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

Greetings from Los Angeles Sparks Media Day! In Part I of a two-part show, host Howard Megdal spoke one-on-one with Kelsey Plum, Dearics Hamby and Rickea Jackson about the new-look Sparks. Megdal delves into the offensive makeup of the new roster, how the players plan to work within themselves and among the strength and depth of the team, while each detailing their individual journeys. Get to know...

Grace Berger, Minnesota Lynx guard, joins the show to talk about her pro journey. From the moment she got claimed on waivers by the Lynx to her overseas play, Berger has never let changes get in the way of developing her game further. She discusses everything from how to navigate a midrange shooting world amid the rise in analytics to the ways she connects with her dog while playing in Turkey. Sup...

It is almost the middle of May and that means the WNBA season is starting in earnest in one week but there is always room to talk about the topics swirling in the college game and college athletics. From coaching changes to house settlements, conference stability and revenue sharing and the portal – it’s all things to take notice to - analyst and host Missy Heidrick bounces us around the country i...

Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer for a draft of the WNBA’s best players 25 and under. The goal isn’t to build the best team to win a game today, but rather to build the best young core for the present and future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment...

Host and The Next’s New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by Madeline Kenney of the New York Post to examine the expectations going into the 2025 season for the defending champions the New York Liberty. What roles will the newcomers have and what should we expect to see from the team’s big three in Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart? Which player on the bubble will...

New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb spoke at length with host Howard Megdal, Locked On Women's Basketball host Jackie Powell and other media members this past weekend. In Part 1 of our takeaways, Megdal focuses on efficiency and the overall trajectory of the team. More to come in Part 2 from Powell on Friday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know yo...

For Atlanta Dream assistant Brandi Poole, the challenge of coming to the Dream and getting a chance to work with Brittney Griner, Bri Jones and a stacked roster was appealing for so many reasons. In Karl Smesko, the new Atlanta head coach, Poole is working on the staff of someone who lives the offensive efficiency life. Poole has succeeded far and wide in her storied career, and tells host Howard...

Maryland head coach Brenda Frese returns to Locked On Women's Basketball, where she talks about a momentous season in College Park, along with a team of transfers which should help the Terrapins more than make up for the loss of program-definer Shyanne Sellers. Plus, reflecting on how the 2024-25 Terrapins accomplished so much. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Tur...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Lincoln Shafer to discuss the first preseason games of the 2025 season, including Dallas vs. Las Vegas and Chicago vs. Brazil. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.co...

With just 15 days until the Phoenix Mercury play its first regular season game of the year, The Next’s Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Tia Reid joins host Natalie Heavren to chat about the upcoming season. The pair talked about the team’s media day, what’s happened in training camp so far and what excites Reid about the regular season. Reid also breaks down what to look for in the Mercury’s pair of...

Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite is joined by Jackie Powell to talk about New York Liberty training camp. They also get into the news of Georgia Amoore's ACL injury, and the progress being made on women's sports medicine research. This episode is brought to you by the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Turn any TV into your Xbox—no console needed. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to lea...

The Indiana Fever held the team's Media Day on Wednesday, and Caitlin Clark threw down the gauntlet: a championship is how she'll define a successful season. Indiana Fever beat reporter with The Next Tony East was there, and he joins host Howard Megdal to deep dive into the many factors that will determine whether or not Clark gets that title. Everything from her fellow generational talent Aliyah...

After a run to the WNIT Elite Eight, Rutgers head coach Coquese Washington has her sights on the NCAA Tournament in year 4, she tells host Howard Megdal. The two discuss not only the new players joining the Scarlet Knights, but the way they fit together. Washington also reflects on what went wrong with Kiyomi McMiller and how Destiny Adams and JoJo Lacey left their mark on the program. Support Us...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about the fits for the best transfers to change schools this offseason, including MiLaysia Fulwiley to LSU, Ta’Niya Latson to South Carolina, 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 lockedondai...

Host and The Next’s New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by Fever beat reporter Tony East to break down some of the WNBA’s most and least predictable training camps. They run through the entire league in their quest to determine who might make final rosters by opening day on May 16. First Jackie and Tony examine the toughest camps to make in the Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx, New...

Paige Bueckers is a member of the Dallas Wings, and that has huge ramifications for Bueckers, the Wings and the WNBA as a whole. Host Howard Megdal spoke to Bueckers, Wings GM Curt Miller and more folks at the introductory press conference for Bueckers. He provides context on how Bueckers' 2025 is pivotal for not only her, but the franchise as a while, and asks key stakeholders, including Bueckers...

The well-worn path of Tufts-MIT-NBA-WNBA coaching is practically a cliche, right? :) Truly, Sonia Raman is a remarkable story, and she joins host Howard Megdal to share it. The two discuss the ways basketball and analytics have grown together, fusing the many branches of the sport, while allowing Raman's unconventional background — law degree included — to foster her growth and influence in the sp...

The college basketball season is behind us but the WNBA season is right in front of us - the draft was one week ago today and we know there were winners and losers, surprises and so much more. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Matthew Walter of The Next to break it all down and what lies ahead for the newest team in the WNBA - Golden State. (Photo Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Im...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about the best picks, biggest surprises, and more from the 2025 WNBA Draft. 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! SKIMS Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIM...

The Washington Mystics made three of the first six picks Monday night and The Next’s Mystics beat reporter and managing editor Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss the team's five total picks, storylines to watch for in training camp and what to expect this season. Hatfield also talks about the youth on the roster, who she expects to step up as a leader this season and more. Support...

Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Terry Horstman of The Next talk all things Minnesota Lynx. From Napheesa Collier's ever growing skill to the chip on the team's shoulder after losing in the WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty. Can the Lynx make it all the way back to the Finals this season? Thumbnail: Hannah Kevorkian | The Next Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by...

Less than 48 hours after the Golden State Valkyries first WNBA draft on Monday night, The Next’s Valkyries beat reporter Michelle Smith joined host Natalie Heavren to discuss the three picks made, how it sets up training camp and what to expect as the opening season draws near. Smith talks about how many draft picks she expects to make the roster, what position battles we may see in training camp...

Live from the WNBA Draft: host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Emily Adler where the two discuss the winners and losers of the 2025 WNBA Draft. Hint: The California teams did very well by Adler’s standards. What about the Dallas Wings who selected Paige Bueckers No.1 overall? The Mystics? What about the Sun? Later, Jackie shares what she saw and heard that evening on the ground. And lastly J...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to break down The Next’s final 2025 WNBA Draft Board. Read here: https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/2025-wnba-draft-board-v2/ 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 Supportin...

Host Jackie Powell is joined by Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post to discuss a major storyline that has been washing over the 2025 WNBA Draft. Will Paige Bueckers pull an Eli Manning and not go play for the Dallas Wings? The pair first discusses what has been reported on this subject since November and then they dive into the reasons why Bueckers might have reservations about starting her pro...