In this episode of Keep'n It 9450 Codename WBB, hosts DA and Lolo welcome Emily Engstler from the Washington Mystics. They explore her journey from Roosevelt Island to the WNBA, discussing her collegiate career at Louisville and the challenges of entering the league. Emily talks about her mental health strategies, playing experiences, and her views on the WNBA's prioritization rule. The conversation extends to her WNBA Mount Rushmore, dynamics with star teammates, and a controversial media comment by Elle Duncan. The episode concludes with critiques of the FIBA MVP ladder, a shoutout to the US Gymnastics team, and aspirations for mainstream inclusion of 3-on-3 basketball.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:19 Family Updates and Personal Stories
03:08 Olympic Basketball Recap
04:59 Team USA Women's Basketball Analysis
07:39 Discussion on Player Rotations and Strategies
22:23 Interview with Emily Engstler
36:38 Mental Health and Athlete Well-being
43:41 The Lotion Dilemma
44:27 Emily's AU Experience
45:16 Life After Basketball
45:51 Rapid Fire Questions
47:35 Roosevelt Island Basketball
49:17 Playing with Big Mama Steph and Shakira
50:22 WNBA Prioritization Rule
55:44 Rookie of the Year Debate
57:35 Locker Room Dynamics
59:19 WNBA Mount Rushmore
01:01:20 Elle Duncan Controversy
01:10:25 Simone Biles and Olympic Praise
01:12:30 Three-on-Three Basketball
01:19:49 MVP Ladder Discussion
01:22:27 Closing Remarks and Ad Reads
