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Hannah Jump, Stanford’s X-factor, always finds a way

Hannah Jump is averaging career-highs in minutes, points and 3-point attempts per game this season. (John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

There was something about Hannah Jump.

When Rometra Craig first saw Jump play, she knew she had to train her. And that never happens.

Craig, a former Duke basketball player, makes it a point not to approach players for her training company, Elite Basketball Performance. If they want to train, they’ll come to her. But with Jump, she put all that aside.

“It’s hard to explain,” she said. “It was just a feeling. I knew she had all the tools to be a great player, and I was like, ‘Man, it would be cool to go through the process with her.’”

Jump was in fifth grade when her skills caught Craig’s eye. The timing couldn’t have been better.

Jump and her family had moved to the United States from England a few years prior, and she was just starting to get serious about basketball.

In England, Jump played tennis. Basketball wasn’t really accessible, and she had no interest in its British cousin, netball.

But when her dad’s job took the family to California, Jump had the chance to explore all kinds of new activities. She played softball first, and was a talented catcher. So good, in fact, that when softball and basketball started to conflict, her parents asked her to choose between the two. When she picked basketball, they weren’t so sure.

“My husband did think she was better at softball than she was at basketball,” said her mom, Ann Marie Jump. “But when we made her choose, she chose the one she loved most.”

And when Hannah makes a decision, she never looks back. Ann Marie remembers taking the family out to dinner when Hannah was just a little girl. She would look at the menu for a moment, instantly decide what she wanted and never waver. And when the food arrived, she would always be thrilled with her decision.

“She’s always known exactly what she wants,” Ann Marie said.

There’s another thing you need to know about Hannah Jump. When she wants something, she finds a way to get it.

In fifth grade, she wrote a poem for a school project. Titled “Hannah Jump,” it detailed things she liked and what she wanted. Some lines were the sweet musings of a 10-year-old: “Lover of her grandma’s rice pudding.” “Feels excited about starting Middle School.”

But the last line stands out from the rest.

“Who dreams of getting a scholarship to play basketball at Stanford.”

When the Jump family moved to the United States, it was just supposed to be for a few years. Hannah remembers thinking of it as a long vacation.

“It’s kind of funny because when I decided to come with my husband, I was under the impression it was going to be a couple years,” Ann Marie said. “But my husband was under the impression that we would end up staying.”

And unlike his ideas about Hannah’s future as a softball player, this time, he was right.

Eventually, they realized they didn’t want to leave. So Ann Marie, Danny and their three kids — Hannah, Samuel and Matthew — settled into their lives in San Jose.

A thirty-five-minute drive on the Central Expressway leads from the Jump family home to Stanford. Hannah spent countless evenings and weekend days as a child watching the Cardinal women’s basketball team.

“I grew up watching the Samuelson sisters (Karlie and Bonnie) play,” she said. “And watching Karlie be the 3-point shooter that she was, I could see that for myself. When they were hitting 3s and the whole gym would erupt I was like, ‘I want to feel this.’”

So the Stanford dream was born.

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Jump leads Stanford with 81 3-pointers made this season. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

But there’s a big difference between a dream and a goal: A dream is something anyone can have; a goal becomes more realistic.

That’s where Craig came in.

When the two started training together, Craig noticed a pattern. Jump would come to a session, and the skills and drills Craig had her working on wouldn’t come easily. Jump didn’t struggle exactly, but there were certainly improvements she needed to make.

By the next session, there weren’t.

Every time she worked out with Craig, Jump would come home and repeat the workouts in her driveway until they were perfect.

“She has always been very determined, very hard working,” Ann Marie said. “Especially if it’s something she really wants for herself, then she’s very focused on achieving it.”

Two years after they started training together, Craig knew Stanford was a real possibility for Jump. She had the physical attributes necessary, and an innate understanding of the game and how to work in different systems. At Stanford, Craig said, having a high basketball IQ is vital.

“So as her trainer, I said, ‘Let’s set goals and reach them. Let’s see what we can do to get there,’” Craig said. “There was never a time when I doubted anything she wanted.”

Jump was a five-star recruit heading into college, and Craig was right. Her skill set fit in perfectly at Stanford.

During her freshman season, Jump played limited minutes, averaging 4.6 points in about 10 minutes per game. As a sophomore during Stanford’s national championship run, she saw her minutes increase to 15.9, and her points to 6.7.

It’s been a steady climb for the junior in terms of production, and this year she’s playing 25 minutes a game and averaging just under 10 points.

But even as a freshman, when her role was small, Jump could always be counted on to hit from long range. Her reputation as a 3-point shooter was well-established in high school, with one scout saying on her ESPN recruiting profile, “She brings a dangerous deep threat arsenal with consistent results,” and she “scores beyond the arc in bunches.”

Like most things with Jump, her shooting ability started as a natural skill and developed thanks to her work ethic. Shooting, she says, was something she could always practice, even when she had no one to go to the gym with.

“I just always loved playing basketball,” she said. “And practicing shooting is something you can easily do. So being always in the gym allowed me to be a good 3-point shooter.”

This season, after South Florida upset Stanford in the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo championship game in November, Jump was inserted into the starting lineup for the next game against Maryland. The Cardinal dominated the then-No. 2 Terrapins, 86-68, and Jump scored 21 points on 7-of-14 3-pointers.

“That’s when I really started to feel like I was playing like myself,” Jump said. “I know that the coaches have always had confidence in my shot, but that is when I started to play more relaxed and confident.”

Jump started Stanford’s next 10 games, and even though she’s since gone back to coming off the bench, the junior is relied on to carry a bigger load than in years past.

The Bahamas tournament showed the basketball world what a threat Jump is to opponents, but for Craig, it was simply Hannah being Hannah.

“For me, it’s not surprising,” she said. “You have a kid that loves the game the way she does, and works as hard as she does. Anything is possible.”

Atop the list of possibilities Jump wants to make a reality is another NCAA Tournament championship, as No. 1 seed Stanford prepares to face No. 4 Maryland in the Sweet 16 on Friday night. Last year, the Cardinal defeated Arizona by a point in the title game, winning Stanford’s first championship since 1992.

After being part of the team that broke a nearly 30-year title drought for the program, Jump went right back to work.

Craig was hosting a training session on an outdoor court, and there was Jump — ready to learn, ready to improve her game.

For the young kids working out with Craig, seeing Jump at their session was concrete proof that their dreams can become goals, and eventually, reality.

“She is an incredible role model,” Craig said. “It’s so inspiring for them because she’s so humble. They feel like these things can be attainable for them as well, because they saw Hannah go through the process.”

When she’s not practicing with her Stanford teammates or training with Craig, you’ll find Jump at a local coffee shop, probably sipping on an iced almond milk latte — flavored with either vanilla or caramel, depending on her mood — and studying for her developmental psychology track. Or she might be working at an on-campus preschool, Bing Nursery School.

Jump loves working with kids. It’s in her blood. Ann Marie is a teacher and so is Jump’s grandfather.

“Hannah has always been a natural teacher,” Ann Marie said. “But I don’t see her necessarily teaching in a school. I see her coaching basketball.”

That seems like a probable career path, but before she starts passing down her skills to the next generation, Craig thinks Jump can have a career in the WNBA or overseas.

In fifth grade, Jump wrote about that in her poem.

“Hannah Jump, who wonders if she will ever make it to the WNBA.”

“Who would like to become a professional basketball player.”

One line of that poem already came true.

And if Hannah Jump wants something, she finds a way to make it happen.

Eden Laase is a contributing writer at Just Women’s Sports. She previously ran her own high school sports website in Michigan after covering college hockey and interning at Sports Illustrated. Follow her on Twitter @eden_laase.

Sam Kerr Acquitted of Harassment Charges in London Trial

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and her partner, USWNT midfielder Kristie Mewis, are escorted into London's Crown Court prior to her trial.
Australian striker Sam Kerr's harassment trial ended in an acquittal early Tuesday morning. (Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images)

Chelsea FC star Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially harassing a London police officer on Tuesday. A Kingston Crown Court jury acquitted the striker of all charges after four hours of deliberation.

The 31-year-old Australia national was tried for allegedly causing "racially aggravated harassment, alarm, or distress" to PC Stephen Lovell. The allegations followed a heated January 2023 dispute between a local taxi driver and Kerr and her fiancée, USWNT star Kristie Mewis.

Kerr, who identifies as Anglo-Indian, did not deny calling the officer "stupid and white." Instead, she argued that the police treated her differently due to her skin color. Kerr called her words a "poorly" expressed comment on the officer's "power and privilege."

After the verdict, Kerr released her own statement on social media. "I can finally put this challenging period behind me," she wrote.

"While I apologise for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening, I have always maintained that I did not intend to insult or harm anyone and I am thankful that the jury unanimously agreed."

"I would like to thank my partner Kristie, my family, friends and all the fans for their love and support, especially those who attended court each day."

Kerr looks ahead with harassment trial now in the rearview

Kerr spent the last year recovering from a January 2024 ACL tear. However, she recently re-signed with the London club after originally joining the WSL frontrunners in 2019.

The prolific goalscorer is on track to return to the pitch for both club and country in approximately two months. While this leaves her out of selection for the upcoming 2025 SheBelieves Cup, Kerr could rejoin in time for Australia's April friendlies against South Korea.

This morning, The Athletic reported that Kerr left the proceedings surrounded by family. As she exited, she flashed a "friendly smile" and told the court officer she "hoped to never see them again."

UConn Skids, Notre Dame Soars in Latest AP Poll Top 25 NCAA Basketball Rankings

The Notre Dame basketball bench celebrates a basket during a game.
The Irish were awarded their highest AP Poll ranking since 2019 this week. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

A recent string of Top 10 upsets made its mark on Monday's updated AP Top 25 Poll, as undefeated No. 1 UCLA continues holding court above the shifting chaos.

Notre Dame rose to No. 2 for the first time since 2019, buoyed by strong performances against Stanford and then-No. 21 Cal last week.

Climbing to No. 3 was Texas, who claimed the boost by ending South Carolina's multi-year SEC unbeaten streak on Sunday. As a result, the defending champion Gamecocks fell from No. 2 to No. 4.

On the other hand, No. 15 Tennessee is on the upswing, as last Thursday's upset win over UConn lifted the Vols four spots while sending the Huskies skidding from No. 5 to No. 7.

No. 20 Oklahoma State achieved the week's biggest win, however, as Saturday's 85-55 blowout victory over then-No. 12 Kansas Sate gave the Cowgirls a five-spot boost.

Texas guard Rori Harmon dribbles past South Carolina's MiLaysia Fulwiley during a 2025 NCAA basketball game.
Both Texas and South Carolina are projected NCAA tournament No. 1 seeds. (Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Teams jockey for AP Poll positions as March Madness looms

While a jump in the rankings certainly provides bragging rights, it also impacts both conference and NCAA tournament seeding as the regular season winds down.

ESPN's Bracketology currently has UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Texas taking the NCAA tournament's four No. 1 seeds. Notably, two of those teams — the Bruins and the Longhorns — are rookies in their respective conferences, showcasing significant dominance fresh out of the realignment gate.

Meanwhile, other major players like LSU, USC, and UConn still have time to pad their resumes en route to their conference showdowns, which will tip off in early March.

AP College Basketball Top 25: Week 15

1. UCLA (23-0, Big Ten)
2. Notre Dame (21-2, ACC)
3. Texas (24-2, SEC)
4. South Carolina (22-2, SEC)
5. LSU (25-1, SEC)
6. USC (21-2, Big Ten)
7. UConn (22-3, Big East)
8. Kentucky (19-3, SEC)
9. Ohio State (20-3, Big Ten)
10. NC State (19-4, ACC)
11. TCU (22-3, Big 12)
12. North Carolina (21-4, ACC)
13. Duke (19-5, ACC)
14. Kansas State (22-3, Big 12)
15. Tennessee (17-6, SEC)
16. Oklahoma (18-6, SEC)
17. Maryland (19-5, Big Ten)
18. West Virginia (19-4, Big 12)
19. Georgia Tech (20-4, ACC)
20. Oklahoma State (19-4, Big 12)
21. Alabama (20-5, SEC)
22. Michigan State (18-5, Big Ten)
23. Florida State (19-5, ACC)
24. Creighton (20-4, Big East)
25. Baylor (20-5, Big 12)

Napheesa Collier Talks the Future of Unrivaled on ‘Sports Are Fun!’ with Kelley O’Hara

Cover image for Sports Are Fun! with Kelley O'Hara showing Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA star Napheesa Collier.
WNBA star and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier guest stars on this week's 'Sports Are Fun!'

Welcome to another episode of Sports Are Fun! presented by TurboTax.

The second episode of Sports Are Fun! dropped today, with soccer icon Kelley O'Hara, sports journalist Greydy Diaz, and JWS intern BJ professing their hottest takes all things women's sports — joined this week by WNBA superstar and Unrivaled 3×3 Basketball co-founder Napheesa Collier.

"It felt like everyone is making money off of women's sports except for the women in the sports," Collier said, reflecting on developing the offseason league's profit-sharing business model.

"And so, we offer the highest average team salary in women's sports, and we're giving equity to everyone who's playing."

In addition to chatting with Collier about all things Unrivaled, the crew also gets into even more WNBA offseason moves, Midge Purce's return to Gotham, Hope Solo's TST team, South Carolina and UConn's upcoming NCAA battle, and so much more.

Collier gives 'Sports Are Fun!' the inside scoop on Unrivaled

Guest star Napheesa Collier takes the group on a deep dive into offseason league Unrivaled. She talks through everything from dealing with injuries and living with teammates 24/7 to handling a business and going head-to-head in this week's 1v1 tournament.

"I mean, we're all in in one place, right? Our locker rooms are all in one hallway, we share food spaces, training spaces like cold tubs, saunas — all communal areas except for locker rooms." Collier says, describing the league's Miami campus. "It's really fun to see that behind-the-scenes stuff happening in real time."

"I have my own room, which is unlike what happened in college," she continues with a laugh. "I would compare it more to the Wubble, except, you know, we have free will this time around. But the the close proximity I actually really like — I think it's really fun. I think it's super convenient, just having everyone in one space. Cutting back on travel also is so, so nice."

Of course, the future is bright for the first-year league. For its second season, Unrivaled is planning to take the show on the road, dropping into cities around the country to give fans a front-row seat to the 3×3 action.

"We are planning to do on-the-road games where we go to a city for a night and we basically play in a full arena and then we make it a whole event for the fans," Collier says, detailing Unrivaled's plans for a takeover tour similar to what the PWHL is currently staging around North America. "Definitely not all the games — just a couple. You can hit markets that aren't necessarily cities where you can bring [regular-season] basketball."

Sports Are Fun! graphic featuring soccer legend Kelley O'Hara.
'Sports Are Fun!' places Kelley O'Hara at the intersection of women's sports and fun. (Just Women's Sports)

About 'Sports Are Fun!' with Kelley O'Hara

'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that’ll remind you why you fell in love with women's sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O'Hara as she sits down with sports journalist Greydy Diaz and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women’s sports.

From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!"

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Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament Busts Brackets in First-Round Blowouts

Mist star Breanna Stewart looks on during an Unrivaled game.
Breanna Stewart fell 12-0 to Mist teammate Aaliyah Edwards in Monday's 1v1 tournament opener. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Unrivaled 3×3 Basketball launched its inaugural 1v1 tournament on Monday night, with a slate of first-round upsets already busting a few brackets.

The evening's biggest twist came courtesy of Unrivaled co-founder and No. 1 seed Breanna Stewart's matchup against No. 8 seed Aaliyah Edwards, with Edwards earning a marquee victory by shutting out her Mist teammate 12-0 in less than two minutes of gameplay.

Due to a spat of injuries affecting the 1v1 contest, a lone second-round bye emerged in the bracket just beyond the Stewart-Edwards matchup. Consequently, Monday's victory punched Edwards's ticket all the way into the tournament's quarterfinal round.

"Tough night for me but shoutout to my Mistie @AaliyahEdwards_!!! Keep that thing going and go get that bag 💰!!" Stewart posted in support after her loss.

Also claiming a massive upset win on Monday was the Lunar Owls' Shakira Austin, who ousted Rose BC's Chelsea "Point Gawd" Gray with a dominant 12-2 scoreline.

The significant margins of victory across the 1v1 contest are in large part due to the tournament's "make-it, take-it" rule.

In a break from traditional 5×5 play and Unrivaled's 3×3 format, the unique 1v1 rule rewards scoring with both points on the board as well as continued ball possession. Therefore, athletes can string together long scoring stretches as long as they don't relinquish the ball.

The Laces' Jackie Young tries to defend a shot from the Lunar Owls' Shakira Austin during and Unrivaled 3x3 game.
With Shakira Austin's Monday upset win, all five Lunar Owls remain in the 1v1 competition. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Lunar Owls show out as 15 players remain in 1v1 tournament

With a $350,000 total purse on the line, intensity on the Unrivaled court ramped up in the head-to-head competition.

Putting the first round behind them, 15 players remain in the running for the $200,000 first-place prize.

Notably, all five Lunar Owls players who entered the 1v1 competition — Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Allisha Gray, Courtney Williams, and the aforementioned Austin — survived Monday's bouts.

This gives the squad, who also leads the 3×3 league as the only remaining undefeated team, the best shot at claiming the $10,000-per-teammate payout should one of them win the 1v1 title.

Rose BC's Kahleah Copper lays up a shot during an Unrivaled game.
Tuesday's Unrivaled 1v1 action will tip off with Kahleah Copper against Allisha Gray. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

How to watch Tuesday's Unrivaled 1v1 tournament

Tuesday's session includes both the second round and quarterfinals of the 1v1 competition.

The action tips off with a blockbuster 7 PM ET battle between Rose BC's Kahleah Copper and the Lunar Owls' Allisha Gray.

Live coverage will air on TruTV.

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