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

Things continue to trend downward in Knoxville after Tennessee dropped a third straight game, this time to Texas A&M, and suddenly things could be looking hairy for March. Plus Megan and Rob discuss everything else from Thursday (LSU's late comeback over Ole Miss, some notable ACC results) and dissect an impactful Wednesday that saw Texas Tech hammer Baylor by 30 and the A-10's multi-bid hopes...

A preview of a few pivotal Thursday Top 25 matchups, a fun game of “Seed Stealer,” and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Brian “BMac” Mackay.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

An update on Athletes Unlimited, the ongoing CBA negotiations between the WNBA and WNBPA, West Virginia flying high under the radar in the Big 12, and much more with Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams!  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

A packed weekend of hoops to review! Gamecocks triumph over the Tigers in Baton Rouge, the Longhorns survive against the Lady Vols, and so much more with Brittany Carper and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Vandy sent a major statement over Texas on Thursday night, and with the first top-16 reveal looming it could had significant implications. Rob and Megan break down that game in-depth, plus all the other happenings from the week (hello TCU!). And, with 15 days left in the regular season, that's seemingly one day for each of Rob's ramblings this week. National Player of the Year, Madison Booker, Big...

Taking a deep dive into a few teams from the ACC and SEC. Who are the teams of intrigue? What teams have tournament hopes? All of that and more with Helen Williams and Jamie Steyer Johnson.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Taking a look at the ups and downs of the AP Poll, previewing Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament, and more with Christy Winters Scott and Brian “BMac” Mackay.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Two primetime SEC showdowns stole the spotlight Monday night. Texas outlasted Kentucky, while Vanderbilt caught fire against Oklahoma. Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca push the pace on the fastbreak, breaking down both games and previewing the must-watch showdown between the Longhorns and Commodores. HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: h...

We start with a quick rundown of the weekend’s biggest moments with Brittany Carper and Brian “BMac” Mackay, then Brittany goes one-on-one with San Diego State WBB head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson. The Aztecs are on a tear, sitting at the top of the Mountain West at 12–1 in conference play. Coach talks about her team culture and identity, recruiting, playing fast, and much more! HerHoopStats.com : U...

It was another loaded Thursday night across the country, with five ranked-vs-ranked games, plus OT in Athens, an upset in Iowa City and more! Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer recap everything from an impactful week nationally, talk about a wild race to get into the top-16, and give kudos to some teams who have cooled any bubble talk with some pivotal victories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Reviewing the opening night of Athletes Unlimited’s fifth season, a Top 5 battle in Austin, TX, tonight, and much more with Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we have a new season of Athletes Unlimited set to tipoff tonight, a few of the WNBA and WNBPA CBA negotiation points, the Big Ten’s middle tier is coming down to the wire, and more with Brittany Carper and Chelsea Leite. HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See...

Battling through injuries, South Carolina continues to prevail. The Tarheels went into Raleigh and outlasted the Wolfpack in a Play4Kay game classic, a ‘State of Iowa’ address, an update on the WNBA and WNBPA CBA negotiations…sort of, and more with Christy Winters Scott and Jamie Steyer Johnson.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter...

This weekend was jam-packed with the WWE Royal Rumble, The Grammys, Unrivaled in Philly, and some awesome college basketball action. Brian “BMac” Mackay and Tyler DeLuca are here to talk about it ALL!  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

It wasn't the busiest week of the season, but there was still plenty to recap from the week. But boy oh boy is it coming as the calendar flips to February. Sunday and Thursday each feature SIX top-25 showdowns. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce run through all of it and discuss what the updated tournament picture looks like as we have single-digit games remaining for most in the regular season. See Privac...

Breaking down the ins and outs of the 2026 Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Midseason Watch List, teams to watch as we pass the midseason point, and more with Brittany Carper and Helen Williams.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

How will Taylor McCabe’s injury affect Iowa? Vic Schaefer had some thoughts about his team’s 3pt shooting criticism. Caitlin Clark enters the NBA world, and more with Christy Winters Scott and Brian “BMac” Mackay.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Inspired by her first viewing of the award-winning movie “ Challengers” , Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca explore the intersections of art, emotion, and sport. HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

The SEC makes history with 10 Top 25 teams, a Big Ten omission raises eyebrows, the Big 12 delivers its usual parity, and more with Cindy Brunson and Jamie Steyer Johnson. HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Megan is back and better than ever and we've got GAMES to discuss. Another crazy Thursday with two top-20 games going to overtime in Norman and College Park, plus everything else that happened throughout Wednesday and Thursday. Then on Sunday there's (barring weather) a top-5 SEC clash in Columbia between South Carolina and still-undefeated Vanderbilt. Alaina Morris of Vandy 24/7 jumps on to talk...

The WNBA schedule dropped with a pleasant surprise. Chelsea Leite and Helen Williams break down Toronto Tempo’s multi-arena plans, dive into the AP Top 25 rankings, Chelsea gets a United States geography lesson, and more. HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

All the WNBA teams dropped their 2026 schedule releases on social media right before we started recording, so naturally, we have thoughts. Who will survive in the SEC? Also, is this season’s UConn team actually better than last year’s national championship squad? All that and more with Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson. HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The...

Recapping an awesome day of hoops from Monday. Where are Vanderbilt, TCU, Michigan, and Ohio State in the big scheme of things in the SEC, Big 12, and Big Ten, respectively? How about that instant classic in the Ivy League? All of that and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Tyler DeLuca.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https:...

Another unbeaten falls, an instant classic in the ACC, Iowa State’s tumble continues, and more with Brittany Carper and Brian “BMac” Mackay.  HerHoopStats.com : Unlocking better insight about the women's game. The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

We adjust on the fly! Megan felt under the weather so Rob had to largely fly solo to talk about a hectic, busy Thursday with a ton of top-25 games. But he's not entirely alone! USA Today's Mitchell Northam jumps on to talk some national big-picture things, then South Carolina beat writer Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News joins the show to go in-depth on South Carolina's victory over Texas and the...