Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to talk through all the insider info you need to know ahead of Monday night’s WNBA draft. In addition to some Draft 101 talk, they get into the intricacies of the recruiting process, including the new opportunities for lesser-known players to get seen and the challenging timeline NCAA recruits face. Then, they go beyond the easy picks to bring you deeper insight into who teams might select and why as the draft progresses on Monday night, and shine a light on some standout international stars, like the coming French phenom, Dominique Malonga. The crew wraps with predictions for the “Big Story of the 2025 Draft.”

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As the offseason for NCAA women’s basketball gets underway, it’s never too early to speculate on who the big teams and star players will be for the 2025-2026 season. Zena is joined by Chantel to discuss it all – which teams could be on top next year? Which players can fill the void left by Paige Buecker’s exit and JuJu Watkins’ injury? What surprises await in the transfer portal? Plus, a primer on the upcoming decision in the landmark House vs NCAA lawsuit, which could spell big changes for revenue sharing, NIL, and more.

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Zena, Ben, Chantel, and Sabreena are together in Tampa to discuss the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball C hampionship game: UConn’s decisive victory over defending champs, South Carolina. They talk about the mood in the arena, the dominance of Bueckers, Strong, and Fudd, the way sarcasm bonds Geno and Paige, and where Dawn Staley might look to shore up South Carolina’s roster.

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The whole crew is in Tampa to break down the games of the Final Four and look ahead to the championship game tomorrow. They tell you everything you need to be ready to watch defending champs, South Carolina, face off against a very dominant looking UConn.

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The 2025 Women’s NCAA Final Four is upon us - and we’re bringing you everything you need to know about the impending match-ups – debate style. Sabreena and Ben face off - arguing for Texas and South Carolina, respectively. Then, Zena and Chantel go toe to toe, debating UConn vs UCLA. Who’s the winner? You decide! Comment wherever you’re listening with your pick, or find us on social media (details below) – before these four teams make their cases on the court tonight.

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Zena is joined by Ben and fellow writer for The Athletic, Grace Raynor, to talk through the games of the Elite Eight. Then, Sabreena and Chantel come into the mix for a deep dive into the NCAA’s decision-making around certain key issues: what’s up with the super-regional sites? Why did they open the transfer portal smack dab in the middle of March Madness? And how does all of this affect players and coaches? They wrap the show with their personal picks for NCAA players whose stock has risen for the WNBA draft as a result of their tournament play.

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Ben and Chantel bring listeners behind the scenes in Spokane and Birmingham, and break down the games that took place over the course of the Sweet 16 – hitting on Paige Buecker’s 40-point performance, Hailey Van Lith’s dominant gameplay, and the freshmen taking the limelight all over the map. Then, they dig into the games of the Elite Eight, making some predictions on who could be moving forward to the Final Four.

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Zena is joined by Sabreena and Ben to get into the match-ups coming up Friday and Saturday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women’s tournament. First up, Sabreena talks through the games out of Spokane - what are USC’s chances of beating KS State without JuJu Watkins? Can UConn keep up their momentum against Oklahoma? And does the same apply for LSU vs NC State? Will UCLA stay strong against Ole Miss? Then, Ben brings things over to Birmingham – can Texas make up for their lack of 3s against Tennessee? What will happen when two North Carolina powerhouses meet in UNC vs Duke? Will TCU vs Notre Dame be as close as everyone thinks? Can 2024 champions South Carolina keep their streak going with a win against Maryland? Ben and Zena wrap up by talking through their bracket regrets and do-overs.

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USC superstar JuJu Watkins’ sustains a season-ending knee injury in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. Zena talks to Sabreena Merchant, who was in the building when Watkins went down in last night’s second-round USC / Mississippi State game. She takes us inside the moment, and spins forward what this could mean for USC and the tournament in general. Then, Ben and Chantel join Zena to break down what they saw in the first and second rounds – the best match-ups, the most impactful players, and the teams that got off to some shaky starts.

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What will be the biggest surprise of the tournament? Can UConn make it back to the championship game? How crazy is it to have Tennessee winning it all? Zena, Chantel, Sabreena, and Ben take your most pressing March Madness questions. Plus, with its inaugural season in the books, the crew checks in on Unrivaled. Then, Chantel talks to legendary coach Tara VanDerveer, for an inside look at the NCAA Tournament - and she takes some listener questions. Zena, Sabreena, and Chantel wrap up with a look-ahead to the first weekend of March Madness.

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