PLATINUM COLLECTION
UNITY THROUGH SPORTS, MUSIC, MEDIA, FASHION & FILM
STEPHEN A. SMITH AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY
BASKETBALL
WOMENS
WNBA 2025 OPENS
Congrats to all! We loved hearing first hand from the players last week. Thank you to all the teams and to ESPN for the Talent press conferences. Wishing everyone an incredible season! Let's gooooooo!
WNBA DRAFT 2025
And with the 2025 WNBA DRAFT....the world gains a bright new selection of pro players ready to change the world. We are so proud of you!!!
College Basketball 2025 has been full of power, packed with grace. What an honor to be able to join the WNBA for their annual press conference.
The greatest inspiration is getting the chance to connect with the players and teams, at this moment, that meams so very much to them, to their families and to their teams.
We will be reviewing content from each player via spotlight stories.
Thank to the WNBA, Commisioner, Teams and sponsors for this opportunity to showcase unity and community through women's professional basketball.
-Platinum Collection
WNBA PRESS CONFERENCES
PLATINUM joined several different WNBA team press conferences this week. Lots of exciting news and developments in women's sports. We will be loading our exclusive press takes with the coaches and players. Check back for our press release on Platinum Insider.
Opening day for the WNBA is May 14, 2024.
2024 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
NCAA CHAMPIONS
CONGRATS SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AND COACH DAWN STALEY -
2024 NCAA CHAMPIONS !!!
We are always most inspired by Coach Staley. True strength and grace! Thank You Coach.
"Alot of people notice when you succeed, but they don't see what it takes to get there. " - Dawn Staley
Kobe Bryant Legacy
02.24.2024 Today, we honor the memory and legacy of the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, Rest In Peace.
Kobe and his Mamba mentality drives the commitment and consistency of showing up for our core mission to build love, and unity in our communities and world.
Take time to reflect on his great work, his family LEGACY and how you may be inspired to lead and love from the heart, Mamba style.
Shout out to our friends at Beyond The Hardwood Foundation, CEO, Dr. Jumaine Jones, on hosting their second annual Mamba Event.
PEACEGAMES
2023 BIG 3
BASKETBALL
CAMDEN 2023
BUBBA'S CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME
with The Muhammad Ali Legacy Inspires Youth
The first annual "Bubba's Celebrity Basketball Game" Event was a success! Bubba Almony is a professional celebrity bodyguard with a team of experts that provide safety and most especially stand against BULLYING within our youth. Incredible celebrities all stood up with Bubba and with the Maryland Police Department and Mayor and officials to make quite an impact. Terrell Owens took time off his busy podcast, GETCHA POPCAST, and tv schedule to fly across the country on the red-eye to support and play an incredible game. The Muhammad Ali Legacy was in full effect with Dr. Khalilah Camaco onhand to speak love and peace to the crowd with Muhammad Jr. as well. Jonte Hall wowed the kids as well as SpaceJam, Bullbody & So many more! Thank you to all and what a great day the kids all had. Catch interviews with guests on podcast, see interview page.
SILOAM WELLNESS FULL COURT PRESS
A true honor to participate in FULL COURT PRESS, AWARENESS with Philadelphia's SILOAM WELLNESS FOUNDATION with head Sarina DiBianca, MBS Clarence Jones, NBA HALL OF FAME PRO BALLER JUMAINE JONES, boxing champion Derrick Weber, Hall of Fame Former MLB Red Socks pitcher Tony Valovich, NBA Scout Tony Coleman and WPBA commissioner as well as several WPBA Pros (former WNBA pros) to inspire the youth & discuss the importance of personal health.
We loved seeing all of the talented ladies dressed up at home celebrating new teams at the 2020 WNBA DRAFT. But the honorary WNBA picks were the greatest part of the night. The WNBA awarded picks to the youngest talent ever, selecting Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant and Payton Chester. This memorable evening, just days after Kobe Bryant's 04.13.16 anniversary of his final NBA 60 pt game. He certainly left a legacy in our hearts and basketball. This week the WNBA announced that it is introducing the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award to individuals that make significant contributions to women's and girl's basketball. Sending much love and blessings to all. We look forward to watching the Mamba Mentality live on.
