In a jam-packed new episode of “Inside the Arena,” Awa Fam opens up about her journey to the US and her new chapter with the Seattle Storm after winning a Spanish league championship. The show also features Seahawks star Uchenna Nwosu stopping by for an offsea
When Awa Fam arrived in Seattle last week, it wasn’t just a change of address—it was a shift in life after a championship run overseas.
In a jam-packed edition of “Inside the Arena. ” Fam sits down for the first time in an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Niko. talking about her journey to the US and what it means to be in Seattle. The Seattle Storm drafted Fam as the team looks to the future. alongside Flau’jae Johnson—an offseason pairing that has fans already watching how the next chapter takes shape.
Fam comes to Seattle after finishing her season in the Spanish league with a championship. Her move lands right on the heels of the Storm’s recent focus on building for what comes next, with the team framing both Fam and Johnson as key parts of that direction.
The episode doesn’t stay in basketball for long. Seahawks star Uchenna Nwosu also makes an in-person visit to sit down with Niko. speaking about the offseason and his upcoming charity event. Nwosu joined the Seahawks in 2022 and became a major part of the “Dark Side” defensive unit that helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in February.
As the conversation widens, Chris breaks down the potential sports and political news involving Washington Senator Maria Cantwell—an unusual blend of storylines that reflects how quickly the weekend’s attention can swing from the field to the headlines.
“Inside the Arena” airs with Snoqualmie Casino and Hotel as the presenting sponsor. and viewers can catch previous episodes on the KOMO News YouTube page. There’s a reason the show leans into big personalities and quick turns between teams: in Seattle. the offseason buzz travels fast—and it arrives in the form of both a new Storm arrival and a Seahawks star with plans beyond football.
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So she won in Spain and now Seattle Storm?? Good for her I guess.
Wait Uchenna Nwosu is on the Seahawks defense or is he the charity guy? They said “offsea” and I’m confused lol. Also why is a basketball show talking about Maria Cantwell like politics just wandered in.
I don’t really get the whole thing about “building for what comes next” but the Storm drafted her so that’s automatically big news right? Flau’jae Johnson too so maybe they’re like stacking players for another repeat? I swear these episodes always jump topics like every 5 seconds.
Awa Fam coming to Seattle after a Spanish league championship sounds cool, but I’m more stuck on the Seahawks part. Nwosu helped the “Dark Side” win the Super Bowl in February… so was that the same February this year or last year? And the senator stuff feels random like the host just read headlines off a phone and added it in.