Latest from Tia Reid
From college stardom to WNBA uncertainty: Rookies fight steep odds to realize dream with help of former coaches
PHOENIX – Making a WNBA roster is one of the hardest achievements in professional sports. Due to the quick turnaround time and the lack of available roster spots, few rookies make the cut.
WNBA evaluating how superstar Cailtlin Clark, women’s sports popularity can help secure lucrative media rights deal
PHOENIX – With the WNBA’s media rights deal set to expire after the 2025 season, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert believes this year will be crucial to helping the WNBA earn its proper value in negotiations.
How 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament affected WNBA Draft stock for collegiate superstars
PHOENIX – The NCAA Tournament is a great opportunity for college players to elevate their WNBA draft prospects one last time before the season ends. This year, Nika Mühl and Kamilla Cardoso were two of the top beneficiaries.
Phoenix Mercury unveil new headquarters, practice facility renderings
PHOENIX – Mat Ishbia sets a new standard for WNBA investment with the reveal of new Phoenix Suns and Mercury team headquarters and renderings of a state-of-the-art practice facility for the Mercury.
ASU women’s basketball hopeful for future despite quick exit in Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS – ASU women’s basketball officially ended its season Wednesday with a loss in the first round of the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball tournament. Despite the outcome, Natasha Adair is proud of her team’s growth and is hopeful for the Sun Devils’ future.
StatBroadcast, invented to revolutionize live sports stats, epitomizes ASU innovation
TEMPE – Nate Policar invented StatBroadcast as a student intern in the ASU sports information department. Now, his collegiate innovation is used by hundreds of college programs nationwide, including Power Five schools and the NCAA.
Natasha Adair’s unique position of Black female coach helps empower ASU basketball players
PHOENIX – In 2020, Natasha Adair helped found Black Coaches United, an organization looking to foster and increase diversity among basketball coaches at all levels. Now, she helps empower her Arizona State women’s basketball players.
Kahleah Copper, Natasha Cloud excited for new beginnings with Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury made a big splash during the offseason, picking up Natasha Cloud via free agency and Kahleah Copper via trade. The pair is excited to get to work in Phoenix and bring the Mercury back to championship contention in 2024.