Best Howard Megdal Podcasts (2024)

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Women's basketball growth + Caitlin Clark talk with Howard Megdal | Women's Basketball Podcast 25:57

6d ago25:57

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Howard Megdal joins Talia Goodman to discuss the rise in women's basketball popularity, how to maintain the momentum and of course, Caitlin Clark's impact in it all. Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWomensBasket... Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnN…

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Stephanie White, Connecticut Sun eye final step of WNBA title climb | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:42

15h ago26:42

26:42

In her second season has head coach, Stephanie White of the Connecticut Sun has her team playing even better defense this year, somehow. She joins host Howard Megdal to chat about the ways the Sun are, as ever, in title contention, and the many ways they hope this year's ending can be different. Marina Mabrey's two-way contributions, Dijonai Carrin…

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Myisha Hines-Allen fits Minnesota Lynx, recalls Maya Moore's greatness | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:47

1d ago27:47

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For Myisha Hines-Allen, the last few days have been a blur. The longtime member of the Washington Mystics was traded to Minnesota, where she and the Lynx have their sights set on winning another WNBA title. Hines-Allen joins host Howard Megdal to reflect on the actual ins and outs of a player's life when she moves teams in-season — where does the d…

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Revisiting Courtney Vandersloot’s video game-like senior season at Gonzaga | WNBA Retrospect 37:01

3d ago37:01

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Courtney Vandersloot, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft out of Gonzaga, is one of the best point guard prospects in WNBA history, Today, Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to talk about her college prospects, WNBA career, and more. Photo credit: @ZagWBB on X/Twitter For your next listen, check out th…

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Checking in on the 20-8 Minnesota Lynx | WNBA Podcast 31:50

5d ago31:50

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With less than one month left in the 2024 WNBA regular season, The Next’s Minnesota Lynx beat writer Terry Horstman is here to chat with host Natalie Heavren all about the Lynx’s week, including matchups against the Las Vegas Aces and a trade with the Washington Mystics for Myisha Hines-Allen. The pair also discuss Minnesota’s playoff push, what to…

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How Eli Horowitz, Los Angeles Sparks are building long-term | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:43

7d ago29:43

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Host Howard Megdal is joined by Los Angeles Sparks assistant general manager Eli Horowitz. He details his basketball journey, from falling in love with the game to working to build out LA's analytics team. The two also discuss the Sparks, what they've seen out of Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby and more, along with what it felt like in…

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Why is NEW YORK BASKETBALL Full of Energy? | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:01

7d ago30:01

30:01

We all know the New York Liberty are having a stellar season-from Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart leading the charge after the Olympic break, to Jonquel Jones blazing through the first half of the season, to the coaching decisions by Sandy Brondello that have propelled the squad to amazing wins. But what about the start of their two-game series…

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The New ACC in the Power 4 World 40:23

1d ago40:23

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College sports are back in full force for the 2024-25 season and as we go from there being a Power 5 to a Power 4, one of the leagues that looks different is the ACC. No longer just running up the east coast, it goes from east to west now with stops in between. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Mitchell Northam to talk about the new-look…

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Why Lindsay Whalen was a historic point guard prospect for the 2000s | WNBA Retrospect 31:26

11d ago31:26

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Lindsay Whalen, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft out of Minnesota, is one of the best point guard prospects in WNBA history, Today, Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to talk about her game, WNBA career, and more. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providin…

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Las Vegas Aces Investigation: What new emails show & connection to Dearica Hamby suit | WNBA Podcast 37:47

12d ago37:47

37:47

Host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next and the IX Newsletter’s Howard Megdal to discuss his latest reporting out of the investigation into the Las Vegas Aces and their relationship with Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the organization that announced in May that it intended to pay each Aces player $100,000 in addition to their league …

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Olivia Miles is back and ready to resume chasing Notre Dame history | Women's Basketball Podcast 24:36

13d ago24:36

24:36

For Notre Dame's program, Olivia Miles has already put up numbers no one has ever seen - holding the record for most triple-doubles in program history, for instance. Now healthy and back from an ACL injury that cost her last season, she joins host Howard Megdal to talk about what her goals are for the season ahead, how the unstoppable New Jersey du…

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Christie Sides, Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever are rested and ready | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:07

15d ago26:07

26:07

The Indiana Fever have come a long way from their 2-9 start. No longer playing 11 games in 20 days will do that for any team, as head coach of the Fever Christie Sides and host Howard Megdal discuss on today's podcast. But there's so much more to Indiana's turnaround than the 9-6 record over its last 15 games. Caitlin Clark is learning the league, …

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Playoffs on High Fever Alert 35:35

19h ago35:35

35:35

The 2024 Olympics are now over but the lights are coming back on in WNBA arenas all across the US. Can the new faces and the youth in Indiana get the Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016? What did the break do for a re-set on and off the court? Where do they have to be better to set themselves up for a run to the 2024 playoffs? Host …

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Meet Awa Fam: The best international WNBA draft prospect since Lauren Jackson | WBB Podcast 26:03

18d ago26:03

26:03

Spain’s Awa Fam, a 2026 WNBA draft-eligible prospect, became the youngest MVP at the FIBA U20 European Championship last month. Today, Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Lincoln Shafer to talk about Fam’s two-way skillset, WNBA interest, and more. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing nation…

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A'ja Wilson, A'One Shoe, and Team USA Basketball | Women's Basketball Podcast 32:10

19d ago32:10

32:10

A'ja Wilson's basketball accolades are growing everyday, and her cultural influence is unmatched. Senior News and Features Editor for Athletic and Outdoor at Footwear News, Peter Verry, joins host Gigi Speer to discuss the unique nature of A'ja's shoe drop, her charismatic presence on-site at a photoshoot, her spot in history as the next black woma…

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Dallas Wings president Greg Bibb provides updates, outlines WNBA vision | Women's Basketball Podcast 33:04

20d ago33:04

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Come spend a very newsy Thursday with Greg Bibb, president of the Dallas Wings. He outlines an updated timetable for the returns of Satou Sabally and Maddy Siegrist, explains how his roster will have to change due to WNBA rules, and talks about everything from the expectations for the rest of the Dallas Wings season to his multiyear plan. Host Howa…

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Coquese Washington talks Rutgers, Kiyomi McMiller and WNBA boom | Women's Basketball Podcast 34:04

22d ago34:04

34:04

Entering Year 3 of her tenure at Rutgers, Coquese Washington has a recruiting class worthy of the promise she brought to the Scarlet Knights' program. She joins host Howard Megdal to discuss Kiyomi McMiller, along with the group of four newcomers coming to the RAC. The two discuss the incredible moment of growth women's basketball is experiencing r…

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Can the Golden State Valkyries land Paige Bueckers? | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:15

22d ago31:15

31:15

The WNBA stories just keep coming, and host Howard Megdal is joined by SFGATE.com sports editor Alex Simon to discuss everything. Can Paige Bueckers find her way to Golden State? What do we make of the more than 15,000 season ticket deposits sold already? What did we learn and not learn at All Star, and what are the ramifications of the new media r…

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Are there parallels between Rebekkah Brunson and Angel Reese as draft prospects? | WNBA Retrospect 33:35

25d ago33:35

33:35

Georgetown’s Rebekkah Brunson was one of the most tantalizing athletes in the country. How did she fall to No. 10 in the 2004 WNBA Draft? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler to revisit Brunson’s pre-draft film and discuss her similarities to Angel Reese as a prospect in this episode of WNBA Retrospect. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons…

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Updates from Paris: STEW’JA, USA’s path in 3x3 and can the Opals Advance in 5x5? | WNBA Podcast 37:27

26d ago37:27

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Note: This episode was recorded before USA beat Canada in 3x3 pool round on Friday afternoon. Host Jackie Powell is joined by SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell to break down what has stood out in Olympic women’s basketball. First, they discuss what they took away from Team USA’s 87-74 victory over Belgium on Thursday in 5x5. What is STEW’JA and why is it uni…

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Canada faces Group B adversity, 3x3 gains; WNBA Toronto moves forward | Women's Basketball Podcast 33:19

27d ago33:19

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It's a boom time for Canadian women's basketball, and fortunately for us The Next's Hayley McGoldrick is here to talk about all of it with host Howard Megdal. Canada's 5-on-5 team is on the brink of crashing out in group stage after losses to France and Australia, but a reliance on Natalie Achonwa as point forward and more scoring from Bridget Carl…

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A'ja Wilson is carrying USA Basketball like she does the Las Vegas Aces | Women's Basketball Podcast 24:44

27d ago24:44

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Did you know A'ja Wilson of the Aces is the same person as A'ja Wilson of USA Basketball? It's true, and our host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Matthew Walter to discuss the implications for both her teams. The two also discuss the unretirement of the great Tiffany Hayes, what makes Chelsea Gray - another member of both the Aces and USA Bas…

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Lin Dunn thinks Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's best days are ahead | Women's Basketball Podcast 32:07

29d ago32:07

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For Lin Dunn's Indiana Fever, a 2-9 start masked the opportunity for the franchise to finally dig out from the loss of Tamika Catchings and return to the playoffs. She joins host Howard Megdal to talk about the 15 games that have followed, with a 9-6 mark to show for it, and why Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell have an even higher c…

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Monday Bounce Pass Around WBB 31:16

23d ago31:16

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Summer if flying by and even with this mid-summer break of the WNBA, there is always news on the women's basketball front and action to watch! Team USA hits the hardcourt this week in a quest for a second straight gold medal in 3v3 and an amazing EIGHTH gold in the game we know and love, 5v5. The NCAA also gave us more news last week on what comes …

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Why Katie Douglas was one of the WNBA's best wing prospects of the 2000s | WNBA Retrospect 36:45

1M ago36:45

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Purdue’s Katie Douglas was one of the most versatile players in college basketball. How did she fall to No. 10 in the 2001 WNBA Draft? In this episode of WNBA Retrospect, Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to revisit Douglas’ pre-draft film as a prospect. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brake…

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2024 Paris Olympics preview | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:16

18d ago28:16

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With the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics is in just a few hours away, The Next’s Scott Mammoser joins host Natalie Heavren live from Paris to chat all things Team USA. The pair talk about Team USA’s 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 teams, other teams to keep an eye on, what games to circle on your calendar and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso…

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Shakira Austin Birthday Episode | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:15

1M ago26:15

26:15

The Shakira Austin birthday episode is TODAY! Host Gigi Speer tells you all about how the big got drafted third over all, the leaps she made in high school and college that changed the trajectory of her life, her experience being the oldest of seven, and what the future may have in store for the now twenty-four year old! Photo Credit: Stephen Gosli…

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Team USA WBB Beats Germany + Allisha Gray GOLDMINE | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:46

1M ago30:46

30:46

Team USA beat Germany women’s basketball in an exhibition game on Tuesday. Host Gigi Speer asks guest itsBTerrell if he was surprised about this ONE STAT. Plus, he gives insight into the greatness that is Allisha Gray’s arc, a fact about Dawn Staley not many people know, and whether they’re currently living in a simulation. Locked On Women’s Basket…

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WNBA All-Star + Rookie Mental Health | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

Arike Ogunbowale. Allisha Gray. Even Sue Bird, Ted Lasso, and Caitlin Clark come up in this episode. Host Gigi Speer had FOMO from All-Star, so brought on WNBA fan and personality JuJu Gotti to Locked On to discuss the All-Star environment. Oh, and Team USA plays today! JuJu and Gigi give their predictions on the game, dive into JuJu’s insane jerse…

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Caitlin Clark spotlight with Angie Holmes | WNBA Podcast 30:23

1M ago30:23

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Caitlin Clark has been making waves since she was in high school and has set records at the college and professional ranks. Talia Goodman is joined by The Next's Angie Holmes to take a stroll down memory lane and look forward at what the future is for Clark. Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWomensBasketball?si…

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Revisiting the 2023 WNBA draft class | WNBA Podcast 29:48

1M ago29:48

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Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to revisit The Next’s 2023 draft board. The trio discusses Aliyah Boston, Jordan Horston, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts y…

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W All-Star Preview: Who wins? Does Brittney Griner Dunk? Pitbull’s setlist and more | WNBA Podcast 37:15

1M ago37:15

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Jesse Morrison who will be covering all of the festivitiies at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. The pair preview the entire weekend including the Skills Challenge, 3x3 Exhibition and WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest on night one, the game itself on night two including the special halftime performance from Pit…

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Tammi Reiss talks 3-on-3 ahead of the Olympics and Rhode Island’s 2024-25 season | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:06

1M ago31:06

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The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner and Team USA 3-on-3 assistant coach and head coach at the University of Rhode Island Tammi Reiss joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about her road to the Olympics. The pair also discuss if Reiss would have played 3-on-3 if it was an option during her playing days, the quartet of players suiting…

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Utah head coach Lynne Roberts has Utes prepped for the Big 12 | Women's Basketball Podcast 33:47

1M ago33:47

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Not only have the Utah Utes become a national power, they have played the kind of analytics-driven basketball that makes them equal parts a fun watch and impossible to stop on the offensive end. Their mastermind, Lynne Roberts, joins host Howard Megdal to discuss how Utah transitions to the Big 12, the new Utes on the roster and what success looks …

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How Angel Reese, Chennedy Carter are remaking the Chicago Sky | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:11

1M ago29:11

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It's been an eventful 2024 season already for the Chicago Sky, and The Next's Sky beat reporter, Alissa Hirsh, stops by to chat about it with host Howard Megdal. Angel Reese has already exceeded expectations in many ways for Chicago, while Chennedy Carter is showing the talent that made her a lottery pick. But how does it all come together, and wha…

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The New-Look Big 12 Conference 34:04

1M ago34:04

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We have had years of big changes and big moves in college athletics and another league is embarking on a new day and a new-look on August 2 - the Big 12 Conference. 16 teams, storied programs joining, rivalries maintained and vision and value on the forefront of every conversation. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by the new Vice President…

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2024 WNBA midseason rookie review | WNBA Podcast 26:00

1M ago26:00

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Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Lincoln Shafer to talk about Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Rickea Jackson, among others after surpassing the midway point of the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today …

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How the Washington Mystics improved to 6-17 | WNBA Podcast 28:47

1M ago28:47

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The Washington Mystics are 6-17 and have picked up all six wins in the last month and a day. The Next’s Washington Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss what’s changed for the team in the last month. The pair also chat about how injuries are still impacting Washington, what Stefanie Dolson has brought this season a…

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WNBA Bets and Maria Marino | Women's Basketball Podcast 32:06

2M ago32:06

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The over/under on this convo? Endless. Action Network's Maria Marino joins host Gigi Speer to do a deep dive into the New York Liberty's areas of improvement for the rest of the season, surprises from the Kids' Day games, Maria's media journey, advice on working in the women's basketball space, and so many more fun tidbits. Maria's library and voca…

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How Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings turn around 2024 WNBA season | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

The Dallas Wings have suffered an ungodly number of injuries. What have we learned from the Dallas WNBA campaign so far? The Next's Wings beat reporter, Arie Graham, joins host Howard Megdal to talk about Satou Sabally's absence, what the loss of Veronica Burton did to the backcourt, and much more about the present and future of the Wings. Everythi…

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The real Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, plus A'ja Wilson's historic run | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

For all the talk about how the WNBA players actually feel about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, The Next's Rob Knox spoke to players across the league to get the real, rather than manufactured story. He joins host Howard Megdal to share what we learned, along with his in-person experiences at two games in two days. And the last 10 minutes of the sho…

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WNBA History : July 8th, 2014 + Current HOT TOPICS | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:26

2M ago27:26

27:26

A'ja Wilson has reached a new milestone. So has Natasha Cloud, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, DeWanna Bonner, and so many more players this season. Host Gigi Speer catches you up on the drama, accolades, and everything in-between from this past weekend. Plus, she REWINDS to July 2014, where the landscape of the W was much different. Why was July 8th, …

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Who was snubbed by WNBA All-Star voting? | WNBA Podcast 36:06

2M ago36:06

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by women’s basketball freelance journalist Eden Laase where the two discuss how the confusing WNBA All-Star voting process caused some WNBA All-Star snubs. How does the Team USA roster automatically being All-Stars make this more complicated? The pair dive deep into the four main snubs including Dijonai Carrington, Alan…

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A'ja Wilson’s dominating and the Las Vegas Aces are accelerating | WNBA Podcast 28:01

2M ago28:01

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The Las Vegas Aces are 11-6 after winning their last five games and The Next’s Las Vegas Aces beat writer Matthew Walter joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all about the Aces season so far. The pair discuss the impact of Chelsea Gray’s return, the team’s defensive improvement and A’ja Wilson’s dominant first half of the season. Matthew also breaks …

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WNBA ALL-STAR REACTION + Lynx vs. Liberty IN-DEPTH analysis | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:10

2M ago27:10

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Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark led the way in All-Star voting, and host Gigi Speer dissects the entire roster, including any surprises. She is joined by women's basketball analysts and Nets Daily reporters Brian Fleurantin and Lucas Kaplan to discuss Tuesday's Minnesota Lynx-New York Liberty game, including Sabrina Ionescu stepping up on defens…

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15-4 Connecticut Sun are still shining | WNBA Podcast 28:36

2M ago28:36

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The Connecticut Sun are 15-4 and The Next’s Connecticut Sun beat writer Noa Dalzell joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all about the Sun’s season so far. The pair discuss the team’s July 1 win over Phoenix, Alyssa Thomas being named to Team USA’s 5x5 Olympic team and who has stepped up for the Sun this season. Dalzell also talks about what’s ahead …

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New Look Conferences in College Athletics 46:35

2M ago46:35

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While we may be on a break from college sporting events, the world of college athletics never stops throwing us curve balls or coming down the lane on a fast break. It is "Migration Day" as we move from Power 5 to Power 4 in college conferences - new teams to new leagues and what it all means. We also are seeing the landscape change yet again with …

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One concern with every WNBA team | WNBA Podcast 33:58

2M ago33:58

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From the Phoenix Mercury’s lack of depth to the Connecticut Sun’s shooting issues, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to give their biggest concerns for every WNBA team as July approaches. Photo credit: John McClellan / The Next Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualifi…

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Minnesota Lynx update: Commissioner’s Cup championship, team chemistry and more | WNBA Podcast 33:25

2M ago33:25

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On Tuesday the Minnesota Lynx won the team’s first Commissioner’s Cup championship and today The Next’s Lynx beat writer Terry Horstman joined host Natalie Heavren to chat all about Minnesota’s season so far. The pair discussed the team’s Commissioner’s Cup win, Diamond Miller and what’s ahead for Minnesota. Horstman also talked about the keys to t…

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The PROBLEM with Women's Basketball Coverage and The Commissioner's Cup | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:28

2M ago28:28

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From the lack of respect for black female voices at the national level, to watered-down discussions about the league, NY Post Reporter and Host of New York Got Game Dexter Henry dishes on the problem with media coverage. Host Gigi Speer asks him about analytics, the Commissioner's Cup, and what his New York audience is hungry for. Follow & Subscrib…

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