During the WNBA offseason, a number of high-profile events caught the attention of women’s basketball fans. One of the most notable was Caitlin Clark’s appearance on the **New Heights** podcast, hosted by brothers Travis and Jason Kelce. This was the first podcast episode of 2025 and was highly anticipated.
Caitlin brought a light-hearted and fun vibe, a far cry from the in-depth interviews she has participated in in the past about social issues or pressures. In an interesting conversation, Caitlin, along with Travis and Jason, proposed innovative ideas to improve the appeal of the NBA, such as adding a four-point shooting line or allowing “hockey fights” in every game.
These ideas were both humorous and thought-provoking, and it really showed that Caitlin is not only a talented athlete but also has a unique perspective on the evolution of basketball.
Elsewhere, Angel Reese continues to make her mark off the field as she graces the cover of the winter issue of **Vogue**. The theme, “When Sport Meets Fashion,” not only celebrates Angel as a fashion icon, but also cements her as one of the most iconic athletes of the NIL (name, image, brand) era.
Angel has built her personal brand through major endorsement deals like Reese’s Puffs cereal boxes and a series of fashion events. Despite recent criticism for her bold New Year’s Eve outfit, which led to her temporarily locking down her Instagram account, Angel has bounced back strong and continues to live up to her “unapologetic” style. She even named her podcast **Unapologetically Angel**, affirming her confident and independent attitude.
On the professional front, Angel is currently preparing for the **Unrivaled** tournament, focusing on improving her long-range shooting and angle shots.
However, some fans believe that she should spend more time developing her post-up techniques, where she can take advantage of her natural strength and ball-fighting ability. Recent practice videos show that Angel has worked hard to improve her shooting efficiency, although her hand speed is still slow and needs to be refined to match the pace of the game.
Along with Angel, the **Unrivaled** tournament also made an impression when it recruited Sabrina Ionescu as its final wildcard. Sabrina said she chose to participate because of the tournament’s flexible schedule, allowing her to combine her participation in other events, such as the NBA All-Star Game.
In particular, the addition of tennis player Coco Gauff as an investor shows that this tournament is not just about basketball, but also wants to create a cohesive community of female athletes from many different fields. Coco humorously shared on Twitter: “My dad wanted me to play basketball, and this is the closest I can get to fulfilling his wish!”
Unrivaled is creating a fresh and vibrant atmosphere, from practice sessions, behind-the-scenes videos to massive promotional activities. They focus on building a professional image with photo shoots, makeup sponsored by Sephora, and even friendly moments via TikTok.
All show that this is a fun and united space, in complete contrast to the last WNBA season, where controversy and drama seemed to dominate.
Although the full-court three-on-three format is still new, with careful preparation, the participation of big stars, and smart media, Unrivaled is opening up a promising future for women’s basketball. Let’s wait and see what surprises this tournament will bring to fans!
