Jackie Powell
@classicjpow.bsky.social
I have covered Women's basketball for Yahoo Sports, MSNBC,
Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve just arrived alongside Sparks assistant coach Danielle Robinson to #3 UCLA vs #4 Texas
UCLA’s Lauren Betts certainly a real possibility for the Lynx at #2
UCLA’s Lauren Betts certainly a real possibility for the Lynx at #2
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve just arrived alongside Sparks assistant coach Danielle Robinson to #3 UCLA vs #4 Texas
UCLA’s Lauren Betts certainly a real possibility for the Lynx at #2
UCLA’s Lauren Betts certainly a real possibility for the Lynx at #2
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And it was of course a treat to visit to the Campus Times office, where I spent many a sleepless night putting together the paper as an undergrad.
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
And it was of course a treat to visit to the Campus Times office, where I spent many a sleepless night putting together the paper as an undergrad.
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I had a wonderful time visiting @urochester.bsky.social (my alma mater!) last week to speak about my career, my fact-checking work, and the general state of journalism with fellow alums @jaysunsilver.bsky.social and @classicjpow.bsky.social.
Photos by @lnthompson.bsky.social
Photos by @lnthompson.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I had a wonderful time visiting @urochester.bsky.social (my alma mater!) last week to speak about my career, my fact-checking work, and the general state of journalism with fellow alums @jaysunsilver.bsky.social and @classicjpow.bsky.social.
Photos by @lnthompson.bsky.social
Photos by @lnthompson.bsky.social
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Sabrina Ionescu is at tonight’s Warriors game and was chatting it up with assistant coach Chris DeMarco, who recently accepted the New York Liberty’s head coach position @nbcswarriors.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Sabrina Ionescu is at tonight’s Warriors game and was chatting it up with assistant coach Chris DeMarco, who recently accepted the New York Liberty’s head coach position @nbcswarriors.bsky.social
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Learn all about Chris DeMarco, the New York Liberty's new coach, in @classicjpow.bsky.social's latest:
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/who-is-...
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/who-is-...
Why the New York Liberty hired Warriors Assistant Chris DeMarco
How Chris DeMarco’s experience positions him well to lead the Liberty, and where he may still face a learning curve in his first WNBA role.
www.thenexthoops.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Learn all about Chris DeMarco, the New York Liberty's new coach, in @classicjpow.bsky.social's latest:
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/who-is-...
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/who-is-...
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"You respect that from a coach."
Buddy Hield told @daltonjohnson.bsky.social why longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco is the perfect choice to lead the Liberty
Buddy Hield told @daltonjohnson.bsky.social why longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco is the perfect choice to lead the Liberty
Why Buddy Hield knows longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco is right choice to lead Liberty
Buddy Hield's time with Chris DeMarco on Golden State and the Bahamas men's national team tells him what kind of coach the Warriors assistant will be.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"You respect that from a coach."
Buddy Hield told @daltonjohnson.bsky.social why longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco is the perfect choice to lead the Liberty
Buddy Hield told @daltonjohnson.bsky.social why longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco is the perfect choice to lead the Liberty
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For clarity: The training camp roster is not indicative of players who may have been invited but unable to participate. Players not at camp are still under consideration for future national teams.
(i.e. don't worry about A'ja, Stewie, Phee, etc.)
(i.e. don't worry about A'ja, Stewie, Phee, etc.)
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For clarity: The training camp roster is not indicative of players who may have been invited but unable to participate. Players not at camp are still under consideration for future national teams.
(i.e. don't worry about A'ja, Stewie, Phee, etc.)
(i.e. don't worry about A'ja, Stewie, Phee, etc.)
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The camp will be led by new national team head coach Kara Lawson with WNBA coaches Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts and Stephanie White serving as court coaches.
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The camp will be led by new national team head coach Kara Lawson with WNBA coaches Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts and Stephanie White serving as court coaches.
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JuJu Watkins will not participate on the court as she continues to recover from her March ACL tear, but will have the opportunity to learn about and integrate into the women’s national team program while at camp.
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
JuJu Watkins will not participate on the court as she continues to recover from her March ACL tear, but will have the opportunity to learn about and integrate into the women’s national team program while at camp.
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USA Basketball's training camp roster for Dec. 12-14 at Duke:
Lauren Betts
Aliyah Boston
Cam Brink
Paige Bueckers
Veronica Burton
Sonia Citron
Caitlin Clark
Kah Copper
Chelsea Gray
Brittney Griner
Dearica Hamby
Kiki Iriafen
Rickea Jackson
Bri Jones
Kelsey Plum
Angel Reese
JuJu Watkins
Jackie Young
Lauren Betts
Aliyah Boston
Cam Brink
Paige Bueckers
Veronica Burton
Sonia Citron
Caitlin Clark
Kah Copper
Chelsea Gray
Brittney Griner
Dearica Hamby
Kiki Iriafen
Rickea Jackson
Bri Jones
Kelsey Plum
Angel Reese
JuJu Watkins
Jackie Young
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
USA Basketball's training camp roster for Dec. 12-14 at Duke:
Lauren Betts
Aliyah Boston
Cam Brink
Paige Bueckers
Veronica Burton
Sonia Citron
Caitlin Clark
Kah Copper
Chelsea Gray
Brittney Griner
Dearica Hamby
Kiki Iriafen
Rickea Jackson
Bri Jones
Kelsey Plum
Angel Reese
JuJu Watkins
Jackie Young
Lauren Betts
Aliyah Boston
Cam Brink
Paige Bueckers
Veronica Burton
Sonia Citron
Caitlin Clark
Kah Copper
Chelsea Gray
Brittney Griner
Dearica Hamby
Kiki Iriafen
Rickea Jackson
Bri Jones
Kelsey Plum
Angel Reese
JuJu Watkins
Jackie Young
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Happy WNBA draft lottery day!
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
November 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Happy WNBA draft lottery day!
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
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News: Cameron Brink, the 2024 No. 2 WNBA draft pick, has signed with Zack Miller at WME Basketball, joining its powerhouse roster of active players including Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, Satou Sabally and Jackie Young
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
News: Cameron Brink, the 2024 No. 2 WNBA draft pick, has signed with Zack Miller at WME Basketball, joining its powerhouse roster of active players including Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, Satou Sabally and Jackie Young
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In today's @nypostsports.bsky.social, there's a whole lot of women's sports.
Five stories to be exact.
Five stories to be exact.
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In today's @nypostsports.bsky.social, there's a whole lot of women's sports.
Five stories to be exact.
Five stories to be exact.
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Lynx sending the StudBudz to the draft lottery, absolutely love the vibes
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Lynx sending the StudBudz to the draft lottery, absolutely love the vibes
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ESPN has reported that the Liberty are set to hire longtime Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco, and our @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social recaps the move.
New York Liberty to hire Chris DeMarco as new head coach - The IX Basketball
Decade-long Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco is set to become the new head coach of the New York Liberty.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
ESPN has reported that the Liberty are set to hire longtime Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco, and our @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social recaps the move.
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Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela has withdrawn from consideration for the Liberty head coaching job, league sources tell The Post.
Story TK.
Story TK.
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela has withdrawn from consideration for the Liberty head coaching job, league sources tell The Post.
Story TK.
Story TK.
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More details here on why the WNBPA feels the WNBA's CBA proposal misses key demands.
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources: Players unmoved by WNBA's proposal
The WNBPA feels the league's latest CBA proposal misses the mark and does not include a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
More details here on why the WNBPA feels the WNBA's CBA proposal misses key demands.
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
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NEW: The WNBA's latest offer to players includes a million-dollar max salary—but only if certain revenue sharing targets are hit. The base supermax in 2026 would remain in the six figures.
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The WNBA’s Million-Dollar Offer Isn’t What it Seems
The reported $1.1 million figure represents a six-figure base salary with potential revenue sharing added in, multiple sources told FOS.
frontofficesports.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
NEW: The WNBA's latest offer to players includes a million-dollar max salary—but only if certain revenue sharing targets are hit. The base supermax in 2026 would remain in the six figures.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-mil...
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-mil...
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Good morning! As the #WNBA considers changes to its CBA, what does the data tell us about injuries and the schedule? Our @seehafer.bsky.social and @jacobmox.bsky.social dig into the details www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/what-do...
What does the data say about WNBA injuries and scheduling? - The IX Basketball
Ways the current schedule has impacted injuries, and how that might get better or worse moving forward as CBA negotiations continue.
www.thenexthoops.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Good morning! As the #WNBA considers changes to its CBA, what does the data tell us about injuries and the schedule? Our @seehafer.bsky.social and @jacobmox.bsky.social dig into the details www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/what-do...
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The ABSOLUTE latest on the #WNBA CBA negotiations, with a brief but helpful comparison between the WNBA and some other pro leagues. Plus, hear from UTSA's Karen Aston. Basketball Wednesday with @howardmegdal.bsky.social is live! www.theixsports.com/features/to-...
To understand the WNBA's position, just look around - The IX Sports
To understand the WNBA's position, just look around — Karen Aston talks UTSA basketball all in Basketball Wednesday.
www.theixsports.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The ABSOLUTE latest on the #WNBA CBA negotiations, with a brief but helpful comparison between the WNBA and some other pro leagues. Plus, hear from UTSA's Karen Aston. Basketball Wednesday with @howardmegdal.bsky.social is live! www.theixsports.com/features/to-...
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and water is wet
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Fox News Poll: Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy
Trump's approval hits new lows as 76% view economy negatively in the latest Fox News poll. Rising costs for groceries, utilities spark voter dissatisfaction nationwide.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
and water is wet
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According to Shams' report, the NBA is saying that injuries are not up this season actually but did not provide any data to back up the assertion. feels familiar but i can't recall what other league took this exact same approach (only for it to be wrong),,,, /s
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
According to Shams' report, the NBA is saying that injuries are not up this season actually but did not provide any data to back up the assertion. feels familiar but i can't recall what other league took this exact same approach (only for it to be wrong),,,, /s
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Shams: NBA launching league-wide biomechanics assessment program in attempt to reduce injuries moving forward.
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Shams: NBA launching league-wide biomechanics assessment program in attempt to reduce injuries moving forward.
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Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco has emerged as a serious contender for the Liberty’s head coaching job, multiple sources told The Post on Tuesday. nypost.com/2025/11/18/s...
NBA champion emerges as serious contender in Liberty coaching search
He joins a pool of finalists that includes former Nets assistant Will Weaver, Raptors assistant Jama Mahlalela and Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver.
nypost.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco has emerged as a serious contender for the Liberty’s head coaching job, multiple sources told The Post on Tuesday. nypost.com/2025/11/18/s...
I was in Hartford yesterday for UConn's rout of Ohio State. The defending champions aren't just deeper but are more versatile than they've been in years.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.
UConn’s Reinvention: How depth and modern basketball are fueling a repeat push
UConn’s 100–68 win over Ohio State on Sunday showcased the Huskies’ evolution without Paige Bueckers, and their potential to make another deep run.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I was in Hartford yesterday for UConn's rout of Ohio State. The defending champions aren't just deeper but are more versatile than they've been in years.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.