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Aya Abdeen

Aya Abdeen

@ayabdeen

Aspiring NCAAW/WNBA Writer 👩‍💻 / Contributing writer for The IX Sports. ASU Cronkite alum

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Jovana Nogić has a historical start in her rookie season with the Phoenix Mercury so far. I asked Lynne Roberts about what has stood out to her on Nick U'Ren's approach to recruiting talent overseas. #WNBA

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In the pregame, I asked LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts about the Mercury's front court duo of Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Mack. Additionally, what she has seen from Mack on the court. #WNBA

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In the pregame, I asked Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts about how they look to take control of the paint against the Los Angeles Sparks tonight. Here's his response: #WNBA

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April is Autism Awareness Month! 🧩 I was 18 months old when I was diagnosed with ASD. I began following my passion for covering women's basketball when I attended my first #WNBA game in May 2016. 🏀 Now, I look to inspire other autistic journalists to ensure that they belong in this space! 🫶

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Here's an angle I got of Cheryl Reeve's ejection last night #WNBA Two Lynx fans, I believe, were yelled at by Reeve, who also cursed at some fans in the stands.

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Loud as heck!! My goodness 🤯

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"Mindset is go get it. Let's go to New York and get it. There's no other mindset." -Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper to my question about the team's mindset heading into Brooklyn for Game 2 of the first round series against the New York Liberty. #WNBA

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@kgier.bsky.social asked Nate Tibbetts about the Phoenix Mercury going 3-0 in the homestand. They have won five straight games. #WNBA

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I asked Nate Tibbetts about what will be the Phoenix Mercury's key to limiting the Atlanta Dream from heading to the free throw line throughout today's matchup. #WNBA

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I asked head coach Nate Tibbetts about how does the Phoenix Mercury plan to contain Allisha Gray in today's game. #WNBA

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I asked Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko about whether Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard will be available for today's game vs. Phoenix Mercury. Here's his response: #WNBA

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My first Phoenix Mercury story for @the9450.bsky.social on Kahleah Copper's home debut in the Valley is published earlier today! Here's her first bucket in front of the X-Factor just last night! 🏀 Go check it out! 👇 #WNBA the9450.substack.com/p/inside-kahle…

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I asked Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts on Kahleah Copper's progress yesterday. He stated that she is trending towards playing this Sunday's game at Las Vegas. #WNBA

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I asked Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper about how she's been feeling in the past month. HC Nate Tibbetts noted yesterday that she is trending towards playing Sunday's game at Las Vegas. #WNBA

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I asked Kahleah Copper how excited she is to play alongside Monique Akoa Makani as the starting backcourt for the Phoenix Mercury. #WNBA

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I asked Satou Sabally about Murjanatu Musa's performance and impact for the Phoenix Mercury tonight. Musa has been improving game by game and it's a great sight for Nate Tibbetts and the coaching staff. #WNBA

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I asked Alyssa Thomas about how she feels in her first game back after missing the last five games for the Phoenix Mercury. #WNBA

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I asked Nate Tibbetts about how Murjanatu Musa continues to get better game by game for the Mercury tonight. #WNBA

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I asked Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts about how Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Mack has made a difference for the team in the win tonight. #WNBA

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Before the Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky game takes place, #WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert sends a message to fans in attendance about "no space for hate" through a video.

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I am starting to become more active on TikTok to share my voice of women's basketball on the social media platform! I made this after I walked on the stage yesterday. It's a full circle moment! 🥹 I'm excited to report at the Phoenix Mercury home opener tomorrow night! #WNBA

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DEGREE ME!! 🎓

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When I was 15, I realized I wanted to make a difference in women's sports media, especially after my interactions with Diana Taurasi—particularly when she gifted me with flowers at Fry’s Trading Places. Now, I’m honored to be reporting at Mercury games as a media member! 🥹 #WNBA

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Diana Taurasi is the reason why I decided to pursue a career in sports journalism. The flowers you gave me nearly seven years ago changed me as a person and shaped my career path. Thank you, 🐐! #WNBA

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Here's the video that was posted during Fry's Trading Places back in 2018. My 15-year-old self was smiling in excitement! 🥹 #WNBA

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