Coco Gauff sported her natural hair in a recent ad for Miu Miu and the internet showed us why we can’t have nice things. The no. 3 ranked tennis player shut down criticism about her appearance and more importantly, to encourage young Black girls to embrace their natural hair. Meanwhile, the WNBA rolled out its orange carpet for the 2026 draft, and this year’s draftees showed up and showed out on one of the biggest nights of their lives. 

In this episode, we also cover:


  
Propaganda we’re falling for, AKA Hudson Williams’ Peloton ad



  
Well Played friends of the pod who showed up to Coachella



  
The Australian runner who beat Usain Bolt’s 20-year record in the 200m sprint



  
The shocking pay difference between the 2025 and 2026 WNBA draft class, thanks to the league’s new CBA 



  
A self-indulgent recap of the Alix Earle and Alex Cooper beef




Send It:


  
Meet Gout Gout: https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/article/australian-sprinter-gout-gout-breaks-under-20-record-with-blazing-200m-time-surpassing-legendary-olympian-usain-bolt-184411317.html 



  
Pope Leo balls out with Harlem Globetrotters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IYKsgfO0HQ 



  
Laufey, Hudson Williams, and the Council of Wasia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNa8jP4zoJo&list=RDyNa8jP4zoJo&start_radio=1 



  
This couple at the Pacers game is all of us: https://www.threads.com/@thedankbrew/post/DW__SuSEZJE?xmt=AQF0MSzRnAYJn5UQchQP8TGsWhUf5ilzN3tp0mLpbd49Ot5K5HfogDuEUdsLI0GQi_giHrRo&slof=1



  
Plus, when Shaq offered to buy their engagement ring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVxAaY4ZBss 






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Hudson Williams’ Peloton Play, Coco’s Critics Get Shut Down, and WNBA Draft Orange Carpet Recap

APR 15, 202648 MIN
Well Played

Hudson Williams’ Peloton Play, Coco’s Critics Get Shut Down, and WNBA Draft Orange Carpet Recap

APR 15, 202648 MIN

Description

Coco Gauff sported her natural hair in a recent ad for Miu Miu and the internet showed us why we can’t have nice things. The no. 3 ranked tennis player shut down criticism about her appearance and more importantly, to encourage young Black girls to embrace their natural hair. Meanwhile, the WNBA rolled out its orange carpet for the 2026 draft, and this year’s draftees showed up and showed out on one of the biggest nights of their lives.  In this episode, we also cover: Propaganda we’re falling for, AKA Hudson Williams’ Peloton ad Well Played friends of the pod who showed up to Coachella The Australian runner who beat Usain Bolt’s 20-year record in the 200m sprint The shocking pay difference between the 2025 and 2026 WNBA draft class, thanks to the league’s new CBA  A self-indulgent recap of the Alix Earle and Alex Cooper beef Send It: Meet Gout Gout: https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/article/australian-sprinter-gout-gout-breaks-under-20-record-with-blazing-200m-time-surpassing-legendary-olympian-usain-bolt-184411317.html  Pope Leo balls out with Harlem Globetrotters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IYKsgfO0HQ  Laufey, Hudson Williams, and the Council of Wasia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNa8jP4zoJo&list=RDyNa8jP4zoJo&start_radio=1  This couple at the Pacers game is all of us: https://www.threads.com/@thedankbrew/post/DW__SuSEZJE?xmt=AQF0MSzRnAYJn5UQchQP8TGsWhUf5ilzN3tp0mLpbd49Ot5K5HfogDuEUdsLI0GQi_giHrRo&slof=1 Plus, when Shaq offered to buy their engagement ring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVxAaY4ZBss  Follow Well Played: @wellplayedbytheskimm Follow Blake: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline: @cghendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices