Posts by Rowan Schaberg

Rowan Schaberg (she/her) is a Seattle native covering the Seattle Storm for The Next. She is currently studying Sports Journalism at Colorado State University.

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’

Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor holds her hands on her hips while looking out

For Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor, ‘the sky’s the limit’

July 3, 2023

Magbegor and her teammates and coaches reflect on her first All-Star selection and the future of her bright career

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd dribbles with her left hand as New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart defends.

Jewell Loyd finds her voice and unlocks her potential

June 25, 2023

The departure of both Bird and Stewart following the 2022 season has now left Jewell Loyd to reinvent her role as the veteran leader of the Storm

Sue Bird, her loved ones, and fans, watch her jersey float to the rafters of Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2023. (Photo by Steph Chambers, Getty Images.)

A look back at Sue Bird’s jersey retirement ceremony

June 18, 2023

A record-breaking career is honored with a record-breaking celebration.

How the Seattle Storm’s four rookies are adjusting to life in the WNBA

June 1, 2023

‘Everything is faster, everything is more intense’

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn leads a huddle

2023 WNBA season preview: Seattle Storm

May 15, 2023

Storm enter first Bird-less season in decades seeking new identity

Seattle Storm draft pick Jordan Horston holds up a green and yellow No. 23 Storm jersey.

Seattle Storm get a WNBA Draft steal with Jordan Horston at No. 9

April 11, 2023

Madi Williams, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu, Jade Loville round out the Storm’s picks

How Iowa fans led the Hawkeyes to the national championship game

April 5, 2023

Clark, Czinano credit the Iowa faithful for their postseason run