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Tamika Catchings never wanted to get into broadcasting when she retired from the WNBA<\/a> a decade ago. She had other aspirations in her post-playing career.<\/p>\n

That all changed when she was an analyst for a few college games<\/a> back in 2017 and now she can’t imagine life without it. The Indiana Fever<\/a> great will get the opportunity to broadcast WNBA games this upcoming season as a commentator for USA Network.<\/p>\n

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