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Sit "Courtside" with host and influencer Rachel DeMita as she hangs with the biggest athletes, celebrities, and creative minds. Rachel and her guests talk sports, pop culture, and what has made them who they are today.

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita.

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Harmoni Turner is a professional basketball player who plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She is a graduate of Harvard University, where she excelled in both academics and athletics. Turner faced challenges transitioning from college basketball to the professional level but has shown resilience and determination throughout her journey. She is known for her strong work ethic and has played alongside elite players such as Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson. In addition to her athletic career, Harmoni is the founder of the foundation Pretty Insecure, which aims to support individuals facing personal challenges.
Dominique Malonga is a rising French basketball star known for her exceptional skills on the court. She has gained recognition for her journey from France to the WNBA, showcasing her talent at the international level, including her participation in the Olympics. Malonga has been compared to notable players like Victor Wembanyama and has played alongside Marine Johannes. Her recruitment by NBA legend Tony Parker highlights her potential and impact in the sport. With a focus on her goals in the French league and her aspirations in the WNBA, Dominique is considered one of the most exciting young players in basketball today.
Toby Fournier is a freshman basketball player at Duke University, known for her standout performance in high school and her rapid ascent in college basketball. She has earned accolades such as the ACC Championship and ACC Freshman of the Year honors. Fournier has a strong connection to her Canadian roots and has represented Team Canada in basketball. She is recognized for her scoring ability, including a breakout 28-point game against Florida State, and is aspiring to play in the WNBA, drawing inspiration from established players in the league.
Madison Booker is a talented basketball player known for her competitive spirit and leadership on the court. She has gained recognition for her performance in college basketball, particularly in the SEC, where she has been a key player for her team. Madison has aspirations to play in the WNBA and is noted for her strong defensive skills and ability to elevate her game under pressure. Off the court, she enjoys hobbies such as building Lego sets and caring for her cats.
Kara Lawson is the head coach of the Duke University women's basketball team. She has a distinguished career as a player and coach, having played in the WNBA and represented the USA in international competitions. Lawson is known for her leadership skills and her emphasis on team chemistry and personal growth among players. She has been influenced by legendary coach Pat Summitt and is recognized for her motivational messages, including her viral concept of 'handle hard better,' which encourages resilience and facing challenges head-on.

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Here's the recent few episodes on Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita.

0:00 37:02

Las Vegas Aces’ Rookie Harmoni Turner On Her Journey From Harvard To The WNBA (Exclusive Interview)

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Rachel DeMita
Guests
Harmoni Turner
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Harmoni Turner WNBA Las Vegas Aces Harvard Kelsey Plum A'ja Wilson basketball Pretty Insecure personal growth

In this exclusive interview with Las Vegas Aces rookie Harmoni Turner, she opens up about her journey to the WNBA, from the challenges of transitioning from college basketball to the professional level to her unexpected draft experience. Harmoni shares her thoughts on playing with elite players like Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson, the excitement of hearing her name called during the WNBA Draft, and the life-changing moments that have led her to the Aces. She also delves into her time at Harvard, discussing everything from the toughest classes to networking and how her Ivy League experience shaped her both on and off the court.


Throughout the conversation, Harmoni highlights the influence of her family, particularly her father, in guiding her decisions, including choosing Harvard and pursuing her basketball dreams. She reveals the importance of sports as an outlet for personal growth and discusses her foundation, Pretty Insecure, which aims to support others facing challenges.


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0:00 25:52

Dominique Malonga's Untold Journey From France To The WNBA (EXCLUSIVE Interview)

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Rachel DeMita
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Dominique Malonga
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Dominique Malonga WNBA France Olympics Marine Johannes Victor Wembanyama Nikola Jokic Tony Parker basketball

Get to know rising French basketball star Dominique Malonga in this exclusive Courtside Club interview, where she opens up about her journey from France to the WNBA, her Olympic experience, and what drives her on and off the court. Dominique shares how she’s preparing to make the leap to the W, who she’s most excited to face, and what it was like playing alongside Marine Johannès on the international stage.


We dive into her comparisons to Victor Wembanyama, her first-hand experience meeting Nikola Jokić at the Olympics, and the moment she spotted LeBron James in the crowd. Dominique also breaks down her own game, analyzing her highlights, showcasing her elite court vision, and reflecting on the skills that make her one of the most exciting young players in the world.


Hear the inside story of how Tony Parker personally recruited her, her goals in the French league, and how buzzer beaters and big moments fuel her fire!


CHAPTERS:

00:00 Bienvenue à Courtside Club!

01:37 How Dominique is preparing for the WNBA

02:45 Who is Dominique excited to play against in the W?

03:40 The journey from France to WNBA

05:40 Playing with Marine Johannes at the Olympics

06:50 Victor Wembanyama comparisons

09:21 Olympic experience, meeting Nikola Jokic

11:00 Breaking down Dominique Malonga highlights

14:45 Dominique's court vision

16:47 How Tony Parker recruited Dominique

21:37 Goals in French league

23:43 Seeing LeBron at Olympics!?

24:25 Buzzer Beaters


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0:00 27:22

Toby Fournier Talks 1st Year At Duke, March Madness Aspirations & Teases First College Dunk 👀

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Rachel DeMita
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Toby Fournier
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Duke March Madness ACC Championship ACC Freshman of the Year NCAA Tournament mental hurdles Team Canada WNBA dreams dunks

Duke freshman standout Toby Fournier joins Courtside Club!


She discusses her journey from high school to college basketball, winning the ACC Championship, and earning ACC Freshman of the Year honors. Toby opens up about the biggest adjustments to the college game, how Coach Kara Lawson pushes her to be her best, and her mindset heading into the NCAA Tournament.


Toby also reflects on overcoming mental hurdles, her breakout 28-point game against Florida State, and her unforgettable "Welcome to College" moment. She shares fun Canadian traditions, her experience playing for Team Canada, and the excitement of throwing down dunks—plus when fans might see one in a game 👀


With WNBA dreams on the horizon, Toby talks about the players she models her game after and the path she envisions for her future.


How far will Duke make it in the tournament? Let me know in the comments!


CHAPTERS

0:00 Toby Fournier joins Courtside Club!

1:32 Interview Start

2:20 Cherishing the moment of winning the ACC Championship

3:37 Winning ACC Freshman of the year

4:52 Jump from high school from college (biggest adjustment)

6:34 How Coach Kara gets you to work hard

7:40 Feeling heading into the NCAA Tournament

8:40 Sounding like Coach Kara & her speeches

11:20 Overcoming stuggles and mental hurdles within her game

12:32 28 point game against FSU

14:30 'Welcome to college moment'

15:30 Hannah playing an AAU game at 8am

16:15 Canadian things!

21:50 Experience playing for Team Canada

22:09 When will we see and in-game dunk?

22:09 When was your first dunk?

23:13 WNBA Dreams

24:53 WNBA Comps

26:25 Buzzer Beaters


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0:00 25:00

Madison Booker On Winning Player Of The Year, Texas’s #1 Seed & All Time WNBA List

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Rachel DeMita
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Madison Booker
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Madison Booker Player of the Year Texas WNBA March Madness SEC Championship defense NBA college basketball Legos

Madison Booker joins the Courtside Club! She sits down for an in-depth conversation about her journey, tournament aspirations, and what it takes to be a top competitor on the court. Madison breaks down the importance of every possession in March Madness, and why great defense can carry a team in March.


Reflecting on the SEC Championship loss, Madison shares the powerful message from her coach that fueled her motivation moving forward. “It shouldn’t be easy,” she says, acknowledging that “leading from the front is very hard. There’s already a target on your back.” Madison feels confident about Texas’ chances heading into the big dance.


Madison also ranks the top five NBA, WNBA, and college careers of all time, and opens up about her WNBA aspirations. Off the court, Madison dives into her hobbies, talking her love for Legos and the chaos of building a Gotham set while her cats tried to destroy it 😂


CHAPTERS:

0:00 Madison Booker joins Courtside Club!

1:00 Aspirations for the tournament

2:37 Defensive mindset heading into tourny

3:30 Selection committee feeling spicy

4:50 Losing in the SEC championship

6:27 Big time players make big time plays!

7:36 What Madison has worked on to elevate her game

9:44 Being nominated for Player of the Year

11:25 Starting 5 NBA players of all-time

13:15 Starting 5 WNBA Players

14:50 Starting 5 college careers

16:26 WNBA Dreams

17:22 What was it about Texas that stood out to Madison

18:44 Madison’s off the court hobbies (Legos)

20:12 Putting together the Gotham lego

20:47 Adopting cats

22:07 Buzzer beaters!

23:30 Miss St beating UCONN winning streak 111 games


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0:00 30:37

Duke HC Kara Lawson On ACC Championship, “Handle Hard Better” & Pat Summit’s Legacy

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Rachel DeMita
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Kara Lawson
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Kara Lawson ACC Championship Pat Summitt leadership team growth March Madness recruiting for team chemistry handle hard better

Duke Women’s Basketball Coach Kara Lawson joins the Courtside Club!


She sits down for an inspiring conversation about leadership, team growth, and the impact of legendary coach Pat Summitt.


Coach Kara dives into the current Duke team’s trajectory, emphasizing the unpredictability and excitement of March Madness, stating, “That’s the beauty of this sport, and this month… anything can happen.” The conversation continues with Duke’s ACC Championship win and the importance of taking a moment to reflect on achievements.


Kara shares why recruiting for team chemistry is a key focus… her belief is that basketball is meant to be a together experience, where connection is invaluable. She discusses the balance of being tough on players when necessary, noting, “We can spot fakes from a mile away… we can sense that immediately.” She keeps it real with her team, adding, “I’m not gonna gas them up… I’m gonna stay in the real with them.”


Building deep relationships and watching them evolve over time is another huge point of emphasis for Coach kara. She highlights her relationship with Regan Richardson and how they have grown through challenges. Kara’s viral video on handling hard moments is also highlighted, including her powerful message: “If you spend your life waiting for easy, you’ll always be disappointed.” The phrase “handle hard better” has resonated with so many people that fans frequently stop Kara to talk about it, sharing their own experiences.



CHAPTERS:

0:00 Kara Lawson joins the Courtside Club!

0:30 Rachel picture at UT / Pat Summit Influence

1:51 Duke team currently / growth trajectory

3:29 Duke wins ACC championship

4:28 Having a moment to reflect

7:40 Recrutiing for chemistry

9:04 Basketball was meant to be a together experience

10:49 Connection is so valuable

12:30 Being tough on players when you have to be

13:48 “I’m not gonna gas them up… I’m gonna stay in the real with them.”

15:45 Establishing deep relationships

17:12 Relationship progression among

17:26 Regan Richardson have been through it together

18:59 Rachel story freshman HS crying everyday

20:02 Kara’s viral video where you talk about “the hard”

22:06 People stop me to talk about “handle hard better”

23:00 Having incredible human moments meeting people

24:05 Pat Summit’s legacy and impact on her

27:07 Experience coaching Team USA

29:19 Trajectory of women’s basketball


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