Kate Scott Makes History Calling WNBA Finals

Kate Scott, a pioneering sports broadcaster, is set to call the WNBA Finals in San Francisco, returning to the city where her career began two decades ago. This historic broadcast marks the first time in the WNBA's 30-year history that all television commentators for a multi-game series are women. Scott will be handling play-by-play duties for key games between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.

Scott, who started her journey at UC Berkeley, reflected on her trailblazing career, noting she was the first female "mic man" at Cal and has since broken barriers in NFL and Pac-12 Network broadcasts. She feels a deep connection to this moment, stating her career in women's basketball was instrumental in her success, allowing her to cover stars like Sabrina Ionescu.

She emphasized the profound impact of female mentors and colleagues, such as Mindi Bach and Tracey Watkowski, who championed her early in her career. Scott acknowledged that while she had male supporters, the "woman card" played by these women opened crucial doors. Scott is also the play-by-play announcer for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and will be balancing duties between the WNBA Finals and the NBA season.

Scott is prepared for a busy period, juggling broadcasting assignments across San Francisco, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. She humorously noted that if the WNBA Finals extend to a Game 7 on Halloween night, she might celebrate in San Francisco's Castro district with her wife. Scott sees this WNBA Finals broadcast as a moment of "kismet" in her remarkable career.