Plot Synopsis

Directed by Kristen Lappas, FULL COURT PRESS is a four-part documentary that features exclusive interviews and unparalleled behind-the-scenes access documenting elite collegiate women's basketball stars: senior Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, senior South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso and sophomore UCLA guard Kiki Rice. From Iowa's historic preseason game that broke attendance records all the way through the WNBA draft in April, the series uses unparalleled access, exclusive interviews, and unique game footage, to transport audiences into the lives of these exceptional athletes. FULL COURT PRESS follows them as they steer their celebrated programs towards a national championship, all while navigating the pressures that come with representing the game during a pivotal era in women's basketball. The series has been embedded with these three players throughout this record-breaking season, capturing key moments such as Kamilla Cardoso's game-winning three-pointer to send South Carolina to the SEC Championship; documenting Kiki Rice's experiences as the first college athlete, male or female, to have an NIL deal with Jordan brand; and filming the lead up to Caitlin Clark passing Kelsey Plum as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball and passing Pete Maravich as the all-time leading scorer in the history of NCAA collegiate basketball in her final year at Iowa. The show will take audiences from Paris to Brazil, from sold out arenas in Baton Rouge to Iowa City for the biggest matchups, all to give fans a window into this unique moment in the history of the sport. Following its initial linear broadcast on ABC, with Episodes 1 & 2 airing on Saturday, May 11th at 1pm ET and Episodes 3 & 4 airing on Sunday, May 12th at 12:30pm ET, all episodes are immediately available to stream on ESPN+. Episodes include:

"Dream Chasers" (Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1pm ET/10am PT on ABC): Caitlin Clark, Kiki Rice, and Kamilla Cardoso return home, where their basketball dreams began, as the 2023-2024 women's college basketball season starts with unprecedented expectations.

"Down to Business" (Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2pm ET/11am PT on ABC): Caitlin Clark reflects on the highs and lows of fame, and Kiki Rice manages the business of her brand. Kamilla Cardoso leads the Brazilian national team as it competes for an Olympic bid, and challenging road games push everyone's limits.

"Fearless" (Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT on ABC): At the close of the regular season, Kiki Rice begins embracing her confidence and growing leadership of the UCLA Bruins. All eyes are on Caitlin Clark's record-breaking performances, while Kamilla Cardoso receives a heartwarming surprise.

"The Moment" (Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT on ABC): As top seeds in the tournament, Iowa and South Carolina aim to return to the Final Four. After the season, Kiki Rice focuses on the future with UCLA while Caitlin Clark and Kamilla Cardoso take center stage at the WNBA Draft.