Full Court Press

ABOUT THIS ENTRY

The ESPN Original series, Full Court Press, follows the lives of sophomore Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, junior LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, and graduate student USC forward Kiki Iriafen through the 2024-2025 season as they each attempt to lead their prestigious programs toward a national championship. 

How does this represent "Excellence in Engagement"?

The engagement surrounding the excerpts about Kiki Iriafen’s heritage and “something you don’t know about student-athletes" reinforces the belief that modern fans are excited to know more about athletes outside of their accomplishments on the court.

Objective

With the skyrocketing popularity of women’s college basketball, Full Court Press meets the demand of the moment, shining a spotlight on three of the sport’s biggest stars Flau’jae Johnson, Kiki Iriafen, and Hannah Hidalgo. Following the trio from home to the court and beyond paints a powerful character study of the determination and resilience it takes to play in the high-stakes pressure cooker of big-time women’s hoops.

Strategy & Execution

Full Court Press immerses viewers in the world of elite women’s college basketball through the experiences of sophomore Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, junior LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, and graduate student USC forward Kiki Iriafen. Expanding beyond the court during this new era of collegiate sports where a woman as layered as Flau’jae can follow her dreams of success in the recording booth and on the basketball court, this series brings viewers along for these moments. Kiki’s journey is both literal and figurative; she evolves from a USC transfer to a top WNBA Draft pick, all while maintaining the close family and cultural ties that define her. Hannah’s fiery and relentless spirit is only part of a deeply spiritual person who sees her basketball path as one piece of a greater destiny. The modern sports fan craves connection with athletes on a more personal level beyond the sport itself. The series brings fans an intimate look at women’s college basketball through the eyes of three stars, navigating the challenges of high-stakes pressure amid public scrutiny, massive ambition alongside self-doubt, and incredible opportunity in a rapidly growing game.

Organizations

• ESPN

• Omaha Productions
• Words + Pictures

Featured

• Hannah Hidalgo

• Flau'jae Johnson
• Kiki Iriafen

Credits

Nikki Spetseris
Director
Words + Pictures

Peyton Manning
Executive Producer
Omaha Productions

Connor Schell
Executive Producer
Omaha Productions

Therese Andrews
Executive Producer
Omaha Productions

Colin Campbell
Executive Producer
Omaha Productions

Libby Geist
Executive Producer
Words + Pictures

Aaron Cohen
Executive Producer
Words + Pictures

Kristen Lappas
Executive Producer
Words + Pictures

Alexa Conway
Executive Producer
Words + Pictures

Nick Eisenberg
Executive Producer
Words + Pictures

Heather Anderson
Executive Producer
ESPN

Marsha Cooke
Executive Producer
ESPN

Brian Lockhart
Executive Producer
ESPN

Burke Magnus
Executive Producer
ESPN

Lindsay Rovegno
Executive Producer
ESPN

Hannah Beir
Supervising Producer
Words + Pictures

Denny Wolfe
Supervising Producer
ESPN

Vin D’Anton
Supervising Producer
Words + Pictures

Suzy Beck
Producer
Words + Pictures

Sia Stewart
Producer
Words + Pictures

Amy Glickman Brown
Producer
Words + Pictures

Danielle Elliot
Producer
Words + Pictures

Lauren Griswold
Producer
Words + Pictures

Beret Remak
Producer
Words + Pictures

Jalaine Edwards
Producer
ESPN

Luke Williams
Producer
ESPN

Dan Gati
Producer
Omaha Productions

Jeremy Lundblad
Producer
Omaha Productions