Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA
1,052 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 98 ratingsLocked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of women’s basketball to you five days a week. The Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.
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Kayla McBride, the Minnesota Lynx and a WNBA legacy | WNBA Podcast
August 03, 2023 19:11 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBKayla McBride matters. That's the subject of the latest Locked On Women's Basketball podcast, with host Howard Megdal discussing the history of McBride's coverage, her work in the league, what she's meant to the Lynx and her teams before that, and how she is integral to what Minnesota is accomplishing in 2023. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store ...
The Minnesota Lynx are the WNBA's hottest team: How is Cheryl Reeve doing it? | WNBA Podcast
August 01, 2023 19:17 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Minnesota Lynx went into New York and Connecticut and beat both the Liberty and the Sun. How'd they do that? How is Cheryl Reeve's team 13-13? And what does it mean for the rest of the season, as Napheesa Collier returns and the Lynx look to playoff positioning that currently sits them fifth? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play...
A Renewed Spartan Spirit at Michigan State
July 31, 2023 14:59 - 30 minutes - 28 MBMichigan State women's basketball has ridden the wave of successes and tough times the past few seasons and doing it in the Big Ten makes it that much tougher. Robyn Fralick enters her first year as the head coach of the Spartans with a winning resume and track record for building programs. Coach Fralick sits down with national correspondent Missy Heidrick to talk about why Michigan State was the right job for her, how she and her staff are building a culture of winning and trust and what to...
Inside Chamique Holdsclaw’s greatness with Semeka Randall Lay | WNBA Retrospect
July 29, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOn Episode 4 of WNBA Retrospect, host Hunter Cruse is joined by Winthrop head coach and former Tennessee standout Semeka Randall Lay to discuss Holdsclaw’s greatness. Later, Hunter is joined by usual co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer for a historical scouting report on Holdsclaw, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 WNBA Draft and one of the most athletic wings in league history. ➖ Watch last’s week’s episode on passing savant and the No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 draft, Ticha ! https:/...
The Next’s midseason awards: WNBA MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more | WNBA Podcast
July 28, 2023 13:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWith more than half the WNBA season in the books, WNBA and college basketball writer at The Next, Em Adler, joins host Natalie Heavren to chat about the midseason awards including what was expected, what wasn’t and what is there left to prove. The pair discuss everything from individual awards to the season so far and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com ...
Dana Evans is making a difference for Chicago Sky, future women's basketball stars | WNBA Podcast
July 27, 2023 18:20 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBDana Evans of the Chicago Sky asked for and received a bigger role ahead of the 2023 season. She joins host Howard Megdal to discuss all of it, from how the Sky are navigating changes in their coaching staff and front office, to the players she patterns herself after most as she works to keep on evolving her game. Plus, hear about her AAU team, and the ways in which she is giving back to the women's basketball community. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users c...
The Minnesota Lynx and Lindsay Allen are surprising the WNBA | WNBA Podcast
July 25, 2023 19:04 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBNobody told Lindsay Allen and the Minnesota Lynx that 2023 was a rebuilding year. For Allen, a standout at Notre Dame, finding her place in the league has been a significant challenge, but she has taken the challenge of running point for the Lynx and run with it. Hear how that came together with Cheryl Reeve behind the scenes, and take the WNBA journey of Allen's career with her, in this in-depth look at her basketball life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Ticha Penicheiro, the intersection of highlight culture and statistical production | WNBA Retrospect
July 22, 2023 16:32 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBOn Episode 3 of WNBA Retrospect, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer for a historical scouting report on Ticha Penicheiro, the No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 WNBA Draft and one of the greatest passers in league history. ➖ Watch last week’s episode on 7’2 defensive ace and the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 draft, Margo Dydek! https://youtu.be/1fA2zYBtaII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brittney Griner, Dwayne Wade, WNBA expansion and what we learned from All-Star weekend | WNBA Podcast
July 21, 2023 12:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHost Jackie Powell is joined by Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun Times to discuss what she made of 2023’s WNBA All-Star weekend in Las Vegas. What did it look and feel like in Vegas and how did this compare to previous All-Star weekends? The pair discusses the news that came out of the weekend, including that Dwayne Wade has invested in the Chicago Sky along with how players reacted to talk of league expansion. Also, they discuss how All-Star weekends are contingent upon the work and plann...
Indiana Fever's Amanda Zahui B. on finding WNBA joy, the evolution of the WNBA Draft | WNBA Podcast
July 20, 2023 18:48 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAmanda Zahui B. is not only a sage veteran presence for the Indiana Fever, she is, as always, a frank and honest truthteller about the WNBA world she inhabits. She joins host Howard Megdal as the two discuss everything from the mechanics of getting traded and then facing your former team to whether she'd still wear the outfit she wore at the 2015 WNBA Draft and, most significantly, how she's found joy elusive in her WNBA experience, and what it means for both her and the league that she's ca...
Is Dallas Wings' Latricia Trammell WNBA Coach of the Year? Is Barbie a WNBA Fan? | WNBA Podcast
July 19, 2023 20:36 - 23 minutes - 22 MBCo-hosts Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell break down a very eventful day live from Barclays Center following a New York Liberty 98-88 loss to the Dallas Wings. Big questions are pondered, like: what if the New York Liberty are merely the 2018 Washington Mystics, with Breanna Stewart as Elena Delle Donne, not the 2019 Mystics? If Dallas beat the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, are we sure THEY aren't the superteam? And what happened to Skipper, anyway? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso...
Nneka Ogwumike, Jordin Canada and Los Angles Sparks' silver linings so far | WNBA Podcast
July 18, 2023 20:08 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIt's been a very difficult season so far in Los Angeles, and host Howard Megdal is here to document just how difficult — injuries have been the order of the day. But here in Year 1 of Curt Miller's latest rebuild, there are silver linings to highlight. Everything from Nneka Ogwumike's renaissance to Jordin Canada's emergence as a starting point guard, along with Karlie Samuelson's shooting can be part of what matters for the Sparks going forward. Hear from general manager Karen Bryant and he...
Margo Dydek, the Poland Post Patrol | WNBA Retrospect
July 15, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn Episode 2 of WNBA Retrospect, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer for a historical scouting report on Margo Dydek, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 WNBA Draft and tallest player in WNBA history at 7’2, out of Poland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Viva Las Vegas: All-Star Weekend preview with Jesse Morrison | Women’s Basketball Podcast
July 14, 2023 14:11 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBTemperatures are rising in Las Vegas as the countdown continues to All-Star Weekend. Jesse Morrison, Phoenix Mercury beat writer at The Next, joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all things All-Star Weekend, from the game itself to the skills challenge and 3-point contest. The pair discuss what changes have been made from last year and Jesse dives into what additions he’d love to see in the future as well as his predictions for this year’s events. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Bird...
Viva Las Vegas: All-Star Weekend preview with Jesse Morrison | Women’s Basketball Podcast
July 14, 2023 14:11 - 30 minutesTemperatures are rising in Las Vegas as the countdown continues to All-Star Weekend. Jesse Morrison, Phoenix Mercury beat writer at The Next, joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all things All-Star Weekend, from the game itself to the skills challenge and 3-point contest. The pair discuss what changes have been made from last year and Jesse dives into what additions he’d love to see in the future as well as his predictions for this year’s events. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddo...
Lin Dunn's Indiana Fever are rising; how great can Aliyah Boston be? | Women's basketball podcast
July 13, 2023 17:38 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe 2023 Indiana Fever have already won as many games as the 2022 Indiana Fever won all season. GM Lin Dunn joins host Howard Megdal to discuss the biggest areas of growth for the Fever here in Year 2 of the rebuild, from Aliyah Boston's ability to seamlessly transition into a WNBA All Star starter to the development of NaLyssa Smith inside and Lexie Hull and Grace Berger on the perimeter. Plus, the duo mourn the end of Kelsey Mitchell's reign as "Best player to never make an All Star team"....
Megan Perry and Athletes Unlimited are here to grow women's basketball | Women's Basketball Podcast
July 11, 2023 17:06 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBMegan Perry is deeply immersed in the world of women's sports, particularly women's basketball. So it matters both that Athletes Unlimited hired her as the Director of Basketball, and that Perry sees a bright pathway for AU's future. She joins host Howard Megdal to talk about the positioning of AU, intellectually, and chronologically in the growing women's basketball landscape. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti st...
Hotter than Hot in Las Vegas
July 10, 2023 21:32 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe defending world champions have raced out to a hotter than hot start to the 2023 WNBA season. The Las Vegas Aces are 17-2 with 2 games before the All-Star break, which just so happens to descend on their city, Sin City, this upcoming weekend. The Next's Missy Heidrick and Matthew Walter, Aces beat reporter, break down the fast start, the brightest stars on the Aces roster, what they need to do to stay on track for another title run and who to watch during the 2023 All-Star festivities. L...
What made Tina Thompson the WNBA’s first No. 1 draft pick? | WNBA Retrospect
July 08, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOn Episode 1 of WNBA Retrospect, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler for a historical scouting report on Tina Thompson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1997 WNBA Draft, out of USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing our WNBA Injury tracker and why it matters | WNBA Podcast
July 07, 2023 12:25 - 49 minutesHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Lucas Seehafer to break down a project he’s taken on this WNBA season, tracking the injuries in the league. The pair discuss how his investigation into this issue led to the creation of the tracker, what data is included in the tracker and then why tracking WNBA injuries properly matters in the grand scheme of the WNBA’s mainstream respectability and growth. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Chris Poss Important Links: The Next’s WNBA Injury tracker: https...
Introducing our WNBA Injury tracker and why it matters | WNBA Podcast
July 07, 2023 12:25 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Lucas Seehafer to break down a project he’s taken on this WNBA season, tracking the injuries in the league. The pair discuss how his investigation into this issue led to the creation of the tracker, what data is included in the tracker and then why tracking WNBA injuries properly matters in the grand scheme of the WNBA’s mainstream respectability and growth. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Chris Poss Important Links: The Next’s WNBA Injury tracker: http...
Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart form a new league, Unrivaled | Women's Basketball Podcast
July 06, 2023 20:04 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBThe offseason in women's professional basketball just changed dramatically, as Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart announced the formation of a new league, Unrivaled, to play January-March beginning in 2024. There are many unanswered questions about it, both from the league itself to the impact on everything from Athletes Unlimited to the WNBA to overseas circuits, and Howard Megdal is joined by Alex Simon of Bay Area News Group to break it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ...
Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty are just fine | Women's Basketball Podcast
July 05, 2023 17:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe hot takes burying the New York Liberty are coming so fast and furious, you'd be forgiven for not knowing that Breanna Stewart is playing at expectations, the team is second in the league in net rating at a level most champions reach, and sit with an 11-4 record through 15 games. Host Howard Megdal and The Next's Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell sift through the data and Jackie's excellent reporting to get a sense of both who the Liberty are and who they're going to become. Support Us...
Gabby Williams re-signs with Seattle, what does it mean for its playoff chances?
July 01, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBHost Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to break down Gabby Williams' return to Seattle, where the Storm stands among the WNBA hierarchy and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alyssa Thomas’ triple-doubles and Connecticut Sun status update | Women’s Basketball Podcast
June 30, 2023 21:13 - 28 minutes - 13 MBIs it always sunny in Uncasville? The Connecticut Sun are 12-4 and Alyssa Thomas recently recorded three triple-doubles in eight days, but Brionna Jones recently had surgery after rupturing her Achilles tendon. Sun beat writer Jacqueline LeBlanc joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss where the team stands and what lies ahead for them. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guarante...
Alyssa Thomas’ triple-doubles and Connecticut Sun status update | Women’s Basketball Podcast
June 30, 2023 21:13 - 31 minutesIs it always sunny in Uncasville? The Connecticut Sun are 12-4 and Alyssa Thomas recently recorded three triple-doubles in eight days, but Brionna Jones recently had surgery after rupturing her Achilles tendon. Sun beat writer Jacqueline LeBlanc joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss where the team stands and what lies ahead for them. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed ...
A Rebuild at TCU
June 29, 2023 15:10 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBCompeting in the Big 12 Conference, one of the best women's basketball leagues in the nation, means you never get a night off during the college basketball season. The TCU Horned Frogs program has ridden the wave of success and defeats in the Big 12 for many years. The program has now been re-set with new head coach Mark Campbell, hired in March as the 8th coach in program history. Coach Campbell sits down with The Next's college basketball correspondent Missy Heidrick to talk about his rebu...
Diamond Miller and Napheesa Collier won't let Minnesota Lynx lose | Women's basketball podcast
June 28, 2023 14:45 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBNobody told Diamond Miller and Napheesa Collier this was a rebuilding season for the Minnesota Lynx, and the two have played like a precocious rookie and elite superstar, respectively, as Cheryl Reeve's group keeps on playing well. Host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Minnesota Lynx beat reporter Terry Horstman to discuss the ways Minnesota has exceeded expectations so far, and what it all means for the future of the Lynx. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts...
Hot Seat Shake Up in Phoenix
June 28, 2023 14:39 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSlow starts in professional sports usually mean a change is coming and it happened over the weekend with the Phoenix Mercury. Head Coach Vanessa Nygaard was fired as the team is off to just a 2-10 start. Analyst Missy Heidrick breaks down the move, what happens next and some good news all around with the WNBA All-Star starter list announced as well with Jesse Morrison, Phoenix Mercury beat writer with The Next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brittney Griner and why WNBA travel is this way | WNBA Podcast
June 23, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBHost Jackie Powell is joined by the one and only Ari Chambers. The pair discuss how what happened to Brittney Griner on June 10 in the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport informs us on why the WNBA’s travel situation is the way that it is. How are WNBA teams and the Players Association trying to make traveling on commercial airlines a little bit less stressful for players and what exactly is JSX? What are its benefits and its drawbacks? Jackie and Ari also question, why does it have to b...
Karlie Samuelson never stopped believing in her WNBA dreams | Women's Basketball Podcast
June 22, 2023 13:23 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Karlie Samuelson of the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday's show. The two discuss how Samuelson viewed the WNBA and her role in it amid eight different temporary contracts. How her overseas work played into her development, why 2023 has been so special for her on the court, and meditations on the meaning of home are all discussed. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-sty...
On rebuilding, fandom, the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm
June 21, 2023 14:38 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Next's Em Adler joins Alex Simon of Bay Area News Group to discuss Em's recent story about rebuilding and how fans can approach a season for teams like the Minnesota Lynx or the Seattle Storm where the goals have changed. Plus, what happens when your team's expectations and reality don't match up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kalani Brown, finally, getting to shine in WNBA for Dallas Wings | Women's Basketball Podcast
June 20, 2023 13:46 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBKalani Brown, finally, getting to shine in WNBA for Dallas Wings, host Howard Megdal discusses with Kalani herself. The evolution of her game is important to dissect, both for what it means for Brown, and for the process of development in the women's game as a whole. The two go deep on how Kalani stayed positive, what she learned overseas, and why she is able to dominate for Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WNBA Rosters - Veterans, Rookies & More | Women's Basketball Podcast
June 20, 2023 13:45 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe questions come every year around WNBA Draft time - where do the top college talents land? Can they make the final rosters? What gives to aging players in the league? Analyst Missy Heidrick is joined by Alex Simon of the Bay Area News Group as they discuss who is making a splash as young talent in the league and what can be an answer for both older and younger players having a place in the W going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Haley Jones, Aliyah Boston highlight our early WNBA All-Rookie Team picks
June 17, 2023 16:44 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHost Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to give our early WNBA All-Rookie Teams, talk about Aliyah Boston’s historic rookie season, Haley Jones’ development with the Atlanta Dream, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feeling Fever-ish: The Indiana Fever’s winning streak, Aliyah Boston and more | WBB Podcast
June 16, 2023 16:35 - 35 minutesAfter struggling to close out games early in the season, the Indiana Fever are 4-6 and riding a two-game win streak behind an impressive start to Aliyah Boston’s rookie season. Fever beat writer Tony East joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss Indiana’s start to the season, how Boston is adjusting to the WNBA and what’s coming up for the team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free cust...
Feeling Fever-ish: The Indiana Fever’s winning streak, Aliyah Boston and more | WBB Podcast
June 16, 2023 16:35 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBAfter struggling to close out games early in the season, the Indiana Fever are 4-6 and riding a two-game win streak behind an impressive start to Aliyah Boston’s rookie season. Fever beat writer Tony East joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss Indiana’s start to the season, how Boston is adjusting to the WNBA and what’s coming up for the team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free ...
Sue Bird’s jersey retirement, Seattle’s rookies and more | Women’s Basketball Podcast
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutesRowan Schaberg takes joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss the entirety of Sue Bird’s jersey retirement ceremony and press conference. The pair also discuss what Bird has meant to Seattle, the impact and opportunity of the Storm’s four rookies and what’s next for the team after a 1-6 start to the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with eve...
Sue Bird’s jersey retirement, Seattle’s rookies and more | Women’s Basketball Podcast
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBRowan Schaberg takes joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss the entirety of Sue Bird’s jersey retirement ceremony and press conference. The pair also discuss what Bird has meant to Seattle, the impact and opportunity of the Storm’s four rookies and what’s next for the team after a 1-6 start to the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with...
Outlooks for the Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky, plus a Jordan Horston breakout | WNBA Podcast
June 10, 2023 23:41 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBAfter three weeks, we're starting to get the lay of the WNBA land. Co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer discuss how the Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, and Chicago Sky — three teams expected to take a significant step back this year — are faring, and what that means for their present and future prospects. How much merit is there to leading the WNBA midpack without contending for a title? Plus, a dive into how Jordan Horston is already proving to be the steal of the 2023 draft. Follow & Subsc...
Dallas Wings are finding a winning rhythm despite big changes | WNBA Podcast
June 09, 2023 21:41 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHost Isabel Rodrigues is joined by The Next’s Dallas Wings beat reporter Arie Graham to discuss how Satou Sabally has taken the WNBA by storm and the defense-first mindset helping the Wings find a winning groove. The pair also discuss how rookie Maddy Siegrist and new additions Kalani Brown and Odyssey Sims have made the most of their opportunities, and what to expect as Dallas prepares to take on the Phoenix Mercury. Photo credit: Chris Poss Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧...
Investment in Sky Town: The Early Impact of Nadia Rawlinson | WNBA Podcast
June 08, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s James Kay to discuss the off-court news that rocked Chicago this week. The Sky announced their new and rejuvenated ownership group that includes Laura Ricketts, co-owner of MLB’s Chicago Cubs, Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon as well as Laura Desmond, CEO of Smartly.io,and more. Led by Nadia Rawlinson, the team’s operating chairman, the Sky sold 10% of their franchise to the new investors and got their franchise valuated at $85 Million. What does all of ...
Who's wearing 'big boy pants' in Washington? Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield explains
June 08, 2023 14:46 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Next's Washington Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield joins guest host Alex Simon of Bay Area News Group to talk about Jenn's recent feature on the Thibault transition (from Mike to Eric) in D.C., the Mystics' offensive struggles and the supernova that is Shakira Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coquese Washington has Rutgers women's basketball on the right track | Women's Basketball Podcast
June 06, 2023 15:37 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBCoquese Washington has Rutgers women's basketball on the right track, and she joins host Howard Megdal to take stock on the program one year into her tenure coaching the Scarlet Knights. Everything from Kaylene Smikle's breakout freshman season to the pipeline of talent coming from Jersey and beyond — Destiny Adams, Mya Petticord and freshman Lisa Thompson — are broken down. Learn what is ahead for this sleeping giant of the Big Ten. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you en...
If Not For Them docuseries shines a light on decades of history | Women’s Basketball Podcast
June 02, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutesWhat is If Not For Them? Executive producer Brenda VanLengen joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss the upcoming 10-part docuseries and the hour-long sneak preview that premiered at the 2023 Final Four. The pair discuss everything from how Brenda got the idea to what the research process was like and some of her favorite moments and stories along the way. Join the If Not For Them team here: https://ifnotforthem.com/join-the-team/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts...
If Not For Them docuseries shines a light on decades of history | Women’s Basketball Podcast
June 02, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBWhat is If Not For Them? Executive producer Brenda VanLengen joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss the upcoming 10-part docuseries and the hour-long sneak preview that premiered at the 2023 Final Four. The pair discuss everything from how Brenda got the idea to what the research process was like and some of her favorite moments and stories along the way. Join the If Not For Them team here: https://ifnotforthem.com/join-the-team/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For pa...
Bridget Carleton talks Canada Basketball, Minnesota Lynx and WNBA expansion | Women's Basketball Podcast
June 01, 2023 13:39 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBBridget Carleton of the Minnesota Lynx and Canada Basketball joins the podcast to discuss her many hats, from three-point gunner for Avenida, to Canadian basketball ambassador and glue player for the Minnesota Lynx. Host Howard Megdal asks her about her evolution as a player, what the WNBA game in Toronto means in her view, and much more during this wide-ranging interview. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the g...
Inside the Las Vegas Aces 2022 WNBA championship banner-raising | Women's Basketball Podcast
May 31, 2023 20:21 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Las Vegas Aces made a big show of raising that 2022 WNBA championship banner, and The Next's Aces beat reporter, Matthew Walter, was there for document it all. He joins host Howard Megdal to discuss everything that happened at the ceremony, and the many reasons why the Aces, early on, look ready to do it again in 2023. A'ja Wilson's championship mindset, the breakout of Jackie Young as an early MVP candidate, and the clutch performance of Kiah Stokes all get examined. Support Us By Supp...
Haley Jones and Allisha Gray are fitting Atlanta Dream culture just fine | Women's Basketball Podcast
May 30, 2023 18:32 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Atlanta Dream beat reporter Gabriella Lewis, who has just written an in-depth feature on Atlanta rookie Haley Jones. The two discuss the piece, along with other vital Atlanta contributors like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, and look at the road ahead for the Dream in a 2023 WNBA season filled with high expectations. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the...
WNBA Rookie Check-In, Breakout Stars, and Concerns in Phoenix
May 27, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutesHost Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to talk WNBA rookies, Jordan Horston, Haley Jones, among others. In segment two, the trio goes back and forth on some of their favorite players to watch to begin the WNBA season, including Satou Sabally, Sug Sutton, and Lexie Brown. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s rid...