Full Court Press (TV series) explained

Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:4
Director:Kristen Lappas
Network:ESPN+
ABC

Full Court Press is an American television documentary series developed for ESPN+. Produced by Omaha Productions and Words & Pictures in parternship with ESPN+, the series features women's basketball players Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice during their collegiate careers.

Development and release

In collaboration with ESPN+, the series was produced by Peyton Manning's production company Omaha Productions, as well as Words & Pictures.[1] [2] Manning and Clark were executive producers for the show.[1] [3] In an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Manning explained that during the editing for Quarterback, the Omaha Productions team discussed working on a similar series relating to women's basketball.[4] During pre-production, it was Clark that insisted the docuseries include other college players, rather than only focus on her senior season.[5] Kristen Lappas directed the series.

The series stars Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice during their NCAA Division I women's basketball careers, specifically the 2023–24 season. Clark and Cardoso are featured during their senior seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes and the South Carolina Gamecocks.[6] Meanwhile, footage of Rice features her during her sophomore season with the UCLA Bruins.[6]

Announced on March 18, 2024,[7] the series' first two episodes aired on May 11, 2024 on ESPN+ and ABC.[8] Episodes three and four aired the following day.[1] The series will be available for streaming on Hulu from May 14 through June 12.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How to watch Clark, Cardoso in 'Full Court Press' on ESPN+. ESPN. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024.
  2. Web site: Morgan. Emmanuel. Caitlin Clark Hype Will Test the W.N.B.A.'s Television Limits. The New York Times. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. subscription.
  3. News: Chloe . Peterson . SNL, sold out jerseys, TV records. Caitlin Clark could be catalyst for women's basketball . . April 16, 2024. May 13, 2024.
  4. Peyton Manning talks FULL COURT PRESS & the offensive coordinator of producing. The Pat McAfee Show. ESPN. YouTube. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024.
  5. News: Michael . McCarthy . 'Full Court Press' Is ESPN's Best Sports Doc in Years, and a Sequel Is Coming . Front Office Sports . May 14, 2024. May 17, 2024.
  6. Web site: Phelps. Chris. Caitlin Clark Trending Again After Viral Release Of 'Full Court Press' Trailer. Athlon Sports. Parade Media. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024.
  7. Cowan. Garrett. ESPN+ Original Series Full Court Press Presented by State Farm Featuring Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Kiki Rice to Premiere May 11 & 12 on ABC and ESPN+. ESPN Press Room. March 18, 2024. May 10, 2024.
  8. Web site: Roeper. Richard. Richard Roeper. Fascinating 'Full Court Press' captures off-court lives of Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, Kiki Rice. Chicago Sun-Times. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024.
  9. Web site: Chiari. Mike. Caitlin Clark, Kiki Rice, Kamilla Cardoso to Star in Docuseries 'Full Court Press'. Bleacher Report. May 11, 2024. May 12, 2024.