Alissa Pili Joins Haley Jones | Sometimes I Hoop | The Players’ Tribune

This week we welcome Alaska’s finest to the pod, Alissa Pili! Haley and Alissa break down just how talented the PAC-12 is this year, Alissa’s journey from standout USC freshman to showstopping Utah senior, and what the future holds for one of the most dominant players in college hoops right now.
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00:00 : Intro
01:18 : Pac-12 Conference Play
01:52 : South Carolina
03:49 : Scouting Report (Raegan Beers, Lauren Betts, JuJu Watkins)
05:55 : Beyoncé and Haley's Question of the Day
07:55 : Growing up in Alaska
12:28 : USC
18:38 : Utah
22:57 : Representing her culture and community
26:44 : Vibe Check
30:56 : Outro

[@hatcher2262]

She almost single handedly beat my South Carolina by herself. Coach Dawn Staley said, we cannot stop her! She impressed me and I’ve been flowing her since.

[@High_iAm]

Becoming the best hoops podcast

[@officertdavis]

I love this interview. Pili was genuine and didn't stray away from the hard ?'s... kudos to you!!!!

[@anthonyjeter4643]

Great interview!!! Pili is one of the best. I am a big fan of Te-Hina Paopao (S. Carolina) as well as Last-Tear Poa (LSU)!!! All three are some BALLERS!

[@ABxx2011]

I love Pili, one of my favorite players ever.

[@courtsideview97]

I love this podcast Hailey! I’m getting to know these players beyond the court n I love itttt!

[@ieshademery3255]

That’s my daughter!!

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

Saw her playing for the first time a few days back on tv. She was dominating! I was thinking, man someone is really proud of her having such command of the game at that age. And doing it all with a smile.

[@tayluc777]

Put me on

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

I'm a South Carolina fan; she is the best player we've faced this season. Unstoppable.

[@Tampa81333]

I want her to have my babies

[@jesselee3003]

She’s the BEST

[@judithknevitt]

Followed Stanford for 30 yr. my first follow was Jenniffer Azzi back in the day. I appreciate your BB skills , and who knew you were great with a mike. Not a Utes fan, however , this Alissa Pili is amazing . nicely done.

[@antoinekirk4958]

Another great podcast, good job, Hailey, keep up the good work.

[@mario1229]

Pili be hoopin!!!!!

[@averygaming8707]

Another great interview

[@vaamakes467]

You’re a great interviewer and I loved how u gave her your ‘flowers’ building Alissa up esp when she shared challenges she overcame. Alissa is such a gem … all the best pacific sista in your life’s journey. God bless

[@nicolemarino5209]

Great Episode! Loved getting to learn more about Alissa!❤

[@kloveskiwi]

Loveeee this!! And love the Pac12 love. Who else from Pac12 could we get before the season ends?? 👀 JuJu…Kiki…Talia…

[@prezidentjeff]

Big fan of hers shes so dope

[@dorothywong9917]

Great interview! Great people!

[@officertdavis]

Pili is an awesome scorer... great personality... i hope Anchorage gives her a street will everyone passing them out. Beyonce if Pili does a tic singing 1+1 send her some NIL... 😊 GREAT INTERVIEWS HALEY

[@thespeedster7700]

I love these episodes! Been watching for a while! This one was 🔥 God bless 👏🏿

[@kloveskiwi]

Also love the question of who would they pick for 2v2 that isn’t on their team and recognizing other conference players…other questions I would love are: what other coach in your conference would you want to play for? What are their favorite parts of practice (if there are any :))? What is their favorite off-season activity? If they weren’t playing basketball, what would they be doing? What’s the best and worst part of their current team?

[@shhhaua9426]

Awesome super fun interview! I like this player on player interview ! Alissa you are such a great ambassador for us Samoans and Polynesians ! So proud of you girl ! 🤙🏾 Alofa aku…

[@mikeblock9418]

👏👏👏👏 another banger episode folks 💪💯🍿 Pili is definitely bucket and love getting to know her off the court as well 👌 this was definitely some Pac 12 besties vibe, love their energy 🙌 cheers

[@user-eh7zr1ju8h]

Huge fan of her. Thanks for this interview

[@jouzou4311]

She amazing player , love her

[@NellBel]

Longer episodes please!

[@reneemcdonald6232]

Love this podcast! It’s the only one I watch for women’s sports! Keep up the amazing work Haley!!🫶

[@malikjames5403]

Another Banger 💯 💯 💯 keep putting them out. Pac-12 interviews are so entertaining, I enjoy the respect and commorodery that ya'll have for one another. Coach saying, Hailey. You know you fouled her. Hilarious 😂 😅🤣

[@user-jo7hr3qn6m]

🙏🏾 💯💪🏾💯👏🏾💯 🔥QUEENS GREAT INTERVIEW 🔥💯💪🏾💯👏🏾💯🙏🏾

[@MaseratiHolly]

*next interview suggestions: angel reese, Ashley Owusu, Aaliyah Moore*

[@sylviahouder6665]

This was a great interview!

[@Jhousemediatx]

My GOAT! Bawling, laughing and incredibly in awe throughout this entire interview. Haley, this is your gift. Thank you for bringing this content to us, AP of all people! Wow. This was a treat!

[@dylankenney9323]

PILI STAN

[@kennethmardis2132]

Love your show Haley

[@RGibson116]

Alissa Pili, you are beautiful, so talented and humble. Your parents did an amazing job. I enjoyed this interview because it gives a little more insight into the mindset of the "beast" on the court ❤🙏😊!

[@DC-fc6sc]

Pili is a baller! plus her brother is on my favorite football team lol

[@Womenballin]

Yayyyyy love this ❤❤

[@cookiesncream_24]

EASILY my fav wbb player thank you both for this interview!🙏 Keep ballin Pili we see you!💛💐

[@undisputedtruth4954]

Yo, she can BALL BALL! I don't pay attention to Utah, but I caught a late game (late on the East Coast) & I was stunned! She can take her game anywhere, with her size, and get her thang off!

[@jehzanexclusive]

Respect from the islands! #hawaii

[@pauieremia8928]

Great interview and dope individual

[@williejohnson1414]

Amazing 💎🌟💎

[@SeshatPG82]

Seems like a great human being. Great player too, of course.

[@jseelinga4034]

Love this girl❤️

[@user-dl3qb1si2h]

Alissa Pili you are the best

[@fabianmusefano6402]

Haley, giraffes fight like horses, zebras, and donkeys and if a giraffe were to kick you, you're going down with broken bones and you're probably not getting up. Giraffes are known to be challenging preys for lions and other dangerous predators. I would not want to fight a giraffe, especially if it is the mother defending its calf. Seeing Pili fighting a bear and probably winning would make an incredible Hollywood movie.

[@dylankenney9323]

The way I want to sing 1+1 with pili

[@TravisGarnett]

@16:12 - 🙏❤🙏

[@darringarcia4979]

Love her

[@DRMZ37]

I love me some Alissa Pili 😍😍😍 she gets buckets

[@DC-fc6sc]

Would love to an Azzi Fudd interview

[@buzzard6410]

Haley, I love you. But you do realize that giraffes kick and stamp. Right??? And Alissa, Barrow is like the north most town in the world! Way, way above the arctic circle. Props for "getting outta there" lol.

[@charleseverly5634]

alison pili is the female version of Charles Barkley

[@JETLAGGIN]

Uh uh Cameron Brink was the first on the podcast to say she would rather get the game winning block. Don't disrespect my baby 😂😂

[@mario1229]

Guest: My fav pg Rory Harmon

[@Malik-lg2dg]

I know we’re here for basketball talk but I also came for Alissa she is beautiful 😍

[@chuchuchuchia]

She's like Julius Randle but smoother, never quite seen a player like her

[@baileyaishanna7065]

Soon. I'LL be missing the northern lights

[@baileyaishanna7065]

Never mind these polar bears

[@baileyaishanna7065]

Black bears are so much smaller

[@baileyaishanna7065]

Bullshit, I miss the stars

[@bossman9873]

After her WNBA career, will she go to WWE and join the Bloodline? Can she do both at the same time?

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

Lol

[@ioaneseiuli5528]

a giraffe kicks harder then a horse. so yea i dont think so