The Women’s Hoops Show

Free agency has reached a boiling point, and the trade news–and rumors–are coming from every direction. The collegiate draft is right around the corner.  To start, Jordan reacts to Nneka Ogwumike’s homecoming to the LA Sparks, and how her move will shape LA’s roster.  Then, rapid-fire headlines & evolving storylines we are tracking:  🔥 Alyssa Thomas resigning with the Phoenix Mercury  🔥 Brionne Jones resigning with the Atlanta Dream  🔥 Marine Johannès resigning with New York Liberty  🔥 Awak Kuier returning to the Dallas Wings  🔥 Diamond Miller traded from Dallas to Connecticut Sun for Rayah Marshall  🔥 Gabby Williams not resigning with the Seattle Storm  🔥 Azura Stevens not returning to the LA Sparks  🔥 Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins LA Sparks/Chicago Sky trade Plus, Jackie Young is set to receive the first new CBA 7-figure salary.  Guest Meghan McKeown joins Jordan to talk all things college draft, UCLA’s huge talent pool (including Lauren Betts, KiKi Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens, Angela Dugalić), and other likely top draft picks such as Awa Fam Thiam, Azzi Fudd, and Olivia Miles.  We’ll be back Monday to unpack the weekend signings, the unexpected trades, and to prepare you for the most dynamic college draft day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of On the Clock, Jordan goes over the biggest news–and rumors–from the WNBA, including: 🟩A balloon company leaks Nneka Ogwumike’s free agency visit to Minnesota 🟩Is Satou Sabally hinting she’s going to Toronto with a Drake song? “Show Me A Good Time” 🟩Who’s getting training camp offers and what is unique about those deals Then, Tamika Tremaglio joins to discuss what makes the new CBA so historic for women’s sports, including gross revenue share, maternity leave clauses, and much more. Jordan closes with her win (the WNBA fan community’s sleuthing skills) and loss (Amazing Balloons MN) for the day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of On The Clock, Jordan breaks down: 🟩Core designations 🟩Qualifying offerings 🟩What to expect from this 3-day free agency negotiation period.  Then, NY Liberty reporter Jackie Powell joins to discuss her coverage of the CBA negotiations, supermax contracts, how the NY Liberty will try to fit players like Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones within the team’s $7 million salary cap, and the possibility of Satou Sabally leaving Phoenix Mercury for Toronto Tempo. To close, Jordan shares her win (Reese’s immediate economic impact on the Dream) and Jordan’s loss (Las Vegas Aces investigation). Join us tomorrow for all the latest transfer news as free agency negotiations ramp up! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA has officially entered chaos-in the BEST way possible. 🔥 We break down the blockbuster move sending Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream and what it means for a rising contender. 🏀 How does she fit on an already loaded roster? 🏀 Does this make Atlanta a title threat? Then we zoom out to the bigger picture: free agency madness. With nearly 80% of the league hitting the market and a new CBA bringing real money and power to players, careers are being reshaped in real time. After the break, we revisit the expansion draft as Portland and Toronto start building their franchises. Did they make smart long-term moves or just fill out the roster? And finally, we look ahead to the 2026 WNBA Draft, where, for the first time in years, there’s no clear #1 pick. Will teams bet on upside or immediate impact? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of On The Clock, Jordan Robinson discusses all things Angel Reese and Chicago Sky. Plus, Julia Poe from the Chicago Tribune shares her insight on what’s going wrong with the Sky and their franchise, her pivotal interview with Reese last September, and former star players for the team including Kahleah Copper, Candace Parker, Sylvia Fowles, and Elena Delle Donne.  To close, Jordan shares her win and loss for today. The free agency period is just starting to heat up—stay tuned this week as Jordan covers all the major trades and headlines. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The W’s free agency opens with a bang this morning. Hear Jordan’s on-the-fly reactions to Angel Reese leaving the Chicago Sky for the Atlanta Dream and what this means for the fans.  In college hoops: The UCLA Bruins didn’t just win a championship—they dominated. We recap their historic first NCAA title, what went wrong for South Carolina, and the player performances that defined the game. Then, we’re joined by Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer, one of the most influential figures in women’s basketball history. She helps connect the past, present, and future of the game, from Cori Close’s long road to a title to the evolution of the WNBA. We dive into what the new CBA and salary boom mean for this rookie class, which is walking into a completely different league.  Free agency is officially underway, and the league is quite literally “on the clock.” We close, as always, with Jordan’s WIN and LOSS. New episodes through April 17. In partnership with MOSH Audio: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@moshaudio/featured⁠⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was the WNBA expansion draft a flop? Plus, Indiana Fever announcer Debbie Antontelli joins to talk all things NCAA semifinals, the big UConn upset, and how top college players including Ta’Niya Latson, Raven Johnson, Azzi Fudd and more will fare in the upcoming college draft.  The WNBA is in the most important offseason in league history. With a new CBA term sheet, two expansion teams, and over 100 free agents, women’s basketball is being rebuilt in real time. That’s why we’ve partnered with MOSH Audio to launch On the Clock. If you want fast, smart, and easy-to-follow commentary and analysis, spend just 15 minutes a day with us and stay ahead of every major women’s basketball story. New episodes through April 17. In partnership with MOSH Audio: https://www.youtube.com/@moshaudio/featured⁠ Topics include: WNBA Free Agency Trades & Roster Moves CBA Negotiations Expansion Teams Breaking WNBA News & Analysis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA is in the most important offseason in league history. With a new CBA term sheet, two expansion teams, and over 100 free agents, women’s basketball is being rebuilt in real time. That’s why we’ve partnered with Mosh Audio to launch On the Clock — your daily women’s basketball podcast covering the latest breaking news. If you want fast, smart, and easy-to-follow commentary and analysis, spend just 15 minutes a day with us and stay ahead of every major women’s basketball story. 📅 New episodes through April 17 (in partnership with https://www.youtube.com/@moshaudio/featured) Topics include: ✅ WNBA Free Agency ✅ Trades & Roster Moves ✅ CBA Negotiations ✅ Expansion Teams ✅ Breaking WNBA News & Analysis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four is officially set and history is being made. For just the second time ever, the same four teams have all returned to the Final Four from the previous year: UConn, UCLA, South Carolina, and Texas. It’s also only the fifth time in NCAA history that all No. 1 seeds have advanced this far. So how did we get here? In this episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, we break down the biggest moments from the NCAA Women’s Tournament with our Court Queens Superlatives, including: 🔥Hannah Hidalgo’s near quadruple-double performance 🔥 Ashlon Jackson’s game-winning buzzer-beater vs LSU 🔥 The defining players, plays, and storylines of March Madness Then, we preview the Final Four matchups: 🏀 UConn vs South Carolina 🏀 UCLA vs Texas Who has the edge? Can anyone stop UConn? PLUS: WNBA Expansion Draft + Houston Comets Return 🚨 The WNBA is entering a new era: ❗The Houston Comets are officially returning ❗The WNBA Expansion Draft is set for April 3 ❗Major changes are coming following the new CBA We explain how the WNBA expansion draft works, what “protected players” means, and which teams could be most impacted. 📢 Don’t miss our special announcement at the end of the episode! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes break down one of the biggest turning points in women’s basketball history—the WNBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement ‼️ From record-breaking salaries and revenue sharing to player empowerment and long-term league growth, does this historic CBA signal a shift in power in the WNBA? We dive into everything you need to know and why this deal could reshape women’s sports. Then, it’s all about March Madness. 🏀 The NCAA Women’s Tournament Sweet 16 is officially set, and we’re seeing a powerful mix of dominance and chaos. Are UConn, South Carolina, and UCLA truly unstoppable, or is a shakeup coming? We analyze: ⚔️ Virginia’s historic Cinderella run from the First Four 🍀 Notre Dame’s statement win over Ohio State 💙 Kentucky’s gritty path forward 😱 The biggest surprises and upsets so far Plus, we highlight standout performances from Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, and Hannah Hidalgo, and break down the controversy around Syracuse’s tournament draw and what it reveals about the NCAA selection process. Looking ahead to the Sweet 16 and beyond, we ask the biggest questions: Who are the real contenders? Who’s vulnerable? And who will win the national championship? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament bracket breakdown and Final Four predictions after Selection Sunday. On The Women’s Hoops Show, Jordan Robinson reacts to the 2026 Women’s March Madness bracket, including why UConn Huskies women's basketball landed the No. 1 overall seed and which teams have the clearest path to the Final Four. Jordan breaks down the No. 1 seeds in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament and analyzes how UCLA Bruins women's basketball, Texas Longhorns women's basketball, and South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball stack up heading into March Madness. She also shares her early Final Four predictions, explaining why an all-chalk Final Four could be in play. Plus, we break down the best matchups in the 2026 Women’s March Madness bracket, including key first-round games and potential Sweet 16 and Elite Eight clashes that could shape the tournament. Jordan also highlights possible Cinderella teams that could make a deep run, including: 🟠 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball 🔴 NC State Wolfpack women's basketball 🔵 Duke Blue Devils women's basketball ⚪ Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball ⚫ Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball Finally, she gives a quick update on the ongoing negotiations between the Women's National Basketball Association and the Women's National Basketball Players Association over the next WNBA CBA, and why there may be reasons for optimism. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conference tournaments reshaped the NCAA Women’s Tournament picture. On this episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson take you behind the scenes of covering conference tournaments before diving into the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, where UCLA delivered one of the most dominant championship performances in conference history, defeating Iowa 96–45 and strengthening its case for the overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (March Madness). The hosts also break down the biggest conference tournament upsets, bubble teams fighting for NCAA Tournament bids, and the major storylines shaping the 2026 women’s March Madness bracket. Then, the conversation shifts to the pros as the WNBA’s March 10 CBA deadline arrives with no agreement yet between the league and players. What are the key issues holding up negotiations? Jordan and Autumn explain the latest on WNBA revenue sharing, salary cap increases, and what could happen if talks continue closer to the start of the 2026 WNBA season. 🕒 Timecodes: 1:15 - Behind The Scenes Of Conference Tournament Week 12:46 - Big Ten: UCLA Dominates Ahead Of March Madness 19:21 - Who Gets The Overall #1 Seed? 24:37 - How Tournaments Are Shaping The NCAA Bracket 31:16 - Champ Week Individual Standout Performances 37:17 - CBA Deadline Is HERE... So What's It Mean??? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unrivaled’s second season concludes with the Mist beating Phantom in the championship game. Jordan Robinson breaks down everything you need to know: how each team reached the finals, the biggest surprises of the season, and whether the league just leveled up again. From the electric atmosphere at Barclays Center in Brooklyn to comparisons with the historic Philadelphia showcase, Jordan reacts to the finals energy, the championship game, and the Unrivaled MVP and award winners. Then, WNBA veteran Monique Billings joins the show fresh off her first Unrivaled season where she led the league in double-doubles. She talks: ✅ Thriving in the 3x3 format ✅ Expanding her game overseas ✅ Her Valkyries expansion experience ✅ Entering Year 9 in the WNBA ✅ Wellness, balance & her Silk Protein partnership ✅ UCLA’s dominance and Bruins pride ✅ Advice for college players preparing for the WNBA ✅ What’s next in basketball and broadcasting To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unrivaled is officially leveling up. After drawing 21,000+ fans in Philadelphia and generating $2M in one weekend, the 3x3 women’s basketball league is taking its semifinals to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on March 2. What does this mean for the playoff race, semifinal byes, and the long-term future of Unrivaled beyond Miami? Journalist Meghan L. Hall (USA Today’s For The Win) joins us to break down: ✔️Vinyl clinching the final playoff spot ✔️ Rae Burrell’s breakout performance ✔️Angel Reese returning to Rose BC ✔️How the Unrivaled postseason bracket is shaping up ✔️Whether the 3x3 offseason model can truly scale Then we turn to the biggest WNBA storyline of 2026: CBA negotiations. 💰 With a March 10 deadline set, housing concessions reportedly on the table, and revenue sharing still unresolved, the WNBA Players Association has already authorized a strike. With the May 8 season approaching, could this be a defining economic turning point for the league? We also dive into SEC women’s basketball chaos: 😮 LSU’s stunning 24–5 comeback over Ole Miss 🏆 South Carolina clinching at least a share of the SEC title ⬇️ Tennessee falling out of the AP Top 25 Women’s basketball is surging and the stakes are real across Unrivaled, the WNBA, and college hoops. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unrivaled may have just changed All-Star basketball forever. Chelsea Gray took home $200,000 and delivered a tournament-winning three that only strengthened her “Point Gawd” legacy. The 1-on-1 tournament was physical, emotional, and clearly not an exhibition — Paige Bueckers stormed off, Angel Reese chimed in, and even NBA players are calling for this format. But the bigger storyline might be Breanna Stewart heading back to Turkey for EuroLeague Final Six — right as WNBA CBA negotiations approach what Adam Silver called the “11th hour.” The timing doesn’t conflict with the season… but the symbolism is hard to ignore. We’ll also look ahead to Athletes Unlimited’s Week 3 and how the new lineups could shake up the leaderboard. Vanderbilt just took down Texas in a statement win, while Olivia Miles is on a historic surge at TCU. And, as always, South Carolina continues to assert its dominance in the SEC. There’s high-level basketball everywhere right now — and real stakes attached to all of it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February basketball brought March-level intensity. Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down a loaded college hoops slate, including UConn’s historic rout of Tennessee, Texas’ control win over LSU, Duke’s gritty road test at Louisville, UCLA’s separation in the Big Ten, and South Carolina’s overwhelming statement against Tennessee. Then it’s Hoop Roots, revisiting why UConn–Tennessee once defined women’s basketball. We pivot to the WNBA, where the league has finally delivered a counterproposal in CBA negotiations. We unpack what actually moved, what didn’t, and why revenue sharing remains the central fault line as the 2026 season timeline tightens. We close with Unrivaled one-on-one predictions, breaking down the bracket, the chaos baked into the format, and who’s built to survive with nowhere to hide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia didn’t just show up. It made history! 🙌 Join Jordan Robinson and ESPN’s Kendra Andrews as they break down the Unrivaled Tour’s first-ever tour stop where 21,490 fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena for a record-breaking doubleheader. We look at what made the night feel bigger than basketball including: 🏀 The largest crowd ever for a regular-season women’s pro basketball game ⭐ Community events, watch parties, celebrity appearances, and jerseys from every era in the stands ♥️ Emotional homecoming moments for Natasha Cloud and Kahleah Copper 💥 Marina Mabrey’s unforgettable 47-point, 10-three performance And in Hoop Roots, we discuss why this night matters historically and how Philly welcoming women’s pro basketball back for the first time since 1998 adds real significance. Finally, we break down the WNBA league-wide context: Current CBA negotiations Rising player frustration What this could mean for the 2026 WNBA season 🎧 Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most historic nights in women’s basketball! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheryl Swoopes joins Jordan Robinson on The Women’s Hoops Show for a packed episode covering WNBA news, women’s college basketball, Athletes Unlimited basketball, and Unrivaled highlights. We kick things off with an Unrivaled Basketball midpoint breakdown, including reaction to Dominique Malonga’s viral dunk, updates on WNBA standings, and what it all means as the season heats up. Next, Jordan and Sheryl preview the upcoming Athletes Unlimited basketball season, returning this February. Sheryl shares insights on why this season matters, what makes the roster special, and the key storylines fans should be watching. The conversation shifts to women’s college basketball, as Jordan and Sheryl reveal their Top 5 college players to watch, spotlighting future WNBA stars and the rising talent shaping this season. We close with a timely discussion on the WNBA schedule release amid ongoing CBA negotiations, and what this could mean for players and the league moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, two worlds collide: women’s college basketball and Unrivaled. If you’re trying to keep up with everything happening in women’s hoops right now, this episode connects the dots. Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson start with a full women’s college basketball catch-up, breaking down the AP Top 25 and why the season feels like two realities at once. UConn continues to dominate, while the rest of the Top 10 turns into a nightly survival test. With only two undefeated teams left (UConn and Vanderbilt) and the SEC and Big Ten controlling the poll, the pressure is rising fast. Autumn was in the building for South Carolina vs. Texas, and she explains why the Gamecocks’ 68–65 revenge win looked like a true postseason blueprint. From there, they break down the games that reshaped the week: 🏀 UConn vs. Notre Dame: a third-quarter avalanche that showed real separation 🏀 UCLA vs. Maryland: the Bruins blow it open and keep building a contender résumé 🏀 LSU vs. Oklahoma: Flau’jae Johnson takes over as foul trouble flips the game 🏀 Ohio State vs. TCU: a last-minute thriller decided by guard play and turnovers 🏀 Vanderbilt vs. Michigan: the Commodores stay undefeated and pass another close-game test Before flipping the page, Jordan and Autumn tackle the question every fan is asking right now: Who are we sleeping on… and who’s ranked higher than their margin for error? Then it’s time for Unrivaled. The hosts break down league standings, who looks legit right now, run through Unrivaled superlatives, and dig into Season 2 viewership trends. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unrivaled Season 2 is already in full chaos mode—in the best way. In this episode of The Women’s Hoop Show, Jordan Robinson is joined by Emma Baccellieri (Sports Illustrated staff writer and Court Queens co-author) to break down the early season vibes and the record-breaking performances that hit in the very first week. We start with the headline: Chelsea Gray is setting the standard. The pace, the vision, the audacity of the passes—she’s playing like this format was built in a lab for her. And while Chelsea is turning every possession into a highlight, the record book is already taking damage: Kelsey Plum detonates for 38, then Dearica Hamby tops it with a 40-piece, officially taking the single-game scoring record. It’s not just big numbers—it’s the way they’re doing it: switch-flipping, takeover basketball, and total comfort in the 3-on-3 game. We also hit other early marks (including Brittney Sykes and Sug Sutton tying the steals record) and what these performances tell us about which teams are actually built to thrive in this league right now. Plus: Emma shares behind-the-scenes insight from reporting on Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier as Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Innovators of the Year, and we close with the latest on the WNBA CBA—deadline passed, no deal, free agency in limbo, and what “status quo” really means moving forward. Court Queens (the illustrated history of women’s basketball) is available for pre-order now and drops March 17. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices