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No Offseason is The Athletic’s show for all things women’s basketball. Hosts Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, and Ben Pickman bring you the stories that matter the most and the insider info you need from the sport that never stops – served up alongside exclusive interviews with the biggest names in women’s hoops, from the NCAA to the WNBA and all points in between. New episodes. ..  more What If College Basketball Had a Player Loan System? Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dig into the latest in the WNBA’s CBA talks, focusing on revenue sharing, before shifting to Team USA training camp and Caitlin Clark’s return to the court. From there, they explore the idea of player loans in NCAA basketball—how it. ..  more December 16, 2025Dec 16 55: 46 Sonia Raman gets candid on coaching Dominique Malonga, WNBA transition & more Zena, Ben, and Sabreena react to A’ja Wilson being named Time’s 2025 Athlete of the Year and the impact that recognition has on her and the WNBA.

Then they get into the New York Liberty introducing their new head coach, Chris De Marco, and what his plan and. ..  more December 12, 2025Dec 12 52: 42 Which Conference Really Runs Women's Hoops? Zena, Sabreena, and Ben recap the weekend in the Association, discussing matchups like USC vs. Washington and UCLA vs. Oregon, and breaking down the ACC/SEC Challenge.

They then dive into the ACC’s competitive landscape, Big 12 standouts, Big Ten. ..  more December 9, 2025Dec 9 1: 04: 50 Who’s Safe, Who’s Going? WNBA Expansion Mock Draft Additional details have emerged in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben unpack the latest proposals on the table—from revenue sharing and draft combine rules to housing stipends and player welfare—that could shape the league’s. ..  more December 5, 2025Dec 5 1: 03: 50 Is Texas Coming for the No. 1 Spot? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the latest WNBA-CBA updates, including the January 9th deadline and its impact on the offseason. They then dive into Team USA Women’s Basketball, looking ahead to the upcoming training camp and the exciting mix of new talent. ..  more December 2, 2025Dec 2 1: 01: 53 How Will The Wings Use the No. 1 Pick? Dallas snagged the top pick—now the real decisions begin. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena kick things off with the New York Liberty’s set to hire Chris De Marco as their next head coach, unpacking what it means and the ripple effect it could have on coaching diversity. ..  more November 25, 2025Nov 25 1: 08: 55 Will Project B Steal the WNBA's Biggest Stars? Big money, big moves, big debates. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena unpack the WNBA’s proposed salary increase—potentially exceeding $1. 1 million—and what it means for the ongoing CBA negotiations, from revenue sharing to prioritization rules and the core system. They. ..  more November 21, 2025Nov 21 52: 09 Who Can Keep Up With UConn, South Carolina, and TCU? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are back and diving into all the latest around the association! They discuss Sarah Strong and UConn’s impressive depth, Marta Suárez’s huge impact in TCU’s win over NC State, and South Carolina already settling into its identity. They. ..  more November 18, 2025Nov 18 1: 04: 11 Overreacting to the NCAA Season What a week in women’s college hoops! Zena and Sabreena open up with the week’s wildest stat lines — Hannah Hidalgo swiping 16 steals, Audi Crooks pouring in 43, and Grace College exploding for 172 points. They unpack all these record-breaking performances. ..  more November 14, 2025Nov 14 44: 13 How Golf Helps Caitlin Clark on the Court Zena and Ben kick things off by diving into college women’s hoops — breaking down the standout performances from Week One, the nail-biting finishes, and just how deep some of these teams really are. From there, they shift gears to golf, exploring how WNBA. ..  more November 11, 2025Nov 11 45: 07 Unrivaled + Project B + College Hoops: All Eyes on Women's Basketball Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into the latest Unrivaled news — from roster reshuffles and reveals (featuring 2025 No. 1 draft pick, Paige Bueckers and 2025 No. 2 draft pick Dom Malonga teaming up on the Breeze), to nearly 30 players signing multi-year deals in. ..  more November 7, 2025Nov 7 50: 18 Predicting this Season in Women's College Hoops The women’s college basketball season is officially underway! Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into their way-too-early predictions: Which teams are poised to dominate ? Who will be the freshman to rise above the rest? And which team will surprise everyone this. ..  more November 4, 2025Nov 4 51: 15 Azzi Fudd. Flau’jae Johnson. Lauren Betts. Who’s the Face of Women’s College Basketball? It’s CBA deadline day! Or at least it was. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben discuss the news that the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension of the CBA and what it means going forward. They also touch on some Unrivaled news and a Paige Bueckers movie project. ..  more October 31, 2025Oct 31 1: 04: 10 Will the WNBA and Players’ Union Reach an Agreement In Time? It’s gut-check time for the WNBA and its players, as less than a week remains until the current collective bargaining agreement expires. After catching up on the latest coaching hires in Dallas and Seattle, Zena, Sabreena, and Ben set the stage for the CBA. ..  more October 28, 2025Oct 28 59: 54 Can Anyone Catch UConn? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk through the latest developments in WNBA coaching news and CBA negotiations, including Sandy Brondello’s likely hire as the first ever coach of the Toronto Tempo and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments regarding salaries and. ..  more October 24, 2025Oct 24 48: 46 Where the Shift Began: Inside the 2019 WNBA Draft Class The 2019 class became a bridge between eras, combining the tail end of the old guard with a new wave of dynamic, skilled players ready to lead franchises. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick things off with updates on current coaching vacancies, diving into how some. ..  more October 22, 2025Oct 22 49: 54 Episode Alert: We’ll be back later this week Due to the AWS outage our full episode will be released later this week. Thanks for your patience!

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Have feedback or a. ..  more October 21, 2025Oct 21 00: 08 Will Angel Reese Leave Chicago? Will Arike Stay in Dallas? The Free Agency Bonanza Begins! Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick things off with an unintentional announcement — the Portland Fire’s head coach was announced via a deleted, unexplained post. They dive into the resulting awkwardness and debate whether the announcement was meant for another. ..  more October 17, 2025Oct 17 53: 42 The WNBA's Popularity Explosion: On-Court Talent and Off-Court Influence After one more look back on the WNBA Finals — and Finals MVP A’ja Wilson taking a seat next to Ben Pickman at her victory press conference — Zena, Sabreena, and Ben take a bigger-picture look at the 2025 WNBA season. They get into some of the trends that. ..  more October 14, 2025Oct 14 52: 31 Aces Cement Dynasty with Championship Sweep The Aces completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the first-ever best-of-seven WNBA Finals - Ben, Sabreena and senior writer Marcus Thompson II were on the scene at the Mortgage Matchup Center, where the Aces’ were crowned as the 2025 WNBA. ..  more October 11, 2025Oct 11 31: 45 A’ja Wilson lifts the Aces to the brink of a ring The Aces are now one win away from their third WNBA championship in four years! Zena, Ben and Sabreena share their takeaways on A’ja Wilson’s pivotal performance and the impact of the Aces supporting cast that impeded on a Mercury comeback. Why have the. ..  more October 9, 2025Oct 9 35: 59 Aces Flex Their Championship Swagger in Dominant 2-0 Series Lead Another history-making night in the W - Jackie Young sets a new WNBA Finals record with 21 points in a single quarter. The Athletic’s senior columnist Marcus Thompson II joins Ben and Sabreena to analyze the Aces' victory over the Mercury in Game 2. Together, .. . more October 6, 2025Oct 6 27: 07 Aces Deal a Winning Hand from Their Bench in Game 1 Following an absolutely electric Game 1 of the WNBA finals - Ben and Sabreena are live from Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, breaking down moments from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s response to player criticism, officiating and player-league dynamics.  more October 4, 2025Oct 4 26: 36 The Aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s Explosive Statement + Aces-Mercury Finals Preview Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to discuss Napheesa Collier’s explosive exit interview statement, examining Phee’s words and the meaning underlying them from nearly every angle — what players really think about WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the power. ..  more October 3, 2025Oct 3 1: 01: 47 Can’t Break the Fever, WNBA Officiating Under Review + Sports Betting 101 Zena, Ben, and Sabreena take a dive deep into the highly anticipated Game 5 semifinals match-up between the Aces and Fever. Will A’ja Wilson bring her A-game? What adjustments will the Aces make? And how can the Fever pull off the ultimate upset? Then, the. ..  more September 30, 2025Sep 30 55: 51 Emergency Pod: Is Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve’s Suspension Justified? Following two technical fouls during Game 3 of the semifinals – and some very choice comments during the post-game press conference – Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve has been suspended from Game 4. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to break down the. ..  more September 28, 2025Sep 28 27: 11 Inside the Liberty & Storm Head Coach Shake-Ups + Semis Game 3 Look-aheads Zena, Ben, and Sabreena dive into the semifinal games, breaking down what made the difference for both the Aces and the Mercury in securing their wins. Then, they turn their attention towards Game 3 in each series: Can the Fever regain their momentum? Will the. ..  more September 26, 2025Sep 26 59: 48 Lynx Rally to Stun Mercury, Fever Deals Aces a Bad Hand + Unrivaled Season 2 Zena and Sabreena are joined by Brendan Glasheen, play-by-play announcer for the Connecticut Sun and Unrivaled. Together, they dive into the WNBA semifinals, discussing the performances of the top MVP vote-getters in their respective Game 1s, plus what. ..  more September 23, 2025Sep 23 57: 51 Dream Can’t Break the Fever, Aces Survive the Storm + more WNBA elimination drama The WNBA playoffs have reached a fever pitch, and Zena and Sabreena are processing their feelings in real time. After a dramatic Thursday of Game 3s, the pair breaks down the clutch performances from the Fever and Aces to advance to the semifinals and salutes. ..  more September 19, 2025Sep 19 45: 48 How Aces & Liberty Can Win Series + Surging Ticket Prices As the first game of the postseason is in the books - Zena Ben and Sabreena share their takeaways from the Mercury’s road overtime win to the Aces record-setting 17-game winning streak in the 2025 season. Then -the crew provide insights into player. ..  more September 16, 2025Sep 16 53: 15 WNBA First Round Playoff Deep Dive & Angel Reese’s Future Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss the final few days of the Chicago Sky’s season before turning their attention to 2025 WNBA Playoffs. They break down each of the four first-round series, discussing key matchups and X-factors, before predicting who will advance.  more September 12, 2025Sep 12 51: 05 Episode Alert: WNBA Playoff Preview! !! 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Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: .. . more September 12, 2025Sep 12 00: 24 WNBA Award Predictions: Who Will Take Home the Honors? + Valkyries star Veronica Burton joins the pod! As the playoff standings are taking shape - Zena, Ben and Sabreena delve into the impressive win streak of the Las Vegas Aces and the evolving dynamics of teams like the New York Liberty and the Golden State Valkyries.

Then, their conversation shifts to. ..  more September 9, 2025Sep 9 1: 01: 06 What Caitlin Clark's season-ending injury means for Fever & WNBA In this bonus episode, Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant discuss Caitlin Clark's injury announcement and its implications for her season and the Indiana Fever. They analyze the impact of her absence on the Fever's future and the overall growth of the WNBA. The. ..  more September 5, 2025Sep 5 24: 52 Angel Reese's Comments, WNBA Awards & Cheyenne Parker-Tyus on Motherhood With the WNBA season nearing a close, Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss Angel Reese’s comments on the future of the Chicago Sky before coming with a group of made-up WNBA awards. Then, Las Vegas Aces forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus joins the show to share her. ..  more September 5, 2025Sep 5 53: 12 Injury Impacts, Star Power + Special Whistles: our WNBA mailbag! It's time once again for our mailbag episode! Zena, Ben and Sabreena answer your questions on all the buzzworthy topics of the 2025 WNBA season. Is there transparency in injury reporting? Has advanced analytics changed the way rookies have come into the. ..  more September 2, 2025Sep 2 48: 26 What Expansion Teams Can Learn from the Golden State Valkyries Ben returns to the show – joining Zena and Sabreena to discuss Rhyne Howard’s post-game comments concerning “MVP” chants breaking out for A’ja Wilson during the Aces-Dream game in Atlanta – plus, the crew digs in on Caitlin Clark’s new signature brand logo. ..  more August 29, 2025Aug 29 55: 18 Why Paige Bueckers Deserves to Win Rookie of the Year Zena and Sabreena discuss the highlights from this past weekend in the WNBA – from the Aces extending their winning streak to the Storm increasing their playoff probability. And, in light of Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh’s ejection from the Sky-Sun game on. ..  more August 26, 2025Aug 26 55: 31 Will the WNBA bring more balance to their schedule? + Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking night A record-breaking 2025 season continues for the WNBA, and Zena and Sabreena are back to break down two of the biggest moments of the week: Sue Bird’s statue unveiling in Seattle and Paige Bueckers’ rookie-record 44 points against the Sparks, even in a losing. ..  more August 22, 2025Aug 22 50: 02 The Unsettling Rise of Stalking In Sports + WNBA Showing Postseason Vibes Zena and Sabreena take stock of a historic WNBA weekend, including A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Kelsey Plum all reaching individual milestones while the Golden State Valkyries set a record for the most wins by an expansion team. They also get into the. ..  more August 19, 2025Aug 19 31: 57 What the WNBA can learn from the NWSL CBA + Here come the Aces (and Violet! ) Zena, Sabreena, and Ben start with a temperature check of the WNBA. They dive into the Las Vegas Aces’ five-game winning streak and what their latest win over New York tells us about each of the rival squads. They also share their thoughts on the hatching of. ..  more August 15, 2025Aug 15 51: 59 Does Napheesa Collier's Injury Impact the WNBA MVP Race? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the start to WNBA Rivals Week – discussing some key injuries around the W that have dampened excitement for some of these matchups. They also touch upon A'ja Wilson's historic night, and how Di Jonai Carrington and Brittney. ..  more August 12, 2025Aug 12 53: 08 Green Sex Toys an Obscure Memecoin, and a Shadow over the WNBA Zena and Sabreena recap the Brittney Sykes and Aaliyah Edwards trades made at the WNBA trade deadline, and assess Seattle's potential as a contender, plus Washington's direction after its surprising hot start.

Then, Ben joins to discuss his reporting on. ..  more August 8, 2025Aug 8 47: 30 Are the Connecticut Sun Headed to Boston? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss a busy weekend in the W: Phee’s ankle injury, Di Jonai’s trade to the Lynx, and the potential sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun. Sabreena and Ben share their insider perspective and reporting around how likely this sale. ..  more August 5, 2025Aug 5 55: 16 What makes a team a “bad” WNBA team? Zena and Ben talk about the wacky week that was in the W, with bright green instruments hitting the court and Sparky the LA mascot hitting the deck hard during halftime. Next, they discuss the first rematch of the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty since. ..  more August 1, 2025Aug 1 48: 38 Does the NBA hurt the WNBA’s profitability? The gang is back together to talk about an action-packed weekend in the WNBA – from the Liberty-Sparks buzzer beater to fortunes starting to turn for the Valks and the Lynx.

Then, basketball and business writer for The Athletic Mike Vorkunov joins the pod. ..  more July 29, 2025Jul 29 49: 56 Can New York Get Back on Top? Will the Fever & Aces Start Winning More? Zena is back from vacation – and stepping into a world where the WNBA dominates her social feed. She and Ben talk about All-Star Weekend, and how the W – from the Stud Budz to the players’ viral warmup shirts – has moved into a new space of cultural prominence.  more July 25, 2025Jul 25 49: 08 WNBA All-Star: Stud Budz, “Pay Us What You Owe Us” + More Ben is joined by James Boyd, a writer for The Athletic based in Indianapolis, to dish on the winners and losers from WNBA All-Star Weekend. They go behind-the-scenes in Indy, from the CBA negotiations on Thursday to the 3-point contest on Friday night to the. ..  more July 22, 2025Jul 22 50: 25 Everything You Need to Know about WNBA All-Star Weekend Ben and Sabreena are joined by The Athletic’s very own Indianapolis-based writer, James Boyd, for a rundown of WNBA All-Star Weekend – complete with recommendations for where to eat, drink, and catch some players off the court.

They talk to James about the. ..  more July 18, 2025Jul 18 46: 38 Future Power Rankings: Best WNBA Teams in 5 Years Ben and Sabreena dig into the details behind another big reporting project: Future Power Rankings in the WNBA. How might WNBA teams stack up against each other in five years? Which franchises are poised to be the most successful? Ben and Sabreena share the. ..  more July 17, 2025Jul 17 32: 39 WNBA Player Poll: Trash Talkers, Expansion + More In our second episode covering The Athletic’s anonymous WNBA player poll project, Zena talks to Ben and Sabreena about the players’ responses to some more business-related matters: Which city should get a WNBA expansion team? If you had to pick one thing to. ..  more July 16, 2025Jul 16 27: 08 WNBA Player Poll: Face of the League in 5 Years Zena talks to Ben and Sabreena about The Athletic’s anonymous WNBA player poll project – drilling down on the players’ answers to two big questions: Who’s the best player in the WNBA? And five years from now, who will be the face of the league? Ben and. ..  more July 15, 2025Jul 15 35: 15 Is Caitlin Clark Really Worth $1 Billion to the WNBA? Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary in the WNBA is $78, 066 per year. But what is she really worth to the WNBA - and to the wider world of women’s sports? Zena talks to Ben and Sabreena about their recent reporting regarding that very question – and how that one. ..  more July 11, 2025Jul 11 53: 10 Mock All-Star Draft! + Owning Our Worst Early Takes The full list of 2025 WNBA All-Stars is set – so it’s time for our first-ever No Offseason Mock All-Star Draft! Ben plays along as Caitlin Clark and Sabreena as Napheesa Collier, as they select their teams player by player. Then, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena admit. ..  more July 8, 2025Jul 8 55: 27 Can the Fever Sustain Momentum? + Layshia Clarendon Interview On Tuesday night, the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champs. But can the Fever sustain that momentum, especially with Clark still on the sidelines? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss the game and what both teams. ..  more July 4, 2025Jul 4 1: 00: 05 How More Expansion Will Impact the WNBA + All-Star Starters It’s official: starting in 2028, Cleveland will be home to the newest WNBA franchise – followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down how these cities were decided upon, what all this expansion means for players and. ..  more June 30, 2025Jun 30 1: 03: 05 Paige Bueckers vs Caitlin Clark : How Do They Stack Up? Assuming Caitlin Clark is back on the court tonight, she and Paige Bueckers will square off for their first matchup in the WNBA. But these two stars have been running alongside each other on parallel (and sometimes overlapping) tracks since their AAU days in. ..  more June 27, 2025Jun 27 53: 24 Why the Power Forward Dominates in the WNBA Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down a big weekend of games in the WNBA – highlighting the Aces big win over the Fever, the Storm’s victory over an injury-laden Liberty, and the Valkyries’ hot streak. They also check in on the Sabreena Scale, which has a new top. ..  more June 24, 2025Jun 24 53: 50 Why the Fever/Sun Game Blew Up + Early All-Star Predictions The scuffle between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun has sparked questions about officiating consistency and transparency. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena share thoughts about how that situation was handled and what challenges persist with WNBA refereeing, as. ..  more June 20, 2025Jun 20 50: 23 Caitlin Clark Returns & Angel Reese Shines + The Birth of Ellie It was quite a weekend in the WNBA – and we’re here to break it down. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena dig into the details of Caitlin Clark’s return on Saturday afternoon, when she led the Indiana Fever to victory against a previously undefeated New York Liberty.  more June 17, 2025Jun 17 51: 45 Why the Atlanta Dream is Thriving & the Dallas Wings are Not: Grading New Head Coaches in the WNBA This season in the WNBA, there are seven new head coaches making their debut (not counting Stephanie White, who has held that title before at the Connecticut Sun). Some of those individuals and their respective teams are faring better than others. So, one. ..  more June 13, 2025Jun 13 51: 00 Sue Bird on what makes Caitlin Clark an elite passer | Interview Sue Bird, one of the all-time greats, stops by No Offseason as part of our Pride Month interview series to talk podcasting, WNBA ownership, sports collectibles, and why Caitlin Clark is such a good passer.

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Visit our You Tube. ..  more June 11, 2025Jun 11 14: 34 Sue Bird Joins the Pod! + Money and the NCAA Ben brings us behind-the-scenes inside the United Center this past weekend, when the Indiana Fever handed the Chicago Sky another big loss – and veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot went down with a season-ending ACL tear. Then, Zena brings us over to the Bay. ..  more June 10, 2025Jun 10 1: 00: 46 Why Overseas Players are Flocking to the WNBA + Too Many Head Injuries The Commissioner’s Cup is underway – and Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are here to help you understand how the in-season tournament works and which teams and players might be set for a big payday come July 1. Next, the crew checks in on some injury updates about. ..  more June 6, 2025Jun 6 47: 25 Candace Parker shares finals pick, pride month & new book | interview One of the greatest of all time, Candace Parker, joins the No Offseason crew to discuss her new memoir and dig into topics affecting the WNBA today like cultivating diverse coaching staffs and how the media can break away from “gentle commentating. ” And to. ..  more June 4, 2025Jun 4 31: 28 Candace Parker on coaching, commentating and coming out + Hardship contracts explained With two more guards injured on the Indiana Fever, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss the intricacies of hardship contracts and roster spots – and what the near-future might look like for the Fever. Plus, they get into the latest rendition of the Sabreena Scale.  more June 3, 2025Jun 3 52: 16 How Caitlin Clark’s injury may impact this WNBA season + Rookie Rankings With Caitlin Clark out the Fever are forced to make adjustments. How will the Fever fare over the next couple weeks without Clark? Zena, Ben and Sabreena discuss Clark's overall impact and how it affects things in the W on and off the court. Then- the rookie. ..  more May 30, 2025May 30 49: 08 Buckets, Bigs, Reffing and Rosters: our WNBA Mailbag Episode! You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena get together to chat through your inquiries about the 2025 WNBA season and beyond. What makes someone a bucket? What exactly is a technical foul? Is the era of the “core four” over? And will any. ..  more May 27, 2025May 27 54: 44 Diana Taurasi on Paige Bueckers + retirement plans Retired WNBA star Diana Taurasi sits down with Ben Pickman as she shares her thoughts on Paige Bueckers adjusting in the WNBA, upcoming CBA negotiations and her future plans in retirement.

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Visit our You Tube. ..  more May 24, 2025May 24 12: 17 How the new CBA will reshape the WNBA + Diana Taurasi Interview! It’s the story hovering over this entire WNBA season: the CBA, or collective bargaining agreement, is being renegotiated. Whatever document comes out on the other side is set to remake life in the W for years to come. But how exactly? Ben, Sabreena, and. ..  more May 23, 2025May 23 52: 51 Caitlin Clark’s Flagrant Foul Sparks Controversy + Way Too Early Half-Baked Takes The 2025 WNBA season is underway, and off to an intense start. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk opening weekend - including Paige Bueckers’ big debut and the Indiana Fever’s dominant win over the Chicago Sky. The crew then gets deep into the explosive aftermath. ..  more May 20, 2025May 20 47: 09 2025 WNBA Predictions: MVP, Champion, All-WNBA, and more The 2025 WNBA regular season is finally here and in this episode, we’re sharing our predictions for how we think the year will shape out. We tell you who we’re picking for MVP, who we think will be on the All-WNBA teams, who we think will win the title, and. ..  more May 16, 2025May 16 52: 08 How Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever could take the crown It’s our big Indiana Fever preview pod! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down everything you need to know about the upcoming WNBA season for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, including: Caitlin Clark’s offseason training regimen, new head coach Steph White’s. ..  more May 13, 2025May 13 49: 43 WNBA Rivalries, Sneaker Drops, and Tunnel Style + Paige Bueckers’ Stylist Brittany Hampton interview In this episode, we’re stepping off the court and into the culture – to discuss all the ways in which the WNBA, and women’s basketball in general, impact our society at large. We’re talking: what’s the purpose of rivalries? Do they exist in the W? Is Caitlin. ..  more May 9, 2025May 9 59: 00 What’s in store for the Golden State Valkyries? + Future of WNBA Expansion Zena, Ben, and Sabreena check in on the first few preseason WNBA games, then turn their attention to the league’s first expansion team in over 15 years: the Golden State Valkyries. How did this team come together? What might the Valks’ first season look like? .. . more May 6, 2025May 6 46: 45 Is the Las Vegas Aces dynasty over? Can the Minnesota Lynx become champs? + more on the WNBA Western Conference Zena, Ben, and Sabreena turn their attention toward the Western Conference of the WNBA, and ask some pressing questions about the upcoming WNBA season. Is the Aces dynasty over? Can Napheesa Collier and the Lynx take the title this year? Will the LA Sparks. ..  more May 2, 2025May 2 42: 15 Can the New York Liberty repeat? How far can the Indiana Fever go? + more burning questions for the WNBA Eastern Conference Zena, Ben, and Sabreena get together to answer some burning questions about the teams of the Eastern Conference for the 2025 WNBA season. Can the Liberty repeat as champions? What’s the ceiling for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever? Which teams, outside of. ..  more April 29, 2025Apr 29 44: 10 Dallas Wings Preview + Paige Bueckers Spotlight With No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers headed to Dallas – plus a whole host of other roster and coaching changes, the Wings are set to have an interesting season, to say the least. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to talk about where the franchise has been, .. . more April 25, 2025Apr 25 53: 24 The WNBA’s Most Intriguing Players + NCAA Transfer Portal Updates Chantel stops by to chat with Zena about all the action happening inside the NCAA Transfer portal – the biggest names on the move, the schools set to benefit from it all, and the programs that are losing out. Then, Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to go name. ..  more April 22, 2025Apr 22 45: 30 WNBA's new era + Washington Mystics GM Jamila Wideman interview With the retirement of players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Elena Delle Donne – and the ascension of a new crop of talent in Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and more – a new era is upon us in the WNBA. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena. ..  more April 18, 2025Apr 18 46: 50 Paige Bueckers goes #1 + WNBA draft winners and losers Zena talks to Sabreena and Ben – who was in person at the draft in NYC – about the 2025 WNBA Draft: the biggest winners and losers of the night, the most surprising and least surprising moments (like Paige going No. 1 to the Dallas Wings), and the best fits –. ..  more April 15, 2025Apr 15 55: 11 2025 WNBA pre-draft predictions + players to know Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to talk through all the insider info you need to know ahead of Monday night’s WNBA draft. In addition to some Draft 101 talk, they get into the intricacies of the recruiting process, including the new opportunities for. ..  more April 11, 2025Apr 11 47: 00 2025 NCAA Offseason: Power Rankings, Star Players + The Transfer Portal As the offseason for NCAA women’s basketball gets underway, it’s never too early to speculate on who the big teams and star players will be for the 2025-2026 season. Zena is joined by Chantel to discuss it all – which teams could be on top next year? Which. ..  more April 9, 2025Apr 9 43: 39 UConn Wins the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Zena, Ben, Chantel, and Sabreena are together in Tampa to discuss the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball C hampionship game: UConn’s decisive victory over defending champs, South Carolina. They talk about the mood in the arena, the dominance of Bueckers, Strong, and. ..  more April 7, 2025Apr 7 40: 21 The Great NCAA Women's Final Four Debate of 2025 The 2025 Women’s NCAA Final Four is upon us - and we’re bringing you everything you need to know about the impending match-ups – debate style. Sabreena and Ben face off - arguing for Texas and South Carolina, respectively. Then, Zena and Chantel go toe to toe, .. . more April 4, 2025Apr 4 43: 26 The 2025 Women’s Final Four is set + What’s up with NCAA decision-making Zena is joined by Ben and fellow writer for The Athletic, Grace Raynor, to talk through the games of the Elite Eight. Then, Sabreena and Chantel come into the mix for a deep dive into the NCAA’s decision-making around certain key issues: what’s up with the. ..  more April 1, 2025Apr 1 52: 46 The Lowdown on the Elite Eight Ben and Chantel bring listeners behind the scenes in Spokane and Birmingham, and break down the games that took place over the course of the Sweet 16 – hitting on Paige Buecker’s 40-point performance, Hailey Van Lith’s dominant gameplay, and the freshmen. ..  more March 30, 2025Mar 30 33: 48 The Sweet 16: Everything you need to know Zena is joined by Sabreena and Ben to get into the match-ups coming up Friday and Saturday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women’s tournament. First up, Sabreena talks through the games out of Spokane - what are USC’s chances of beating KS State without Ju Ju. ..  more March 28, 2025Mar 28 51: 15 Ju Ju Watkins’ Injury + Takeaways from Early Rounds of the NCAA Tournament USC superstar Ju Ju Watkins’ sustains a season-ending knee injury in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. Zena talks to Sabreena Merchant, who was in the building when Watkins went down in last night’s second-round USC / Mississippi State game. She takes us. ..  more March 25, 2025Mar 25 42: 38 Listener Mailbag: Biggest Surprises? Can UConn Go All the Way? + Coaching Legend Tara Van Derveer What will be the biggest surprise of the tournament? Can UConn make it back to the championship game? How crazy is it to have Tennessee winning it all? Zena, Chantel, Sabreena, and Ben take your most pressing March Madness questions. Plus, with its inaugural. ..  more March 21, 2025Mar 21 57: 50 How to Own Your 2025 Women's NCAA Bracket Pool Zena is joined by Ben Pickman and resident bracketologist Mark Schindler to give you all the top tips you need to own your bracket pool. Then, they travel down some potential paths to the Final Four for several of the top-seeded teams in the tournament, and. ..  more March 18, 2025Mar 18 54: 22 The 2025 Women's NCAA Bracket is Live For this special Selection Sunday episode, Zena is joined by Sabreena and Chantel to break down the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket. First, Zena and Sabreena talk big picture – #1 seeds, which teams fell on which side of the bubble, and potential brackets. ..  more March 17, 2025Mar 17 48: 08 Getting Ready for Selection Sunday Zena is joined by basketball writer and bracket whiz Mark Schindler to discuss all things March Madness: the teams most likely to get in off the bubble, the historic wins in conference play this year that are shaking up the field, Mark’s prediction for the. ..  more March 14, 2025Mar 14 46: 37 The Athletic Women's Basketball Show is now No Offseason! Start with the NCAA, jump straight to the WNBA, throw in a little Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited, and there is no rest in the world of women's basketball. In No Offseason, Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, and Ben Pickman remain to offer you. ..  more March 11, 2025Mar 11 00: 42 Who's getting that final No. 1 seed? The major conference tournaments have come and gone, and with it, the picture has only become blurrier about which teams will end up on the top line for the NCAA Tournament, which programs will be able to host and how much certain teams drove up (or down). ..  more March 11, 2025Mar 11 46: 49 Texas' Vic Schaefer and Rori Harmon on Award Surprises, Tournament Play, and Baseball Umpiring Representing the nation's No. 1 team, Texas coach Vic Schaefer and star guard Rori Harmon stop by ahead of the SEC Tournament as the Longhorns look to go into Greenville and win the SEC Tournament crown outright. Harmon dishes on her transition to the Texas. ..  more March 7, 2025Mar 7 45: 51 The Athletic's 2025 Women's Basketball Awards In this NCAA regular season wrap up episode, the whole crew is back together. Zena, Ben, Sabreena and Chantel sit down to discuss their picks for national player of the year, freshman of the year and coach of the year – talking through the ins and outs of. ..  more March 4, 2025Mar 4 57: 55 All-Access: Vanderbilt's Shea Ralph and Mikayla Blakes Zena and Chantel chat with the Vanderbilt duo about navigating the ups and downs of a season, Blakes' 55-point record-setting game this season and how the pair plan to build Vanderbilt. Plus, Ralph — who played with Diana Taurasi at UConn — shares her favorite. ..  more February 28, 2025Feb 28 45: 37 Emergency Pod: Diana Taurasi Retires It finally happened. On Tuesday, Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi announced her retirement from the WNBA after 20 seasons. Ben and Chantel react to the news, and reflect on various aspects of Taurasi's legacy. They tell some of their favorite Taurasi stories. ..  more February 26, 2025Feb 26 32: 44 WNBA Draft Prospect Watch Heading into the final week of the regular season, Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss which WNBA Draft prospects they have their eyes on. They discuss which players have moved up draft boards this college season, which players have fallen and who's stock could. ..  more February 25, 2025Feb 25 58: 06