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Message: [QUOTE="psconn, post: 2817403, member: 293"] I am no marketing expert so I won't comment on the competence of the W's leadership, but after a game like last night I am amazed that the WNBA isn't more popular. High skill, great drama and energized fans... what's not to like? But the reality is the casual sports fan around the country, if they even know the league exists, consider it, at best, an inferior form of men's basketball, not worthy of attention by anyone outside the player's friends and family. I think what has a chance to change that perception is continued and increased social media attention to the women's pro game by NBA stars like LeBron, Kobe, Durant, Garnett and others. All of those guys have been vocal about their respect and admiration for the talent and accomplishments of players in the W. They have big followings on social media and may make an impact. We UConn and WBB fans do live in a bit of a bubble. We are passionate about the sport, and talk to each other about it enthusiastically, but outside the bubble, we find ourselves in a very small niche of a very large sports world. I literally could not GIVE AWAY six good tickets to the Minny and LA games just played, and I contacted about 60 people... discouraging. [/QUOTE]