Episode 1: Rethinking the WNBA and Avoiding Russian Hospitals

Presenters Joe and Tom are joined by Columbia Sports Management grad student Iciss Tillis, who talks about her transition into the business of sport after a stellar basketball career at Duke, the WNBA and in Europe.Iciss opens up about the challenges to female professional players, and about her own ideas for improving the game for players and fans.And she lifts the lid on playing in Europe, what it's like to go under the knife in a provincial Russian hospital, and the role played by her father - former heavyweight boxer James 'Quick' Tillis - in her career path.The FactsThe CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CUSportsBiz.Our presenters are Joe Favorito and Tom Richardson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecuspshow.substack.com