Tyler Byrum
@thetylerbyrum.bsky.social
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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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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.
Jahari Long recorded 8 assists last night in George Mason's win over Ohio. It is just the 10th time since Feb. 2022 that a Patriot has recorded 8+ assists in a game. #MasonRecords
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Jahari Long recorded 8 assists last night in George Mason's win over Ohio. It is just the 10th time since Feb. 2022 that a Patriot has recorded 8+ assists in a game. #MasonRecords
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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
The Mystics earn the No. 4 pick following the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery.
Washington also owns the 9th and 11th overall picks.
Washington also owns the 9th and 11th overall picks.
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The Mystics earn the No. 4 pick following the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery.
Washington also owns the 9th and 11th overall picks.
Washington also owns the 9th and 11th overall picks.
We all know Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Azzi Fudd are going to lead the 2026 WNBA draft class.
Here's which other college stars are going to be in the mix this season.
Here's which other college stars are going to be in the mix this season.
2026 WNBA Draft prospects to watch this college season
Once again, the Mystics have three first-round picks for the second straight year. Here are some players who might be available.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We all know Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Azzi Fudd are going to lead the 2026 WNBA draft class.
Here's which other college stars are going to be in the mix this season.
Here's which other college stars are going to be in the mix this season.
There's a new No. 1 on my NBA Draft big board as I finally put Darryn Peterson ahead of A.J. Dybantsa. Peterson's an elite shotmaker and that outweighs Dybantsa's athleticism.
The top three (+ Boozer) are in a league of their own, then I have another trio in their own tier and then everyone else.
The top three (+ Boozer) are in a league of their own, then I have another trio in their own tier and then everyone else.
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
There's a new No. 1 on my NBA Draft big board as I finally put Darryn Peterson ahead of A.J. Dybantsa. Peterson's an elite shotmaker and that outweighs Dybantsa's athleticism.
The top three (+ Boozer) are in a league of their own, then I have another trio in their own tier and then everyone else.
The top three (+ Boozer) are in a league of their own, then I have another trio in their own tier and then everyone else.
Shakira Austin will suit up for Team USA once again, this time at the 2025 3x3 AmeriCup. It will be her first appearance with the Team USA 3x3 team.
She is joined by Veronica Burton, Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon.
Play tips off on Nov. 28.
She is joined by Veronica Burton, Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon.
Play tips off on Nov. 28.
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Shakira Austin will suit up for Team USA once again, this time at the 2025 3x3 AmeriCup. It will be her first appearance with the Team USA 3x3 team.
She is joined by Veronica Burton, Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon.
Play tips off on Nov. 28.
She is joined by Veronica Burton, Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon.
Play tips off on Nov. 28.
George Mason's Nick Ellington racked up 7 blocks against Jacksonville last night.
Only two other Patriots (Byron Tucker, 1990; A.J. Wilson, 2017) have recorded more blocks in a game. #MasonRecords
Only two other Patriots (Byron Tucker, 1990; A.J. Wilson, 2017) have recorded more blocks in a game. #MasonRecords
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
George Mason's Nick Ellington racked up 7 blocks against Jacksonville last night.
Only two other Patriots (Byron Tucker, 1990; A.J. Wilson, 2017) have recorded more blocks in a game. #MasonRecords
Only two other Patriots (Byron Tucker, 1990; A.J. Wilson, 2017) have recorded more blocks in a game. #MasonRecords
Jade Melbourne and Lucy Olsen are averaging double-digit scoring while playing in the WNBL, and Madi Scott is leading her Italian league squad just five games into the season.
Mystics leading offseason teams in WNBL, Europe
Three Mystics elected to play overseas this WNBA offseason. Each of them is playing a significant role in their team's success.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Jade Melbourne and Lucy Olsen are averaging double-digit scoring while playing in the WNBL, and Madi Scott is leading her Italian league squad just five games into the season.
The college season is underway and it's time to start looking ahead to the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Who else to talk to but @emilyadler.bsky.social from @theixbasketball.bsky.social who breaks down each of the top prospects' games and what to expect from them this season.
Who else to talk to but @emilyadler.bsky.social from @theixbasketball.bsky.social who breaks down each of the top prospects' games and what to expect from them this season.
2026 WNBA Draft Prospects to watch for as college basketball season begins | Media Timeout
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November 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The college season is underway and it's time to start looking ahead to the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Who else to talk to but @emilyadler.bsky.social from @theixbasketball.bsky.social who breaks down each of the top prospects' games and what to expect from them this season.
Who else to talk to but @emilyadler.bsky.social from @theixbasketball.bsky.social who breaks down each of the top prospects' games and what to expect from them this season.
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I love this lede from NYT's Victor Mather on the death of the penny
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I love this lede from NYT's Victor Mather on the death of the penny
I guess neither Louisville nor Kentucky want to actually win this game.
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I guess neither Louisville nor Kentucky want to actually win this game.
The WNBA announced the 2026 Draft Lottery odds for the lottery that will take place on Nov. 23.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The WNBA announced the 2026 Draft Lottery odds for the lottery that will take place on Nov. 23.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
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Eagles offense looked the best it has all year in kelly green
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
Chargers lost in their horrific mustard jerseys
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Eagles offense looked the best it has all year in kelly green
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
The crazy part of me is rooting for this to become known as the Daylight Savings Time game...
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The crazy part of me is rooting for this to become known as the Daylight Savings Time game...
Man, watching the World Series with this app as a second screen is really giving some OG Twitter vibes.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
November 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Man, watching the World Series with this app as a second screen is really giving some OG Twitter vibes.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
Elena Delle Donne, Candace Parker, Isabelle Fijalkowski, Amaya Valdemoro, Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, Cheryl Reeve (coach), Kim Muhl (coach) and ESPN announcer Doris Burke will enter the women's basketball Hall of Fame this upcoming June.
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Elena Delle Donne, Candace Parker, Isabelle Fijalkowski, Amaya Valdemoro, Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, Cheryl Reeve (coach), Kim Muhl (coach) and ESPN announcer Doris Burke will enter the women's basketball Hall of Fame this upcoming June.
Georgia Amoore's first WNBA season ended two days into training camp. She spent her entire 2025 campaign preparing for how she can attack 2026.
Georgia Amoore will have a head start for true rookie season
Georgia Amoore's first WNBA season ended two days into training camp. She spent her entire 2025 campaign preparing for what's next.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Georgia Amoore's first WNBA season ended two days into training camp. She spent her entire 2025 campaign preparing for how she can attack 2026.
Overheard while walking around DC today:
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Overheard while walking around DC today:
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
There's a lot of dark and gloomy news out there, so here's something to cheer you up.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
Kiki Iriafen wants to come back to Mystics in 2026 with a 3-point shot
Every post player dreams of developing a 3-point shot. The Mystics want to get Kiki Iriafen to that point for the 2026 season.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
There's a lot of dark and gloomy news out there, so here's something to cheer you up.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
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NEWS: Robin Roberts, Olivia Walton & Amy Griffin are the three latest investors in the Liberty, completing the round of investment announced in May, valuing the team at $450 million.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NEWS: Robin Roberts, Olivia Walton & Amy Griffin are the three latest investors in the Liberty, completing the round of investment announced in May, valuing the team at $450 million.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
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RT @NBAonNBC: ABSOLUTE CHILLS.
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
October 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
RT @NBAonNBC: ABSOLUTE CHILLS.
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
Stopped by a George Mason WBB practice today.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
October 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Stopped by a George Mason WBB practice today.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
Playing for Allianz Geas Sesto San Giovanni, Mystic Madison Scott is flourishing in Serie A1.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
October 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Playing for Allianz Geas Sesto San Giovanni, Mystic Madison Scott is flourishing in Serie A1.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
TIL Andrew Garfield was older than Tobey Maguire when they each filmed their first Spiderman movies.
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...
October 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
TIL Andrew Garfield was older than Tobey Maguire when they each filmed their first Spiderman movies.
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...