Ep. 04: Napheesa Collier: A Basketball Journey from UCONN to Motherhood in the WNBA

In this episode of "Champion This", Napheesa Collier joins the podcast to discuss her journey as a basketball player, from discovering her passion for the sport to becoming a professional athlete. She shares stories from her time at UCONN, playing under legendary coach Geno Auriemma, and the challenges she faced as a rookie in the WNBA. Collier also talks about the growth of women's basketball and the need for more exposure and support for the sport. Additionally, she discusses her role as a mother and how it has changed her perspective on basketball and life. About Napheesa:  Napheesa Collier is a professional basketball player and captain of the Minnesota Lynx. She has achieved numerous accolades in the WNBA, including Rookie of the Year, three-time WNBA All-Star, and First Team All-WNBA. Collier is also a member of Team USA Basketball and won a gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She played college basketball at the University of Connecticut and is known for her exceptional skills on the court. YouTube:    / @championthis   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rwpfWy... FOLLOW CHAMPION THIS: Instagram:   / championthis_podcast   Facebook:   / championthis   TikTok:   / championthis   FOLLOW NAPHEESA: IG:   / napheesa24   TikTok:   / napheesacollier   References: Unrivaled League Minnesota Lynx