Explore every episode of the podcast No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
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| WNBA Rivalries, Sneaker Drops, and Tunnel Style + Paige Bueckers’ Stylist Brittany Hampton interview | 09 May 2025 | 00:59:07 | |
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 vs Angel even real? And we’re also talking style, fashion, and brands – downloading on the Met Gala, those iconic A’ja Wilson A’One ads, and the W references popping up all over TV. Then, Zena chats with stylist and fashion designer, Brittany Hampton, who shares the inside story on crafting Paige Bueckers’ looks for the recent WNBA Draft, as well as her takes on the fits from the Met Gala and the unique fire of WNBA Tunnel Style. _________________ _________________ References: WNBA 2025 Rivalry Week Match-ups WNBA players, WNBPA say Cathy Engelbert’s comments on Clark-Reese rivalry were a ‘fumble’ by Ben Pickman and Lukas Weese A’ja Wilson A’One Nike Ads: Here and Here Brittany Hampton featured in: Paige Bueckers: A Basketball Star is Born by Abigail Covington _________________ Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What’s in store for the Golden State Valkyries? + Future of WNBA Expansion | 06 May 2025 | 00:46:51 | |
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? And who will be their starting five? Next, they dive into the future of expansion in the W – Toronto, Portland, and beyond. Which cities are rumored to be the league’s next team – or teams? What’s the going rate for a WNBA team? And why do so many ownership groups have ties to the NBA? The crew rounds out the show with another rendition of Two Takes and a Lie. _________________ _________________ Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| UConn Wins the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:40:28 | |
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 Fudd, the way sarcasm bonds Geno and Paige, and where Dawn Staley might look to shore up South Carolina’s roster. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| What will Candace Parker's legacy be? And is there a new transfer portal winner? | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:54:41 | |
In what has been a busy week in women's basketball, Zena Keita, Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant discuss the potential new winner of the college basketball offseason. Then, they reflect on Candace Parker's retirement from the WNBA and her impact on the sport, before finishing up with their impressions from the start of WNBA training camps and which roster battles are especially intriguing. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Transfer portal winner and losers: Iowa, Stanford, Maryland and more | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:44:10 | |
With just a few days to go until the transfer portal closes, Zena, Ben and Chantel discuss the college teams that have had the best (and the worst) times with the portal this offseason. And with WNBA training camps around the corner, Ben gives an update on what each franchise is going through right now as they prep to have players in market for camps starting Sunday. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| WNBA Draft Reaction: What Were the Biggest Surprises, Steals and Memorable Moments? | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:45:52 | |
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the most anticipated WNBA Draft in history. Ben shares stories from on the ground in Brooklyn. They also dive into the frontcourt duos that were created in the first round as well as what the defending champion Las Vegas Aces were able to accomplish before crowning their steals and surprises and revisiting some pre-draft predictions. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| WNBA Draft Preview: Will Caitlin Clark Immediately Star for the Fever? | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:43:37 | |
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena go deep on the WNBA Draft. They outline the projected outcomes of the lottery picks, highlight players who could go higher than expected, and make bold predictions for Monday. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Coaching carousel: Can Tennessee succeed under Kim Caldwell? | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:58:40 | |
Zena Keita, Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings discuss the new Tennessee coach, Kentucky’s hiring of Kenny Brooks, Tara VanDerveer’s sudden retirement and the names filling up the transfer portal in women’s college basketball. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| South Carolina’s the national champion. Will Dawn Staley win it again in 2025? | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:43:27 | |
Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings reconvened the morning after the national title game to discuss how the Gamecocks — with an entirely new starting lineup — found a way to win their program's third championship. Then, Sabreena and Chantel look ahead to next season as they break down the Way Too Early Top-25. -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Iowa-South Carolina national title game: Who wins it all? | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:31:53 | |
From Cleveland, Ben Pickman, Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings preview the national championship match up between the nation's two top teams — South Carolina and Iowa. They examine the keys for each team, discuss the legacy implications for the potential winners and finally, make their picks. -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Final Four Predictions: Will Iowa make it back to the national championship? | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:34:55 | |
From Cleveland, Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman, Grace Raynor and Chantel Jennings gather for another floor episode of the podcast. They discuss Iowa’s chances of returning to the title game, NC State’s shot at an upset and deliver their most important unimportant nuggets of knowledge they’ve gleaned from Cleveland. -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Follow Grace on X: @gmraynor
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| Final Four breakdowns: Iowa, UConn, South Carolina, NC State | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:00:55 | |
Zena Keita and Sabreena Merchant break down the Elite Eight games from Portland, explaining how UConn managed to get to Cleveland with four first-year players in their seven-player rotation and how NC State controlled games with its guard group. Then, Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings look at how South Carolina's depth was on display in Albany and how Caitlin Clark continues to push this Iowa program further. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| Setting the Sweet Sixteen Table | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:02:29 | |
Zena and Sabreena preview what they're looking forward to in Portland while Chantel and Ben set the scene for what to expect in Albany. Tune in for breakdowns, predictions, and behind-the-scenes stories from the regionals! -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| The 2025 Women’s NCAA Title Game Preview | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:38:07 | |
The whole crew is in Tampa to break down the games of the Final Four and look ahead to the championship game tomorrow. They tell you everything you need to be ready to watch defending champs, South Carolina, face off against a very dominant looking UConn.
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| Sweet 16 Preview and Predictions | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:49:46 | |
The tournament field is now merely sixteen, after four days of tightly-contested games. Sabreena and Ben touch on the madness that was, and wasn't, before diving into the news around Virginia Tech, breaking down the stellar freshman performances, and providing their first reactions on what might happen in the next round. Then, Zena shares her thoughts on the developing situation around Utah's decision to change hotels. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| A March Madness Pre-Tournament Mailbag | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:35:02 | |
The NCAA Tournament is about to begin and Sabreena, Chantel and Ben put the final touches on previewing the field. They discuss the impact of Elizabeth Kitley's injury, answer reader questions and shine a light on some of the stories they've been reporting that will shape the broader tournament conversation. -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Selection Sunday Reactions | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:52:23 | |
After Selection Sunday, Zena, Ben, Mark and Sabreens discuss notable snubs, toughest regions and teams that have a potential to make a Cinderella story. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Mark on X: @MG_Schindler -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| March Showcases Progress and Parity in Women's Hoops | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:44:05 | |
Zena, Ben and Chantel check in ahead of Sunday's selection show to discuss the parity we've seen in the women's game, and how that was especially evident during conference tournaments. Then, they ponder: With talent dispersed across the country, could this be a season when a mid-major team can really make a run? And how should people start thinking about their brackets when the seedings might not be as indicative as they were before? -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| End of an era for the Pac-12 | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:04:02 | |
Zena and Sabreena go deep on the final Pac-12 tournament and what it means for the NCAA Tournament prospects for USC, UCLA, and Stanford. Then, Mark joins Zena to talk about how the conference tournament results shook up the bracket. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Follow Mark on X: @MG_Schindler
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| THE ATHLETIC ALL ACCESS - USC's Coach Lindsey Gottlieb | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:49:17 | |
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins the show to discuss her unique start in college coaching, recruiting JuJu Watkins while building the Trojan program and how her experience in the NBA has informed her during her time in Los Angeles. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| Breaking Down Bracketology | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:33:17 | |
After another confusing top 16 seed reveal, Zena brings on Mark and Sabreena to discuss the mechanics of bracketology. They get into the thought process behind seeding and determining the field of 68 and as well as what hangs in the balance before Selection Sunday. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Follow Mark on X: @MG_Schindler
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| The Athletic All-Access: Ohio State's Cotie McMahon | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:27:50 | |
Zena, Sabreena and Chantel sit down with Ohio State sophomore and Big Ten champ Cotie McMahon to discuss what she has learned since early enrolling at Ohio State, how her experience with Team USA has changed her as a player and Cotie's love for all things The Grinch. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| It’s That Time—Who’s the Conference POY? | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:40:33 | |
Zena and Sabreena break down the player of the year races across the power five conferences (plus the Big East). While some leagues have a clear-cut favorite, the abundance of great candidates in other conferences forces the two hosts to dive into some nitty, gritty details to make their choices. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| The Athletic All-Access: Notre Dame's Niele Ivey and Hannah Hidalgo | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:25:16 | |
Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey and freshman Hannah Hidalgo join Sabreena and Chantel to discuss the biggest storylines from South Bend this season. Ivey and Hidalgo dig into how Hidalgo has gotten to five steals a game, what that season opener in Paris against South Carolina taught them and their thoughts on this impressive freshman class nationwide. -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| The Great NCAA Women's Final Four Debate of 2025 | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:43:33 | |
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, debating UConn vs UCLA. Who’s the winner? You decide! Comment wherever you’re listening with your pick, or find us on social media (details below) – before these four teams make their cases on the court tonight. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| Bracket breakdowns and an exciting finish in college hoops | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:49:02 | |
Mark Schindler is back to join Zena to take a look back on the week in women's basketball. With the NCAA tournament on the horizon, Mark explains how brackets, being in the bubble and quadrants work in the tournament. Then, Chantel talks with broadcaster Ann Schatz, who was on the call for the Oregon State-UCLA game, which featured one of the most exciting finishes we’ve ever seen in college hoops. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Mark on X: @MG_Schindler
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| The Athletic's All Access: Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley and Georgia Amoore | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:48:37 | |
The Queens of Cassell join Chantel, Sabreena, and Zena to discuss their role in turning Virginia Tech into a must-watch team. Liz and Georgia share the origins of their chemistry on and off the court, how they're gearing up for another Final Four run, what's playing in the locker room before games, and so much more. After the Virginia Tech interview, stay tuned for The Athletic's new Bracketology contributor Mark Schindler and what to expect in the lead up to March Madness. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| A Super Week from NCAA to Team USA | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:54:25 | |
Zena, Chantel and Sabreena are back together to break down several headlines from the past week, touching on Oregon State's recent rise, Nebraska upsetting Caitlin Clark and Iowa on Super Bowl Sunday, Team USA's trip to Belgium and SC's dominant play against UConn. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| The Athletic All Access: Iowa AHC Jan Jensen | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:54:38 | |
While in Iowa City, Chantel sits down with Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen to discuss Caitlin Clark as she nears the Division I scoring record, Iowa's legacy of 6-on-6 girls basketball and the moments from that last's title game run that felt the most magical (and, yes, even the matching blazer with head coach Lisa Bluder). Then Zena takes you through the recent WNBA Free Agency moves that caught her eye and has a special announcement! -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| NCAAW's Scoring Dominance on Full Display | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:46:54 | |
Zena and Ben cover several hot topics in women's basketball, including the history-making offense of Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins, speculation on Clark's transition potential to the WNBA, WNBA Free Agency updates, views at USA Camp and what Ben learned about "America's Team," the TCU Horned Frogs. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman
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| The Athletic's All-Access: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:51:33 | |
Becky Hammon joins Ben and Sabreena to relive the 2023 Las Vegas Aces title run. Hammon shares how the team dealt with the super team expectations, the grind of repeating, some special moments that buoyed them throughout the year, and goes into great detail on the shorthanded closeout effort in Game 4. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| What A Weekend in Women's Hoops | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:46:21 | |
Zena and Chantel recap the biggest game of the regular season (South Carolina-LSU) and examine what UConn's loss to Notre Dame might mean in the college hoops landscape. Plus, a look behind the curtains at The Athletic's All-America teams. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| The Athletic's All Access: Greg Bibb, President, CEO and Partner of the Dallas Wings | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:35:15 | |
Greg Bibb, the team president, CEO, and a partner of the Dallas Wings, joins the show to talk about the life of a front-office executive during free agency. He gives his perspective on the draft/scouting, and some of his favorite offseason stories as well as how this time of year has evolved for teams since he first joined the league in 2007. -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| After all the Upsets, Tara Makes History | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:37:42 | |
It was a week full of upsets in college basketball. The Athletic's Zena Keita and Ben Pickman break down the results that caught their eyes over the past week. Then, they discuss the scene and significance from Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer's record-setting day and give some quick thoughts on TCU's surreal injury situation. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman
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| The Athletic's All Access: Tara VanDerveer and Kiki Iriafen on the Journey to the All-Time Wins Record, Plus DeWanna Bonner on Her Jersey Retirement | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:52:06 | |
As Stanford Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer closes in on the all-time college basketball wins record, The Athletic’s Chantel Jennings, Ben Pickman and Zena Keita chat with VanDerveer and star forward Kiki Iriafen about their respective journeys, the role of mentorship, and how technology impacts women’s college basketball today. Then, Zena talks with Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner about her jersey retirement at Auburn University this weekend, how her upcoming free agency is going with Alyssa Thomas in the house and who she's taking notes from in college basketball. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| The 2025 Women’s Final Four is set + What’s up with NCAA decision-making | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:52:53 | |
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 super-regional sites? Why did they open the transfer portal smack dab in the middle of March Madness? And how does all of this affect players and coaches? They wrap the show with their personal picks for NCAA players whose stock has risen for the WNBA draft as a result of their tournament play. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Grace on X: @gmraynor
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| Conference Play is Heating Up! | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
No one’s having more fun this college season than Iowa State and their five fabulous freshmen. Except maybe USC and the Trojans’ ever-growing crowds in L.A. all clamoring to see JuJu Watkins. Or perhaps Florida State and the Seminoles’ sharpshooting backcourt. In today’s episode, Zena and Sabreena go through what they’re enjoying watching the most as well as some exciting conference races across the country. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| The Athletic's All Access: Brooke Wyckoff and Ta'Niya Latson | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:37:23 | |
Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff and guard Ta'Niya Latson join the podcast to discuss the depth of the ACC, how both have grown as leaders in their respective roles and how they'd spend a rare off-day in Tallahassee. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Legal Battles Against the NCAA Could Impact College Basketball’s Future | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:42:35 | |
A handful of prominent lawsuits the NCAA is facing could impact the future landscape of college athletics. The Athletic’s college football and basketball writer Justin Williams and Ben Pickman join Zena Keita to discuss the implications of a recent subdivision proposal and other legal challenges on college basketball and the sporting landscape. Zena also launches a new segment! -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Ben on X: @Williams_Justin
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| NCAAW’s Media Deal - Money, Madness or Both? | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:38:33 | |
The NCAA reached an eight-year agreement with ESPN worth $115 million annually to televise 40 college sports championships, including women's basketball. Chantel Jennings joins Zena Keita to discuss the deal, what is and isn't in the agreement and what the NCAA should do next. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| The End Of Year Women's Hoops Mailbag | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:44:02 | |
The whole team gets together to discuss some reader-submitted questions as they close out 2023. Will Caitlin Clark be on the Olympic team (should she be)? Is player of the year too weighted on offensive production? What should Atlanta do at PG? -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Longhorns' Madison Booker and Rori Harmon Join the Show! | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
Rori Harmon and Madison Booker, two stars of the undefeated no. 5 Texas Longhorns, join Chantel and Sabreena to share some behind-the-scenes stories about Texas practices, how much Coach Vic Schaefer really talks about defense, and what they're looking to improve heading into Big 12 play. Rori and Madison also answer some rapid-fire questions about the holidays, game day, and Schaefer's practice plans. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Checking In: Transfer Tiers and the Undefeated Club | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:35:27 | |
We're going deep in the Pac-12 this week, as Zena and Sabreena discuss the remaining undefeated teams on the West Coast, specifically what to make of Washington and Oregon State as we head into conference play. Then, it's a reassessment of the best transfers this season, starting with UCLA's Lauren Betts while also showing some love to veteran transfers at South Carolina, Ohio State, and Baylor. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| Talkin’ Money with Napheesa Collier | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:18:08 | |
Zena has a real conversation about money and financial literacy in the world of women’s basketball with 3x WNBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and NCAA Champion Napheesa Collier. Napheesa shares how the WNBA’s official banking partner, US Bank, helped get her on track to achieve some of her biggest financial goals, as well as her thoughts on NIL and the outlook of her alma mater’s (UConn) season. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita
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| WNBA Draft lottery reaction and major conference previews | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:44:18 | |
The Indiana Fever won the Caitlin Clark draft lottery and the Los Angeles Sparks, with pick No. 2, feel pretty good, too. Plus, we take a look at the top six conferences to determine how many Final Four contenders are in each. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| "Here comes the Caitlin Clark WNBA Draft Lottery, with Fever GM Lin Dunn" | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:33:43 | |
Indiana Fever general manager Lin Dunn joins the podcast to talk about the Fever's outlook heading into the WNBA Draft lottery. Dunn shares some stories from draft lotteries past, when she had the opportunity to select Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird in back-to-back seasons, as well as some insight on this year's Fever. Stick around for Dunn's prediction on how the draft and college eligibility could change in a meaningful way. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm
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| The Lowdown on the Elite Eight | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:33:51 | |
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 taking the limelight all over the map. Then, they dig into the games of the Elite Eight, making some predictions on who could be moving forward to the Final Four. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Ben on X: @benpickman -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings
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| Put Some Respect on These Names! | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:35:19 | |
Sabreena and Zena chat about this week's Power Rankings and give some love to teams and players that haven't shared enough of the spotlight despite their undefeated seasons and impactful performances, respectively. -Follow Zena on X/Twitter: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X/Twitter: @sabreenajm
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| Cori Close, the Uncommon Coach | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:34:40 | |
Zena sits down with UCLA Bruins Head Coach Cori Close to talk about what makes UCLA a special place to be, the importance of leading with transparency and authenticity in today’s age of sports and the various people who poured into her journey to make her a unique, or uncommon, coach and player. -Follow Zena on Twitter: @itszenakeita
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| Hindsight is 20/20: Three teams that have exceeded expectations already | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:49:51 | |
South Carolina has a high-powered offense that rivals its elite defense, NC State has found a clear identity around elite guard play and Stanford has a dynamic duo in the paint — A few weeks into the season, these three teams have all surpassed expectations in a big way. -Follow Zena on Twitter/X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on Twitter/X: @ChantelJennings
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