In honor of Women’s History Month, Commanders.com introduces Monica McNutt, a woman who has found success in both sports and journalism. Growing up with a father who was passionate about basketball, Monica was inspired to excel at the game from an early age. Her love for the sport was further fueled by watching the WNBA take off during her third grade years.
Seeing strong, athletic women proving their abilities on the court resonated deeply with Monica, as she saw herself reflected in their unique attributes. The court became a place where she could embrace her physicality and voice, empowering her to become a confident and successful athlete.
Monica’s journey took a significant turn when she enrolled at Georgetown University. As a fan of the Hoyas growing up, she felt a strong connection to the program due to her father’s experience playing for “Big John” Thompson in high school. Entering junior year of high school, Monica realized that she was being groomed to be a Hoya and saw an opportunity to play for a Black woman head coach – an experience that she had never had before. Visiting the school and meeting Big John solidified her decision to choose Georgetown, where she would have the chance to make a significant impact on the program.
Georgetown’s reputation as an esteemed academic institution combined with the opportunity to play under a Black woman head coach and be part of an up-and-coming program made it an ideal fit for Monica. Her experience at Georgetown was not only shaped by her love for basketball but also by the sense of community and empowerment she felt as a female athlete on the team.
