A Fresh Perspective for the Wings
The Dallas Wings have tapped Kim Adams to join their 2026 broadcast team as a full‑time analyst, a move that blends her deep analytical skills with a lifelong passion for the game. Her appointment signals the franchise’s intent to enrich its commentary with insights drawn from both elite playing experience and top‑tier media training.
Adams brings more than a decade of broadcasting experience to the role, having contributed to a roster of high‑profile networks that includes the ACC Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FOX Sports, and the BIG EAST Digital Network. Her work as a sideline reporter and analyst for the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun and the NBA G League further demonstrates her versatility across basketball’s professional landscape.
Beyond the microphone, Adams’ roots in collegiate basketball run deep. She played for the Penn women’s basketball team, appearing in 46 games over two seasons and amassing 366 points and 51 assists. In her freshman year she earned a spot on the All‑Ivy Rookie Team, scored 9.0 points per game, and shot 53 percent from the field while hitting 52.9 percent from three‑point range, marking her as a standout student‑athlete at the University of Pennsylvania.
Her academic credentials complement her athletic background. Adams graduated from the Wharton School in 2011 and later earned a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, equipping her with a rigorous analytical mindset and a mastery of storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.
Fans can expect Adams to bring a nuanced, data‑driven perspective to Wing games, drawing on her experience calling WNBA matchups and her formative years in the Ivy League. Her addition to the broadcast roster reflects a broader trend of integrating former players with strong journalistic foundations to deepen the narrative around professional basketball.