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Around the W

Around the W

Written by: Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated presents Around the W, the Signal Award-winning show for Best New Podcast. Host Maria Clifton sits down with the biggest names in the WNBA, college basketball, and Unrivaled to explore life around the league, from player fashion and on- and off-court stories to the evolving landscape of the women’s game.

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  • Olivia Miles on Transferring to TCU, Unrivaled & 2025 WNBA Champion Prediction | Around the W
    Dec 14 2025

    In this special Around the W episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton aka DJ Ria, sits down with Olivia Miles — TCU guard, two-time Second Team All-American, one of the nation’s top assist leaders, and one of the most creative playmakers in women’s basketball.

    Olivia Miles opens up about her transfer from Notre Dame to TCU, how her elite passing vision developed, and the friendships she’s built through Unrivaled. She also breaks down her favorite fashion fits, reveals which WNBA star she’d love to face in a 1v1 matchup, and shares her pick for the 2025 WNBA Champion.

    From candid conversations to sideline fashion, Around The W offers an unapologetic lens on the WNBA and the women defining its future.



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    8 mins
  • Milaysia Fulwiley on Transferring to LSU and Her 2025 WNBA Champion Prediction | Around the W
    Dec 13 2025

    In this special Around the W episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton (aka DJ Ria) sits down with Milaysia Fulwiley, LSU guard, 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year, viral sensation with the handles, and one of the first athletes to sign an NIL deal with Unrivaled.


    Milaysia Fulwiley opens up about her fearless style of play, her decision to transfer to LSU for a fresh start, and how her creativity on the court was shaped by streetball inspiration and pro-level training. She also breaks down her favorite fashion looks, from her ESPYs suit to her everyday street style, reflects on the friendships built at Unrivaled, and shares her prediction for the 2025 WNBA Finals.


    From candid conversations to sideline fashion, Around The W offers an unapologetic lens on the WNBA and the women defining its future.



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    15 mins
  • Kiki Rice Talks UCLA's Final Four Run, Juju Watkins Rivalry & Unrivaled Deal | Around the W
    Dec 12 2025

    In this special Around the W episode from The Future is Unrivaled Summit, host Maria Clifton (aka DJ Ria) sits down with Kiki Rice — UCLA star guard, 2022 Gatorade National Player of the Year, McDonald’s All-American, and one of the first athletes to sign an NIL deal with Unrivaled.


    Kiki Rice opens up about UCLA’s historic Final Four run and her motivation heading into next season, her rivalry-turned-friendship with USC star Juju Watkins, and which WNBA players she studies the most. Kiki also breaks down her favorite fashion looks, from her 21st birthday outfit to her ESPYs date with NBA champion boyfriend Cason Wallace, and shares her pick for WNBA Rookie of the Year.


    From candid conversations to sideline fashion, Around The W offers an unapologetic lens on the WNBA and the women defining its future.



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    11 mins
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