Erica Ayala

Erica Ayala

Joined: May 31, 2017

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - DECEMBER 02: Seton Hall Pirates forward Shadeen Samuels (24) during the women's college basketball game between the St. Peter's Peahens and Seton Hall Pirates on December 2, 2018, at Walsh Gymnasium in South Orange, NJ (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2019-20 Big East preview: DePaul still on top, Seton Hall rises

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 14: Theresa Plaisance #55 of the Connecticut Sun handles the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on August 14. 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

DoBee and Theresa Plaisance, a story of family hoops

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Morgan Tuck #33 of the Connecticut Sun hugs Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Connecticut Sun after advancing to the 2019 WNBA Finals after Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Semifinals on September 22, 2019 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA rookie Natisha Hiedeman aka ‘Swaggy’ goes from the BIG EAST to the big stage in the WNBA

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 22: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against LaToya Sanders #30 of the Washington Mystics during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Playoff semifinals at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 22, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Mystics 92-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Playoffs: Las Vegas Aces are not here to play nice

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against the Washington Mystics on September 17, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

“What’s good LaChina?” Kelsey Plum is finding her edge coming off the bench

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 31: Canada stands for the national anthem against France during a practice on July 31, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ownership group steps forward in Toronto WNBA bid

BROOKLYN, NY - MAY 9: The the New York Liberty huddle up during the game against the China National Team on May 9, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA Preview: New York Liberty

BROOKLYN, NY - MAY 9: Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty warms up prior to the game against the China National Team on May 9, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York Liberty takeaways: Han Xu shines in WNBA Barclays debut

LaChina Robinson chats with Chicago Sky post player Stefanie Dolson at the 2019 Tourney Town. Tampa, FL

Why Around The Rim matters to women’s basketball

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Cristy Hedgepath poses with Asia Durr after being drafted as the number two overall pick by the New York Liberty during the 2019 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2019 at Nike New York Headquarters in New York, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE

New York Liberty take Asia Durr with second overall pick

SOUTH BEND, IN - MARCH 23: Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) waits to be introduced before the start of the NCAA Division I Women's Championship first round basketball game between the Bethune-Cookman Lady Wildcats and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on March 23, 2019 at Purcell Pavilion in Notre Dame, Indiana. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Women’s Final Four: Arike Ogunbowale will go down as one of the greatest Women’s College Basketball players in history

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 28: Head Coach Derek Fisher of the New York Knicks gestures to his players during an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre on January 28, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

WNBA: Derek Fisher said all the right things, but there is still reason to question his appointment as Sparks head coach

North Carolina head coach Sylvia Hatchell outlines a play with assistant Charlotte Smith in the ACC tournament against Clemson at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, Thursday March 3, 2011. UNC beat Clemson 78-64. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT via Getty Images)

Charlotte Smith hosts mentor Sylvia Hatchell, UNC as Elon Women’s Basketball hold season opener at Schar Center

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Commissioner Val Ackerman addresses the media during the Big East Men's & Women's Basketball Media Day at Madison Square Garden on October 14, 2015 in New York, New York. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

BIG EAST Conference preview: Title runs through either Marquette or DePaul

ESPN Films presents Basketball: A Love Story, a Dan Klores film.

The women’s game shines in Basketball: A Love Story

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 6: Hall of Fame Inductee Tina Thompson points to the audience during the Class of 2018 Press Event as part of the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 6, 2018 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Katie Smith, Tina Thompson enter Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame