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She's Always On

Kianna Smith, Edona Thaqi

Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi talk all about Women's Hoops, X's and O's, film breakdown, and unique perspectives from professional players, coaches and analysts. Edona Thaqi played basketball for Fordham University and the Kosovo National Team. She is also an assistant coach for the Kosovo National Team and a current College/WNBA color commentator. Kianna Smith played basketball at University of Louisville where she made an Elite 8 and Final Four appearance. Professionally she played for the LA Sparks, and overseas in Korea. Currently she is a basketball analyst.

Episode 4: Aces Struggles, All Star Voting, Team USA & Mike Thibault Interview

Hear Edona and Kianna talk about the early aces struggles, who should be a lock on all star voting, the drama around team USA and more Hear coach Mike Thibault talk about USA's biggest threats, Coaching stories with Michael Jordan, what separates the greats, coaching with his son and more!!

Jun 14, 2024

50 min

Episode 3: Media Failing the WNBA, Connecticut Sun Historic Start, Aja Unguardable and more

Hear Kianna and Edona recap all the WNBA drama, talk through Connecticut's chances of finally winning a WNBA championship, Aja Wilson being Unguardable and giving Doris Burke her flowers

Jun 7, 2024

19 min

Episode 2: WNBA Rookies, NBA player comparisons, Team Needs & Sami Whitcomb interview

Kianna and Edona talk through way too early ROY predictions, rookie history, WNBA twitter and NBA player comparisons along with needs for teams that are struggling. Sami Whitcomb talks about her unusual road to the WNBA, how she continues to stay motivated, playing with Sue bird, and amazing parts about being a WNBA mother.

Jun 1, 2024

51 min

Episode 1: WNBA Recap Week 2 and Dana Evans As a Guest

Edona and Kianna recap week 2 of the WNBA, with insight on the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun and the new look of the Phoenix Mercury. Hear Dana Evans talk about her new role as a starting PG, her experience with Candace Parker, and aspiring brand deals with Rihanna.

May 26, 2024

31 min