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05/14 12:19 CDT Kelsey Plum joins Prime's WNBA broadcasts, bringing an active
star's voice to the studio
Kelsey Plum joins Prime's WNBA broadcasts, bringing an active star's voice to
the studio
By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is joining Amazon Prime Video's WNBA
broadcasts as a player contributor, making appearances in studio throughout the
season.
"Kelsey's had a standout career in the WNBA and is a dynamic presence in
women's basketball," said Amina Hussein, head of on-air talent and development
for Prime Video Sports. "We're building something special with WNBA on Prime,
and her contributions to our broadcast as a current league veteran will add to
our goal of delivering fans an authentic, player-driven experience."
Plum, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft, will help highlight key storylines
around the league and provide insight. Prime studios are in Los Angeles.
"I'm excited to join Prime Video this WNBA season, as the league has never been
more valuable in terms of media deals and viewership. There's so much talent
and momentum around the league, and I look forward to bringing fans a current
player's perspective while highlighting the personalities and storylines that
make the game so special."
Prime has 30 regular-season games this year as well as the Commissioner's Cup
championship and a first-round playoff series. Amazon Prime Video's slate tips
off on Thursday night with a doubleheader of Minnesota facing Dallas and New
York playing Portland.
Plum has two WNBA championships that she won in back-to-back seasons with the
Las Vegas Aces. She's now No. 2 on the NCAA's all-time career scoring list
after breaking the old mark while she was at Washington.
Plum is a four-time All-Star. She won two Olympic gold medals: 3-on-3 at the
Tokyo Games and 5-on-5 in Paris.
She is the second active player to sign on this season as a broadcaster.
Indiana's Sophie Cunningham will do a similar role with USA Sports.
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AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball
