Kelsey Plum joining WNBA broadcasts on Prime
Los Angeles Sparks guard and former UW Huskies star Kelsey Plum is joining Amazon Prime Video’s WNBA broadcasts as a participant contributor, making appearances in studio all through the season.
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“Kelsey’s had a standout career in the WNBA and is a dynamic presence in women’s basketball,” stated Amina Hussein, head of on-air expertise and improvement 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 decide within the 2017 draft, will assist spotlight key storylines across the league and supply perception. 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 to current player’s perspective while highlighting the personalities and storylines that make the game so special.”
Prime has 30 regular-season video games this yr in addition to the Commissioner’s Cup championship and a first-round playoff sequence. Amazon Prime Video’s slate suggestions off on Thursday night time with a doubleheader of Minnesota going through Dallas and New York taking part in Portland.
Plum has two WNBA championships that she received 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 previous mark whereas she was in Washington.
Plum is a four-time All-Star. She received two Olympic gold medals: 3-on-3 on the Tokyo Games and 5-on-5 in Paris.
She is the second lively participant to signal on this season as a broadcaster. Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham will do an identical function with USA Sports.
