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USA Network Taps Kate Scott as Lead Voice for WNBA Coverage

The hire anchors an 11-year rights package launching in May 2026 with weekly Wednesday doubleheaders.

Overview

  • USA Network will carry more than 50 WNBA games per season starting in May 2026, including regular season matchups, playoff games, and select Finals broadcasts.
  • Jeff Behnke, sports executive producer at VERSANT, called Scott’s appointment a point of pride for the network in an official statement.
  • Scott’s résumé spans play-by-play roles with the Philadelphia 76ers, Pac-12 women’s basketball, the Tokyo Olympics, Westwood One’s NFL coverage, and a voice role in Madden NFL 25.
  • USA Network has not yet announced Scott’s on-air partner for the new WNBA package.
  • Philadelphia’s women’s basketball profile continues to rise, with a WNBA expansion team slated for 2030 and an Unrivaled 3-on-3 event scheduled for Jan. 30, 2026.