What Te-Hina Paopao Learned the Hard Way in Her Rookie WNBA Season

Te-Hina Paopao’s first year in the WNBA was a whirlwind — and she’s still figuring it all out.

On this episode of Hoops 360, the Atlanta Dream and Athletes Unlimited guard joins Cassandra Negley and Caroline Fenton to reflect on her rookie season, the rapid transition from South Carolina to the pros, and what it really feels like to grind through a full WNBA schedule for the first time.

From piano lessons and family time to leadership, relationships, and Year 2 expectations, this is a candid conversation about growth on and off the court.

👇 What part of Te-Hina’s journey stands out to you most?

00:04 Te-Hina Paopao Joins Hoops 360
04:36 First Taste of WNBA Playoff Basketball
07:58 How Much She Really Knew About the WNBA
10:56 How Involved She Is With the WNBA CBA
15:01 Goals for AU and Year Two in the WNBA

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