Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops

Ever wondered who is behind Chalk Talk South? In this special episode, the microphone gets turned around as my best friend interviews me about my journey from lifelong Vanderbilt Women's Basketball fan to covering the best conference in women's college basketball. We talk about where my love for the game began, what it was like attending Vanderbilt basketball camps as a kid, and how a passion for...

Welcome to another SEC Women's Basketball Scouting Report! In this episode of Chalk Talk South, we're breaking down the Auburn Tigers heading into the 2026-27 season. 🏀 In this scouting report, we cover: - Auburn's 2025-26 season recap - Head coach Larry Vickers and his vision for the program - Key roster departures - Impact transfer portal additions - Returning players to watch - Freshmen who co...

Florida women's basketball enters the 2026 season facing major questions after a difficult SEC campaign. Can the Gators take a step forward, or will they remain near the bottom of one of the toughest conferences in the country? In this Florida Women's Basketball SEC Scouting Report, I break down the Gators' roster, key returning players, offseason additions, biggest strengths, biggest concerns, an...

How are today's athletes handling the increasing pressures of college sports? In this episode, I sit down with sports psychologist Latrice Lewis to discuss the mental health challenges facing athletes in today's rapidly changing landscape of college athletics. We explore the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, social media pressure, performance expectations, athlete identity, trauma, resilience, a...

UCLA head coach Cori Close recently shared some thought-provoking comments on Women's Sports Now about the growing impact of the transfer portal and NIL on college basketball recruiting. As someone who spent 15 seasons building UCLA into a national championship program, Close offers a unique perspective on how roster construction is changing across women's college basketball. In this video, I brea...

In this episode, we break down the outlook for Mississippi State Bulldogs women's basketball heading into SEC play and why this team could become one of the biggest surprises in the conference. From roster strengths and key returners to potential concerns and postseason ceiling, this is a full SEC scouting report on Mississippi State women’s basketball for the 2026 season. We discuss: Mississippi...

How good can Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball be next season after an aggressive transfer portal offseason? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about Coach Yo and the Rebels heading into the new SEC women’s basketball season. From how Ole Miss finished last year to the key departures, portal additions, returning talent, X-factors, biggest question marks, realistic ceiling...

In this episode, I’m joined by Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, former Vanderbilt and Texas women’s basketball standout and current member of the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA. We talk about Ndjakalenga’s basketball journey from South Dakota to the SEC, what it was like playing for Coach Shea Ralph at Vanderbilt, helping lead the Commodores to a historic Sweet 16 season, and how SEC basketball prepar...

On this episode of The Chalk Talk Podcast, I sit down with Torri James to talk about her journey from high school basketball to playing Division I basketball at Western Kentucky University. We dive into the realities of the transfer portal, NIL opportunities in women’s college basketball, player development, recruiting, team culture, and what it takes to compete at the next level. Torri also share...

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball are one of the biggest question marks in the SEC heading into the new season… so what should we expect? In this episode of Chalk Talk, we break down everything you need to know about Tennessee women’s basketball — from last season’s inconsistencies to a complete roster rebuild through the transfer portal. After finishing 16–14 and exiting early in both the...

Part 2 of my SEC transfer portal breakdown is here. In this video, I take a look at the rest of the conference and analyze how each team is building through the portal so far. From key additions to under-the-radar pickups, there’s a lot to unpack as rosters start to take shape for the upcoming women’s college basketball season. If you missed Part 1, make sure to check that out for a full look at t...

Florida women’s basketball just made one of the biggest transfer portal moves in women’s college basketball by landing elite guard Kiyomi McMiller — but the real story goes far beyond the stats. In this video, we break down Kiyomi McMiller’s transfer to the Florida Gators, her long-standing relationship with new head coach Tammi Reiss, and why this SEC transfer portal addition could completely res...

The SEC transfer portal race is heating up—and some teams are already pulling ahead. In this video, we break down which programs are winning the SEC portal right now , which ones are making smart moves, and how it’s shaping the upcoming women’s college basketball season. From impact transfers to roster strategy, this is your go-to update on SEC women’s basketball portal news , team trends, and ear...

Alabama women’s basketball just made a major move by hiring Pauline Love as its new head coach—and this changes everything in Tuscaloosa. In this mini episode, we break down who Pauline Love is, from her upbringing and playing career to her rise in coaching and reputation as a culture builder and recruiter. We also dive into what she’s done in the transfer portal and why she’s the right fit for th...

Georgia didn’t just hire a coach—they hired a program builder. In this episode of Chalk Talk South, we break down why Ayla Guzzardo could be a game-changer for Georgia Women’s Basketball. From her dominant junior college run to turning Southeastern Louisiana into a conference champion and flipping McNeese into a 29-win team, her track record speaks for itself. We dive into Georgia’s massive roster...

From Hollywood dreams to SEC sidelines—get to know Tammi Reiss, the new head coach of Florida Gators women's basketball. In this episode of Chalk Talk South Women’s Hoops, we break down her journey from University of Virginia standout to WNBA player, her coaching rise at Rhode Island Rams women's basketball, and what she brings to the SEC. 🏀 What to expect: -Her unique path from acting to coachin...

Tap into the rise of women’s basketball and why the game is exploding right now 🔥 In this episode of Chalk Talk South , I sit down with a Duke insider to break down the rapid growth of women’s hoops—from elite talent and faster gameplay to the impact of the transfer portal, NIL, and evolving team culture. We dive into Duke women’s basketball’s Elite Eight run, behind-the-scenes insights, and one...

New to women’s basketball? This episode is for you. In Breaking Down Women’s Hoops with a Rookie , I sit down with a first-time women’s basketball fan to talk through what makes the game so exciting—from SEC physicality and top players to the rise of the sport and why more people are tuning in than ever. We dive into real fan perspectives, the transfer portal, team culture, and even play a fun “Ch...