Grant Young

Grant Young

Joined: Aug 5, 2024

Grant Young covers Women’s Basketball, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites. He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco (USF), where he also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and played on USF’s Division I baseball team for five years. However, he now prefers Angel Reese to Angels in the Outfield.

Apr 5, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) talks to media before the NCAA Woman’s Final practice at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) possesses the ball during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Brittney Griner, with the Phantom, celebrates a score on February 17, 2025.

Iowa guard Kate Martin (20) and Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) on February 3, 2024.

Apr 3, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close during press conference at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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UCLA head coach Cori Close spoke with Women's Fastbreak On SI about several pertinent topics within women's basketball.

Jun 22, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) warms up before the game against the Connecticut Sun at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark called her former teammate Kate Martin out after a video went viral.

Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) warms up before the game against the Dallas Wings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Sophie Cunningham seems to have interest in this career after her days as a professional athlete end.

Oct 25, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; TNT broadcaster Candace Parker during the Golden State Warriors game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Candace Parker isn't quite ready to call Paige Bueckers a beast on defense.

Sep 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the second half against the Golden State Valkyries at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Napheesa Collier didn't mince words when speaking about the ongoing CBA negotiations on January 5.

Dec 29, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson attends the game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Caitlin Clark's "From Anywhere" tagline hilariously showed itself in A'ja Wilson's presence on January 5.

Tigers Head Coach Kim Mulkey, LSU Tigers take on Florida State in the second round of the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament in Baton Rouge, LA. Monday, March 24, 2025.

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Kim Mulkey's LSU Tigers team was given a surprising spot in the latest NCAA NET Rankings after losing two straight games.

LSU Head Coach Kim Mulkey meets with the media on March 20, 2025.

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LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey addressed a question about her easy non-conference schedule after a second straight SEC loss on January 4.

Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks (55) in the third quarter of a Big 12 women's basketball game on February 2, 2025.

Iowa State star Audi Crooks' defense has come into question after the Cyclones' January 4 defeat.

Feb 11, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks with head coach Lisa Bluder during the third quarter at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Former Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder got real about the reality of coaching Caitlin Clark.

Dec 20, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma and assistant coach Tonya Cardoza yell during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

Geno Auriemma made UConn Huskies fans recall Paige Bueckers after his sentiment about another star player on January 3.

May 4, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in action against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Haweye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark indirectly disputed a WNBA analyst's bold prediction about Clark's involvement in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.