Best Howard Megdal Podcasts (2024)

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Happy Pride Month! Inside the history of what Pride means to WNBA players | WNBA Podcast 37:58

24m ago37:58

37:58

Host Jackie Powell is joined by ESPN’s Katie Barnes where the two discuss why Pride month means so much to the WNBA and its fans. The pair chats about the history of queerness in the W and why how much coverage the relationship of NaLyssa Smith and Dijonai Carrington is getting probably wouldn’t have happened five years ago. Later, while discussing…

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Losing Cameron Brink, on and off the court, is huge loss for Los Angeles Sparks | WNBA Podcast 27:40

21h ago27:40

27:40

With Cameron Brink lost for the season with an ACL tear, Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal caught up with Curt Miller and the Los Angeles Sparks to evaluate all it means on and off the court for the WNBA.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for f…

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Curt Miller on coaching Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, living in LA | Women's Basketball Podcast 34:30

2d ago34:30

34:30

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller is anxiously awaiting the results of the testing on Cameron Brink following her injury in Tuesday night's game against the Connecticut Sun. But despite this latest in a spate of injuries, he remains sunny about the future outlook in Los Angeles, where his Sparks are already laying the groundwork for future …

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Texas star Aaliyah Moore keeps growing, on and off the court | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:47

3d ago27:47

27:47

For Aaliyah Moore, every setback is simply something to learn from and come back even better. From injuries to her ankle and knee to a desire to adjust to a changing media landscape, Moore is a standout defender and versatile scorer for Vic Schaefer's Texas Longhorns. And she's already excelling as a podcast host herself. She joins host Howard Megd…

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High Indiana Fever X's & O's 38:02

3d ago38:02

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With the WNBA season in high gear, we are turning a lot of eyeballs and fans to the women's game. Just as people poke holes and analyze NBA offenses and defenses, we are ready to do the same. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Indiana Fever beat reporter & LockedOn podcast host Tony East to peak behind the Fever playbook. With back-to-bac…

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Why did Becky Hammon go undrafted in 1999? | WNBA Retrospect 38:33

7d ago38:33

38:33

Becky Hammon is the best undrafted player in WNBA history. Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to analyze her skillset as a prospect coming out of Colorado State in the late 90s. PrizePicks This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. The easiest and most exciting way to play Daily Fantasy Sports. Go to PrizePicks.c…

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Checking in on the Seattle Storm a month into the 2024 season | WNBA Podcast 31:18

7d ago31:18

31:18

The Seattle Storm have won eight of its last nine games and The Next’s Seattle Storm beat writer Bella Valeriano Munson is here to chat all about the team’s first month of the season. The pair talk about the contributions of Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike, Jewell Loyd being named to her second Olympics, Ezi Magbegor’s contract extension, w…

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WNBA: Process, Playing Overseas, and Pivoting with Kianna Smith | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:54

8d ago27:54

27:54

From being a McDonald's All-American to getting drafted 16th overall in 2022, Kianna Smith has LIVED basketball for years. After a great season in the WKBL, Smith is now talking the X's and O's of the game she loves on the She's Always on Podcast. She joins host Gigi Speer to discuss her Final Four experience at Louisville, discovering new aspects …

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How Brittney Griner's return changes trajectory for Phoenix Mercury | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:36

9d ago31:36

31:36

It's been a roller coaster of a year already for the Phoenix Mercury, and The Next's Mercury beat reporter, Tia Reid, joins host Howard Megdal to make sense of it all. From the impact of Brittney Griner's return to Rebecca Allen's value, along with a deep dive into Kahleah Copper's stardom and Diana Taurasi's psyche, it's all here.Support Us By Sup…

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Alanna Smith powers Minnesota Lynx hot start, eyes Australia gold | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:11

10d ago28:11

28:11

Alanna Smith has broken through in a huge way, providing Cheryl Reeve and the Minnesota Lynx with the new-age starting center the team needs. She joins host Howard Megdal to detail her journey, from her years at Stanford through some WNBA struggles, while also speaking about Team Australia and their pursuit of gold at the 2024 Olympics.Support Us B…

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Checking in on the 0-12 Washington Mystics and what the record doesn’t show | WNBA Podcast 31:04

11d ago31:04

31:04

The Washington Mystics are 0-12, but is it time to hit the panic button? The Next’s Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team’s first 12 games, including Jade Melbourne’s 21-point performance against the New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon. The pair also discuss what the record doesn’t show about Washi…

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Breaking down Aaliyah Edwards' showdown with Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso | WNBA Podcast 33:36

13d ago33:36

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How did Aaliyah Edwards excel against the Chicago Sky? And what is wrong with the Atlanta Dream’s offense? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to discuss. PrizePicks This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. The easiest and most exciting way to play Daily Fantasy Sports. Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use c…

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An East Coast Commissioner's Cup showdown: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun | WNBA Podcast 37:52

14d ago37:52

37:52

Host Jackie Powell is joined by the Hartford Courant’s Emily Adams where the pair discusses the significance of the Commissioner's Cup in 2024. How is the Commissioner’s Cup schedule different this year compared to it in year’s past? And what does the advocacy portion of the Cup look like this season? Later in the show, Emily and Jackie discuss the…

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Connecticut Sun's Rachel Banham knows how to focus on what matters | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:27

15d ago26:27

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For Rachel Banham and the Connecticut Sun, this past offseason's agreement has already paid dividends. For the Sun, the spacing provided by Banham and Moriah Jefferson, added to the current roster of talented players like Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner makes everyone better. For Banham, the chance to come in, shoot with a permanent green light an…

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Sandy Brondello's wisdom powers New York Liberty, Team Australia alike | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:47

16d ago30:47

30:47

Sandy Brondello's WNBA tenure is nearly as long as the WNBA itself, first as a standout player, now as among the most accomplished head coaches in the history of the league. She joins host Howard Megdal to talk about all of it, from her early days playing for Team Australia and the Detroit Shock, right through her tasks this summer: navigating the …

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Caitlin Clark and the Bigger Picture: WNBA Coverage | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:42

17d ago29:42

29:42

Caitlin Clark, Monica McNutt, Stephen A. Smith, and the conversation around covering the WNBA is the way we all started our weeks. Locked On: Women's Basketball Fans, welcome Sara Jane Gamelli, WNBA and NBA Staff Writer at Ball is Life for more than a reaction to their comments. Host Gigi Speer and Sara discuss the happenings around the league, sto…

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Caitlin Clark: What we know, what's ahead, how to survive the toxicity | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:17

18d ago29:17

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We have never seen the level of scrutiny the WNBA is experiencing right now in and around Caitlin Clark. And so, after 11 brutally difficult games for Clark and the Indiana Fever, host Howard Megdal is here to separate the signal from the noise. What do we know so far? What's coming? And how do fans truly not only cope, but find ways to enjoy the u…

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Checking in on the 2-5 Los Angeles Sparks | WNBA Podcast 27:21

21d ago27:21

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We’re already two and a half weeks into the 2024 WNBA season and The Next’s Los Angeles Sparks beat writer Cameron Ruby joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team. The pair discuss how the team got to 2-5, how Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson have played so far and what to watch for as the season continues. Ruby also talks about her bask…

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Sug Sutton beat the odds, wants WNBA players seen for who they are | Women's Basketball Podcast 24:21

23d ago24:21

24:21

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Phoenix Mercury guard Sug Sutton. The two discuss how Sug overcame the long odds of being selected 36th in the WNBA Draft to earn regular playing time in the league, eventually logging 40 games as an ironwoman in the 2023 season for the Mercury. The two also get into the details of Sutton's new role as ambassador for…

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Is Napheesa Collier the 2024 WNBA MVP? And why are injuries rising? | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:06

23d ago28:06

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On today's show, host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Lucas Seehafer. The medical guru for the site dives into his research about WNBA injuries, what we know and what we need to find out. Then the two discuss the Minnesota Lynx, who Seehafer has covered for The Next, specifically what is powering Minnesota's strong start and how high the ceil…

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How Kelly Graves signed Deja Kelly, turned the page for Oregon | Women's Basketball Podcast 35:26

24d ago35:26

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It was a difficult season by any measure for Kelly Graves and the Oregon Ducks, and Graves doesn't shy away from that in our latest podcast with host Howard Megdal. But on the heels of a transfer portal period that led to Oregon adding talent up and down its roster, the two discuss how fits like Deja Kelly and Aminu Muhammad not only change the pos…

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Locked On Women's Basketball: Indiana Fever check-in with Tony East 30:46

26d ago30:46

30:46

Host Talia Goodman is joined by The Next's Indiana Fever reporter Tony East to discuss how the Fever have fared through the first seven games of their season. Is Caitlin Clark meeting expectations? Whose stock has risen so far? Photo credit: Doug McSchooler for IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧 https://link.c…

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How have WNBA rookies performed to open 2024 season? | WNBA Podcast 33:55

28d ago33:55

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Los Angeles Sparks big Cameron Brink has been excellent to open the 2024 season, but how has the rest of the rookie class performed? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to discuss. Monopoly GO! Game off! We gotta talk more about MONOPOLY GO! This fast paced game let’syou team up with friends for tournaments to unlock…

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The planes are in place: How charter flights became the standard in the WNBA | WNBA Podcast 37:33

28d ago37:33

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports where the pair break down how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was able to get the planes in place. What planes? The charter planes that will allow WNBA players and teams benefits that they didn’t have before. Jackie and Cassandra explain why the addition of charter flights matters i…

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Brenda Frese, Maryland Terrapins reload in the transfer portal again | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:27

30d ago30:27

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For Brenda Frese and the Maryland Terrapins, March and April are just another chance to get better. So it happened here in 2024, with Frese adding numerous difference-makers to her roster as she prepares for an influx of new teams into the Big Ten Conference. She joins Howard Megdal to break down the new Terps, talk about the new calendar reality f…

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What's talking to players in the transfer portal really like? Chandler McCabe tells us 29:55

1M ago29:55

29:55

For Robert Morris head coach Chandler McCabe, every stop in her career has prepared her for this, her first head coaching job. She played at Providence, served as a top assistant at Bethune-Cookman and George Mason, with her most recent stop at UCF in the Golden Knights' first season in the Big 12. She joins host Howard Megdal to discuss how she pl…

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Marc Mitchell is building another program at Indiana State | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:53

1M ago29:53

29:53

Marc Mitchell was just named head coach at Indiana State, but the blueprint he'll be following is the one he used to win a championship at FDU-Florham, elevated the St. Peter's program, and has worked everywhere he's coached. He joins host Howard Megdal to discuss goals in the Missouri Valley Conference, the realities of roster-building and much mo…

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College Sports Madness & WCBK Carousels 34:01

1M ago34:01

34:01

While so many eyes are on the pro sports world these days - NBA and NHL playoffs, WNBA action in full swing, professional golf stories abound - college campuses are really anything but quiet. College basketball coaches are preparing for their summer months of workouts, practices, camps and recruiting while the landscape of college athletics is gett…

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WNBA 25 and Under Draft (2024) | WNBA Podcast 33:31

1M ago33:31

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Who are the best players in the WNBA 25 years old or younger? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to build the best lineup of young players for the future. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditio…

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Recapping the Atlanta Dream’s first game and looking ahead to the next 39 | WNBA Podcast 27:20

1M ago27:20

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The Next’s Atlanta Dream beat writer Hunter Cruse joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss the Dream’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks on May 15. The pair chat all about the team including highlights from the win, how the offseason additions are expected to contribute, what to look for in the next 39 regular season games and more. Support Us By Suppor…

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DeWanna Bonner and CONNECTICUT SUN Deep Dive | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

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Caitlin Clark reflects on her WNBA debut; Kelsey Mitchell's on the path back | WNBA Podcast 20:29

1M ago20:29

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever began their season at Mohegan Sun Arena hoping to play better than a 92-71 loss to Alyssa Thomas' Sun, Clark told host Howard Megdal following the game. Hear from Clark, from Fever head coach Christie Sides, and from Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, along with Megdal on what Indiana can take from this game moving for…

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Lindsay Gottlieb details USC's plans for JuJu Watkins, Year 2 | Women's Basketball Podcast 33:36

1M ago33:36

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Lindsay Gottlieb knows her USC Trojans can't repeat as Pac-12 champions, but that's only because USC is joining the Big Ten in what will be JuJu Watkins' sophomore year. She joins host Howard Megdal to discuss the trajectory of the program, from her huge wins in the transfer portal — hello, Kiki Iriafen and Talia von Oelhoffen — to a bumper crop of…

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The Next’s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions | WNBA Podcast 33:19

1M ago33:19

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The WNBA season starts tomorrow and The Next’s Em Adler joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about The Next’s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions, from team performance predictions to individual award predictions, matchups to watch and more. The pair also discuss what they’re most excited about this WNBA season. Support Us By Supporting Ou…

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How do you even defend a Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston pick-and-roll? | WNBA Podcast 29:10

1M ago29:10

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Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler to discuss their early takeaways from Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston's two-player actions in the preseason, as well as other notable preseason performances around the association and more. Monopoly GO! Game off! We gotta talk more about MONOPOLY GO! This fast paced game let’syou team up with friends …

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How Rare Gems in Minnesota helped build pro women's basketball as we now know it | WNBA Podcast 35:52

1M ago35:52

35:52

Host Jackie Powell is joined by Howard Megdal, the founder and editor of The Next, to discuss his new book Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way For the WNBA. Jackie asks Howard how this project came to be and what exactly does it mean to be a Rare Gem within the landscape of women’s sports history. The pair dives into what the fou…

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Dallas Wings prepare for Year 2 of the Latricia Trammell Era | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:04

1M ago27:04

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Latricia Trammell has won everywhere she's ever coached, so it is no surprise her Dallas Wings captured the imagination of the league en route to the semifinals in year one of her tenure in Dallas. She joins host Howard Megdal to discuss what she learned from that campaign, the ways this Wings team can build on last year's success, while the two de…

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Katie Lou Samuelson finds home, new basketball self, with Indiana Fever | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:10

1M ago28:10

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When Katie Lou Samuelson received the opportunity to choose her next WNBA destination, thanks to free agency, she'd lived through a pro career that gave her plenty of food for thought on what she wanted to experience on and off the court. She joins host Howard Megdal to discuss how that process is playing out now that she's several weeks into train…

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How Tony Bozzella, Seton Hall navigate the NCAA transfer portal | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Tony Bozzella, head coach of the Seton Hall Pirates, has succeeded in multiple eras of women's basketball, and the transfer portal era is no different. He joins host Howard Megdal to talk, big-picture, about what March and April are really like now for head coaches and their staffs. Then the two discuss Faith Masonius, the Maryland transfer coming …

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Las Vegas Aces 2024 Preview 34:53

2M ago34:53

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If we follow the trend lines in sports right now, then we know this spring and summer there are going to be more eyeballs watching and people attending WNBA games all over the country. One of the toughest tickets to get is in Sin City where you can watch the Las Vegas Aces. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Matthew Walter, The Next's bea…

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Ivy League roundup 31:10

2M ago31:10

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So much has happened around the Ivy League since mid-March and The Next’s Ivy League reporter Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about it. The pair discuss the trio of Ivy League graduates that were drafted last month, including the celebrations, if they’re in training camp and what this means in a historical context. Jenn and Nat…

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Moolah Kicks and Women's Basketball Growth with CEO Natalie White | Women's Basketball Podcast 24:50

2M ago24:50

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Natalie White just celebrated her 26th birthday, and sits at the helm of the revolutionary brand "Moolah Kicks." The company is dedicated to making shoes for female ballers. Host Gigi Speer asks about brand investment, intricacies in product design that nod to the growth of the game, what is in store for them this year (hint: a lot), and more. Phot…

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Candace Parker remembered; Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso early impressions | Women's Basketball Podcast 33:46

2M ago33:46

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Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times, star reporter covering the Chicago Sky, joins host Howard Megdal to discuss the retirement of Candace Parker and the impact she had on past, even present Chicago Sky teams. The two also talk about this year's Sky, from the elevated role expected for Dana Evans to how the two biggest rookie additions, Angel …

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Talia Goodman spills all the women's basketball transfer portal secrets | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:16

2M ago29:16

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Talia Goodman never sleeps, leaving her free to inform us about all the comings and goings of the NCAA women's basketball transfer portal. She joins Howard Megdal to evaluate all that she's reported, from winners like USC, who added Kiki Iriafen and Talia von Oelhoffen, to how coaches who may have struggled plan to change their approach. It's a bra…

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Ranking the Top WNBA Draft Prospects in College Basketball (2024) | Women's Basketball Podcast 33:46

2M ago33:46

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Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to discuss The Next’s best prospects remaining in college basketball's rankings. Read here: https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/top-wnba-draft-prospects-in-college-basketball-2024/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Download…

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Washington Mystics training camp preview | WNBA Podcast 28:09

2M ago28:09

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WNBA training camps begin on Sunday and today Washington Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team. The pair discuss who the Mystics drafted last week — Aaliyah Edwards, Kaylynne Truong and Nastja Claessens — key offseason signings and events and what to expect out of training camp. Natalie and Jenn als…

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Content Marketing in Women's Basketball with Gina Paradiso | Women's Basketball Podcast 36:13

2M ago36:13

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The basketball world is incomplete without Gina Paradiso. She has been involved in sports in every capacity you can think of. and some you may not even know existed: as a young fan in the Bay Area, a hooper in college, a Talent Executive and Event Producer at ESPN and the ESPYs, an agent at CAA and Lift Sports Management, and as the Chief Content O…

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Indiana Fever training camp preview | WNBA Podcast 32:48

2M ago32:48

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Training camps begin across the WNBA on Sunday and today Indiana Fever beat writer Tony East joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team. The pair discuss who the Fever drafted last week — Caitlin Clark, Celeste Taylor and Leilani Correa — what to expect out of training camp and how general manager Lin Dunn rebuilt the team over the last …

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John Fanta on WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | Women's Basketball Podcast 32:01

2M ago32:01

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John Fanta covers BIG EAST basketball, is the voice of college hoops of Fox Sports, and gives one of the greatest hype speeches around. Join host Gigi Speer for. a look at high school talent at the Nike Hoops Summit and Jordan Brand Classic, a recap on what this year has been like for college basketball, and even listen in on what John sees as magi…

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Locked On Women's Basketball Trailer 0:31

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