With the WNBA offseason underway, several players take up other jobs, including Rookie of the Year, Aliyah Boston.
It’s not uncommon for athletes to find creative ways to spend their offseason. Some immediately head overseas to play more basketball once their season ends to keep their skillsets fresh. Others stay stateside in preparation for upcoming Olympic games.
Some athletes find new hobbies to take up that they don’t typically get to do during the season. From broadcasting to opening a restaurant, these hoopers prove that their game extends far beyond the court.
Here are the seven WNBA players with unique offseason jobs, including Aliyah Boston joining Peacock:
1
Chiney Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks - ESPN basketball analyst and host
Chiney Ogwumike believes Alysha Clark is the @LVAces' X-factor ♠️ pic.twitter.com/mT69WkPeA1
— espnW (@espnW) September 15, 2023
2
Haley Jones, Atlanta Dream - NBA TV WNBA Finals commentator
WNBA Finals Post Game coming up now with the crew on @NBATV ✨ pic.twitter.com/54QcoBUGGP
— Renee Montgomery (@ReneeMontgomery) October 8, 2023
3
Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream - Owner of WNB Factory restaurant
🚨THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME…FRIDAY OCT. 20th at 11am 🚨
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
Sunday- 12pm-8pmCOME ENJOY SOME GREAT FOOD! SEE YOU SOON!! 😁 pic.twitter.com/ntAzOW3wCv
— Allisha Gray (@Graytness_15) October 18, 2023
4
Ariel Atkins, Washington Mystics - Assistant Coach for Player Development
We are so excited to welcome our new Assistant Coach for Player Development – @usabasketball Olympic Gold Medalist and 2019 @WashMystics WNBA Champion, Ariel Atkins!
More: https://t.co/1VItHIK28F#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/EKSjPYNJkS
— Michigan Women’s Basketball (@umichwbball) October 27, 2023
5
Kahleah Copper, Chicago Sky - Rutgers WBB Director of Athletic Culture and Professional Development
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 🏀
Excited to welcome Kahleah Copper back to the program as the Director of Athletic Culture & Professional Development!
📰: https://t.co/yyTezocvDT#GoRU | #RUWBB pic.twitter.com/WWaq2P7a8w
— Rutgers W.Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 13, 2023
6
Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream - Florida WBB Assistant Coach and Director of Player Personnel
Scenes from practice.
Coach Rhyne on the mic🎙️#GoGators | @howard_rhyne pic.twitter.com/mH1hJr841A
— Gators Women’s Basketball (@GatorsWBK) November 17, 2023
7
Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever - Peacock Big Ten Women's Basketball studio analyst
Always thanking God for his blessings🤍 first time on air and it was a success! pic.twitter.com/N5nSPamvoo
— Aliyah A. Boston (@aa_boston) November 19, 2023