Jen Rizzotti and Diamond DeShields to Join NBC Sports Boston and the Boston Celtics for Second All-Female Broadcast
— In Celebration of Women’s History Month —
Boston, MA (March 17, 2025) – The Connecticut Sun is proud to announce the organization will be teaming up with NBC Sports Boston and the Boston Celtics again this year for their second all-female broadcast in honor of Women’s History Month. The special broadcast will take place during the Celtics’ game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 18 at TD Garden.
New Connecticut Sun guard Diamond DeShields will be on-air as a game analyst, joined by Abby Chin, who will give play-by-play commentary, and Jackie MacMullan, who will also serve as a game analyst, providing expert insight throughout the broadcast.
Connecticut Sun President Jen Rizzotti will serve as a studio analyst, alongside NBC Sports Boston’s Kayla Burton (studio host) and Connecticut Sun broadcast analyst, Boston Celtics scout and Maine Celtics assistant general manager, Ashley Battle (studio analyst) for Celtics Pregame Live, Celtics Halftime Live and Celtics Postgame Live.
This all-female broadcast is part of the ongoing celebration of Women’s History Month, highlighting the contributions of women across sports media and basketball. The broadcast will bring a unique and diverse perspective to the Celtics’ matchup against the Nets, showcasing the talents of female voices in the industry.
Fans can tune in to NBC Sports Boston or the NBC Sports app to watch the broadcast. Coverage of the game begins at 7:00 PM EST with Celtics Pregame Live, tip-off is at 7:30 PM EST, and coverage concludes with Celtics Postgame Live immediately following the game.
Broadcast Details Overview:
Game: Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets
Date: March 18, 2025
Coverage begins: 7:00 PM EST on NBC Sports Boston
Tip-off: 7:30 PM EST
Postgame coverage: Immediately following the game
The Connecticut Sun will make another appearance at TD Garden later this year, hosting the second-ever WNBA game at the historic arena against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM EST. Tickets are on sale now.
Established in 2003, the Connecticut Sun is a professional women’s basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association that takes residence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit www.connecticutsun.com or call 1-877-SUN-TIXX.
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