Coach Geno has been coaching UConn since the 80s. Why are y’all so mad that a younger coach is starting to excel? That’s weird. Lol of course he’s successful, no one is taking that from him, but Dawn Staley also deserves recognition. The two can both be true.
2 years ago today, we sat at Mamba Sports Academy patiently waiting for Kobe and the rest of the team to show up. Never would I have imagined, we’d never see them again.
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I would’ve done things so differently.
The Women’s basketball space is so fragile. We scream we want equality but y’all can’t handle the following:
Difference of opinion
Criticism
Hot takes
Accountability
Skepticism
Everything can be all pink flowers and daisies. Adversity breeds growth, y’all know that right?
It’s sad that Caitlin Clark is now suddenly getting all of this media attention after y’all completely ignored her last year only because Paige is out. Reality is, most of the people advocating for her last year were minorities. (So it seemed).
Went to my first Angel City game yesterday and wow. I’m impressed by how many fans showed up! The stadium is insane and the vibes were even better. I think I found a new love haha
This man said Paige Bueckers is not a household name. 🤣🤣🤣 y’all get on this internet and literally say anything. Just say you haven’t watched basketball man. I’m done with Twitter for a little minute. Today has been TOO much.
I don’t EVER want to hear any Kobe slander. After seeing the energy in that gym today and all the lives of young female hoopers and coaches in that gym that were literally devastated, and broken because of his impact, I know now he served his purpose.
The WNBA got me feeling like, if y’all broke, just say that. How do you fine a team because they can provide a resource? That sounds counterintuitive to me.
So the past few months I’ve learned a few things.
1. Most high school coaches don’t run plays for their best player.
2. High school players don’t know how to make a post entry pass.
3. Euro step layups almost always lead to a missed attempt 😂😂😂😂
I get super emotional over stuff like this, because honestly this is way deeper than just basketball. People have no idea what these young woman have to face on a day to day basis. Behind all of the lights, behind the media, they’re still human beings.
Maybe it’s me and I might sound like a hater but, I’m kind of tired of male athletes pretending they watch women’s basketball and all they can name is Juju, Angel and Caitlin. All for clicks and likes on their podcast content. Idk. I’m probably a hater smh.
There’s so much politics in the game of basketball. It’s scary. When it comes to amateur basketball, one thing is for sure. It should ALWAYS be about the kids. You have a child��s future in your hands which could make or break someone’s life. I think people don’t understand that.
So here are my fav environments so far this summer.
Boys Basketball:
@NikeEYB
Peach Jam
Girls Basketball:
@GirlsUAA
Finals
Both were extremely unique & had a ton of crazy energy. My fav would definitely be
@girlsuaa
because seeing that kind of energy is rare on the girls side.
The 1st year of
@GirlsUAA
was 🔥 capping off with the finals in Atlanta, GA.
The girls put on a show in front of hundreds of college coaches, finishing off with the 15u, 16u, & 17u championship games hosted by none other than the “Voice of Atlanta” herself,
@iambriajanelle
.
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Why can’t we just recognize all the players who perform their best and stop all this weird media favoritism whether it be due to proximity, race, or even what I call, Basketball Classism. It’s annoying and tiring.
Youth basketball needs a remodel because I think the adults have turned this sport into a free-for-all. I feel so sorry for the players. I’m sure they just want to hoop and hope they can compete on the next level. That’s all they must want.
When you love yourself, you attract better. You let the universe know that you deserve the best by treating yourself well.
Everything starts with how you feel about yourself. Feel worthy. Feel valuable.
Feel special. Feel deserving of receiving the best. It will happen for you.
I love the fact that
@dawnstaley
speaks out and defends her team. There’s so much more I can say about this, but I won’t because a lot of people wouldn’t understand. You have my support coach!
What’s meant for you will happen for you in a way which you could never expect or explain. Nothing can get in the way of it and how it will enter your life. Just be in a constant state of gratitude and focus your mindset on your vision. Believe in it. It’s all happening for you.
The heart & soul of this team, Gigi, Payton, and Alyssa. To watch these kids grow and start to find themselves as basketball players. The joy on Payton’s face after hitting her game winner the day before. My heart still breaks knowing we’ll never get to see who they would become.
The WNBA needs to have a conversation with fans. Why are yall hiding the Chicago game behind a YouTube paywall, only to not be actually streaming the game? And then turned the comments off. lol yall can’t be serious.
If someone calls me Ballislife one more time lol. My name is Jineen. Jay works. Jay Will works. Shit, even "her" works. But please stop calling me Ballislife lol
It’s so sad how money hungry people are. Imagine having a media credential and still having to pay $20 per day to attend an event you’re helping provide exposure to lol
Y’all bashing kids in the transfer portal like people can’t legit be in bad situations. It’s crazy the narratives yall hop on this app and create. Do you not have anything better to do? Lol
While the world may be telling me I need more followers, my spirit is telling me I need more self care. I need more genuine connection. I need less technology and more physical touch with the people and things in my life that matter.
Now this year, those same minorities have to go against their underdog sweetheart because Aaliyah Boston who has been performing flawlessly all season is getting no love. I’m watching people have to turn their backs on Caitlin because she’s just Paige’s media replacement.
I really hate that I stay to myself sometimes. I miss out on a lot of opportunities because I REFUSE to be a begger and a clout chaser just to work with someone. Just never been me.
Stop asking creatives if they can “just” do something real quick. “Just” do a small video. “Just” shoot you a couple of clips. There is nothing “just” so simple about this process. Lol seriously though. It’s “just” a long process. Haha
This week was a realization that I don’t exist in a real world. I got overlooked for a gig because I don’t have enough followers on IG. Although I’m not tripping, I thought that was interesting. Mind you, I have 35k followers on IG.
I’m starting to learn that writers have either become lazy or have always been. Paige is great, but with all due respect, do you guys have the capacity to write about anyone else? Literally.
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Life is short and precious and unpredictable. While you’re still here, make the most of it. Do what you love. Spend time with your loved ones, because this thing called life can be taken away with a blink of the eye.