The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & NCAA Women’s Basketball

Welcome to Dice it Up! A new show from the Her Hoop Stats podcast network where Dano Mataya and Isis "Ice" Young talk discuss current events in the women's basketball world and "Dice it Up" with interesting guests from across the basketball landscape! On today's show, Dano and Ice give their predictions for who will be selected as the 12 WNBA All Star reserves! See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

The WNBA announced the starter pool for the All-Star Game in Chicago. Kelsey Plum, Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike are among the 12 starters that captains A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart will select from. Gabe Ibrahim and Christy Winters-Scott discuss whether Sue Bird's selection means for other players and pick their own teams from the starters. They also breakdown the Chicago Sky's record comeback...

The WNBA All Star Game is almost here, which means it's time to pick the players most deserving to be an All-Star. Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Richard Cohen of Her Hoop Stats join Gabe Ibrahim to discuss who should make it to Chicago. They breakdown why Skylar Diggins-Smith is almost a lock, if the entire Las Vegas Aces starting lineup should make it, and debate whether Candace Parker will get a star...

It's a great time to celebrate the history of Women's Basketball and that's exactly what Courtside did this week. With Sue Bird's official retirement announcement and the premiere of ESPN 30 for 30's Dream On, Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim discuss Sue's career, the 1996 Olympic Team's impact on the game, and how intertwined those stories are. They also discuss A'ja Wilson's dominant seaso...

Welcome to Dice it Up! A new show from the Her Hoop Stats podcast network where Dano Mataya and Isis "Ice" Young talk discuss current events in the women's basketball world and "Dice it Up" with interesting guests from across the basketball landscape! On today's show, Dano and Ice are back after a 2 week break for Dano's honeymoon. Catch up on the WNBA Standings and then they redraft the 2014 WNBA...

What a week of news for the WNBA. The Athletic reported that Commissioner Cathy Englebert is looking at expanding the league by 2024. The Los Angeles Sparks fired Derek Fisher after 12 games. The New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream made a trade and much more. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim get into all of it plus how the Washington Mystics responded to Elena Delle Donne's injury, Noelle Qui...

The Courtside Crew and all of Her Hoop Stats is sending love and support to all those affected by the act of domestic terrorism in Uvalde, Texas. If you want to call your representative and demand action on gun violence, here are two good resources for you: 5calls.org and a list of US senators phone numbers from Buzzfeed . Here are Natasha Cloud's comments: https://twitter.com/WashMystics/status/1...

On today's show, Dano and Ice record for the first time in-person! They discuss what it's like transferring while in college and how to make sure it's successful for both the player and the program. Then Dano and Ice are joined by Seton Hall University Head Women's Basketball Coach, Tony Bozzella. They break down the incredible last season that ended with a WNIT championship appearance, the Big Ea...

Rhyne Howard has arrived. The Atlanta Dream rookie is off to one of the best career beginnings in league history. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim discuss her dazzling debut in a wide-ranging WNBA conversation. They also get into the heated discussion between Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith, why the Washington Mystics, Chicago Sky, and Connecticut Sun look so strong to start the year,...

Dice it Up is hosted by Dano Mataya and Isis "Ice" Young, and they discuss current events in the women's basketball world and "Dice it Up" with interesting guests from across the basketball landscape. On today's show, Dano and Ice talk about Ice's calling her first game as the color commentator for the #ConnecticutSun, recap a few of the games from the last week of #WNBA season and give a little p...

After one week of the WNBA season, the Washington Mystics look like title contenders. Elena Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins and Katie Benzan (!!) have all contributed to the team's 3-0 start. Mystics Color Commentator Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down DC's fast start and how they see the Mystics' season going. They also get into the surprising moves by the struggling Minne...

Welcome to Dice it Up. The newest show on the Her Hoop Stats Podcast Network!  Dice it Up is hosted by Dano Mataya and Isis "Ice" Young, and they discuss current events in the women's basketball world and "Dice it Up" with interesting guests from across the basketball landscape. On today's show, Dano and Ice talk about Ice's new role as the color commentator for the #ConnecticutSun, recap a few of...

The WNBA Season is underway! Right before opening tip, Gabe Ibrahim and Calvin Wetzel pick their most intriguing players for the 2022 WNBA season. They talk about how Ariel Atkins can push the Washington Mystics to another level, how DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Williams fit on this Connecticut Sun team, and many more players that are intriguing! They also get into Cheryl Reeve's moves for the Minn...

The 2022 WNBA Season is upon us! With the season kicking off on Friday, Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim preview the season by power ranking all 12 teams. They discuss why the Connecticut Sun are elite, what issues the Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks will face, and which teams are A losin' for Aliyah Boston. They also breakdown the recent roster moves for the Las Vegas Aces and Min...

The 2022 WNBA Season is almost here, which teams will need to finalize rosters very soon. Gabe Ibrahim and Richard Cohen of Her Hoop Stats talk about the roster and salary cap situation for all 12 WNBA teams. They also make predictions for each team's initial roster and explain why roster construction is an ongoing process in the WNBA. Plenty of cap minutiae in this episode!   #WNBA #SalaryCap #Se...

With the WNBA Draft in the rearview, training camp is getting underway. Christy Winter-Scott (Mystics Color Commentator) and Gabe Ibrahim discuss which team won the draft, which players are good situations, and how the Mystics are looking as camp starts as well as a whole host of college basketball news including transfers and coaching hires.   Chapters: WNBA Draft 3:00 Washington Mystics 23:21 CB...

After a playoff berth in 2021, the Dallas Wings are looking for more. Wings President and CEO Greg Bibb joins Gabe Ibrahim on the Her Hoop Stats Podcast to discuss the 2022 WNBA Draft and what is ahead for the franchise. They discuss the Wings' first-round pick, Veronica Burton, and how she fits into the roster. Bibb also breaks down the team's other draft picks (Jasmine Dickey and Jazz Bond), the...

The 2022 WNBA Draft is in the books and it was full of surprises. Gabe Ibrahim and Dano Mataya break down the whole night from Rhyne Howard going first to Atlanta to Indiana's bizarre draft to Las Vegas's intriguing haul. They also discuss what the biggest surprise of the night was and who will Rookie of the Year. Her Hoop Stats is committed to unlocking better insight for Women's Basketball (WNBA...

The college season may be over, but the women's basketball world never stops! Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim congratulate the South Carolina Gamecocks and talk about what Dawn Staley accomplishments mean to the basketball world. They also get into the scope of the transfer portal, Maryland's slew of transfers (including Angel Reese and Ashley Owusu), and what to make of the situation in ge...

THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS ARE CHAMPIONS! The Gamecocks ended their magical season with a 64-49 victory over the UConn Huskies to win the second championship in school history. Aliyah Boston won the Most Outstanding Player award for her great performance. Gabe Ibrahim, Aaron Barzilai, and Megan Gauer analyze South Carolina's win, this team's place in history, and where both programs go from here...

Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel look back on last night's Final Four games and preview Sunday's National Championship game as Paige Bueckers and UConn take on Aliyah Boston and the South Carolina.  Her Hoop Stats is committed to unlocking better insight for Women's Basketball (WNBA and NCAAW) through statistics, articles, podcasts, videos, and more. Stats website:  Herhoopstats.com Newsletter:  herh...

The Final Four is now the Final Two as South Carolina and UConn move on to the championship. The Gamecocks motored past Louisville on the back of Aliyah Boston's 23 points and 18 rebounds. The Huskies snuck past the Stanford Cardinal as Paige Bueckers shined in her homecoming. Gabe Ibrahim, Aaron Barzilai, and Aneela Khan break down both games and the atmosphere inside the Target Center.   Her Hoo...

Live from Minneapolis for the women's Final Four! Gabe Ibrahim, Calvin Wetzel, Megan Gauer and Aaron Barzilai recap their biggest takeaways from Thursday - including coaches' thoughts on equity in the men's and women's tournaments, Minnesota weather, and Final Four predictions for South Carolina-Louisville and Stanford-UConn.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

The Final Four is finally here! South Carolina, Stanford, UConn, and Louisville are all looking for a title in Minnesota. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim recap Paige Bueckers's incredible night in the Elite Eight, preview the Final Four matchups, and give an update on their bracket for the Her Hoop Stats Tournament Challenge. They also make their picks for the Final Four and Championship ga...

Megan Gauer and Dano Mataya recap an absolute thriller of an Elite Eight game in Bridgeport, which sent UConn to their 14th consecutive Final Four. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: podcast@herh...