I Got Ball

Snap Judgment

A shot at the pros. Everybody wants it, but these women have it. Faatimah was a pro point guard with a world of experience when she started her own league with a call-out for true ballers. But when her own future is on the line, can she deliver? And when a little girl goes missing in the desert, one woman is driven to find her… no matter what.

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I Got Ball

A shot at the pros. Everybody wants it, but these women have it. Faatimah was a pro point guard with a world of experience when she started her own league with a call-out for true ballers. But when her own future is on the line, can she deliver?

This story contains strong language, sensitive listeneres please be advised.

A huge thank you to Faatimah A, Delia Moore, and everyone over at the Women’s Premier Basketball Association for sharing their stories with the Snap!

A few months after the 2023 WPBA season concluded, Faatimah signed a contract to play professionally in Kuwait, where she spent last season abroad and continues to play for the Jamaican Women’s National Team in international competition.

Delia ended up having a successful rookie season for Ulster University in Belfast averaging Ten Points per game. She’s back in Ireland this season playing for the Limerick Sports Huskies.

That piece was narrated by Brittani Burgess. She’s a documentary filmmaker and photographer out of Oakland who covers the WPBA . You can find links to Brittani’s work on all platforms at Bazeinteractions.

Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Hunted

When a little girl goes missing in the desert, one woman is driven to find her… no matter what.

This story mentions domestic abuse, please take care while listening. Help is available, visit the National Domestic Abuse Hotline for resources.

Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your amazing story!

Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio.

Season 15 - Episode 53