Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

College basketball expert Missy Heidrick recently unveiled The Next's preseason Top 25 and goes over her rankings on today's episode. Find out which schools are her favorites to end up in the Final Four, which transfers could make the biggest impact and see where she ended up having UConn ranked — the answer may shock you.

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Why every team needs Diamond Miller in the 2023 WNBA Draft? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by the Maryland combo forward for an exclusive interview and film session. We discuss the Terps' busy offseason, her injury-riddled 2021-22 campaign, and the versatile two-way skillset that makes her such a coveted prospect.

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Sixth year pro Erica McCall spent her Summer away from the WNBA, a reality she didn't expect to have. Once she was cut by the Washington Mystics during training camp due to an injury, she had to figure out what was next. Once she was cut, McCall was without the health insurance that is provided by the league. What does McCall's summer reveal about what mid-tier WNBA players have to endure and about the state of the league itself? Host Jackie Powell discusses this and more with the The Next's Managing Editor and Washington Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield.

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Atlantic 10 beat reporter Natalie Heavren talks all things A-10 Media Day including what commissioner of the A-10 Bernadette V. McGlade said, the preseason poll and preseason awards, what the new A-10 head coaches (Allison Guth, Tamika Williams-Jeter, Rebecca Tillett and Candice Green) had to say and a few other notable quotes from media day. In addition, hear what Big Time Rush song Sam Breen and Sydney Taylor believe best describe this year’s UMass team. 

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Host Howard Megdal traveled to Madison Square Garden for Big East Media Day, and there were questions, answers and insights aplenty! Hear from Big East Preseason Player of the Year Maddy Siegrist, her head coach at Villanova Denise Dillon, UConn stretch wing Dorka Juhasz, Seton Hall head coach Tony Bozzella, DePaul head coach Doug Bruno, and Marquette head coach Megan Duffy and two of her players, Jordan King and Chloe Marotta. Are you READY for the season yet?!?!?

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The Next's national college basketball correspondent, Missy Heidrick, is joined by The Next's SEC correspondent Gabriella Lewis, who has much to discuss ahead of the league's media day coming this week. Naturally, much of the discussion centers around South Carolina, where Dawn Staley is teaming up once more with Aliyah Boston and Zia Cooke to try and defend their SEC regular season and national titles. But as Staley's Gamecocks found out in the SEC Tournament, the talent is significant all over this conference. Listen and get excited for the season, with basketballs bouncing already, as Missy points out!

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What makes Jacy Sheldon such a deadly offensive engine? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by the Ohio State guard and potential 2023 WNBA lottery pick for an exclusive interview & film breakdown. We delve into head coach Kevin McGuff's offensive system, the Buckeyes' loaded backcourt, and plenty more.

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Contributing writer at The Next Isabel Rodrigues joins Natalie Heavren to discuss the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup and the impact Lexie Hull had. The pair also discuss the upcoming FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2022 and what Isabel is writing now. Tune in to find out why she loves covering 3x3, how watching it differs from watching 5x5 and why Isabel loves covering pre-WNBA leagues. 

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Andrew Maraniss has written an exceptional and vital new book, "Inaugural Ballers". He joins host Howard Megdal to tell the story of the 1976 USA Basketball team, yes, but really a story of how that team both fits within the broader scope of the feminist movement, served as an answer to the bad-faith critics of women in basketball, and helped create a roadway for the growth of women's sports in the decades since. Hear the origin stories of Ann Meyers Drysdale, Pat Summitt and many more. And buy the book here: https://bookshop.org/books/inaugural-ballers-the-true-story-of-the-first-us-women-s-olympic-basketball-team/9780593351246

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Host Howard Megdal is joined by longtime Rider head coach Lynn Milligan. The two discuss the upcoming Rider jersey retirement of Stella Johnson, along with the MAAC-ASUN Challenge, which sends the Broncs on the road to Ireland! Plus, a breakdown of why this Rider team is ready to do battle in the MAAC, from an experienced backcourt led by point guard Amanda Mobley to the continued evolution of the versatile wing Raphaela Toussaint. Get ready for a very Jersey edition of Locked On Women's Basketball!

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