No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

Zena and Ben cover several hot topics in women's basketball, including the history-making offense of Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins, speculation on Clark's transition potential to the WNBA, WNBA Free Agency updates, views at USA Camp and what Ben learned about "America's Team," the TCU Horned Frogs. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman __ No Offseason is a part of The Ath...

Becky Hammon joins Ben and Sabreena to relive the 2023 Las Vegas Aces title run. Hammon shares how the team dealt with the super team expectations, the grind of repeating, some special moments that buoyed them throughout the year, and goes into great detail on the shorthanded closeout effort in Game 4. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenaj...

Zena and Chantel recap the biggest game of the regular season (South Carolina-LSU) and examine what UConn's loss to Notre Dame might mean in the college hoops landscape. Plus, a look behind the curtains at The Athletic's All-America teams. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathle...

Greg Bibb, the team president, CEO, and a partner of the Dallas Wings, joins the show to talk about the life of a front-office executive during free agency. He gives his perspective on the draft/scouting, and some of his favorite offseason stories as well as how this time of year has evolved for teams since he first joined the league in 2007.   -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X:...

It was a week full of upsets in college basketball. The Athletic's Zena Keita and Ben Pickman break down the results that caught their eyes over the past week. Then, they discuss the scene and significance from Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer's record-setting day and give some quick thoughts on TCU's surreal injury situation. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman __ No Offs...

As Stanford Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer closes in on the all-time college basketball wins record, The Athletic’s Chantel Jennings, Ben Pickman and Zena Keita chat with VanDerveer and star forward Kiki Iriafen about their respective journeys, the role of mentorship, and how technology impacts women’s college basketball today. Then, Zena talks with Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner about he...

No one’s having more fun this college season than Iowa State and their five fabulous freshmen. Except maybe USC and the Trojans’ ever-growing crowds in L.A. all clamoring to see JuJu Watkins. Or perhaps Florida State and the Seminoles’ sharpshooting backcourt. In today’s episode, Zena and Sabreena go through what they’re enjoying watching the most as well as some exciting conference races across t...

Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff and guard Ta'Niya Latson join the podcast to discuss the depth of the ACC, how both have grown as leaders in their respective roles and how they'd spend a rare off-day in Tallahassee. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffs...

A handful of prominent lawsuits the NCAA is facing could impact the future landscape of college athletics. The Athletic’s college football and basketball writer Justin Williams and Ben Pickman join Zena Keita to discuss the implications of a recent subdivision proposal and other legal challenges on college basketball and the sporting landscape. Zena also launches a new segment! -Follow Zena on X:...

The NCAA reached an eight-year agreement with ESPN worth $115 million annually to televise 40 college sports championships, including women's basketball. Chantel Jennings joins Zena Keita to discuss the deal, what is and isn't in the agreement and what the NCAA should do next. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast...

The whole team gets together to discuss some reader-submitted questions as they close out 2023. Will Caitlin Clark be on the Olympic team (should she be)? Is player of the year too weighted on offensive production? What should Atlanta do at PG? -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast N...

Rori Harmon and Madison Booker, two stars of the undefeated no. 5 Texas Longhorns, join Chantel and Sabreena to share some behind-the-scenes stories about Texas practices, how much Coach Vic Schaefer really talks about defense, and what they're looking to improve heading into Big 12 play. Rori and Madison also answer some rapid-fire questions about the holidays, game day, and Schaefer's practice p...

We're going deep in the Pac-12 this week, as Zena and Sabreena discuss the remaining undefeated teams on the West Coast, specifically what to make of Washington and Oregon State as we head into conference play. Then, it's a reassessment of the best transfers this season, starting with UCLA's Lauren Betts while also showing some love to veteran transfers at South Carolina, Ohio State, and Baylor. -...

Zena has a real conversation about money and financial literacy in the world of women’s basketball with 3x WNBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and NCAA Champion Napheesa Collier. Napheesa shares how the WNBA’s official banking partner, US Bank, helped get her on track to achieve some of her biggest financial goals, as well as her thoughts on NIL and the outlook of her alma mater’s (UConn) season...

The Indiana Fever won the Caitlin Clark draft lottery and the Los Angeles Sparks, with pick No. 2, feel pretty good, too. Plus, we take a look at the top six conferences to determine how many Final Four contenders are in each. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us...

Indiana Fever general manager Lin Dunn joins the podcast to talk about the Fever's outlook heading into the WNBA Draft lottery. Dunn shares some stories from draft lotteries past, when she had the opportunity to select Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird in back-to-back seasons, as well as some insight on this year's Fever. Stick around for Dunn's prediction on how the draft and college eligibility could...

Sabreena and Zena chat about this week's Power Rankings and give some love to teams and players that haven't shared enough of the spotlight despite their undefeated seasons and impactful performances, respectively. -Follow Zena on X/Twitter: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on X/Twitter: @sabreenajm __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign...

Zena sits down with UCLA Bruins Head Coach Cori Close to talk about what makes UCLA a special place to be, the importance of leading with transparency and authenticity in today’s age of sports and the various people who poured into her journey to make her a unique, or uncommon, coach and player.  -Follow Zena on Twitter: @itszenakeita __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email...

South Carolina has a high-powered offense that rivals its elite defense, NC State has found a clear identity around elite guard play and Stanford has a dynamic duo in the paint — A few weeks into the season, these three teams have all surpassed expectations in a big way. -Follow Zena on Twitter/X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on Twitter/X: @ChantelJennings __ No Offseason is a part of The Athleti...

After another chaotic week of upsets, Zena and Sabreena break down the latest power rankings and what goes into ordering teams at this point in the season. They also tap into Zena's post-player roots and highlight some of the standout performances from frontcourt players across the country, including Kiki Iriafen and Alissa Pili. -Follow Zena on Twitter: @itszenakeita -Follow Sabreena on Twitter:...

Zena chats with Cal Berkeley's Head Women's Basketball Coach, Charmin Smith on her fascinating journey from playing at Stanford to playing in the WNBA to now being a head coach in one of the country's toughest conferences--all while staying true to the competitive and activist spirit within her. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: No...

A rare in-person conversation between Chantel, Ben and Sabreena breaking down the three biggest shockers from the first week of action. Then, a three-pack of bold predictions about the National Player of the Year race, Final Four sleepers and if some of the country’s top players will turn pro after the season. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @ch...

From Paris (where South Carolina's Milaysia Fulwiley and Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo showed out) to Cali (where USC's JuJu Watkins impressed) — some of week 1's best performances in NCAA women's hoops came from the first-year players. Plus: Why LSU's loss might be a good thing, reflecting on the 584-day wait for Paige Bueckers' game and a lookahead to this weekend's most intriguing game. -Follow Z...

In a true crossover of The Athletic's extensive coverage, Senior College Sports Writer Nicole Auerbach joins to discuss the historical context of NCAA conference realignment, the current state of conferences today, and the impacts of realignment on women's college hoops. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Nicole on X: @NicoleAuerbach __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network...

College basketball season is upon us and we take a look at some of the most intriguing women's players to watch. Zena is joined by The Athletic's women's basketball writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo who shares her process of selecting these intriguing players and how their impact is good for women's basketball.  -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Lyndsey on X: @darcangel21 __ No Offseason is a part...