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Look up and the first things you’ll see inside South Carolina’s practice gym are the portraits of the players she’s coached, mentored, inspired: first-round WNBA draft picks including A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, Alaina Coates, Allisha Gray, Kaela Davis, Laeticia Amihere, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Ty Harris and Zia Cooke. They serve as a reminder to anyone […] The post The Excellence of Dawn Staley…

There are times when the game becomes a battle of will, and you either have it in you or you don’t. But A’ja Wilson didn’t work this hard just to get this far. Even as a two-time WNBA Champion, there’s still more to do, more to accomplish, more to win, more to work toward. She’s […] The post A’ja Wilson Takes Us Behind The Scenes of Gatorade’s “Is It In You” Campaign appeared first on SLAM .

It was senior night, so Johnuel “Boogie” Fland knew his emotions would be running high. And that was before the day even arrived. The day of took things to a whole other level. He was in class that morning when the text came through. It was John Calipari: I’m coming to the game today. Knowing the guy […] The post Stepinac’s Boogie Fland is Ready to Put on a Show at Arkansas appeared first on SLAM…

With the start of the 2024 WNBA season underway, this year’s incoming rookie class is garnering tons of attention, not just for their serious game, but their off-court ventures—and personal style—too. Minnesota Lynx rookie Alissa Pili is one of the many highly anticipated young talents many will be following this season, and yet, the 6-2 […] The post How Alissa Pili and Jason Vu Teamed Up to Put …

Renaissance. And no, we’re not talking about Beyonce’s impeccable dance hall-inspired album from 2022. We’re talking about the WNBA. Established legends, up-and-coming stars and rookies with rockstar followings. This season has brought a whole new level of intrigue—though the real ones know this League has always been filled with hype since its inception in ‘96. […] The post Legends of the WNBA H…

The WNBA has long since been filled with stars, and if we’re being completely real, these women could have been selling units in the sneaker space for years. Player Exclusive kicks on the court were cool, but not as accessible for the everyday fan like a signature shoe was. So the brands adapted. With an […] The post Today’s WNBA Legends Are Shifting Sneaker Culture appeared first on SLAM .

The movement started a couple of years before the inception of the W. After winning the ‘93 NCAA Championship with the Texas Tech Lady Raiders—dropping a record 47 points—a 22-year-old Sheryl Swoopes signed with The Swoosh. The future Hall of Famer and four-time WNBA Champion was a surefire lock for the ‘94 USA Women’s National […] The post How Former WNBA Legends Forever Changed The Sneaker Land…

Now in its fifth year, the ACES Elite Classic has been the premier destination for the top high school talent to compete in an All-American Games, and this year, they’re turning things up. This year’s AEC also marks the first time the brand will partner with WNBA Legend, Sheryl Swoopes to co-host the women’s game. Founded by […] The post Top Players In The Country Will Compete at ACES Elite Class…

When I heard SLAM was turning 30 this year — man, first off, I felt old as hell — but of course, I was also hyped. Ever since I can remember playing the game, watching the game, loving the game — SLAM Magazine has been right there. I’ve been wearing a rubber band ever since […] The post SLAM Celebrates 30 Years With Upcoming Sneaker Collabs appeared first on SLAM .

In an ever-changing media landscape, women’s sports content is now, more than ever, all over our feeds, timelines and news coverage. For those of us who have always tuned in, this ain’t anything new—from media and journalists to sports personalities, there are many, many people who have worked endlessly over the years to cover women’s […] The post WSLAM Presents: The WNBA Creators, Journalists an…

Ever since I was growing up, SLAM has been the hottest and biggest magazine ever. Every first of the month, everybody knew that you go to 7-Eleven and you go pick up that new SLAM Magazine. Obviously, I was always the one to have it. My mom would take me to 7-Eleven and the donut […] The post SLAM and Tuff Crowd Are Keeping It Hostile appeared first on SLAM .

It’s here. It’s finally here, the 2023-24 All-LeagueFits Awards have been officially announced. Since its inception during the 2017-18 season, the All-LeagueFits awards have only gotten more contentious. LF legends like Russell Westbrook, Jordan Clarkson and Kelly Oubre are still dominating the landscape, but this next generation of tastemakers are rapidly closing in. From the […] The post The 20…

SLAM is timeless. The words and images in our pages have proven to influence generation after generation. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’ve gathered it all up in this brand new hardcover book. 30 YEARS OF SLAM fully chronicles our history in 256 beautiful pages and includes a forward written by Allen Iverson. The post The 30 Years of SLAM Book is OUT NOW! appeared first on SLAM .

Under the hot, unyielding sun of Bimini, 8-year-old V.J. Edgecombe grew his love for the game. Sitting inside our studio at SLAM HQ, the nations’ No. 4-ranked player reminisces on those pick-up games in the yard with a grin that’s shining just as much as his diamond earrings. “I was just out there having fun, […] The post Baylor Commit V.J. Edgecombe Left the Bahamas as a Teen. Now, His NBA Dream…

The future is bright. From certified buckets to young standouts already making waves both on and off the court, the 2024 SLAM HS All-Americans are the very definition of elite. The scary part is, they’re just getting started. Sarah. Joyce. Kate. Kiyomi. Jaloni. VJ. Cooper. Isaiah. Dylan. Tre. The post The 2024 SLAM HS All-Americans Have ARRIVED appeared first on SLAM .