Stephanie Kaloi is a journalist living here, there, and everywhere and writing about all things women's basketball. She loves chihuahua mixes and watching her outdoor bird feeders.
How Pat Summitt was a “rising tide that lifted all boats”
The former Notre Dame head coach discusses the wisdom and influence of the late, great head coach of Tennessee.
LA fails to find extra Spark against Minnesota
The Los Angeles Sparks put up a fight against the Minnesota Lynx before Napheesa Collier and company proved too much for the home team.
The best sights, sounds from Fever media day
Expectations are high in Indiana. Swish Appeal’s Stephanie Kaloi was at the Fever’s media day, capturing the team’s spirits as they prepare for a significant 2025 season.
What Auriemma believes causes toxic locker rooms
Asked at his Final Four press conference about reports of locker toxicity around women’s college basketball, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma blamed NIL for the issues.
Staley, South Carolina are back in the Final Four
South Carolina showed it’s characteristic resilience in defeating Duke in the Elite Eight to earn a fifth-straight trip to the Final Four.
What MiLaysia Fulwiley’s teammates said about her behind-the-back finish
South Carolina escaped the Sweet 16 against Maryland in large part due to MiLaysia Fulwiley, who not only scored a team-high 23 points but also unleashed the most memorable highlight of March Madness.
Duke wins first trophy of Kara Era
The Duke Blue Devils are the 2025 ACC Tournament champions, taking down the NC State Wolfpack to capture the program’s first title since 2013.
How Hannah Hidalgo is inheriting the mantle of Diana Taurasi
Hannah Hidalgo scored 25 points as Notre Dame defeated Cal in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, doing so with a flair and fire reminiscent of a women’s basketball legend.
Dawn Staley praises MiLaysia Fulwiley’s “gall”
After Sunday’s win at Vanderbilt, Swish Appeal asked South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley about MiLaysia Fulwiley. The coach says the sophomore guard is "quicker than me" and has "more gall" when it comes to taking shots.
Shea Ralph opens up about her coaching philosophy
Speaking with Swish Appeal after Sunday’s loss to South Carolina, Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph says guiding her players through young adulthood is crucial to her coaching philosophy, explaining how her own self-described "shithead" behavior shapes her approach.