The Moth The Moth Podcast: March Madness
Mar 28, 2025
Toya Chester, an electrician and educator in Boston, shares her ambitious journey to score 1,000 points in college basketball, emphasizing the passion and challenges faced along the way. Dame Wilburn, a storyteller and Moth host, reflects on her childhood experiences playing basketball to stay cool during hot summers in Georgia. Both women explore the significance of women in sports, celebrating milestones and the ongoing fight for respect in women's basketball during March Madness.
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Toya's Basketball Journey
- Toya Chester, from a family of athletes, aimed to score 1000 points in college basketball.
- Despite a back injury in her senior year, she persevered, ending with 994 points, showcasing dedication.
Dame's Unconventional Basketball Career
- Dame Wilburn, a self-proclaimed non-athlete, joined her school's basketball team.
- She embraced the "enforcer" role, accumulating fouls and technical fouls, highlighting her unconventional approach.