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WBB writer for @ESPN's @andscape || @SJI_Update alum || Bay Area 🍞 || Email: sean.a.hurd@espn.com
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For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation

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By Sean Hurd Verified
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In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives” and Ogwumike means “warrior.” Ogwumike is among multiple WNBA players with a name of African origin. Several of those players, though, have opted to shorten their first names during their pro careers.
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Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2

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By Sean Hurd Verified
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On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach. “Hey, congratulations,” the friend said, before delivering what would be Marsh’s first lesson after accepting his first head coaching role at any level. “No one likes you anymore.” A year removed from the start of his inaugural season with the Sky, Marsh said there’s a lot of truth in his friend’s quip.
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For Tina Charles’ former teammates, her impact and legacy extend beyond the court

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By Sean Hurd Verified
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As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time players has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and a former WNBA MVP, announced on Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball. “Fifteen years at the professional level and a lifetime of love for this game,” Charles wrote in a post on X. “I’ve experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows, and I’m thankful for all of it.” It was all a dream..
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