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Tyler Byrum

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Mystics reporter and newsletter guy at Monumental Sports Network | Voice of the DC Breeze | D.C. area play-by-play commentator | Ultimate Frisbee Coach

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · Sep 6

Mystics' Kiki Iriafen is breaking both Mystics first-year and all-time records left and right. The source of that development comes from a saying instilled by assistant coach Barbara Turner.

Behind Kiki Iriafen's big rookie lesson that 'slow is pro'

Mystics' Kiki Iriafen is breaking both first-year and all-time records left and right. The source of that development comes from a saying instilled by assistant coach Barbara Turner.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 55m

A new 2026 NBA Draft big board with the season tipping off in less than a month. A couple of new adjustments with players now on campus and practices fully underway.

A.J. Dybantsa (BYU) is still my No. 1 prospect and Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky) passes Boogie Fland (Florida) as my top returner.

An NBA 2026 Big Board of players ranked 1-15

2026 Rank Player Position Year/ Age
1 A.J. Dybantsa (BYU) SG/SF Freshman
2 Darryn Peterson (Kansas) PG/SG Freshman
3 Cameron Boozer (Duke) PF Freshman
4 Nate Ament (Tennessee) SF Freshman
5 Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville) PG Freshman
6 Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) PF Freshman
7 Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky) PF/C Sophomore
8 Boogie Fland (Florida) PG/SG Sophomore
9 Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston) C Freshman
10 Karim Lopez (International) SF/PF 19 at Draft
11 Dash Daniels (International) PG/SG 18 at Draft
12 Dame Sarr (Duke) SG/SF Freshman
13 Koa Peat (Arizona) PF/C Freshman
14 Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor) SF Freshman
15 Kam Williams (Kentucky) SF/PF Sophomore

An NBA 2026 Big Board of players ranked 16-30

2026 Rank Player Position Year/ Age
16 Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) PG Freshman
17 Isaiah Evans (Duke) SG/SF Sophomore
18 Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) PF Senior
19 Brayden Burries (Arizona) PG/ SG Freshman
20 Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) PG Senior
21 Ian Jackson (North Carolina) SG Sophomore
22 Labaron Philon (Alabama) PG/ SG Sophomore
23 Nikolas Khamenia (Duke) SF/PF Freshman
24 Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) PG Freshman
25 Sergio De Larrea (International) PG/SG 20 at Draft
26 Braylon Mullins (UConn) SG Freshman
27 Tahaad Pettiford (Auburn) PG Sophomore
28 Alijah Arenas (USC) SG Freshman
29 JT Toppin (Texas Tech) PF Junior
30 Kingston Flemings (Houston) PG Freshman

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Snap(ped Neck) Wilson ☠️ @snapwilson.bsky.social · 4d

"They might not need a plane to get back to the Strip tonight!" what does that mean, Ryan?

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 6d

Jacy Sheldon played less than 32 minutes in a Mystics jersey this season.

Was that enough time for Sheldon to prove she can be a part of what Jamila Wideman is building in D.C.?

Jacy Sheldon felt she made an impression in just two games

A right ankle sprain limited trade acquisition Jacy Sheldon to just two games with the Mystics in the 2025 season. She believes that was enough to prove herself to the team's leadership.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 11d

Fans, players and media always want to know how soon their team can compete for a title. The 2025 Mystics look to take the next step while general manager Jamila Wideman takes a measured approach.

Mystics players eye next step, but GM Jamila Wideman sees work to do

Fans, players and media always want to know how soon their team can compete for a title. The 2025 Mystics look to take the next step while general manager Jamila Wideman takes a measured approach.

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Jake (Real) @jakemhs.bsky.social · 12d

Cam Schlittler

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 12d

Never heard of this Cam Schlittler kid before, but holy cow what a night.

Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 14d

A'ja had to go for the dang steal because Chelsea and Jackie weren't passing her the ball in final two minutes.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 14d

If anyone in the women's basketball world has unpleasant news to announce and avoid bad press, now is the time to drop it.

Do it. Hit send.

Seriously, right now.

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Kerith Burke @kerithburke.bsky.social · 14d

Elena Delle Donne weighs in with back-up for Phee’s statement 💀

EDD says she’s not sure if Cathy knows she retired.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 15d

And I don't know what to call this one (neither did Kira)

Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 15d

An iconic hair flip

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 15d

The mean mug

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 15d

I present a thread of my favorite Shakira Austin gifs from the 2025 Mystics season

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 15d

Mystics' Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen named to WNBA All-Rookie Team.

Joining them are Paige Bueckers, Domique Malonga and Janelle Salaun.

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strap_tap @strap-tap.bsky.social · 18d

Nai is frying me with that Gatorade hand towel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

#WNBA

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 18d

In an unexpected move, Sug Sutton becomes one of the 48 players joining Unrivaled this season.

Huge opportunity for the Mystics starting PG from this past season.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 18d

Shakira Austin enters the WNBA offseason as a restricted free agent.

GM Jamila Wideman has already labeled her "part of that young core" they're building around. And if signed, it begins to narrow the direction of the franchise.

Mystics consider Shakira Austin part of franchise’s future

Shakira Austin enters the offseason as a restricted free agent. Washington has already shown a desire to keep her for the future.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 18d

Shakira Austin returns to Unrivaled for Year 2

Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 19d

Vince is going to be in the Final Two, no matter who wins the final HOH. We explain why on last night's episode of the Pausecast. #BB27

Make sure to subscribe, leave a review and comment, if you like what you hear.

The one where Vince locked himself into the Final Two

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 20d

#BB27

Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 20d

Big Brother spoilers ahead...

Morgan is undeniable. It's over at this point. She's running this season and there is nothing anyone can do about it. Separating her game legacy from actions inside the house will be the biggest challenge.

Like, subscribe, all that jazz to the Pausecast.

Morgan is undeniable as we get to BB27's final four

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 20d

Morgan is undeniable as we get to BB27's final four

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 20d

Official: Kiki Iriafen is Unrivaled, joining fellow Rookie Sonia Citron

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 21d

Official: Sonia Citron joins Unrivaled Year 2

Unrivaled Twitter/X post announcing Sonia Citron as a player for Year 2.

Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 22d

Bruce Pearl retires after lifting the Auburn Tigers to the 79th-most successful program in DI.

Before Pearl, Auburn had never made a Final Four, and just made 4 Sweet 16s, 8 NCAATs and 4 SEC titles.

College Basketball History

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 23d

Overseas ball definitely is a different beast lol.

Glad that Unrivaled and AU are becoming the standard now. Much easier to follow (although I will miss my lunch-time EuroBasket watches).