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Wisconsin alum. Cubs fan. ๐Ÿฟ Substack: The Undercovered: Womenโ€™s sports with PJ Brown https://authory.com/PJBrown

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Spend a few good minutes with ... Stanford basketball coach Kate Paye Paye on settling in and more

โ€œJust knowing more whatโ€™s coming, having lived through a whole year in the ACC, you feel more comfortable.โ€ - Stanford womenโ€™s basketball coach Kate Paye.

Hereโ€™s the full conversationโ€ฆ

theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

30.10.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, heck yes. PJ Brown is fantastic โ€” a fabulous and well-connected chronicler of womenโ€™s sports.

Go get โ€˜em, cuz!

29.10.2025 03:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hereโ€™s what one reader said when they subscribed to my Substack, The Undercovered: Womenโ€™s sports with PJ Brown.

29.10.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arizona's Jordan Wilson's evolution on the volleyball court Wilson's clear focus, mindset and growth

โ€œIโ€™m here to focus on volleyball, focus on my team and help them get better.โ€ - Arizona volleyballโ€™s Jordan Wilson from a recent insightful conversation.

Hereโ€™s the full story (itโ€™s a feature!) โ€ฆ

theundercovered.substack.com/p/arizonas-j...

27.10.2025 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spend a few good minutes with ... Arizona triathlon coach Wes Johnson Johnson on evolving messaging for the reigning National Champions

Arizona Triathlon, reigning National Champions, dominated the NCAA West Regionals today.

Hereโ€™s my conversation with UA Triathlon coach, Wes Johnson.

theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

26.10.2025 23:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spend a few good minutes with ... former Arizona and pro basketball player Sam Thomas Thomas on her life after playing basketball

My good friend @pjbrown024.bsky.social recently launched a Substack about women's sports. I can think of no better person to tell those stories than PJ.

If you're into women's sports (or know someone who is), please check it out. Here's a sample:

theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

23.10.2025 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spend a few good minutes with ... UCLA basketball coach Cori Close Close on her coaching style and more

โ€œ(Coaching style) is an art form, not a scientific formulaโ€ - from another wide-ranging and always enjoyable conversation with UCLA womenโ€™s basketball coach Cori Close.

Find the full Q&A at The Undercovered: Womenโ€™s sports with PJ Brownโ€ฆ

theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

22.10.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

20.10.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spend a few good minutes with ... former Arizona and pro basketball player Sam Thomas Thomas on her life after playing basketball

My first real story is with former Arizona womenโ€™s basketball standout and pro player Sam Thomas.

theundercovered.substack.com/p/spend-a-fe...

20.10.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to my new home for stories on women's sports Why I am focusing on women's sports

My new adventure has launched! Itโ€™s a Substack: The Undercovered: Womenโ€™s sports with PJ Brown.

Iโ€™ll be sharing the untold stories of these women and those around them.

Iโ€™d love to have you come along for the ride! Please subscribe.

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20.10.2025 17:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Just a heads up: I will be on with David Kelly on 1290 AM around 3:35 pm Mountain this afternoon talking about my time covering Arizona womenโ€™s basketball

15.05.2025 21:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats!!

01.04.2025 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

27.03.2025 03:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! Yes, now I am a free agent.

27.03.2025 03:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whatโ€™s next? For now, itโ€™s hanging with my 97 year old Mom & going to games with my brother - something we definitely havenโ€™t been able to do enough of lately. Also, I have some things in the works. Stay tuned.

27.03.2025 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My time at the Star has come to an end after 9+ years. It was a fun ride, I worked with great editors who supported womenโ€™s sports (especially wbb) that allowed us to build the coverage. I had great teammates. Shared stories of amazing athletes/coaches. And thanks to all my readers.

27.03.2025 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After failing to make NCAA women's hoops tourney, Barnes switching up strategy After Arizona women's basketball failed to make the NCAA Tournament, coach Adia Barnes is switching up her recruiting strategy.

With the end of the Arizona womenโ€™s basketball season, hereโ€™s a look ahead for the Wildcats, including a change in recruiting strategy

tucson.com/sports/colle...

22.03.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A year ago I fell at UConn during NCAAs & suffered a concussion. Itโ€™s been a long haul. While not fully recovered, I know I will get all the way back. I want to thank all the unsung heroes- my docs/therapists (concussion, OT, PT, vision, massage), my fam & Mom, who is the best!!

20.03.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I talked to Arizona womenโ€™s basketballโ€™s Miko Williams on her postseasons playing at Tennessee, what makes Adia Barnes so good at developing players and much more โ€ฆ

19.03.2025 23:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arizona hosts NAU in WBIT: Scout, Wildcats' mindset, defense could be key UA hosts NAU in first round of WBIT: Scout, Wildcats mindset, it could all come down to defense.

Hereโ€™s the scout ahead of Arizona womenโ€™s basketballโ€™s first round game in the WBIT against NAU. Special guest UA assistant Salvo Coppa with the scoutโ€ฆ

tucson.com/sports/colle...

19.03.2025 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Isis Beh overcomes adversity, develops into the Wildcats' most valuable player Arizona women's basketball's Isis Beh, a role player turned starter, is the Wildcats' most valuable player this season.

I talked to Arizona womenโ€™s basketball player Isis Beh about her incredible collegiate journey that is finishing on a high note as she is playing the best ball of her career.

tucson.com/sports/arizo...

18.03.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WBIT extra juice as teams feel snubbed; UA won't be at full strength WBIT extra competitive with teams that were snubbed by NCAA; Jones to play, Dew out and possibly Williams.

Competitive field for WBIT with teams out to prove something; Arizona womenโ€™s basketball wonโ€™t be at full strength

tucson.com/sports/colle...

18.03.2025 06:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arizona women's hoops have a rematch against NAU in WBIT Thursday at McKale No. 2 seed Arizona hosts NAU in the WBIT rematch at McKale Center on Thursday.

All the fun starts โ€ฆ now!

tucson.com/sports/colle...

17.03.2025 02:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Selection Sunday awaits as Arizona women's hoops prepares to host WBIT As Arizona women's basketball waits for the Selection Sunday announcement, prep is already underway to host the WBIT.

Here we go โ€ฆ on Sunday weโ€™ll learn what postseason tournament Arizona womenโ€™s basketball will be playing in and then itโ€™s just the start of the Madness.

tucson.com/sports/colle...

15.03.2025 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For all my Tucson peeps, I will be moderating a sports panel on Saturday at 4 pm at the Tucson Festival of Books with these amazing authors: @mirinfader.bsky.social @howardmegdal.bsky.social & Melissa Ludtke. Stop by, listen to the panel on Breaking Barriers and donโ€™t forget to say โ€œHi!โ€

13.03.2025 23:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Adia Barnes on peaking at the right time, surprises and message to Wildcats Heading into the Big 12 Tournament, Arizona women's basketball coach Adia Barnes talks peaking at the right time, deserving of an NCAA bid and her message to her team.

I talked to Arizona coach Adia Barnes ahead of the Big 12 Tournament โ€ฆ

tucson.com/sports/colle...

05.03.2025 23:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks, I am.

05.03.2025 03:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Freshman class of Rolf, Swann, Knezevic shining when Wildcats need them Arizona women's basketball freshmen โ€” Rolf, Swann, Knezevic โ€” have been integral in the Wildcats' success. All three have overcome rookie struggles to shine.

Iโ€™m back!!! I was out sick for around 2 weeks ๐Ÿ˜”

Hereโ€™s a look at the Arizona womenโ€™s basketball freshmen ahead of the Big 12 Tournament.

tucson.com/sports/colle...

04.03.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First thing I thought, as well.

25.02.2025 23:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for noticing and saying something. I appreciate it.

18.02.2025 22:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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