Natalie Achonwa
When she’s not pouring buckets in the WNBA and Italy, where she plays during the offseason, Natalie Achonwa is focusing on improving the position of women in sports. As part of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, she’s trying to secure better playing and living conditions for her fellow WNBA players.
She also participates in events and campaigns that are aimed to help female athletes in various ways. Achonwa is also vocal about other social issues and she frequently uses her public platform to express support for those who need it.
Aerial Powers
Basketball fans know Aerial Powers as a talented shooting guard who was a college star with Michigan and played a crucial role in the Washington Mystic’s road to the WNBA title in 2019. However, the general public might be better familiar with Powers’ gaming.
Powers is a video game enthusiast who streams and has even played competitively in Valorant tournaments. She’s currently a streamer and ambassador for the esports organization Team Liquid.