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Teams tend to function better when Natisha Hiedeman is on the floor. That's what makes her such a natural fit for Underrated Spotlight. Because Hiedeman's career has never been defined by attention. It's been defined by trust.

Long before she became one of the most respected veterans in the WNBA, Hamby entered the league with far less attention than many of the stars who shared her draft class. Selected sixth overall by San Antonio in 2015, she wasn't viewed as a franchise cornerstone or future face of the league. Like many young players entering the WNBA, she was simply trying to earn minutes and prove she belonged.

When Washington selected Austin with the third overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft, the vision was already clear. The Mystics weren’t simply drafting a talented player. They were investing in someone they believed could become one of the foundational pieces of the franchise moving forward.

The Portland Fire Center became underrated for a different reason. Despite building one of the most accomplished basketball résumés of her generation, she somehow remains one of the most underappreciated players in the game.

After another triple double performance that included 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, the numbers have become impossible to ignore. Those aren't numbers you stumble into. They're the product of a player impacting every part of the game.