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Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA
Locked 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…
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Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAHow Sophie Cunningham and Natasha Howard are elevating Indiana Fever | Chloe Bibby joins team
The Indiana Fever remain afloat without Caitlin Clark thanks to steadying play from Sophie Cunningham and Natasha Howard. Tony East, Fever beat reporter for…
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Could the Minnesota Lynx make a TRADE? | WNBA Podcast
Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Terry Horstman get into Minnesota Lynx updates, including trade rumors, injury updates and more. Then…
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How SERIOUS is Caitlin Clark's injury? | WNBA Podcast
Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Stephanie Kaloi talk about Vanderbilt Women's Basketball post-Khamil Pierre transfer, then get into…
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Golden State Valkyries SHOCK WNBA with Playoff Push | Expansion Team Defies Odds
VALKYRIE REPORT: Cal women's basketball head coach Charmin Smith joins Valkyries Report host Michelle Smith to discuss the surprising success of the WNBA's…
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Live from Jonquel Jones' return, Emma Meesseman's arrival for New York Liberty | WNBA Podcast
Jonquel Jones is back on the floor for the New York Liberty like she never left. Our Howard Megdal caught up with Jones to talk about her return, and he spoke…
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Charmin Smith joins the show, talks Golden State Valkyries' playoff chances | Valkyries Report
Cal head coach Charmin Smith joins Michelle Smith on the latest Valkyries Report to talk about the precocious expansion team. Just how is Golden State getting…
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How and why Emma Meesseman picked the New York Liberty, plus Jonquel Jones returns | WNBA Podcast
Wait, the New York Liberty signed who?!? Emma Meesseman is headed to New York, and host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Liberty beat reporter Jackie…
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Monday Musings - WNBA All-Star Weekend
With a heat wave blistering across the country the action is getting ready to heat up with the second half of the 2025 WNBA season. The All-Star break has come…
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Why Allisha Gray was an underrated 2017 draft prospect | WNBA Retrospect
Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer to explore why Cecilia Zandalasini went undrafted in 2016, then discuss why…
Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWhy Lexie Hull, Aliyah Boston of Indiana Fever enjoyed start of All-Star weekend, Caitlin Clark hurt
WNBA All-Star weekend is underway in Indianapolis, and it was a meaningful start for the Indiana Fever. Fever beat reporter Tony East takes you behind the…
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Nneka Ogwumike, Napheesa Collier discuss WNBA CBA stakes | Women's Basketball Podcast
The day after a vital WNBA negotiation with the WNBPA, Howard Megdal catches up with Nneka Ogwumike, Napheesa Collier and more from the WNBA All Star weekend…
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All-Star weekend preview, Team Clark vs. Team Collier | Women’s Basketball Podcast
All-Star weekend action tips off tomorrow and The Next’s Indiana Fever beat reporter Tony East joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the upcoming…
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Jonquel Jones returns to New York Liberty, WNBA MVP talk and more! | Women's Basketball Podcast
The news never stops in the WNBA! First, Jackie Powell catches up with Jonquel Jones to deliver an update on when the New York Liberty center will return to…
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Angel Reese's game contains multitudes for Chicago Sky | Women's Basketball Podcast
The WNBA is not slowing down heading to the All-Star break. Host Howard Megdal whips you around the league, as we hear from correspondents on the Golden State…
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Who has been the MVP of the Golden State Valkyries so far? | WNBA Podcast
The Golden State Valkyries have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 WNBA season. With players like Kayla Thornton, Veronica Burton and Temi Fagbenle…
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NaLyssa Smith is officially a Las Vegas Ace
NaLyssa Smith is officially a Las Vegas Aces player. Jackie Young hit 3,000 points, and rookie Aaliyah Nye hit 100 points. A’ja Wilson is out once again with a…
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2025 WNBA Breakout Players | WNBA Podcast
Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Emily Adler to talk about the WNBA’s breakout players in 2025, from Angel Reese and Gabby Williams to Naz Hillmon…
Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWhy have the Indiana Fever been so inconsistent? Is Caitlin Clark off ball the right call?
The Indiana Fever have been very inconsistent this season, and Caitlin Clark is playing off ball more recently. What is going on? How can the Fever be better?…
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Your hot takes on 2025 WNBA All Star are probably wrong | Women's Basketball Podcast
Host Howard Megdal has everything you need to know about Team Clark and Team Collier for the 2025 WNBA All Star Game. But first: an extended look at why and…
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WHY isn't Bri Jones an All Star? And other Atlanta Dream questions | Women's Basketball Podcast
It's been a gloriously successful season for the Atlanta Dream so far by any measure, but much of the recent chatter surrounds an honor not given to the…
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Parity comes to WNBA and league has CBA, not Caitlin Clark questions to answer | WNBA Podcast
The WNBA is as competitive as ever, and host Howard Megdal brings you the numbers behind the drama. Then, several larger conversations are debunked. First, the…
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Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas; rookies lead 12-6 Phoenix Mercury | WNBA Podcast
The Phoenix Mercury are 12-6 and The Next’s Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Tia Reid joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team’s season so far. The…
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Reevaluating Kahleah Copper & Courtney Williams as WNBA Draft prospects | WNBA Retrospect
Kahleah Copper's growth as a shooter and Courtney Williams' rise into a true point guard are two of the WNBA's best developmental stories in recent history…
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Predicting the 2025 WNBA All-Star reserves: The locks, the questions and the snubs | WNBA Podcast
Host Jackie Powell is joined by Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot Podcast to predict who will be named a 2025 WNBA All-Star reserve when the results are…
Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAHow Indiana Fever won Commissioner's Cup title and then blasted Las Vegas Aces
The Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces in a three-day span, taking home the Commissioner's Cup title along the way. Their defense looks…
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Who will WIN the FIBA AmeriCup? | WBB Podcast
Chelsea Leite of The Next goes solo today to recap the Women's AmeriCup tournament. She looks ahead to the knockout stage and predicts who she thinks will end…
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Can Indiana Fever nab Commissioner's Cup signature win vs. Minnesota? | Women's Basketball Podcast
Host Howard Megdal speaks with Kent Youngblood of the Minnesota Star Tribune, on the very week the distinguished journalist is retiring, inside the Minnesota…
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Expansion Emergency Podcast! Detroit, Philly, Cleveland — Hear from Cathy Engelbert | WNBA Podcast
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams by 2030, and our host Howard Megdal takes you inside the room of the announcement. Megdal spoke with Commissioner Cathy…
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Take the Temp of the Indiana Fever
The WNBA season is off and running and we have dozens and dozens of storylines emerging from coast to coast. Injuries, day-to-day availability, waivers and…
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How Jonquel Jones Went From No. 6 Draft Pick To MVP | WNBA Retrospect
Jonquel Jones is the lowest-drafted MVP in league history. Today, host Emily Adler and co-host Lincoln Shafer revisit Jones' film at George Washington to…
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A'ja Wilson continues making history, Las Vegas Aces split back-to-back | Women’s Basketball Podcast
Wednesday night A'ja Wilson became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 5,000 points and today host Natalie Heavren is joined by The Next’s Las Vegas…
Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBABreaking down a wild week for Indiana Fever - Caitlin Clark injury, DeWanna Bonner waiver, struggles
The Indiana Fever have had a wild week. DeWanna Bonner was waived, Aari McDonald was signed, and Damiris Dantas departed for international play. Plus, Caitlin…
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Will the Las Vegas Aces MISS the playoffs? | WNBA Podcast
In today's Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Jamie Steyer Johnson talk about the stiff competition for playoff spots. They talk about the Las…
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Jan Jensen joins the show, talks Iowa in the post-Caitlin Clark era | Women's Basketball Podcast
It turns out that in the post-Caitlin Clark era, even with Lisa Bluder retiring, Iowa is stronger than ever. Having the leadership of Jan Jensen will do that —…
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Valkyries on the move in Year 1
The WNBA season is off and running with dozens of storylines emerging from coast to coast. One of the most intriguing is the newest team in the league, with…
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Our early 2025 WNBA All-Rookie team | WNBA Podcast
Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer to give their early All-Rookie team picks for the 2025 WNBA season.Support Us By…
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WNBA refereeing needs to get better — and so does the way we talk about it | WNBA Podcast
Host Jackie Powell explores the latest hot topic in WNBA circles and that’s officiating. First she explains the reasons for the latest complaints in…
Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAHow Indiana Fever showing signs of improvement | Fever talk officials, win Commissioner's Cup East
The Indiana Fever have Cailtin Clark back and are showing signs of improvement. On today's Locked On Women's Basketball, Tony East -- Indiana Fever beat…
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Hall of Famer Alana Beard joins show, discusses WNBA legacy and future | Women's Basketball Podcast
A much-deserved honor, induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, leads the discussion between WNBA legend Alana Beard and host Howard Megdal on…
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Why the Indiana Fever fought; Brittney Griner talks Atlanta Dream rise | Women's Basketball Podcast
It was a busy night in the WNBA, and Howard Megdal gets you caught up on the most important stories. The show starts with the Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun…
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A new normal in college athletics
With the signing of the much anticipated House Settlement, the world of college athletics has changed - yet again. We have a new world of pay for play, revenue…
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Re-Drafting 2021 WNBA Draft: Does DiJonai Carrington Go No. 1? | WNBA Podcast?
Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer to re-draft the 2021 WNBA Draft, which is regarded as the worst draft class in…
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Becoming Caitlin Clark is the MUST-READ book of the summer | Women’s Basketball Podcast
Howard Megdal, founder and editor of The Next and The IX, joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss his latest book, “Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin…
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Caitlin Clark's IMPORTANCE to the Indiana Fever | WNBA Podcast
Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Tony East catch up on Caitlin Clark updates, including her status ahead of the Fever's game against…
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Coco Gauff's WNBA moment with Sabrina Ionescu; Paige Bueckers returns | Women's Basketball Podcast
Guess who showed up at the New York Liberty game Tuesday night? Yes, Coco Gauff. Our The Next reporter Jackie Powell discussed this with Sabrina Ionescu. Then…
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Kelsey Plum objects; Richmond's Aaron Roussell talks building a program | Women's Basketball Podcast
It's another jam-packed day in women's basketball. First, Kelsey Plum went off on WNBA officiating postgame. Our Sparks beat reporter, Cameron Ruby, was there…
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Ranking the WNBA’s best young cores (2025) | WNBA Podcast
Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Emily Adler to rank every WNBA team’s young cores. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneStreamline and…
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Golden State Valkyries could struggle this month due to international tournaments | WNBA Podcast
Host Jackie Powell is joined by Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle to walk through why the Golden State Valkyries are going to struggle in June with…
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Minnesota Lynx could win WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP this year | WNBA Podcast
In today's episode, Chelsea Leite sits with Minnesota-based writer for The Next, Lucas Seehafer to break down the Minnesota Lynx's chances of winning the WNBA…
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Li Yueru wants out of Seattle; Jacy Sheldon embraces Connecticut Sun | Women's Basketball Podcast
What is going on in Seattle? A big win, powered by Seattle's bench, is quickly overtaken by Li Yueru's trade demand. Our Bella Munson and Jackie Powell fill…
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Jordan Robinson on Atlanta Dream surge, Las Vegas Aces struggles | Women's Basketball Podcast
The great Jordan Robinson, host of The Women's Hoop Show, She's Got Next and much more — seriously, go subscribe — joins host Howard Megdal as the two bat…
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Early second-year check-in on 2024 WNBA draft class | WNBA Podcast
Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about early WNBA season performances from second-year players like…
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How did the Washington Mystics earn their 3-3 record? | Women’s Basketball Podcast
Two weeks into the WNBA season, The Next’s Washington Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team’s season so…
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Can Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx reach another level? | Women's Basketball Podcast
It's another season to remember already for the Minnesota Lynx, who are off to a 5-0 start. Lucas Seehafer of The Next joins host Howard Megdal to discuss the…
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Caitlin Clark is injured but the WNBA sky is NOT falling | Women's Basketball Podcast
On Wednesday's edition of Locked On Women's Basketball, Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell discuss the week's biggest topics, starting with separating the signal…
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Kelly Graves joins show, talks Oregon as women's basketball epicenter | Women's Basketball Podcast
Between the Oregon alums in the WNBA like Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally, the Oregon Ducks returning to the NCAA Tournament and the forthcoming WNBA team in…
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WNBA rookie report: How have Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen played early on? | WNBA Podcast
Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about early WNBA season rookie performances, including Paige Bueckers…
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From Vegas vs. NY to Chicago vs. Indiana: What makes healthy rivalries in the WNBA? | WNBA Podcast
Host Jackie Powell is joined by Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports to dive into the current discourse about WNBA rivalries. The pair discusses what makes healthy…
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Injuries in the WNBA: A Roundtable with Physical Therapists | WNBA Podcast
In today's Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite has brought together Lucas Seehafer, PHD, PT, and Hannah Kevorkian, PT, to discuss injuries, prevention…
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Elizabeth Williams joins the show, takes us inside the Chicago Sky experience | WNBA Podcast
It's been a loud few days in Chicago Sky world. But host Howard Megdal reiterates that it is a time to embrace the gray area and pay attention to what matters…