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Episode 59: Loser Talk - DDCON 2025 1:10:30

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The Double D's discuss the games and shenanigans that took place during DDCON 2025.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Grace Berger joins the show, talks WNBA title aspirations in Minnesota | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:16

14h ago26:16

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Grace Berger, Minnesota Lynx guard, joins the show to talk about her pro journey. From the moment she got claimed on waivers by the Lynx to her overseas play, Berger has never let changes get in the way of developing her game further. She discusses everything from how to navigate a midrange shooting world amid the rise in analytics to the ways she …

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Monday WCBK Musings 32:55

1d ago32:55

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It is almost the middle of May and that means the WNBA season is starting in earnest in one week but there is always room to talk about the topics swirling in the college game and college athletics. From coaching changes to house settlements, conference stability and revenue sharing and the portal – it’s all things to take notice to - analyst and h…

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WNBA 25-And-Under Draft (2025) | WNBA Podcast 31:56

3d ago31:56

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Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer for a draft of the WNBA’s best players 25 and under. The goal isn’t to build the best team to win a game today, but rather to build the best young core for the present and future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xb…

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What are the 2025 expectations for the defending WNBA champs the New York Liberty? | WNBA Podcast 32:38

4d ago32:38

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Host and The Next’s New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by Madeline Kenney of the New York Post to examine the expectations going into the 2025 season for the defending champions the New York Liberty. What roles will the newcomers have and what should we expect to see from the team’s big three in Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu an…

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New York Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb explains how team can get even better | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:06

5d ago26:06

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New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb spoke at length with host Howard Megdal, Locked On Women's Basketball host Jackie Powell and other media members this past weekend. In Part 1 of our takeaways, Megdal focuses on efficiency and the overall trajectory of the team. More to come in Part 2 from Powell on Friday.Support Us By Supporting Our …

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Atlanta Dream assistant Brandi Poole talks WNBA offensive efficiency | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:25

7d ago26:25

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For Atlanta Dream assistant Brandi Poole, the challenge of coming to the Dream and getting a chance to work with Brittney Griner, Bri Jones and a stacked roster was appealing for so many reasons. In Karl Smesko, the new Atlanta head coach, Poole is working on the staff of someone who lives the offensive efficiency life. Poole has succeeded far and …

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Brenda Frese joins the show, talks Big Ten all star team at Maryland | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:53

7d ago26:53

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Maryland head coach Brenda Frese returns to Locked On Women's Basketball, where she talks about a momentous season in College Park, along with a team of transfers which should help the Terrapins more than make up for the loss of program-definer Shyanne Sellers. Plus, reflecting on how the 2024-25 Terrapins accomplished so much.Amazon Fire TV Stick …

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Rookies star in Day 1 of WNBA preseason games | WNBA Podcast 27:06

10d ago27:06

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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Lincoln Shafer to discuss the first preseason games of the 2025 season, including Dallas vs. Las Vegas and Chicago vs. Brazil. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4…

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What to expect from the Phoenix Mercury this season | Women’s Basketball Podcast 27:09

11d ago27:09

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With just 15 days until the Phoenix Mercury play its first regular season game of the year, The Next’s Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Tia Reid joins host Natalie Heavren to chat about the upcoming season. The pair talked about the team’s media day, what’s happened in training camp so far and what excites Reid about the regular season. Reid also brea…

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Concerning Injury Trends in Professional Women's Sports | WNBA Podcast 32:33

12d ago32:33

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Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite is joined by Jackie Powell to talk about New York Liberty training camp. They also get into the news of Georgia Amoore's ACL injury, and the progress being made on women's sports medicine research. This episode is brought to you by the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Turn any TV into your Xbox—no consol…

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Caitlin Clark declares WNBA title or bust at Indiana Fever Media Day | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:23

13d ago30:23

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The Indiana Fever held the team's Media Day on Wednesday, and Caitlin Clark threw down the gauntlet: a championship is how she'll define a successful season. Indiana Fever beat reporter with The Next Tony East was there, and he joins host Howard Megdal to deep dive into the many factors that will determine whether or not Clark gets that title. Ever…

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Coquese Washington talks Rutgers lessons from this season, new roster | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:40

14d ago31:40

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After a run to the WNIT Elite Eight, Rutgers head coach Coquese Washington has her sights on the NCAA Tournament in year 4, she tells host Howard Megdal. The two discuss not only the new players joining the Scarlet Knights, but the way they fit together. Washington also reflects on what went wrong with Kiyomi McMiller and how Destiny Adams and JoJo…

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MiLaysia Fulwiley to LSU and the latest in the transfer portal | WCBB Podcast 30:17

17d ago30:17

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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about the fits for the best transfers to change schools this offseason, including MiLaysia Fulwiley to LSU, Ta’Niya Latson to South Carolina, and more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to…

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The Battle for a Spot: WNBA Teams with Toughest & Most Unpredictable Training Camps | WNBA Podcast 32:59

18d ago32:59

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Host and The Next’s New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by Fever beat reporter Tony East to break down some of the WNBA’s most and least predictable training camps. They run through the entire league in their quest to determine who might make final rosters by opening day on May 16. First Jackie and Tony examine the toughest camps…

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The stakes for Dallas Wings as Paige Bueckers arrives in the WNBA | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:20

19d ago29:20

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Paige Bueckers is a member of the Dallas Wings, and that has huge ramifications for Bueckers, the Wings and the WNBA as a whole. Host Howard Megdal spoke to Bueckers, Wings GM Curt Miller and more folks at the introductory press conference for Bueckers. He provides context on how Bueckers' 2025 is pivotal for not only her, but the franchise as a wh…

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New York Liberty assistant coach Sonia Raman's winding road to the WNBA | Women's Basketball Podcast 34:11

20d ago34:11

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The well-worn path of Tufts-MIT-NBA-WNBA coaching is practically a cliche, right? :) Truly, Sonia Raman is a remarkable story, and she joins host Howard Megdal to share it. The two discuss the ways basketball and analytics have grown together, fusing the many branches of the sport, while allowing Raman's unconventional background — law degree inclu…

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2025 WNBA Draft Highs & Lows 32:36

22d ago32:36

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The college basketball season is behind us but the WNBA season is right in front of us - the draft was one week ago today and we know there were winners and losers, surprises and so much more. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Matthew Walter of The Next to break it all down and what lies ahead for the newest team in the WNBA - Golden Sta…

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2025 WNBA Draft: Best picks and biggest surprises 31:11

24d ago31:11

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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about the best picks, biggest surprises, and more from the 2025 WNBA Draft. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supp…

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With three first-round picks, where do the Mystics stand after the 2025 WNBA Draft? | WBB Podcast 29:26

25d ago29:26

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The Washington Mystics made three of the first six picks Monday night and The Next’s Mystics beat reporter and managing editor Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss the team's five total picks, storylines to watch for in training camp and what to expect this season. Hatfield also talks about the youth on the roster, who she expects to…

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Can the Minnesota Lynx get back to the WNBA Finals? | WNBA Podcast 31:53

26d ago31:53

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Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Terry Horstman of The Next talk all things Minnesota Lynx. From Napheesa Collier's ever growing skill to the chip on the team's shoulder after losing in the WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty. Can the Lynx make it all the way back to the Finals this season? Thumbnail: Hannah Kevorkian | The …

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What do the Golden State Valkyries look like after its inaugural draft? | Women’s Basketball Podcast 27:39

27d ago27:39

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Less than 48 hours after the Golden State Valkyries first WNBA draft on Monday night, The Next’s Valkyries beat reporter Michelle Smith joined host Natalie Heavren to discuss the three picks made, how it sets up training camp and what to expect as the opening season draws near. Smith talks about how many draft picks she expects to make the roster, …

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Live from the 2025 WNBA Draft: Winners, Losers, sights, sounds and Cathy Engelbert | WNBA Podcast 32:52

28d ago32:52

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Live from the WNBA Draft: host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Emily Adler where the two discuss the winners and losers of the 2025 WNBA Draft. Hint: The California teams did very well by Adler’s standards. What about the Dallas Wings who selected Paige Bueckers No.1 overall? The Mystics? What about the Sun? Later, Jackie shares what she saw …

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Final 2025 WNBA Draft Big Board | WBB Podcast 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to break down The Next’s final 2025 WNBA Draft Board. Read here: https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/2025-wnba-draft-board-v2/ Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free …

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Why has Paige Bueckers’ draft fate been compared to Eli Manning’s? | Women’s Basketball Podcast 32:38

1M ago32:38

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post to discuss a major storyline that has been washing over the 2025 WNBA Draft. Will Paige Bueckers pull an Eli Manning and not go play for the Dallas Wings? The pair first discusses what has been reported on this subject since November and then they dive into the reasons why Bueck…

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WNBA GMs talk 2025 WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers and the value of picks | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:01

1M ago26:01

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With the 2025 WNBA Draft just days away, a quartet of WNBA general managers joined a media zoom to discuss exactly how they arrived at their strategies, though they did not reveal their picks. Curt Miller of the Dallas Wings, Jeff Pagliocca of the Chicago Sky, Talisa Rhea of the Seattle Storm and Jamila Wideman of the Washington Mystics all spoke o…

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Cheryl Miller, Ann Meyers Drysdale, scenes from College All Star Game | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:39

1M ago28:39

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Once again, the eyes of the women's basketball world turned to the Women's College All Star Game this past Saturday. Host Howard Megdal was there, and he brings you interviews and insights from both the players involved, like Lucy Olsen, Dazia Lawrence and Diamond Johnson, along with legends who coached them — Cheryl Miller, Ann Meyers Drysdale and…

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UConn claims the 2025 National Title 33:13

1M ago33:13

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The 2025 NCAA Tournament did not disappoint and as it has the been the past couple of years, the game of women’s basketball continues to grow, people are taking notice and the elite level of competition was on display. The Final Four landed in Tampa Bay and it was three No. 1 seeds and a No. 2 – yesterday’s national championship game was one we all…

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The UConn Huskies are national champions! 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Women's Reaction: The UConn Huskies are back on top of college basketball after destroying the South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA Women's national championship. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Sup…

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How Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong took UConn to the top | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:59

1M ago27:59

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The Connecticut Huskies are the 2025 NCAA Tournament champions! Our host Howard Megdal, live from Tampa, shares all of his reporting with you. He is joined by an all-star cast from The Next to discuss the Huskies, as well as the South Carolina Gamecocks — Tee Baker on the dominance of Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, Jenn Hatfield on Kai…

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A deep dive on Dominique Malonga and other international prospects in 2025 WNBA Draft | WBB Podcast 33:01

1M ago33:01

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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler for 2025 WNBA Draft prospect profiles on ASVEL’s Dominique Malonga and Juste Jocyte, plus Tarbes’ Ajsa Sivka, and UMMC’s Anastasiia Olairi Kosu. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. S…

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UConn, South Carolina roll over UCLA and Texas in the Final Four 30:06

1M ago30:06

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The UConn Huskies and South Carolina Gamecocks blew out their opponents to advance to the NCAA Women's national championship. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhone Strea…

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The UConn Huskies are DANCING into the national championship after destroying UCLA 13:20

1M ago13:20

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The UConn Huskies are rolling into the NCAA Women's national championship after destroying the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp This…

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The South Carolina Gamecocks DOMINATED the Texas Longhorns to advance to the national championship 14:05

1M ago14:05

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The South Carolina Gamecocks dominated the Texas Longhorns to advance to the NCAA Women's national championship. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp This episode is s…

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FINAL FOUR X'S AND O'S PREDICTIONS | Women's Basketball Podcast 25:28

1M ago25:28

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What does UCLA do that frees up Lauren Betts down low? How does UConn practice meticulously to make sure Paige Bueckers can pull up from three? How does Dawn Staley's patient approach help South Carolina win big? What can we see from Texas beyond defense and post dominance? Host Gigi Speer is joined by analyst, coach, and former hooper Edona Thaqi …

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Final Four Preview: Will South Carolina, Texas, UCLA or UConn take home a trophy? | WBB Podcast 28:38

1M ago28:38

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With the Final Four just hours away, The Next’s BIG EAST beat reporter Tee Baker joins host Natalie Heavren to break down both matchups. The pair discuss how South Carolina, Texas, UCLA and UConn punched their tickets to Tampa as well as the keys to success for each team. Baker and Heavren also discuss who we expect to make an impact on the court a…

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How the NCAA transfer portal works with Jamie Steyer Johnson | WBB Podcast 33:20

1M ago33:20

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Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Jamie Steyer Johnson dive into the TRANSFER PORTAL. Who is in it, how it works, how NIL factors in, and how it benefits both programs and players. Note: this was recorded on Wednesday April 2 at 3:00 p.m. ET — all portal news is current to that timeline. thumbnail: © MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH - Ima…

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WCBK Elite 8 to the Final Four 31:26

1M ago31:26

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The 2025 NCAA Tournament has not disappointed and what those of us in the world of women’s college basketball have known for quite some time is this – there are way too many good teams and good players to overlook anyone. The all of the Number one seeds made it to the Elite 8 and two are in to the Final Four. Who will be joining them? College baske…

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Only the ELITE have made it this deep in the NCAA women's tournament 10:08

1M ago10:08

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Women's reaction: We're down to the final eight teams in the NCAA Women's tournament. upport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Take your adventures to new heights in the All-New Nissan Armada PRO-4X. Learn more at NissanUSA.com. Disclaimers: Optional features. Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner’s Manual f…

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2025 March Madness Breakout Stars | WCBB Podcast 25:42

1M ago25:42

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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Lincoln Shafer to draft 2025 March Madness breakout stars, analyze the Sweet 16, and more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mona…

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Aneesah Morrow goes OFF for LSU Tigers vs NC State Wolfpack 11:02

2M ago11:02

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Aneesah Morrow carried the LSU Tigers past the NC State Wolfpack in the NCAA Women's tournament. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Take your adventures to new heights in the All-New Nissan Armada PRO-4X. Learn more at NissanUSA.com. Disclaimers: Optional features. Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owne…

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Sweet 16 Birmingham Preview: What is South Carolina’s path to Tampa? | Women’s Basketball Podcast 32:49

2M ago32:49

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by SB Nation’s Mitch Northam where the two preview both Birmingham regionals. (For analysis prior to the Spokane regionals, watch yesterday’s show here: https://youtu.be/cOtQuWpvqto?si=0tTxZ...) First, Jackie asks Mitch about what potential upsets could happen and why specifically in the Birmingham 3 regional. Could No.…

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Sweet 16 Spokane Preview: Can Paige Bueckers win a national title? | WBB Podcast 32:29

2M ago32:29

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Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Bella Munson preview both Spokane region women's Sweet Sixteen Brackets. They talk about factors each team needs to win, how USC will overcome losing Juju Watkins, and if this is the year UConn wins it all. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new customers can get…

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Dallas Wings GM Curt Miller has a message for Paige Bueckers | Women's Basketball Podcast 23:37

2M ago23:37

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The Dallas Wings have added some exceptional talent this offseason, and GM Curt Miller shared his thoughts on all four players at Wednesday's press conference. Myisha Hines-Allen is a champion who can help NaLyssa Smith develop, Ty Harris is a potential top-five point guard in the league and DiJonai Carrington gives the Wings a defensive dimension …

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The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant talks No Offseason, JuJu Watkins injury and more | WBB Podcast 32:51

2M ago32:51

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Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Sabreena Merchant of the Athletic joins Chelsea Leite to walk about the new No Offseason WBB podcast launch. Then, they talk about JuJu Watkins and her devastating season-ending injury and how that impacts the March Madness tournament. They end off with some talk about the upcoming WNBA season. thumbnail: © Ro…

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USC Trojans lose star JuJu Watkins, UCLA, Texas, South Carolina shine 55:54

2M ago55:54

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The USC Trojans lost star sophomore JuJu Watkins to injury vs the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the NCAA Women’s basketball tournament. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Take your adventures to new heights in the All-New Nissan Armada PRO-4X. Learn more at NissanUSA.com. Disclaimers: Optional features. Towing capacity varies by configur…

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Bouncing into the 2025 Sweet 16 33:18

2M ago33:18

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The 2025 NCAA Tournament has not disappointed and what those of us that have been watching all season in the world of women’s college basketball knew that others may not have – there are way too many good teams and good players in this Field of 68 to overlook anyone. Number one seeds are on a mission, five seeds are crashing the dance party and we …

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West Virginia's JJ Quinerly goes OFF against Columbia 11:08

2M ago11:08

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West Virginia Mountaineers' star JJ Quinerly went off vs Columbia in the NCAA Women's basketball tournament. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Take your adventures to new heights in the All-New Nissan Armada PRO-4X. Learn more at NissanUSA.com. Disclaimers: Optional features. Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Gu…

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Ranking Georgia Amoore, Aziaha James, and JJ Quinerly as WNBA draft prospects | Prospect Profiles 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler for 2025 WNBA Draft prospect profiles on Kentucky’s Georgia Amoore, NC State’s Aziaha James, and West Virginia’s JJ Quinerly. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now…

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