WNBA 30th Season Celebration: Geno Auriemma and Robin Roberts to Call Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty Game
The WNBA is celebrating its 30th season with a special broadcast featuring UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma and sportscaster Robin Roberts. Auriemma and Roberts will be calling the game between the Dallas Wings and the New York Liberty on July 7 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Both Auriemma and Roberts have previous experience calling WNBA games, with Auriemma notably calling Diana Taurasi's second-career WNBA game in 2004. This time, Auriemma will be calling games featuring his recent star alumnae, including Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers, and Azzi Fudd.
Bueckers leads the Wings in points and assists per game, while Fudd leads in steals and blocks per game. Stewart, in her 10th season in the WNBA, leads the New York Liberty in points, steals, and blocks per game. The upcoming game between the Wings and Liberty will be their second meeting of the season, with Dallas winning the first game 91-76. The two teams will face off again on July 16 in Dallas to close out their regular-season series.
The broadcast featuring Auriemma and Roberts adds an exciting element to the WNBA's 30th season celebration. It will be a special opportunity for fans to hear insights from two experienced and respected voices in the world of women's basketball. Don't miss the game on July 7 and stay tuned for more exciting matchups throughout the WNBA season.