In this episode of In Case You Missed It, Khristina Williams sits down with Sandy Brondello, the new head coach of the Toronto Tempo. They discuss Brondello’s journey in the WNBA, including her championship success with the New York Liberty, and her current task of building the Toronto Tempo as a new franchise. Brondello is as candid as ever as she shares her strategies, the importance of community engagement, and her vision for cultivating talent and establishing a winning culture in professional women's basketball. Plus, what does she think about the added pressure of coaching a team that plays for an entire country?

 

Want more women’s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram @ICYMIwithKW and X @ICYMIwithKW and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram @khristinawilliams 

 

In this episode of In Case You Missed It, Khristina Williams sits down with Sandy Brondello, the new head coach of the Toronto Tempo. They discuss Brondello&rsquo;s journey in the WNBA, including her championship success with the New York Liberty, and her current task of building the Toronto Tempo as a new franchise. Brondello is as candid as ever as she shares her strategies, the importance of community engagement, and her vision for cultivating talent and establishing a winning culture in professional women's basketball. Plus, what does she think about the added pressure of coaching a team that plays for an entire country?
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Want more women&rsquo;s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icymiwithkw/">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and X <a href="https://x.com/ICYMIwithKW">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khristinawilliams">@khristinawilliams</a>&nbsp;
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WNBA insider Khristina Williams breaks down the biggest stories in women’s basketball right here every week, bringing listeners the inside scoop on what’s trending around the leagues and sitting down for exclusive interviews with the biggest names in the women’s game.

WNBA insider Khristina Williams breaks down the biggest stories in women’s basketball right here every week, bringing listeners the inside scoop on what’s trending around the leagues and sitting down for exclusive interviews with the biggest names in the women’s game.

In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams

Sandy Brondello Turns Up the Tempo in Toronto

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Nearly a year after WNBA players opted out of their CBA, WNBPA Executive Director Terri Jackson joins Khristina to break down where WNBA CBA talks stand — and what’s really at stake. With the 30-day extension ticking down, Jackson discusses pay equity, player-led protest moments that defined the 2025 season, and why this round of negotiations feels different — not just for the league, but for the direction of women’s sports itself.

 

Want more women’s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram @ICYMIwithKW and X @ICYMIwithKW and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram @khristinawilliams 

Nearly a year after WNBA players opted out of their CBA, WNBPA Executive Director Terri Jackson joins Khristina to break down where WNBA CBA talks stand &mdash; and what&rsquo;s really at stake. With the 30-day extension ticking down, Jackson discusses pay equity, player-led protest moments that defined the 2025 season, and why this round of negotiations feels different &mdash; not just for the league, but for the direction of women&rsquo;s sports itself.
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Want more women&rsquo;s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icymiwithkw/">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and X <a href="https://x.com/ICYMIwithKW">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khristinawilliams">@khristinawilliams</a>&nbsp;

Terri Jackson on the WNBA’s CBA Extension — and What’s Really at Stake

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Two-time WNBA champion Dana Evans joins Khristina to break down her rise from Gary, Indiana, to winning titles with the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces. She talks about stepping into star-studded rosters, making her mark in the Finals, and proving her impact on every team she’s joined — sharing what it takes to keep winning at the highest level.

 

Want more women’s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram @ICYMIwithKW and X @ICYMIwithKW and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram @khristinawilliams 

 

Two-time WNBA champion Dana Evans joins Khristina to break down her rise from Gary, Indiana, to winning titles with the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces. She talks about stepping into star-studded rosters, making her mark in the Finals, and proving her impact on every team she&rsquo;s joined &mdash; sharing what it takes to keep winning at the highest level.
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Want more women&rsquo;s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icymiwithkw/">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and X <a href="https://x.com/ICYMIwithKW">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khristinawilliams">@khristinawilliams</a>&nbsp;
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Dana Evans on the Highs, Lows, and Lessons of a Two-Time Champion

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In this episode, Khristina is joined by Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Niele Ivey. Niele shares her journey in women’s basketball, from player to assistant and head coach. She discusses the growing support for women’s sports, building team chemistry, and the lessons she learned from mentor Muffet McGraw. The conversation covers leadership, the WNBA’s evolution, and the impact of NIL on college athletes. Ivey also shares her pride in her son, NBA player Jaden Ivey, and her dedication to developing her team’s success both on and off the court.

 

Want more women’s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram @ICYMIwithKW and X @ICYMIwithKW and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram @khristinawilliams 

 

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CREDITS

Executive Producers:

Nikki Ettore 

Jessie Katz

Tyler Klang

Jonathan Strickland

Producer:

Buffy Gorrilla

Producer & Editor:

Tari Harrison

Host:

Khristina Williams

In this episode, Khristina is joined by Notre Dame women&rsquo;s basketball coach Niele Ivey. Niele shares her journey in women&rsquo;s basketball, from&nbsp;player to assistant&nbsp;and head coach. She discusses&nbsp;the growing support for women&rsquo;s sports, building team chemistry, and the lessons she learned from mentor Muffet McGraw. The conversation covers leadership, the WNBA&rsquo;s evolution, and the impact of NIL on college athletes. Ivey also shares her pride in her son, NBA player Jaden Ivey, and her dedication to developing her team&rsquo;s success both on and off the court.
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Want more women&rsquo;s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/icymiwithkw/">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and X <a href="https://x.com/ICYMIwithKW">@ICYMIwithKW</a> and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khristinawilliams">@khristinawilliams</a>&nbsp;
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Let us know what you think of the show by leaving a rating and a review!&nbsp;
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CREDITS
Executive Producers:
Nikki Ettore&nbsp;
Jessie Katz
Tyler Klang
Jonathan Strickland
Producer:
Buffy Gorrilla
Producer &amp; Editor:
Tari Harrison
Host:
Khristina Williams

Coach Niele Ivey Cultivates a Winning Culture at Notre Dame

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Sandy Brondello Turns Up the Tempo in Toronto

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