"When Megan Gustafson signed with Las Vegas Aces two years ago, she wanted to win a championship. Now, as the team's center, her dream is within reach: She's competing against the Phoenix Mercury for 2025's title. "This is my first Finals, and I'm so pumped," she says. "I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy every moment - even practice.""
"When she's not conquering the court, Gustafson is writing about her dog, Pancake. The 28-year-old's debut children's book - Pancake's Passport, released this August - chronicles Gustafson's travels with her beloved corgi. "It's really my outlet," she says. "I get really amped up and excited about basketball but need something to calm down, compartmentalize, and get away from the game. Vice versa, if I have writer's block, I can go shoot some hoops.""
Megan Gustafson is the Las Vegas Aces center competing against the Phoenix Mercury for the 2025 championship. This is her first Finals and she is focused on enjoying every moment, including practice. Gustafson emphasizes basketball as both a physical and mental game, prioritizing being the hardest worker and the smartest player to compensate for lesser athleticism. Gustafson authored a children's book, Pancake's Passport, about her corgi, using writing as an outlet to calm, compartmentalize, and balance basketball. Her pregame routine includes a quick Starbucks breakfast with protein, extra shots at shootaround, and a prepared lunch, plus hydration hacks and a two-hour nap tip.
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