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

Live from New York Liberty Media Day, Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal talk to Sandy Brondello about 2022 expectations. Keia Clarke discusses franchise business benchmarks. Natasha Howard talks her fit and return to health. And Stefanie Dolson finally addresses the burning question: where is Upstate?

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Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley are in Chicago Sky training camp early, a happy offshoot of the tragedy unfolding in Europe, our Chicago Sky beat reporter at The Next James Kay explains to host Howard Megdal. It's all made for a spirited Sky training camp. Imani McGee-Stafford made a huge impression, though she was cut just as this show posted. Sparkle Taylor is a name you have to get to know. And there's a lot about Emma Meesseman that the entire league will have to contend with, while Emma herself is more comfortable than ever.

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It's a brand new era for the Indiana Fever, from NaLyssa Smith to Emily Engstler in this year's 2022 WNBA Draft lottery to a backcourt including national final hero Destanni Henderson of South Carolina. Host Alex Simon is joined by Tony East, Fever beat reporter for The Next, to discuss this and much more — from the fit of Lexie Hull on both ends to how soon Queen Egbo can be a legit two-way five.

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It's a culture year for the Atlanta Dream, and The Next Dream beat reporter Spencer Nusbaum joined host Alex Simon to discuss what that means on the court. Tiffany Hayes' return, the development of Aari McDonald, expectations for top overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft Rhyne Howard and Cheyenne Parker's critical season are all discussed, along with much more!

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The Seattle Storm face a critical season — it is the likely last year of Sue Bird's career, while Breanna Stewart is set to head into free agency. So exactly how will the roster shake out, and what did we learn from Seattle's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Sparks? Host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next Seattle Storm beat reporter Em Adler to discuss topics ranging from who can fill in for Mercedes Russell at center to what is a legit true-talent shooting expectation for Stephanie Talbot, and much more.

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New York Liberty training camp is in full swing, and our Jackie Powell is on the scene. She discusses numerous aspects of the Liberty camp with host Howard Megdal, including Han Xu's growth spurt, Jocelyn Willoughby and her return from injury, how the wings shake out between Willoughby, Michaela Onyenwere and Rebecca Allen, plus an in-depth look at the questions left to be answered between now and the May 7 opener.

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Carly Thibault-DuDonis was going to be a head coach. It was always a matter of time, anyone who knew her could tell you this. So it was no surprise Fairfield hired her this month to take on the Stags' challenge: to be the top team, year-in and year-out, in the MAAC. She talked at length to host Howard Megdal about the ways she wants to build on Fairfield's 25-win season in 2021-22 while creating a team in her own style. She also explains what it is like to be part of a family of coaches -- her father is Mike Thibault, after all, her brother is Eric Thibault, and her husband is rising coaching star Blake DuDonis.

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Chiene Joy Jones founded Grow Our Game to do just that — provide an opportunity for girls 4-7 and 8-11 to learn to play basketball, find joy in the game she loves, and create a pipeline for those looking to pursue it seriously. Pepper Persley, who has participated in the program, hosts this episode that delves into Jones' history and connections to New York City basketball.

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The Washington Mystics have as high a ceiling as any WNBA team in 2022, and there are three words to describe why: Elena Delle Donne. But Delle Donne has played a total of three games since her 2019 MVP season concluded, navigating a degenerative back condition, and finding new ways not to just play, but even to walk. Delle Donne spoke to Howard Megdal, Jenn Hatfield and assembled media this week, and got into detail on what her plan is and how she can lift her Mystics to the top of the league once again.

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It was an eventful 2022 WNBA Draft for the Washington Mystics. Before it began, they traded the top overall pick to Atlanta for picks 3 and 14 in the 2022 draft, along with the right to swap their pick for LA's pick (now controlled by Atlanta) in 2023. Got all that? Jenn Hatfield, Managing Editor and Mystics beat reporter at The Next, is here to explain what it meant in 2022 terms as well, with Shakira Austin getting selected third overall, and Christyn Williams of UConn going 14th. Jenn was at DC's draft party with Mike Thibault and gives you the inside scoop from it all. Plus, initial media day observations, including what we know, and don't yet know, about Elena Delle Donne's return to regular play.

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