In this special Halloween edition of Beyond The 9450, hosts Brittany and Chanteé celebrate the latest news in the business of sports, particularly women's basketball. The episode kicks off with an exciting announcement about Unrivaled, a new three-on-three league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, set to launch in 2025. The conversation shifts to the impressive financial performance of the league that led to expanding roster spots from 30 to 36 players, each with an ownership stake and substantial six-figure salaries. The hosts also speculate on new potential signings, including the possible addition of college basketball sensation Caitlin Clark. Next, the hosts discuss Angel Reese's booming off-court presence and recent achievements, including narrating a Beats by Dre commercial. The conversation then moves to discussions around athlete investments, highlighting Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes' interest in bringing a WNBA team to Kansas City and his support for the National Women's Soccer League. The episode also covers college athletes excelling in NIL deals, with Malaysia Fuwiley and Flau’jae Johnson making significant strides. As always, Brittany and Chanteé delve into the need for updated immigration laws to allow international student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness. The episode concludes with an enthusiastic preview of the upcoming college basketball season and a promise of forthcoming watch lists for freshmen and transfers.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:54 Unrivaled League Announcement

04:53 Caitlin Clark Rumors

08:10 Angel Reese's Busy Schedule

14:54 Shaq's Controversial Comments

16:56 Patrick Mahomes and WNBA Expansion

25:10 WNBA Draft and Expansion Excitement

26:48 Investing in Women's Sports

27:42 WNBA Scheduling and League Pass Issues

29:28 College Basketball and NIL Deals

40:10 International Players in NCAA

43:23 Cooper Flagg and Gatorade Deal

45:49 LSU's NIL Powerhouses

49:56 College Basketball Season Kickoff

50:40 Conclusion and Social Media Plugs