🎙️ Court-Side Raised – Episode 3: The Rise of International Stars in the WNBA
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Court-Side Raised, retired NCAA WBB Coach Kevin Chaney, joins host Kris Chaney, to share his knowledge of the game from the coach’s perspective, breaking down top teams & what they need to do to win, and what it was like being a black male coach of the women’s game.
🎧 Topics Covered:
• International Talent in the NCAA, WNBA, and NBA
• Coach Chaney’s Top 3 International Players in the League right now
• Candace Parker’s Take on the “Pay Us” shirts worn by W players at the All-Star Game
• WNBA Playoff Projections, the WNBA MVP Race, plus who is the MIP?
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🎵 Music Credits:
• Intro music by: Oleg Fedak from Pixabay
• Outro music by: Mike Kripak from Pixabay
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👟 Guest Info :
Retired HOF NCAA WBB Coach Kevin Chaney
A Hall of Fame women’s college basketball coach with 22 years of experience, he helped lead Solano Community College to five Bay Valley East titles and three California state Elite Eight appearances. He’s a member of the WBCA, NABC, and BCA, with coaching stints at Solano CC, Nevada Reno, Lincoln University, Minnesota Duluth, SIU Edwardsville, and Nebraska Kearney. He’s also known as the father of podcast host Kris Chaney.
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📝 Episode Transcript:
A full transcript is coming soon!
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🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:
• Candace Parker & Aaliyah Boston – The All-Star Game
• Current WNBA Standings
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💬 Quote of the Episode:
"People don’t pay $400-500, to watch you have fun. They’re paying to watch you compete.”