Posts by Rowan Schaberg

Rowan Schaberg (she/her) is a contributing writer for The IX Basketball, covering NCAA and WNBA stories with a focus on Seattle and Colorado women’s basketball. A Seattle native and Colorado State University alumna, Rowan began contributing to The IX Basketball in 2022 as a Seattle Storm beat reporter.

Sarah Lessig spins a basketball on her right hand. She wears a black jersey with orange lettering and smiles in front of a Princeton-branded backdrop.

How multisport phenom Sarah Lessig’s path brought her to Princeton

October 12, 2025

‘It’s just kind of a weird route that I took to be a college athlete. That’s something I pride myself on’

USC center Clarice Akunwafo is shown in profile, walking off the court after losing in the Elite Eight.

How Clarice Akunwafo prepared for a career in surgery, even during USC’s NCAA Tournament run

April 12, 2025

Akunwafo: ‘There’s always time; you just have to find it’

Kansas State players high five during a huddle in a game against USC. USC players stand behind them.

Kansas State star seniors leave behind legacy, and face questions for the future

March 31, 2025

Ayoka Lee: ‘Not everyone gets to have a college career like that, so extremely grateful’

Trinity San Antonio of Grand Canyon University dribbles the ball up the floor

2024-25 WAC preview

October 24, 2024

The Grand Canyon-California Baptist rivalry deepens

Vivians talks with Caitlin Clark

Victoria Vivians joins Mississippi State coaching staff

June 17, 2024

The Carthage, Miss., native called her new role ‘a dream come true’

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn stands on the sidelines and watches her team play with her arms folded across her chest.

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Seattle Storm

January 10, 2024

Jewell Loyd’s extension ‘jump-started everything’ for Seattle

Wearing all-black uniforms, four Seattle Storm players walk onto the court together.

Seattle Storm continue rebuild with No. 4 pick

December 11, 2023

‘We’re excited to be where we are and make the most out of that’

Wearing all-black uniforms, four Seattle Storm players walk onto the court together.

What’s next for the Seattle Storm?

September 18, 2023

Rebuilding Storm have secured Jewell Loyd as the face of the franchise

Mystics guard Brittney Sykes drives to the basket during a game against the Seattle Storm at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 2023. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

Inside Gabby Williams’ immediate impact in Seattle

August 2, 2023

‘We love Gabby and the skillset that she brings’

Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu dribbles up the court with her left hand.

How staying ready propelled Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu into the starting lineup

July 15, 2023

‘She just comes in and works harder than everybody, and you get rewarded when you do that’