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christan (no i), ß
@christanwnba.bsky.social
“swish happens here” weekly column @fearlesssc.com 🏀writing and talking about women’s hoops @ OffTheRecordW | reach me: christanwnba@gmail.com

Past: Mavs Moneyball | SB Nation

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This week in Swish Happens Here, presented by @fearlesssc.com:

A full breakdown on Nneka Ogwumike’s announcement with Project B, the WNBPA, and how Saudi Arabia aims to use WNBA stars to pinkwash its image ⬇️
Project B, Nneka Ogwumike, and the state of the WNBPA – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
Zoe Brooks pass the ball challenge
December 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Good challenge at the rim without fouling from Awa Fam
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This fucking guy never quits. Jesus Christ.
Today in Schism:

Robert Griffin III claims the committee is “persecuting Christians” by ranking Notre Dame ahead of BYU
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Would like to bump this from Jackie a few weeks ago in connection to the league’s proposal of cutting team housing in addition to earlier start date ⬇️
A lot is worth reading in @theixsports.bsky.social Daily today. But uhhh this STANDS out.

"...multiple sources tell @theixbasketball.bsky.social the overall salary cap increase on the table would not keep pace [for the middle class] with proposed jumps in rookie and max salaries."
December 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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The Buckeyes are back in the top 25 for the first time this season:

www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-w...
Ohio State returns to AP poll at No. 23
After the Buckeyes first ranked win of the season, Ohio State is back on the weekly AP poll
www.landgrantholyland.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“It doesn’t make logistical sense,” one source told FOS. #WNBA
BREAKING: The WNBA has proposed cutting team housing in addition to an earlier start date, according to multiple sources.

The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.

frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
WNBA Proposes Cutting Team Housing, Earlier Start to Season
The league is proposing a seven-figure base maximum salary, but it’s coming at a cost, multiple sources told FOS.
frontofficesports.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Some rando man says he could beat a WNBA player and Sarah Ashlee Barker gave buddy nothing but buckets

One day folks will learn
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Appreciate the Sixth Pod crew for having me on. We talked about Project B and the fallout of hypocrisy, the talent in the college ranks, and more!

P.S - I am not an NFL cornerback in my free time lol
New episode! @christanwnba.bsky.social joins us to talk Project B, WNBA prospects both collegiate and international, and what it's like to be mistaken for a cornerback of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Available where all pods are cast!

open.spotify.com/episode/2RYD...
Project B and College B-Ball with Christan Braswell
open.spotify.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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New talking about stuff and things! Big thanks to @christanwnba.bsky.social for joining us.
New episode! @christanwnba.bsky.social joins us to talk Project B, WNBA prospects both collegiate and international, and what it's like to be mistaken for a cornerback of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Available where all pods are cast!

open.spotify.com/episode/2RYD...
Project B and College B-Ball with Christan Braswell
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Swish Happens Here by @christanwnba.bsky.social:

-Notre Dame gets back on track
-Thriller in Uncasville
-Some flowers for Syla Swords

fearlesssc.com/swish-happen...
Swish Happens Here: Friday night heroics in the college game left us full – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The same crown prince that runs the Saudi PI Fund in case you weren’t familiar. The same fund that owns Sela, a partner of Project B…
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The day that sports fans accept (unfortunately) that their favorite athletes aspire to be capitalists, a lot of recent news will be easier to digest
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Swish Happens Here by @christanwnba.bsky.social:

-THAT wild Duke/West Virginia game
-Will the Blue Devils be dancing in March?

fearlesssc.com/hot-take-duk...
Hot take: Duke will not make the NCAA tournament – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Alyssa Thomas is now the 2nd player to sign on to Project B.

Won’t write about every announcement, but the same said here applies to Thomas. Pretty disappointing, to say the very least.
This week in Swish Happens Here, presented by @fearlesssc.com:

A full breakdown on Nneka Ogwumike’s announcement with Project B, the WNBPA, and how Saudi Arabia aims to use WNBA stars to pinkwash its image ⬇️
Project B, Nneka Ogwumike, and the state of the WNBPA – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reposted by christan (no i), ß
Olympics organisers moving towards blanket ban on transgender women from women's sport
Olympics organisers moving towards blanket ban on transgender women from women's sport
The International Olympic Committee is moving towards a blanket ban on transgender women from women's sport, Sky News understands.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
2026 can’t get here soon enough.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Reposted by christan (no i), ß
November 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Centrist Dems strike again
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Great article by Christian explaining Project B and the various issues with it (although it's getting harder and harder to hold the higher ground on "hey, this government tramples on human rights!") but it does speak to how much WNBA athletes will back up their activism in the face of fat checks.
This week in Swish Happens Here, presented by @fearlesssc.com:

A full breakdown on Nneka Ogwumike’s announcement with Project B, the WNBPA, and how Saudi Arabia aims to use WNBA stars to pinkwash its image ⬇️
Project B, Nneka Ogwumike, and the state of the WNBPA – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Reposted by christan (no i), ß
Surprised and disappointed that Nneka Ogwumike has signed on for this new league with substantial Saudi Arabian financial backing.

This article is well worth a read.

“This opportunity (for W players) comes with considerable disadvantages that affect the core of what their fans stand for.”
This week in Swish Happens Here, presented by @fearlesssc.com:

A full breakdown on Nneka Ogwumike’s announcement with Project B, the WNBPA, and how Saudi Arabia aims to use WNBA stars to pinkwash its image ⬇️
Project B, Nneka Ogwumike, and the state of the WNBPA – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reposted by christan (no i), ß
Thank you for writing this! I’ve been trying to understand Nneka’a decision and its implications. This is such a good explainer.
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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good read!
This week in Swish Happens Here, presented by @fearlesssc.com:

A full breakdown on Nneka Ogwumike’s announcement with Project B, the WNBPA, and how Saudi Arabia aims to use WNBA stars to pinkwash its image ⬇️
Project B, Nneka Ogwumike, and the state of the WNBPA – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This week in Swish Happens Here, presented by @fearlesssc.com:

A full breakdown on Nneka Ogwumike’s announcement with Project B, the WNBPA, and how Saudi Arabia aims to use WNBA stars to pinkwash its image ⬇️
Project B, Nneka Ogwumike, and the state of the WNBPA – Fearless SC
fearlesssc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If Duke still had Oluchi Okananwa….
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM