Locked On Women's Basketball

Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Michigan Freshman Syla Swords talks about her excitement leading into her first NCAA postseason, her time with Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and reveals her favorite Canadian snacks. Hosted by Chelsea Leite of The Next.They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and condition

We all made predictions way back in October and November 2024. Now it is March and the Madness is upon us! Host and college basketball analyst Missy Heidrick breaks down recent big wins, big losses, the impacts on the top 16 seeds for the NCAA Tournament, conference titles and coaching changes in women's college basketball.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate. Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA. and if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge!PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game!Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBADoor DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to kick off their 2025 WNBA Draft prospect profiles, starting with UConn’s Paige Bueckers and Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles, the consensus top-2 prospects in this year’s class.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodWith Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold.Door DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participati

Host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next and Locked on Women’s Basketball’s very own Hunter Cruse where the pair tries to understand why WNBA teams have made it a point this offseason to not only trade draft lottery picks but are trading first round draft picks. How does Hunter assess the strength of the 2025 Draft and what are the reasons that Courtney Vandersloot believes high value picks have been traded so frequently during this WNBA off-season? Powell asks Cruse to assess the risk of the two major trades where the Sky sent their 2025 third overall pick and two other future draft assets over to the Washington Mystics for Ariel Atkins and the Sparks sent their 2025 second overall pick over to Seattle in the three team trade that sent Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces. Lastly, the two discuss how contenders in the WNBA have kept their cores together while using the draft wisely to build out roster depth. Thumbnail Photo Credit: MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesFurther res

Two shining stars of Unrivaled, Natasha Cloud and Shakira Austin, join the show. No topic is off limits, from Cloud's views on player movement and how she navigates in in her own life to Shakira Austin's candid take on how she thinks her game can evolve in 2025 and beyond. Plus, both share what the interactions with fans mean to them emotionally. Host Howard Megdal goes in-depth with two fascinating WNBA players. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood With Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold. Door Dash They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off) Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at parti

Host Howard Megdal goes all-in on what we got to witness, on and off the court, from Diana Taurasi. What the expectations and time she existed in meant for her, the league, the sport and its future. It's a complicated legacy but one that will be unmatched, whatever comes next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite talks to Odyssey Sims about her experience at Athletes Unlimited in Nashville. After that, they talk about Sims heading to the LA Sparks for the 2025 WNBA season, and about the exciting things coming in women's basketball.With Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold.They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit

There's never been a crazier offseason than the current WNBA series of changes, between ongoing CBA talks that will likely change the landscape of the league forever and a new media rights deal that has altered the financial landscape. The Connecticut Sun have experienced as much change as anyone, and team president Jen Rizzotti joined the show to take us through everything from the departure of Alyssa Thomas to the acquisition of Tina Charles and so much more. An in-depth look at how the WNBA really works is here. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood With Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold. Door Dash They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off) Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT thro

oday on Locked on Women's Basketball, The Next's two Canadian writers - Chelsea Leite and Hayley McGoldrick talk all things WNBA, Toronto Tempo, and women's sports in Canada.Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to rank their national title contenders in 2025 and discuss the latest with Marina Mabrey’s situation in Connecticut.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees.HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one. For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use code LOCKEDONNBA. PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to ge

Dayton head coach Tamika Williams-Jeter and senior forward Arianna Smith join host Natalie Heavren to discuss the season so far, including why 15 > 1. The group also chat about Smith’s growth over the course of her Dayton career and the work that went into her leading the conference in field goal percentage. Williams-Jeter and Smith also reflect on their favorite parts of the season so far and their goals for the rest of the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees.HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one. For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use code LOCKEDONNBA. PrizepicksNow’s the p

The Lunar Owls are a perfect 8-0 in Unrivaled, their own Napheesa Collier won the 1 v 1 tournament, and they place the Laces this weekend! Head Coach of the Owls and Head Coach of the Laces join host Gigi Speer to discuss Skylar Diggns-Smith's competitiveness, Betnijah Laney's impact, their team mentalities, and how they approach winning the day. Oh, and how can the New York Liberty go back-to-back? Find out in Today's episode of Locked On: Women's Basketball!Photo by Hannah di Lorenzo-KevorkianFollow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms…

The Next Hoops senior contributor Michelle Smith was named a recipient of the Curt Gowdy Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend. Michelle joins SFGATE sports editor Alex Simon to discuss what the award means to her, what NBA All-Star weekend was like and a look-ahead to the Golden State Valkyries' inaugural season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to mid-February and parity that is here in women's college basketball this season. From upsets to big road wins, we no longer have any undefeated teams in the country and a new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll. Who else is making moves? What did the first 16-team seed reveal for the NCAA Tournament tell us and what do the last weeks of ACC play have in store? Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined SB Nation's Mitchell Northam, also an AP Top 25 voter, to break it all down. (photo credit: Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/gua

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to discuss JuJu Watkins’ 38-point, 8-block performance to beat No. 1 UCLA, plus some thoughts on Kiki Iriafen’s updated draft stock, what it means now that Justė Jocytė is eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, and more.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!WayFairAfter the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate. Right now, OpenPhone is offering

Host Jackie Powell is joined by Ben Pickman of The Athletic where the pair breaks down some of The Athletic’s latest reporting about the cities and ownership groups in the running for the WNBA’s highly coveted 16th team and fourth expansion team during Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s tenure. Has this ever happened before and why now are we hearing about all of these potential ownership groups? Which cities have the best shot at landing the 16th team according to recent history? Philadelphia, Detroit or Kansas City? What about Charlotte? Later, Jackie and Ben shift over to discuss the final four players that remain in Unrivaled’s 1 on 1 Tournament. Can Uconn alumnae Aaliyah Edwards and Azurá Stevens pull off major upsets or will league founder Napheesa Collier and perennial WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale have something to say about that?Thumbnail Photo Credit: Left: Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK, Right: Em Johnson | UnrivaledFurther reading and listening:Ben Pickman and Mike Vorkunov broke do

Vic Schaefer's Texas Longhorns have the look of title contenders, especially after avenging one of the team's only two losses this season by beating South Carolina. Schaefer joins host Howard Megdal to talk about the many elements of Texas' success thus far, from starring roles by Madison Booker and Rori Harmon to precocious freshmen allowing Schaefer to throw depth at every one of his vaunted SEC opponents. A meditation on a two-way team that is as dangerous as anyone in the country. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! WayFair After the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. SKIMS Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. OpenPhone The #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separa

Chelsea Leite is joined by Rob Knox of The Next to chat about the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament and Napheesa Collier's dominance. Plus, they make some way too early WNBA awards predictions.After the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. The #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate. Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA. and if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge!Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms…

Lexie Brown is a pioneer in women's basketball in a multitude of ways. From her work to build Athletes Unlimited, where she's assumed a leadership role and now competes in her fourth season, to her ascendence in the WNBPA as Terri Jackson's organization works to build a better CBA, Lexie is everywhere the game is growing. She talks with host Howard Megdal about that work, along with her new podcast - listen to it here (https://www.youtube.com/@FullCircle_Pod) - and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! WayFair After the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. SKIMS Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. OpenPhone The #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate. Right

As we all sink deeper and deeper into the conference races across the landscape of women’s college basketball, there are always those teams you never should take your eye off of. Big time programs at institutions that are household names. No one can deny that when you see that green & gold O – we are talking about Oregon. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Steve Tannen from Sports Radio 95.3 in Eugene, Oregon, home of the Oregon Ducks to talk about life in the Big Ten for the Ducks, the state of the WBB program and the impact WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu has had on the program and the university. (Photo credit: © Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!WayFairAfter the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in