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This week's LOS CLASSIC from Season 1 features former WNBA President & current Big East Conference Commissioner - Val Ackerman! Andy & Val discuss her growing up in an athletics-focused family, the genesis of her becoming the WNBA's first President, the influence of former NBA Commissioner David Stern, the moment she was appointed WNBA President, maintaining competitive balance in the early years of the WNBA, discussions of rim height & ball size in the women's game, the keys to growing the sport, cross-promotion between the NBA & WNBA, thoughts on 1-and-done athletes, being named to the Women's Basketball HOF, visibility of women's leagues for young women, and their shared love for The Boss! Original Air Date: August 27, 2018.
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