Years from now, though, Darius Acuff Jr. expects to be talked about first when the Class of 2026 is mentioned. “Five years from now they will say I was the best player...
Nova Trio Frees Knicks From 53-Year NBA Championship Drought
The New York Knicks’ trio of Villanova Wildcats was up to scratch and then some in their run to the 2026 NBA title. As part of the Sermon on the Mount on the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus Christ told his followers to “love your enemies.” The New York Knicks know exactly what he meant, as...
‘He deserves it’: Knicks coach Mike Brown’s proud family celebrating his NBA Finals win
SAN ANTONIO — The long-awaited championship stage was set for the New York Knicks on Saturday night. A crying Tracy Morgan, a gleeful Spike Lee and other celebrity Knicks fans celebrated with the players. They were eager to see the NBA championship trophy that had eluded the Knicks for 53 years. In the midst of...
Las Vegas Aces Top Minnesota Lynx 100-97: Is This the WNBA’s Best Rivalry?
The mantra is loud and clear from Las Vegas Aces’ in-arena hype man Joe Brown before every game: “We don’t just cheer when we’re winning; WE-CHEER-TO-WIN.” (Photo by Tom OConnor/NBAE via Getty Images) Saturday night, the Aces gave the crowd inside Michelob Ultra Arena plenty to cheer about. The defending champs dominated the first quarter...
New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory delivers a new identity
From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden and senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears. SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks will have their championship parade Thursday, one the team, the city, and generations of fans and players have been awaiting since...
EXCLUSIVE: Peter Suder Makes NBA Draft Case
Peter Suder was relatively unknown among the 73 invitees to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, but he has been striving to change that ever since. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) The 6-foot-5 guard from Miami University has shown he can connect, space, distribute, and defend without relying on offense to funnel through him. He gained...
Boston, Clark, It: Dueling 30s Fuel Fever
It wasn’t easy, but the Indiana Fever kept the good times infectious with a historic outing from Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark. Boston red stocks proved quite trendy as the Indiana Fever kept their mini-winning streak alive in thrilling fashion on Thursday night at home against the Chicago Fire. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via...









