Covering the Heart and Soul of South Carolina Athletics: A Journey Through Sports Passion and Storytelling

Lulu Kesin, a passionate sports journalist, has come a long way from her days of walking home in the cold after a tough basketball game. Now, she finds herself covering the award-winning women’s basketball program for The Greenville News, and she couldn’t be more excited.

Growing up just 30 minutes from the birthplace of basketball in Massachusetts, Lulu’s love for sports runs deep. Despite experiencing heartache on the court, she found solace in sports broadcasting and pursued a career in journalism. Her journey led her to cover Division I teams, intern with prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated and the Boston Globe, and now, she’s ready to take on the monumental task of covering the South Carolina women’s basketball program.

For Lulu, sports are more than just a game. They are a way to connect with communities, tell stories, and showcase the human side of athletes. She is eager to dive into the heart, competitiveness, skill, talent, and drive of the South Carolina program, led by the legendary coach Dawn Staley.

As a longtime advocate for expanding coverage of women’s sports, Lulu is honored to have this opportunity. She is ready to immerse herself in the world of SEC football, Dawn Staley, and the South Carolina women’s basketball program, and she can’t wait to share the stories of the coaches, athletes, and community with her readers.

So, if you have any tips, song suggestions, or favorite coffee shops in Columbia, don’t hesitate to reach out to Lulu. She’s here, she’s ready, and she’s excited to embark on this new chapter in her career. Let’s do this thing.