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

The WNBA Playoffs are here, which also means that the league is also announcing awards. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim make their picks for WNBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, All-WNBA, and much more. This episode was recorded on September 22, before the 2021 playoffs began. For better insights on the WNBA and women's basketball, head to herhoopstats.com. See Privacy Policy at https://...

The WNBA playoffs have finally arrived! The first and second rounds are stuffed with great matchups. Christy Winters-Scott, Gabe Ibrahim, and Calvin Wetzel breakdown the Chicago Sky-Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury-New York Liberty matchups including what to expect from Brittney Griner, Candace Parker, Sabrina Ionescu, and Arike Ogunbowale. They also get into the second-round games where Minnesota...

The WNBA is reaching the end of the regular season and has some massive games approaching. Christy Winter-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim breakdown the Washington Mystics-New York Liberty matchup for the 8-seed and the Phoenix Mercury-Seattle Storm game for a bye in the playoffs. To unlock better insights into the women's game, go to Herhoopstats.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Doug Feinberg just returned from covering another Olympics. He joins John Liddle to talk about the experience in Japan, and other big women’s basketball topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Connecticut Sun has ripped off 9 straight wins in dominant fashion. Jonquel Jones is looking like the MVP, Brionna Jones is looking like the Most Improved, and the Sun is looking like a top seed for the first time since 2012. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim breakdown Connecticut's play as well as Skylar Diggins-Smith's run of great performances and the muddled race for the 8th seed. To...

TJ Johnson joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) to discuss the latest in the WNBA. They discuss Sylvia Fowles' huge night, playoff contenders, the league's top young players and more. 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 comment...

Four WNBA teams are battling for two playoff spots with less than a month left in the regular season. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim breakdown the Washington Mystics (and the return of Elena Delle Donne), the Los Angeles Sparks, the Dallas Wings, and the New York Liberty as they vie for a playoff spot. They also talk briefly about the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever. To unlock better insig...

The second "half" of the WNBA season is upon us and it's time to start thinking about the playoffs. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim breakdown what's ahead for the Las Vegas Aces, Connecticut Sun, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury. To unlock better insights into women's basketball, subscribe to the Her Hoop Stats stats service for just $20 a year at Herhoopstats....

With the Olympic break over and the return of the WNBA season, Megan Gauer (@megangauer) and Aneela Khan (@WHoopsBlogger) discuss what they're looking forward to in the final third of the regular season, current end of the season award favorites and more. 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...

Team USA has won their 7th straight gold medal, but the 2024 team will look very different when they head to Paris. Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Dawn Staley and (maybe) Diana Taurasi will not be returning for the Americans. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down who they think will be on that 2024 team. If you want to know more check out Gabe's article on HerHoopStats.substack.com .  See Pr...

Team USA's dominant win over Australia in the Olympic Quarterfinals showed that the Americans are playing to their standard and that the future of Team USA is here in A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down all things Olympics and look ahead to the Semifinals. To unlock better insights into women's basketball, go to Herhoopstats.com See Privacy Policy at...

The 2020 Summer Olympics are underway in 2021 from Tokyo. Team USA's 5x5 team got an opening win against Nigeria but looked less dominant than expected. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim discuss their concerns for Dawn Staley's 5x5 group, the 3x3 team's success, and Simone Biles's decision to honor her mental health.  For just $20 a month, unlock better insights in women's basketball at Herho...

Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel react to the WNBA All-Star game, pick their All-Star MVP, discuss Team USA in the Olympics and more. 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@herhoopstats.com See...

The WNBA season is at its mid-point with the Olympics starting. To recap the first half of the season, Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim pick their MVP, biggest surprise and championship favorite. To unlock better insights into women's basketball, go to Herhoopstats.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

The WNBA All-Star rosters are set and 12 of the best players in the WNBA will take on Team USA on July 14th. But there is one glaring omission on both rosters: Nneka Ogwumike. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim discuss why Nneka deserves on one of these teams, Brionna Jones's rise with the Connecticut Sun and the Chennedy Carter situation in Atlanta.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Megan Gauer is joined by Kevin Pelton and Richard Cohen to discuss 2021 WNBA All-Star selections. They breakdown who they would select as this year's All-Star starters and reserves, and who from the recently announced team WNBA should start. 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 diligentl...

The WNBA season is about to hit its mid-point and a four teams have set themselves apart: Seattle Storm, Las Vegas Aces, Connecticut Sun, and Chicago Sky. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim debate which team is best and who else could join that top group.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel discuss the USA basketball Olympic roster, including the omission of Nneka Ogwumike, the heavy veteran presence and more. 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@...

Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, Kara Lawson and Dawn Staley have all been linked to NBA head coaching vacancies. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim explain why it's time for a woman to get one of these jobs. They also look at the surging Dallas Wings, the healthy Chicago Sky and the WNBA All-Star Game.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

When you’re trying to replace a legend, it’s important to hit a home run in the hiring process. Stealing a coach out of the WNBA seems like a great place to start. Nicki Collen talks with John about her approach to building a team around her in Waco…both with blue chip players and people-first coaches. Coach Collen also discusses her feelings a month after leaving her position with the Atlanta Dre...

With a third of the regular season already behind us for many teams, Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel reflect on the WNBA action so far. They comment on each of the 12 teams and how their opinions have changed since the preseason. 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...

While basketball fans know her for her exploits behind the mic for the Minnesota Lynx, there’s so much more to Sloane Martin. The Twin Cities-based broadcaster is also a talented news reporter, who has covered the saga surrounding the murder of George Floyd with poise and professionalism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

The basketball world has gone crazy lately and the WNBA is at the center of it! Kia Nurse's halfcourt heave, Brittney Griner's dunk, the big Dallas-Chicago trade and the Connecticut Sun's great defense are just the tip of the iceberg. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim get into all of it plus talk about Coach K's retirement and Liz Cambage's great game.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Tina Charles is having one of the best stretches of her career right now, as the Washington Mystic is putting up 30 points with ease. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down Tina's play, the injuries to Diana Taurasi and other WNBA stars as well as the unacceptable words that Curt Miller said to Liz Cambage.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

The Las Vegas Aces have a lot going for them, and we absolutely include having a great broadcaster like Anne Marie Anderson on the call. Anne Marie and John discuss the versatility of the Aces lineup this season. They also look at Anne Marie’s long career in sports and how it developed over the last 32 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...