LSU had every chance to win this game — and let it slip away.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we break down LSU’s loss to South Carolina from inside the building — including what the environment revealed, where the game was actually won and lost, and why LSU’s biggest structural issues are starting to show.

We explain why LSU’s halfcourt offense continues to be their biggest weakness, how their lack of a true point guard is limiting their ceiling, and why their inability to generate clean looks forced players like Flau’jae Johnson to carry an impossible offensive burden. 

We also break down:

• why South Carolina’s discipline and shot creation separated them late
• the critical coaching decisions that shifted momentum
• which LSU players stepped up — and which didn’t meet the moment
• what this game revealed about LSU’s real championship chances
• and why the SEC environment is unlike anything else in college basketball

Plus, we discuss the future of LSU, transfer portal implications, and why this loss may ultimately define their season.

Comment below: Can LSU still win it all?

And outside Louisiana...

- What Breanna Stewart's latest contract means for the WNBA
- Who is the real 1 seed - Texas or Vanderbilt???

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Is UCLA built to win it all?

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we start with why the UCLA Bruins women's basketball continue to rack up ranked wins — but still haven’t convinced us they can survive real tournament pressure after their tight win over Michigan.

We break down what the game revealed about UCLA’s size, speed and lineup limitations — and why teams with pace and depth could be a serious problem for them in March.

We also get into why the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball suddenly look locked in again after their blowout win over Tennessee — and what Dawn Staley is clearly doing differently with her rotation right now.

Other college hoops storylines we cover:

why Michigan’s loss to UCLA was more impressive than it looked

what the Tennessee collapse tells us about where they really are

why Vanderbilt might be ranked too high — and how brutal their remaining schedule is

where LSU Tigers women's basketball actually fits heading into their matchup with South Carolina

and whether any team right now can realistically threaten UConn Huskies women's basketball

Then we pivot to the biggest off-court stories in women’s sports right now:

We break down why the WNBA labor negotiations feel dangerously close to a work stoppage — including the revenue-share gap, expansion pressure and why both sides appear dug in.

We also discuss the lawsuit involving the Chicago Sky, and what the allegations against Michael Alter mean for the future of the franchise and its players.

Plus:

the media treatment of Rickea Jackson after a frightening domestic violence incident

why coverage centered on her attacker instead of her is a major problem

and the backlash surrounding Lindsey Vonn after her injury — and why women athletes are still treated differently when they take risks

This episode is about who is actually built to survive March — and how fragile parts of women’s pro sports still are behind the scenes.

👇 Do you trust UCLA or South Carolina more right now?

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to the show
03:42 - UCLA hangs on against Michigan
12:00 - South Carolina is looking BRAND NEW after Tennessee beatdown
17:13 - Dawn Staley gives young coach wise advise
29:51 - Breaking down the NEWEST WNBA CBA offer and it doesn't look good
38:34 - The Chicago Sky Ownership gets SUED for Fraud
42:44 - Rickea Jackson's ex-boyfriend arrested for stalking and harassing her
48:01 - Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Return Ends In Frightening Crash and we have something to say

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It's better.

We finally got to spend real time with Caitlin Clark — and off camera, she is exactly the kind of superstar you'd hope she is.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, Sarah breaks down what it was really like working with Caitlin Clark during her first national broadcast appearance, what stood out behind the scenes, and why her competitiveness, humor, and professionalism are setting her up for a long media future.

We also get into:

Caitlin Clark’s desk moment and the awkward on-air comparison that instantly went viral

Why her off-camera presence surprised everyone in the room

How stars treat crew members when the cameras aren’t rolling

Why media training and presentation actually matter for women athletes

UConn vs Tennessee and why Geno Auriemma called it their toughest test

the SEC vs Big Ten debate and how conference depth is shaping the season

UCLA, Texas and which teams are actually in the real top tier

the LPGA controversy that has players furious after a weather-shortened finish

and why Unrivaled players are speaking up during CBA tension

This is a real look at how women’s sports stars move when the spotlight isn’t scripted.

👇 Would you want to see Caitlin Clark in a full-time broadcast role someday?

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Rivalry weekend is here — and the matchups are messy in the best way.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we preview the biggest women’s college basketball games of the weekend, including UCLA vs Iowa, UConn vs Tennessee, and the wildly unpredictable Texas vs Oklahoma matchup.

We break down:

Why UCLA’s size and experience could overwhelm Iowa

What Iowa actually has to do to survive in the paint

Why UConn vs Tennessee still matters — even if it isn’t expected to be close

Which injuries and rotations could quietly impact UConn

Why Aliyah Chavez makes Oklahoma one of the highest-variance teams in the country

The Reagan Beers vs Kyla Oldacre matchup that could decide Texas–Oklahoma

And why some programs still struggle when replacing legendary coaches

This isn’t a recap show. It’s a real breakdown of what actually decides these games — and where the chaos could come from.

👇 Who are you taking in UCLA–Iowa and Texas–Oklahoma? Drop your picks in the comments.

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The rankings say one thing — the games say something completely different.

This week, we break down why the college basketball rankings are officially lying to us, how the top of the sport is way more unstable than it looks, and which teams are quietly separating from the pack while others are slipping fast.

We get into:

Why the Top 10 doesn’t reflect what’s actually happening on the court

Notre Dame’s sudden collapse and what’s really wrong

South Carolina’s bounce-back and lingering roster questions

Iowa’s rise and why they’re being underrated again

The SEC tiers starting to form in real time

Which ranked teams we trust — and which ones we don’t

Why this season feels more open than it has in years

No box-score watching. No lazy narratives. Just women’s college basketball, context, and receipts.

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👉 Comment below: Which ranked team do you trust the least right now?

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Intro
02:27 - Thoughts with Minnesota and Breanna Stewart's Abolish ICE Message
05:12 - Trinity Rodman's Extended Contract Details
08:26 - Iowa vs Ohio State; The Hawkeyes Devoured the Buckeyes
18:06 - South Carolina Proved Us Wrong Against Vanderbilt
29:37 - Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo Problem Has Them In The Mud
34:19 - Giving Georgia Their Flowers

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Is the balance of power in women’s college basketball finally shifting?

With Captain Will joining the show, we break down why Dawn Staley and South Carolina might finally be under real pressure, how UConn’s dominance is starting to feel inevitable again, and why LSU is quietly becoming the most dangerous team in the SEC.

We get into:

Why South Carolina looks more vulnerable than in recent seasons

Dawn Staley’s toughest roster and center situation yet

How UConn and Sarah Strong are separating from the field

Whether anyone can actually beat UConn in March

LSU’s guard chaos: Flau’jae Johnson, Milaysia, and Mikaylah Williams

Why Mikaylah Williams might be LSU’s real ceiling-raiser

Can LSU make an Elite Eight or Final Four run?

SEC contenders: Texas, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Oklahoma

UCLA, Lauren Betts, and the teams that could disrupt the bracket

Big Brother crossover chaos with Captain Will

No narratives. No kid gloves. Just real women’s basketball, context, and receipts.

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👉 Comment below: Is Dawn Staley really on the ropes — or is this still South Carolina’s league?

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UConn might have the best player in women’s college basketball — and she’s a sophomore. 

Sarah Strong put on a clinic against Notre Dame, and we’re officially at the point where the question isn’t “is she generational?” — it’s how high is the ceiling actually? Geno says she hasn’t scratched the surface yet, and after this game… we believe him.

We also get into:

Why UConn is unfair when Sarah Strong actually turns it on

The wild MLK Day triple-header chaos on Fox

Ohio State vs TCU and Jaloni Cambridge vs Olivia Miles goggle-off moment

Vanderbilt being way more legit than anyone wants to admit

LSU vs Oklahoma and Kim Mulkey’s masterclass game plan

Flau’jae Johnson’s defensive dominance and LSU’s guard depth

Aaliyah Chavez getting clamped and Oklahoma’s roster issues

Plus: the Rebecca Lobo's WNBA CBA discourse nobody wants to have

No kid gloves. No lazy takes. Just women’s basketball, context, and receipts.

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We were wrong about LSU — and January finally forced the conversation.

After back-to-back SEC losses, LSU’s flaws came fully into focus. We break down what went wrong against Kentucky and Vanderbilt, why the warning signs were always there, and what Kim Mulkey’s brutally honest postgame comments reveal about this team’s toughness, discipline, and ceiling in conference play. From turnovers to late-game execution, LSU’s January slide raises real questions about whether this roster can survive the SEC gauntlet without the edge they once had.

But LSU isn’t the only storyline.

This episode covers a wild week across women’s college basketball, including:

Kentucky and Vanderbilt proving they’re for real

Mikayla Blakes continuing her rise as one of the most electric players in the country

Iowa State’s unbeaten run ending and the blueprint for slowing Audi Crooks

Jada Williams responding to defensive disrespect

Baylor adjustments, clutch guard play, and second-half momentum swings

UCLA dismantling USC and why the Trojans simply aren’t there yet

South Carolina surviving Florida and the growing concerns about offensive consistency

A blunt film-based breakdown of where South Carolina can be attacked defensively

Texas looming as a nightmare matchup in the SEC

Stock up / stock down on Player of the Year contenders including Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, Madison Booker, Rori Harmon, Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles, and Flau’jae Johnson

We also shift to the pro side, unpacking the latest WNBA CBA leak, the league’s disputed $700 million loss claims, expansion fee math, and why public reactions to women asking for more money continue to expose deep-rooted misogyny in sports discourse. If you’re confused by the numbers — or tired of bad-faith arguments — we walk through the logic plainly.

Finally, we close with a look at Unrivaled as it tips off, early storylines to watch, player availability updates, and why this league is positioned to generate some of the most compelling moments of the season.

January doesn’t lie. Vibes fade. Film tells the truth.
And women’s basketball just gave us a lot to talk about.

00:00 – New Year Chaos in Women’s College Basketball
03:30 – LSU Reality Check & January Wake-Up Call
07:55 – Kim Mulkey, Culture Questions & LSU’s Cracks
19:18 – Vanderbilt Is Real + Weekend Upsets
21:11 – Baylor vs Iowa State: Turning Point Game
28:47 – UCLA & South Carolina Separate Themselves
40:20 – Player of the Year Stock Watch
44:04 – WNBA CBA Leak, Money Math & Backlash
52:03 – Unrivaled League & Closing Thoughts

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Sarah Strong is emerging as one of the most dominant players in women’s college basketball at UConn.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we break down what makes the UConn freshman a generational talent, why she’s already being discussed in WNBA Draft terms, and how her game fits into the future of women’s basketball.

We also cover Jerzy Robinson committing to South Carolina, Dawn Staley’s roster strategy, NIL and eligibility changes affecting college basketball, the Michigan debate between Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, and why Kentucky is quietly becoming a problem in the SEC.

Thoughtful analysis, real opinions, and no kid gloves.

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Will the strike be the END of the WNBA?

Strike-mas eve is here… and the WNBA is not feeling festive.
We break down the WNBPA’s 98% strike authorization vote, why the league’s “end of the WNBA” talking points don’t pass the smell test, and what this means for a 2026 season that already feels shaky.
Then it gets uglier: the Connecticut Sun are reportedly one step closer to being moved to Houston, and we’re not letting the league slide for trying to rip a legacy fanbase out of New England.
Plus: Unrivaled media days are giving us a glimpse of what women’s hoops could look like when it’s run right (and yes… Paige’s TikTok rhythm allegations are back).
On the college side, we’re locked in on LSU freshman Grace Knox — why she’s rising fast and what makes her impact legit.
And finally: Texas A&M just won the volleyball national title after taking out three #1 teams… and we might officially be volleyball people now.

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