Alyssa Ustby

Duke guard Oluchi Okananwa smiles as she is interviewed by ESPN after a win in the NCAA Tournament.

Takeaways: How Duke knocked off North Carolina to advance to its first Elite Eight since 2013

By Hunter Cruse / March 29, 2025

Oluchi Okananwa: ‘Playing under Coach Lawson, she’s created this culture where we want to play defense’

Kiki Iriafen drives toward the basket with the ball in her hands.

The Weekly Fast Break: A sweet menu set-up

By Missy Heidrick / March 26, 2025

The NCAA Tournament is giving us a monster Sweet 16, filled with newcomers, stars and excellent matchups. Who will prevail?

Gakdeng and Ustby jump and extend their arms over JJ Quinerly's shot attempt. Ustby nearly has her fingertips on the ball as it leaves Quinerly's hands.

North Carolina turns defense into statement win over West Virginia

By Lauren Rouse / March 25, 2025

Banghart: ‘I was tired of hearing about their defense’

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Brittney Griner is coming home; Alyssa Ustby powers North Carolina 

By The Next / December 8, 2022

Howard talks about the news that Brittney Griner’s long detention in Russia has finally come to an end — Alyssa Ustby joins the show to weigh in on BG’s return

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade and his assistant coaches sit on the bench and look out towards the court, with Wade looking disgusted by what he's seeing

Daily Briefing — Aug. 20, 2022: Chippy in Chicago, starring James Wade and Reporter

By Emily Adler / August 20, 2022

It’s like Sleepless in Seattle, but more Barclays Center, less Empire State Building