After taking the Ivy League by storm in her freshmen debut, Skye Belker details what she hopes to get out of her college experience while recounting memories from the past.

Founder of The Sideline Post, Kayla Padilla, announces where she will be taking her grad year in a small note titled “My Hometown.”

In “One Label Does Not Identify Me” Karina notes her ability to “transcend(s) titles… The goal is to pinpoint that I have so many dimensions that I can’t be defined by a single title only what people label me with. The most fitting title is the one people give me in that moment.”

Vanessa de Jesus, a standout point guard for Duke, reflects on the path that led her to become the first Asian American basketball player to represent the Blue Devils.

To mark the beginning of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month, Kaylynne Truong of Gonzaga Women’s Basketball shares about the adversity she faces as an Asian-American college basketball player and how she and her sister continue to defy the odds.

Founder of The Sideline Post, Kayla Padilla, returns for a second piece on the self-created platform to share her experiences in the 617 days she and her team were left without college basketball due to the pandemic.

Solomon Jones, an incoming freshman at the Air Force Academy, details the mental and physical hurdles he overcame en route to securing his future at the school. For Solomon, mental health is the most important thing, and there is always beauty to find in the struggle.

After penning “Basketball, Religion, and Me,” Dia Fortenberry returned to The Sideline Post to pen a farewell letter to her now alma mater. In her letter, Dia reflects back on all the valuable experiences she gained from her four years at Millsaps.

Lucas Monroe reflects on the start of his basketball journey, specifically on the heroes who inspired him to love the game. By looking up to figures like Kobe Bryant, Pete Maravich, and his older brother, Lucas was able to commit to the sport and unlock his potential.

Joonha Ko reflects on his high school basketball career and how he learned the most important lessons in his life. After an unforeseen ending to his high school basketball career, Joonha realized the power of self worth and resilience and soon found a home on Emory College of Oxford’s men’s basketball team.

Sam Beskind details the life, sacrifices, and habits of a Stanford walk-on. It’s a testament of his journey, as well as his hard work and success.

From Ivy league’s Rookie of the Year and the founder of The Sideline Post, Kayla describes how music and basketball have shaped her purpose. She is so much more than just a star athlete; she is a workhouse in the classroom, a role model to the Asian community, an entrepreneur, and a risk-take.

Despite a lost season, Christina reflects on and appreciates all the things basketball has given her so far.

Kenyuoe speaks on the assumptions people have despite his work ethic. It took mental and physical toughness for Kenyuoe to continue his basketball career at New Mexico Junior College.

Joel discusses his childhood and unique family dynamic while growing up in Canada with a deep love for the sport of basketball. As one of Canada’s top recruits, Joel experienced the importance of your circle when moving away from home.

Dalayah, a member of the class of 2024 for the Cal Bears Women’s Basketball team, discusses the many opportunities that she has lost due to the pandemic. Additionally, Dalayah touches on what brought her to Cal and the sport of basketball.

In “Staying The Course,” Zach takes us through his recruitment journey and how he ended up becoming a member of the Princeton Tigers basketball team amidst a pandemic.

Audrey Nicholson attended Boston University where she served as a member of their women’s basketball team for two years. In “The Price to Play”, Audrey tells of the several setbacks she faced due to consistent injuries that ultimately lead to many influential life lessons.

Dejanee is a member of University of La Verne basketball team. In her story “Confidence”, Dejanee details the ups and downs of her recruitment process and emphasizes the development of her mental strength over the years.

Jasmine is a basketball player at Concordia University Irvine. In “Made to Be Me”, Jazzi brings us along her journey of how she found her voice being a biracial athlete.