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

UCLA continues to prove they belong at the top of the Big Ten 🏀 In today’s show, we break down #3 UCLA’s dominant 76–58 road win over Minnesota , keeping the Bruins undefeated in conference play behind elite defense, balanced scoring, and another double-double from Lauren Betts. Plus, Ohio State explodes offensively, Colorado stuns a ranked Iowa State squad, and TCU delivers one of the wildest bu...

🔥 On Today’s Episode: • #19 Iowa State vs Colorado — key matchups, strategy, and why this game matters in the Big 12 race • #3 UCLA vs Minnesota — can the Gophers slow down one of the nation’s elite offenses? • #10 TCU vs West Virginia — Olivia Miles, transition defense, and rebounding battles • Penn State vs #14 Ohio State — guard play and tempo control • #18 Baylor vs Utah — physicality, paint...

UConn isn’t going anywhere. The Huskies remain locked in as the No. 1 team in the nation , and there’s no sign of a shift coming anytime soon. On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball , we break down the Week 11 AP Poll , highlighting the biggest movers, surprises, and storylines across women’s college basketball — plus a major development in the WNBA. 🔹 Segment 1: AP Poll Week 11 Break...

🔥 Segment 1: Double-Ranked Showdowns 🏀 #12 LSU 70, #2 Texas 65 LSU handed Texas its first loss of the season by forcing 17 turnovers, dominating the glass, and controlling tempo in the second half. Mikaylah Williams led the way with 20 points and elite defensive impact as LSU showed why they may be the biggest threat in the SEC. 🏀 #6 Kentucky 63, #5 Oklahoma 57 Kentucky rallied from a 13-point...

LSU looks like LSU again. The Tigers bounced back in a big way with a dominant road win over Georgia, led by a fourth-quarter takeover from Flau’Jae Johnson — and now all eyes turn to a massive showdown with No. 2 Texas. On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball , hosts Kalia Butler and Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones break down what LSU’s resurgence means for the SEC ra...

🔹 Segment 1: Top 25 Recap & Iowa State vs Cincinnati Breakdown Why Cincinnati’s physicality, confidence, and bench energy overwhelmed Iowa State How Audi Crooks (23 pts, 10 reb) drew constant defensive attention — and why the Cyclones’ offense stalled anyway Destiny Thomas’ physical defense and Cincinnati’s discipline late Cincinnati’s first win over a ranked opponent since 2011 Key Performers: M...

The WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations appear headed for another extension , as talks between the league and the WNBPA remain at a standstill. On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball , hosts Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) break down the latest developments — and what they could mean for the future of th...

Paige Bueckers put on a statement performance as Unrivaled Basketball tipped off — and we’re breaking down everything from Day 1. 🏀🔥 On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball , Kalia Butler is joined by Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones to recap the biggest games, standout performances, and early takeaways from Unrivaled’s opening slate. 🔹 In this episode: Unrivaled Day...

🔶 Segment 1: LSU vs. Vanderbilt Breakdown Vanderbilt upsets No. 5 LSU , staying undefeated at 15–0 Mikayla Blakes explodes for 32 points , including 15 in the 4th Freshman Aubrey Galvan hits the go-ahead 3 LSU commits 22 turnovers and falls to 0–2 in SEC play Concerns around leadership, experience, and rotations Flau’jae Johnson scoreless in 18 minutes Kim Mulkey reacts to LSU’s physicality and r...

Are rankings starting to lose their meaning? 🤔 On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball , we break down a wild night across the women’s college basketball landscape — from a dramatic LSU vs. Kentucky finish to multiple shocking upsets and a clutch Iowa win in Big Ten play. 🔥 Segment 1: LSU vs. Kentucky Breakdown LSU struck first, but Kentucky battled back behind elite rebounding, physi...

WNBA CBA negotiations remain far from a deal as the league and the players’ union clash over revenue sharing, salary caps, and what counts as “real” revenue — with a potential strike now on the table. We break down the key sticking points, competing proposals, and what it all means as the deadline approaches. Plus, we highlight standout performances from across women’s college basketball, includin...

USC delivered a statement road win in the Big Ten, knocking off previously unbeaten No. 20 Nebraska 74–66 at Pinnacle Bank Arena for its first road victory of the season. A dominant third quarter fueled by Londynn Jones and strong all-around play from Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith proved to be the difference, as Nebraska’s late push fell short despite defensive pressure and trips to the free-th...

UCLA made another statement in Big Ten play — and it might be enough to put the Bruins right back at the top of the conference. On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball , Kalia Butler is joined by Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones to break down UCLA’s 82–75 road win over Ohio State, including how the Bruins dominated the paint, wore down the Buckeyes late, and why Lauren...

South Carolina is upgrading in a big way.  On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball , hosts Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down the Gamecocks’ latest recruiting wins and what they mean for Dawn Staley’s program moving forward. Segment 1: We dive into South Carolina landing Jerzy Robinson , the No. 5 ranked player in ESPN’s 2026 class, and adding international pro Alicia Tournebize ,...

🔹 Segment 1: Michigan State vs. Ole Miss Recap Michigan State holds Ole Miss to its lowest scoring output of the season, showcasing elite ball movement, defensive pressure, and timely shooting. We dive into: How MSU’s third-quarter explosion flipped the game Rashunda Jones’ momentum-swinging performance Why this win matters with Big Ten play right around the corner 🔹 Segment 2: Weekly AP Poll Re...

UConn sent a clear message to the rest of women’s college basketball with a 90–64 statement win over Iowa , locking in defensively and blowing the game open behind huge performances from Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd . The Huskies’ full-court pressure, transition scoring, and second-half shot-making proved too much for the Hawkeyes, despite Iowa winning the rebounding battle. In Segment 2, Louisville...

The WNBA is at a pivotal moment — and the NBA may be stepping in. On today’s Locked On Women’s Basketball , we break down Adam Silver’s comments on potentially joining WNBA CBA negotiations, why NBA involvement matters financially, and how a deal (or a lockout) could shape the league’s future. Plus: Sylvia Fowles joins the Portland Fire coaching staff and what her role means for the expansion fran...

Year 2 of Unrivaled is officially here — and it’s already bigger, bolder, and more player-driven than ever. In this episode, we break down everything from Unrivaled Media Day , where Breeze BC immediately stood out as a team to watch, led by Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Aari McDonald, and more under head coach Noelle Quinn. Players talk creativity, confidence, and why Unrivaled i...

In this episode: Why UConn and Texas look untouchable Biggest winners and losers in the AP Poll Oklahoma, Louisville, USC, Princeton & more Key seeding games to watch this weekend WNBA CBA negotiations explained Revenue sharing, salaries, and league growth What Team USA’s “young and turnt” core means moving forward   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Jo...

UConn sends a statement to the rest of women’s college basketball, Texas overwhelms Baylor, and we break down a loaded slate of Top-25 action across the country. 🔒🏀 We open with UConn’s dominant road win over USC, where Geno Auriemma’s squad applied relentless full-court pressure, owned the paint, and dished out 25 assists en route to a 39-point lead. USC never found a rhythm as their 19-game ho...

UConn heads to the Galen Center looking to stay undefeated, while USC aims to protect its strong home court advantage. We break down the matchup, key players, and what each team needs to do to win. We also preview two more major showdowns: Texas vs Baylor: A high-powered Texas team hosts a tough Baylor squad in a classic Big 12 battle. Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State (Bedlam): One of the best rivalry g...

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s College Basketball , we break down Audi Crooks’ absolutely dominant performance as Iowa State edges Iowa 74-69, including her jaw-dropping efficiency and how she elevates her teammates. We also spotlight teams making historic starts—Illinois, Arizona State, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Princeton—and highlight standout players like Aaliyah Chavez and Fadima Tall....

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball : We’re previewing a massive in-state battle — #11 Iowa vs. #10 Iowa State — and what it will take for the Hawkeyes to slow down national scoring leader Audi Crooks . Plus, we break down A’ja Wilson’s incredible sweep of national awards , and why college athletic directors are now seriously considering collective bargaining with athletes.   Everyd...

UConn is on an absolute tear — and today we’re breaking down why the Huskies look like the most dominant team in college basketball right now . We kick things off with a full look at this week’s AP Poll , the Big Ten’s historic milestone, Tennessee’s 800th ranking, and the biggest matchup swings coming this week for NCAA Tournament seeding. Then we dive into the Player of the Year race , where Sar...

UConn is on a mission — and their 67-point demolition of DePaul proves the Huskies are built to run the Big East once again. On today’s show, we break down UConn’s dominance, including Sarah Strong’s monster performance, a historic defensive showing, and a 40-game conference win streak that keeps rolling on a day the school honored Sue Bird. But it wasn’t just the Big East making noise — the Big T...