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Steding: Portland Fire's Return Will Inspire Future Stars

2/4/2026

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Katy Steding, a former professional basketball player and current Stanford University assistant coach, reflects on her career.
She grew up in Lake Oswego and pursued pro basketball, joining the Portland Power from 1996 to 1998.
The Portland Power started with hardship and drew high attendance.
Steding notes that the Portland Fire's return to the WNBA in 2026 will inspire a new generation.

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Story summary

Katy Steding, a former professional basketball player and current Stanford University assistant coach, reflects on her career.
She grew up in Lake Oswego and pursued pro basketball, joining the Portland Power from 1996 to 1998.
The Portland Power started with hardship and drew high attendance.
Steding notes that the Portland Fire's return to the WNBA in 2026 will inspire a new generation.