Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) break down the current state of the Player of the Year (POY) conversation. Autumn Johnson joins Got Next to discuss the science behind bracketology and the top teams on her NCAA bracket. Meghan moves UCLA back to the top of her power rankings and Zora and Meghan react to Kim Caldwell and Jacie Hoyt returning to coach their respective teams shortly after their pregnancies.

00:00 – Intro  

00:21 – POY Race: Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo, JuJu Watkins

07:53 – NCAA March Madness Bracketology

18:18 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC, Texas  

20:47 – Kim Caldwell & Jacie Hoyt are superheroes

University of Maryland guard, Saylor Poffenbarger, joins Meghan McKeown on Got Next with Meghan and Zora to discuss her decision to transfer to Maryland, playing for Brenda Frese, upcoming matchups with Ohio State and UCLA and how the team is managing injuries to key rotation players, Bri McDaniel and Shyanne Sellers.

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) recap USC’s close win over Indiana and Penn State’s upset over Ohio State, leaving UCLA and LSU as the only remaining undefeated ranked teams. They look ahead to LSU’s upcoming matchup with South Carolina and discuss the Freshman of the Year race. Meghan breaks down why the Gamecocks have overtaken the Bruins for the top spot in her power rankings and gushes over a Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift sighting at the Chiefs game. Zora and Meghan also react to walk-on, Ella Hamlin, receiving a full scholarship from TCU. 

00:59 – Intro

01:13 – Happy MLK Day!

03:18 – USC's big win at Indiana

09:50 – Penn State knocks Ohio State from undefeated ranks

13:28 – LSU, UCLA remain undefeated; upcoming schedules 

16:33 – Freshman of the Year

24:26 – Meghan’s Top 5 Power Rankings

27:47 – Ella Hamlin receives full ride from TCU

32:35 – Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift spotted together at Chiefs game

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) address which conference is better: the Big Ten or SEC? They also react to South Carolina’s upcoming schedule against multiple ranked teams and Meghan breaks down her power rankings for this week.

01:15 – Intro

03:39 – Iowa’s atmosphere post-Caitlin Clark

05:26 – Is SEC or Big Ten best conference in WCBB?

16:33 – South Carolina’s upcoming schedule  

18:05 – South Carolina Gamecocks vs Texas Longhorns recap

20:55 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Notre Dame, LSU

27:21 – DiJonai Carrington gifts Marina Mabrey some seasoning

31:26 – Shyanne Sellers has Got Next

35:25 – AP voting

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) return from the holiday break and react to some of the top games from the weekend. Meghan breaks down the national Player of the Year race and the shifts in her power rankings. Zora and Meghan reflect on Olivia Miles’ improved shooting in her comeback season and look ahead to the launch of the new Unrivaled 3v3 basketball league. 

01:32 – Intro

03:20 – Oklahoma vs Tennessee recap

05:13 – UNC vs Notre Dame: Maddy Westbeld’s return

06:58 – Notre Dame’s backcourt: Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles

08:47 – Shout out to Courtney Banghart

09:40 – UCLA vs Indiana: Lauren Betts

15:37 – POY Race: Lauren Betts, Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo, Ta’Niya Latson, JuJu Watkins

26:46 – Power Rankings: UCLA, Notre Dame, South Carolina Gamecocks, USC, Texas

31:04 – Olivia Miles’ shooting in her comeback season

32:50 – Unrivaled has Got Next

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) sit down with Hannah Stuelke to discuss expectations for the Iowa Hawkeyes in a post-Caitlin Clark era. They also welcome Oregon's Deja Kelly to the Big Ten and talk goals with UCLA's star tandem of Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.

01:01 - Intro

01:10 - Hannah Stuelke interview

09:35 - Deja Kelly interview

19:24 - Lauren Betts & Kiki Rice interview

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) sit down with USC stars Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins at Big Ten Media Day and UConn stars Sarah Strong and Paige Bueckers at Big East Media Day.

00:48 - Intro

00:58 - KiKi Iriafen  interview

06:23 - JuJu Watkins interview

13:46 - Sarah Strong interview

19:48 - Paige Bueckers interview
 

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) discuss the Big Ten having a record number of AP ranked schools in the conference. The hosts react to Michigan State’s win over the Iowa Hawkeyes and assess Iowa’s start to the season. They also react to UConn’s loss to Notre Dame and Meghan breaks down where UConn lands in her power rankings after falling to the Irish. Zora and Meghan highlight the WNBA players from Notre Dame and UConn who recently attended games to support their college programs and Geno Auriemma. They also reflect on JuJu Watkins’ docuseries, “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins."

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01:01 – Intro

01:36 – Big Ten ranked schools
07:37 – Michigan State vs Iowa recap
10:41 – Hannah Stuelke interview
14:00 – Iowa’s new identity post-Caitlin Clark: Lucy Olsen
15:52 – Notre Dame vs UConn recap: Hannah Hidalgo; Olivia Miles
18:04 – Sonia Citron “silent assassin”

19:01 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina Gamecocks, Notre Dame, LSU
20:42 – UConn drops in rankings
23:45 – Meghan’s watchlist: Lauren Betts, Texas Longhorns, Tennessee

27:45 – WNBA stars support their college teams: Skylar Diggins, Maya Moore, Diana Taurasi
26:13 – JuJu’s special relationship with young fan
30:17 – “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins”

33:11 – Happy Holidays!

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to Ashlyn Watkins’ dunk in South Carolina’s win over TCU and UConn’s dominant win over Louisville. They also preview UConn’s upcoming matchup with Notre Dame. Meghan breaks down why LSU has moved into the top five of her power rankings. NCAA referees, Kelsey Harris and Deanna Jackson, join the show to discuss officiating in women’s college basketball.  Zora and Meghan highlight University of Tennessee’s undefeated start to the season under new head coach, Kim Caldwell.

01:30 – Intro

02:23 – Ashlyn Watkins dunk
03:21 – South Carolina Gamecocks rolling
05:14 – UConn is on a tear: Azzi Fudd; Sarah Strong
07:03 – Sarah Strong interview
09:05 – UConn’s upcoming schedule: Notre Dame, Iowa State, USC
10:04 – Notre Dame vs Texas Longhorns recap: Madison Booker, Rori Harmon
10:43 – Notre Dame guards: Sonia Citron, Hannah Hidalgo

11:27 – Notre Dame vs UConn preview: Paige Bueckers

14:50 – Power Rankings: LSU moves up, Flau’jae, Aneesah Morrow

18:00 – NCAA referees’ interview

32:17 – Tennessee Lady Vols Got Next: Kim Caldwell

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) preview the upcoming SEC-ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge. Meghan discusses her power rankings and explains why UCLA has risen to the top. The hosts reflect on the incredible career of Minnesota Lynx legend, Lindsay Whalen, and react to the news that she’s joining the Lynx coaching staff. Zora and Meghan also shout out Hailey Van Lith for the bounce back season she is having with the TCU Frogs and FSU’s Ta’Niya Latson for her recent triple double performance.

00:47 – Intro

02:38 – SEC/ACC Challenge: Notre Dame vs Texas preview
04:55 – South Carolina vs Duke preview
08:19 – Power Rankings: UCLA grabs top spot from UConn
11:50 – On Her Turf (OHT) spotlight: Lindsay Whalen joins Lynx coaching staff

14:30 – OHT EmpowHER moment: Inglewood Sentinels girls basketball team dance video goes viral
16:06 – Hailey Van Lith is back

19:06 – Ta’Niya Latson’s triple double performance for Florida State

20:01 – SEC/ACC Women’s Challenge schedule

21:51 – Flau’jae is showing out