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Wisconsin alum. Cubs fan. 🍿 Substack: The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown

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My new adventure has launched! It’s a Substack: The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown.

I’ll be sharing the untold stories of these women and those around them.

I’d love to have you come along for the ride! Please subscribe.

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Welcome to my new home for stories on women's sports
Why I am focusing on women's sports
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I had a great conversation with Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland a few weeks back (prior to her winning the NCAA individual championship and another team title).

I hope you’ll take a look at theundercovered.substack.com/p/arizona-tr...
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
My 97 year old mom, Phyliss Brown, passed away last week. After some reflection, it’s time to celebrate her life.

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My biggest fan ...
Honoring and celebrating Phyliss Brown
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November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
From individual and team National Champion, Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland…
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
With all the changes in college basketball, USC basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb made a “conscious decision to double down on the things that are my core values of coaching.”

Here’s the full Q&A, including Saturday’s upcoming “The Real ‘SC” game

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Spend a few good minutes with ... USC basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb
Gottlieb on the "Real 'SC" matchup. coaches facing extra challenges and more
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I wrote about Kelly Wetteland earlier in the week and today she won the National Championship as Arizona Triathlon won its’ second consecutive title.

Here’s the story …

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Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland’s unimaginable meteoric rise to the top of the sport
A newcomer to triathlon, Wetteland’s work ethic, clear-headedness and trust in her coaches made all the difference
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November 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Just a few years ago, Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland never imagined she would be competing in this sport or be excelling at this pace.

I talked to Kelly and here’s her story. (Photo by Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Athletics)

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Arizona Triathlon’s Kelly Wetteland’s unimaginable meteoric rise to the top of the sport
A newcomer to triathlon, Wetteland’s work ethic, clear-headedness and trust in her coaches made all the difference
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November 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Here’s what one reader said when they subscribed to my Substack, The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown
November 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It’s the first day of basketball; it’s the first day back on the court in a game that counts for UCLA’s Charlisse Leger-Walker in around 650 days.

I talked to Charlisse about her ACL injury and so much more about being a Bruin.

Here’s the story …

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Charlisse Leger-Walker is back on the court! Off the court, she's home and leaving a legacy at UCLA
Leger-Walker on her journey after an ACL injury and more
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November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
One more sleep until women’s basketball tips off!

In the meantime, here’s Stanford women’s basketball coach Kate Paye on all things Cardinal.

(photo from Stanford Athletics)

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Spend a few good minutes with ... Stanford basketball coach Kate Paye
Paye on settling in and more
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November 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“Just knowing more what’s coming, having lived through a whole year in the ACC, you feel more comfortable.” - Stanford women’s basketball coach Kate Paye.

Here’s the full conversation…

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Spend a few good minutes with ... Stanford basketball coach Kate Paye
Paye on settling in and more
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October 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Reposted by PJ Brown
Oh, heck yes. PJ Brown is fantastic — a fabulous and well-connected chronicler of women’s sports.

Go get ‘em, cuz!
My new adventure has launched! It’s a Substack: The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown.

I’ll be sharing the untold stories of these women and those around them.

I’d love to have you come along for the ride! Please subscribe.

open.substack.com/pub/theunder...
Welcome to my new home for stories on women's sports
Why I am focusing on women's sports
open.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Here’s what one reader said when they subscribed to my Substack, The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown.
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“I’m here to focus on volleyball, focus on my team and help them get better.” - Arizona volleyball’s Jordan Wilson from a recent insightful conversation.

Here’s the full story (it’s a feature!) …

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Arizona's Jordan Wilson's evolution on the volleyball court
Wilson's clear focus, mindset and growth
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October 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Arizona Triathlon, reigning National Champions, dominated the NCAA West Regionals today.

Here’s my conversation with UA Triathlon coach, Wes Johnson.

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Spend a few good minutes with ... Arizona triathlon coach Wes Johnson
Johnson on evolving messaging for the reigning National Champions
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October 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Reposted by PJ Brown
My good friend @pjbrown024.bsky.social recently launched a Substack about women's sports. I can think of no better person to tell those stories than PJ.

If you're into women's sports (or know someone who is), please check it out. Here's a sample:

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Spend a few good minutes with ... former Arizona and pro basketball player Sam Thomas
Thomas on her life after playing basketball
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October 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“(Coaching style) is an art form, not a scientific formula” - from another wide-ranging and always enjoyable conversation with UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close.

Find the full Q&A at The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown…

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Spend a few good minutes with ... UCLA basketball coach Cori Close
Close on her coaching style and more
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October 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My first real story is with former Arizona women’s basketball standout and pro player Sam Thomas.

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Spend a few good minutes with ... former Arizona and pro basketball player Sam Thomas
Thomas on her life after playing basketball
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October 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
My new adventure has launched! It’s a Substack: The Undercovered: Women’s sports with PJ Brown.

I’ll be sharing the untold stories of these women and those around them.

I’d love to have you come along for the ride! Please subscribe.

open.substack.com/pub/theunder...
Welcome to my new home for stories on women's sports
Why I am focusing on women's sports
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just a heads up: I will be on with David Kelly on 1290 AM around 3:35 pm Mountain this afternoon talking about my time covering Arizona women’s basketball
May 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My time at the Star has come to an end after 9+ years. It was a fun ride, I worked with great editors who supported women’s sports (especially wbb) that allowed us to build the coverage. I had great teammates. Shared stories of amazing athletes/coaches. And thanks to all my readers.
March 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
With the end of the Arizona women’s basketball season, here’s a look ahead for the Wildcats, including a change in recruiting strategy

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After failing to make NCAA women's hoops tourney, Barnes switching up strategy
After Arizona women's basketball failed to make the NCAA Tournament, coach Adia Barnes is switching up her recruiting strategy.
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March 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A year ago I fell at UConn during NCAAs & suffered a concussion. It’s been a long haul. While not fully recovered, I know I will get all the way back. I want to thank all the unsung heroes- my docs/therapists (concussion, OT, PT, vision, massage), my fam & Mom, who is the best!!
March 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I talked to Arizona women’s basketball’s Miko Williams on her postseasons playing at Tennessee, what makes Adia Barnes so good at developing players and much more …
March 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Here’s the scout ahead of Arizona women’s basketball’s first round game in the WBIT against NAU. Special guest UA assistant Salvo Coppa with the scout…

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Arizona hosts NAU in WBIT: Scout, Wildcats' mindset, defense could be key
UA hosts NAU in first round of WBIT: Scout, Wildcats mindset, it could all come down to defense.
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March 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I talked to Arizona women’s basketball player Isis Beh about her incredible collegiate journey that is finishing on a high note as she is playing the best ball of her career.

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Isis Beh overcomes adversity, develops into the Wildcats' most valuable player
Arizona women's basketball's Isis Beh, a role player turned starter, is the Wildcats' most valuable player this season.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM