While you're making your list and checking it twice, we know this latest episode will be really nice. Two former teammates and two successful Head Coaches looking to build on 2023 come back to In The Circle. First, we head to Lexington for our annual chat with Kentucky Head Coach Rachel  Lawson. She shares how life without current WPF Rookie of the Year Kayla Kowalik has gone so far. Coach also shares her thoughts on having a healthy Erin Coffel & Stephanie Schoonover plus her challenging non-conference schedule. Afterwards, we head to Louisville for a conversation with Cardinals Head Coach Holly Aprile. After winning a school record 16 ACC games ​a year ago, Coach Aprile. She also looks at her roster coming into 2024 and what the Cardinals will need to do with Taylor Roby now in the WPF. We also take a look at both team's schedules for the year and a pivotal set of games for these two rivals.