Aari and Rachel: Unfiltered at Unrivaled Podcast Set to Debut with WNBA Stars
Aari McDonald, a former Arizona women's basketball star, has developed her public speaking skills and is set to co-host a new podcast with WNBA player Rachel Banham called "Aari and Rachel: Unfiltered at Unrivaled." McDonald is currently playing 3x3 basketball with the Unrivaled Breeze BC team, alongside players like Paige Bueckers and Cameron Brink. She previously played for the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA season after being drafted third by the Atlanta Dream in 2021.
Rachel Banham, who also joined Unrivaled recently, plays for the WNBA's Chicago Sky and the Lunar Owls BC. She was a standout player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was drafted fourth by the Connecticut Sun in 2016. The duo's podcast will debut on Jan. 15, featuring player interviews and behind-the-scenes insights into the Unrivaled league games in Miami, Fla. Fans can follow the podcast on social media @unfilteredpoddd.
The first episode of the podcast will showcase Dallas Wings teammates Paige Bueckers and Li Yueru, who plays for Unrivaled's Mist BC. McDonald expressed her excitement about the podcast, highlighting the opportunity to discuss basketball, showcase her personality, fashion sense, and address important topics like education and financial literacy among athletes. She emphasized the podcast as a platform to connect with players and show that athletes are more than just their on-court performances.