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BROOKLYN, New York − New York Liberty players and their loyal fans gathered Monday night to celebrate the WNBA draft, but also to honor the power of women’s sports as USA TODAY officially launched Studio IX.
USA TODAY Studio IX presented by Cisco is a new content vertical that will include in-depth and unique storytelling about women’s sports, dynamic events and expanded multimedia content. Studio IX’s launch coincided with the WNBA draft, which unfolded a few miles away with the Dallas Wings selecting UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
“Studio IX is our new multimedia women’s sports hub, which is a testament to USA TODAY’s commitment to the women who dominate their respective field of athletics and our dedication to the fans and readers who come to us for that content,” said Gannett CEO Mike Reed at Monday night's watch party held in partnership with the New York Liberty, the reigning WNBA champions.
Members of the Liberty front office and guard Rebekah Gardner were on hand to greet fans and celebrate the team’s lone draft pick of the night, French center Adja Kane, selected No. 38 overall.
Gardner was asked how she reacts to people who ask her why women’s sports leagues and teams are garnering so much attention in recent years. Isn’t it about time?
"It’s definitely about time, but it’s awesome to see the progress," Gardner said. "I remember when I first started playing basketball, the WNBA first started. So to see what has come from then to now ... for us to finally get our flowers is amazing. I know there's still growth to be had. It’s amazing to see.”
The WNBA pop-up viewing party was sponsored by Cisco and Taboola and held at a property developed by AVENU in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, a few miles away from the Liberty’s home court at the Barclays Center.
The Liberty open their preseason schedule May 9 at home against the Connecticut Sun. The team returns the core group of stars who beat the Minnesota Lynx in the finals last season: Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Leonie Fiebich and Nyara Sabally. They added veteran guard Natasha Cloud in a trade with the Sun.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York Liberty, USA TODAY partner on WNBA draft event
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USA TODAY Studio IX presented by Cisco is a new content vertical that will include in-depth and unique storytelling about women’s sports, dynamic events and expanded multimedia content. Studio IX’s launch coincided with the WNBA draft, which unfolded a few miles away with the Dallas Wings selecting UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
“Studio IX is our new multimedia women’s sports hub, which is a testament to USA TODAY’s commitment to the women who dominate their respective field of athletics and our dedication to the fans and readers who come to us for that content,” said Gannett CEO Mike Reed at Monday night's watch party held in partnership with the New York Liberty, the reigning WNBA champions.
Members of the Liberty front office and guard Rebekah Gardner were on hand to greet fans and celebrate the team’s lone draft pick of the night, French center Adja Kane, selected No. 38 overall.
Gardner was asked how she reacts to people who ask her why women’s sports leagues and teams are garnering so much attention in recent years. Isn’t it about time?
"It’s definitely about time, but it’s awesome to see the progress," Gardner said. "I remember when I first started playing basketball, the WNBA first started. So to see what has come from then to now ... for us to finally get our flowers is amazing. I know there's still growth to be had. It’s amazing to see.”
The WNBA pop-up viewing party was sponsored by Cisco and Taboola and held at a property developed by AVENU in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, a few miles away from the Liberty’s home court at the Barclays Center.
The Liberty open their preseason schedule May 9 at home against the Connecticut Sun. The team returns the core group of stars who beat the Minnesota Lynx in the finals last season: Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Leonie Fiebich and Nyara Sabally. They added veteran guard Natasha Cloud in a trade with the Sun.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York Liberty, USA TODAY partner on WNBA draft event
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