Locked On Women's Basketball

Where would UConn’s Azzi Fudd rank in 2023 WNBA Draft? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler to recap this week’s games, including a look into the bevy of early season injuries sustained by Caitlin Clark and Aijha Blackwell.Be on the lookout for tomorrow’s double-header on Watch Playback. You can sign up of no charge and it’s as easy as linking your subscription providers: https://www.playback.tvPhoto credit: Jessica Hill/AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Jackie Powell is joined by an All-Star Panel to discuss some of the front office changes we've seen in the WNBA since the last buzzer sounded two months ago. The Next's Washington Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield and Connecticut Sun beat reporter Jacqueline LeBlanc join the show to discuss the specific changes we've seen for the Mystics and the Sun. What challenges will new head coaches Eric Thibault and Stephanie White face as they try to keep the Mystics and Sun contending for a championship in 2023? Also, who could be in line to assume the GM role in Connecticut following Curt Miller's departure for LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal is joined by the new head coach for the Indiana Fever, Christie Sides. The longtime assistant has finally received the head coaching job so many in the WNBA have long believed she deserved. She discusses how she made Atlanta into a top-five defensive team in 2022 as Tanisha Wright's top assistant and aims to do the same in Indiana. Plus, discussion about Em Engstler's ceiling, next steps for Kelsey Mitchell and NaLyssa Smith, and whether there's anyone in the 2023 draft who might fit in with a desire to build around a defensive monster at the five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a tumultuous offseason already in the WNBA, and perhaps no move was bigger than Curt Miller, the architect of the Connecticut Sun, moving to the Los Angeles Sparks to be that team's next head coach. Curt joins Howard Megdal to both explain his vision in LA, and reminisce about what he's done in Connecticut. An in-depth, must-listen reflection on the past and future of one of the WNBA's most important figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who and what do you need to watch for in Sunday’s matchup between Stanford and South Carolina on Nov. 20? Host Natalie Heavren is joined by Pac-12 reporter at The Next Michelle Smith to discuss what we’ve seen from the teams so far as well as the impact of Aliyah Boston, Zia Cooke, Cameron Brink, Haley Jones and more. In addition, the pair discuss if these two teams are the best in the country and about head coaches Dawn Staley and Tara VanDerveer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ACC, one of the most compeitive conferences in the nation, is wide open this season. Four different teams got first place votes in the Blue Ribbon Panel's pre-season poll. The Next's ACC beat reporter Mitchell Northam joins host Missy Heidrick to discuss what they've made of the ACC so far. The pair discuss the current progress of Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Syracuse, Virginia and UNC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the No. 1 pick mean for Indiana Fever & Aliyah Boston? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Joshua Welch and WNBA.com’s Mark Schindler to dive into everything from last night’s lottery draw, as well as some early season scouting notes on Tennessee’s Jordan Horston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Women’s basketball trailblazer and Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman joins Natalie Heavren to talk about her basketball playing career from the 1976 Olympics to Old Dominion, the WBL and the WNBA. Plus, while in Norfolk, Nancy Lieberman Charities and Pepsi Stronger Together donated a “Dream Court” and Old Dominion unveiled a statue of Lady Magic donated by Hanlon Sculpture Studio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Big East correspondent Tee Baker to talk all things Big East Conference. Maddy Siegrist of Villanova is a nesting doll of great stats, DePaul's Aneesah Morrow looks like she's ready for a monster sophomore year, and UConn looms as the favorite raising the level of everyone throughout the conference. Plus: Creighton's beautiful basketball, Lauren Park-Lane's delightful game, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal caught up with Lilah Grubman, the renaissance woman entering her freshman year at Yale. Though a knee injury is keeping her out of action in 2022-23, Grubman is someone to pay attention to. Hear how she does everything from navigating the expectations that come with being a prominent point guard from Syosset, like Sue Bird, to her incredible musical facility. Even her role as a Jewish figure in sports is discussed. Grubman is a fascinating figure entering the women's college basketball scene, and you're going to want to hear what she has to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Maryland head coach Brenda Frese, as the Terrapins embark on a season promising plenty of action and the potential for glory. Yes, Diamond Miller is back, and the likely WNBA lottery pick is ready to take her team to the top. But she has a ton of help, from Abby Meyers, last seen dominating for Princeton, to Florida transfer Lavender Briggs. The two discuss how it all came together, and what the outlook is in 2022-23 for Brenda's group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Day 1 of the college basketball season! The Next's Missy Heidrick is here to break down the NET ratings before getting into the top games to watch in November — both the marquee matchups, like South Carolina-Stanford and some under-the-radar showdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the No. 1 overall pick mean for Indiana & Aliyah Boston? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Joshua Welch and WNBA.com's Mark Schindler to dive into everything from last night's lottery draw, as well as some early season scouting notes on Tennessee's Jordan Horston.Photo credit: Neil Redmond/AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Jackie Powell brings you an episode full of two of the top stories in the women's basketball world. First she begins with a discussion with The Next's Wings beat reporter Arie Graham all about Dallas' decision to hire former LA Sparks assistant coach Latricia Trammell. Later, ESPN's Alexa Philippou joins the show to discuss a story she wrote on the Miami transfers and NIL stars the Cavinder Twins and how their journey changes what's possible in WBB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Megan Griffith, the Columbia product who returned home to build the Lions' program, and led them deep into the WNIT last season. Griffith speaks frankly about both the success Columbia has had in her tenure and what's left to still accomplish with this talented 2022-23 group. Also, just throwing it out there: #TwoBidIvy. Get it trending, friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Isabel Rodrigues is joined by the terrific WNBL writer at Pick and Roll, Hayley Wildes, to discuss the fast-approaching 2022 WNBL season. From Olivia Nelson-Ododa to Sami Whitcomb, Adelaide's Steph Talbot and so much more, Part 2 of 2 of our massive WNBL preview is here! (Photo via NY Liberty Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Isabel Rodrigues is joined by the terrific WNBL writer at Pick and Roll, Hayley Wildes, to discuss the fast-approaching 2022 WNBL season. From Olivia Nelson-Ododa to Sami Whitcomb, Adelaide's Steph Talbot and so much more, Part 1 of 2 of our massive WNBL preview is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the changes at BYU to Cindy Fisher's San Diego and their defensive intensity, The Next's West Coast Conference correspondent Matthew Walter joins host Missy Heidrick to talk about all things WCC. Will the Cougars navigate the changes from last season's NCAA Tournament team? Can Lisa Fortier and Gonzaga live up to their preseason favorite billing? Matthew says "it's the most wide-open season in the West Coast Conference in five years", so there's intrigue aplenty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want an early primer on potential draftees at the guard and wing positions in the 2023 WNBA Draft? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Joshua Welch to run through many prospects including Jacy Sheldon, Charisma Osborne, Zia Cooke, Ashley Joens, and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriot League writer Todd Goclowski joins Natalie Heavren to discuss who is favored in the conference, what players and coaches to keep an eye on and must-watch games. Todd takes us through the preseason poll, his preseason predictions and what the time of transition means for the Patriot League. With lots of new faces in the conference this year he also discusses what he expects from the two new head coaches — Tiffany Coll and Addie Micir — and a couple of the more than 50 new faces in the conference. Check out his comprehensive preview and breakdown of the preseason poll and awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices