NBC is bringing basketball royalty back to the spotlight as it relaunches its WNBA coverage in 2026, and leading the charge is none other than Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller.
The network announced that Miller will serve as a studio analyst alongside Maria Taylor and Sue Bird, marking a major moment as the WNBA returns to NBC and begins streaming on Peacock.
At 62, Miller is making a highly anticipated return to national basketball coverage. Though she previously worked as a sideline reporter and analyst for the NBA, she has not held a major broadcasting role since 2013. Once she learned NBC was re-entering the WNBA space, Miller made it clear she wanted back in—and the network answered.
“I’m super excited to be a part of the NBC team,” Miller told The Athletic. “I’m hoping to bring an old-school, new-school, an ‘I want to learn’-school type of feeling where I’m growing as the game is growing.”
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in women’s basketball history, Miller brings unmatched credibility to the role. Long before the WNBA existed, she dominated the sport at every level. At University Of Southern California, she led the Trojans to back-to-back NCAA championships in 1983 and 1984, earning multiple National Player of the Year honors along the way.
Miller also represented the United States on the العالمي stage, winning a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Beyond her playing career, Miller has built a lasting legacy as both a coach and broadcaster. She previously served as head coach of the Phoenix Mercury from 1997 to 2000, leading the team to the 1998 WNBA Finals. Her coaching résumé also includes stints at USC, Langston University, and Cal State Los Angeles.
Over the decades, Miller has contributed to coverage across major networks, including NBC, Turner Sports, and ESPN/ABC—further solidifying her voice as one of the most respected in the game.
“I’ve been blessed with a broadcasting career that has spanned decades, and joining NBC for the WNBA season feels like the crowning achievement,” Miller said. “Sharing this moment with incredible talents like Maria Taylor and Sue Bird makes it even more special.”
With legends like Miller returning to the spotlight and increased investment from major networks, the WNBA’s future appears brighter than ever.
