We Need To Talk NOW

How does UConn look without Paige Bueckers? And is Jazzy Davidson the next BIG thing for USC? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down PLUS discuss the new Project B league, Unrivaled's new rosters, the NWSL postseason and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:40) Three Big Things (2:00) Jazzy Davidson & the Freshmen are showing out (13:16) Are blowouts holding Women’s College Basketball back? (19:04)...

Who are some of the underrated college basketball freshmen YOU should be watching? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into that PLUS give updates on the WNBA CBA situation, talk about recent WNBA coaching hires and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:31) THESE WCBB freshmen are ALREADY making waves (8:00) What Duke needs to do to generate offense (12:17) WNBA CBA Updates (20:58) WNBA Coaching Carousel: Takeaways...

Could UConn go undefeated and repeat as national champs? Or will the Gamecocks have something to say about it? Alicia Jay is joined by cbssports.com lead WCBB writer Isabel Gonzalez to preview the upcoming season, including players to watch, teams that could surprise and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:26) Players to watch: Sarah Strong stepping into leadership role, Ta'Niya Latson bolsters South Carolina o...

On this episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss dive into their top women’s college basketball players of all time, interview American Tennis Pro Madison Keys and more! 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Top Five All-Time Women’s College Basketball Players 19:50 - Guarantee of the Week, presented by AT&T: Christian Press announces retirement 24:00 - WNBA Ticket prices increasing 33:...

What makes Angel Reese SO historic for the WNBA? And who's the funniest player in the league? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into Reese modeling the Victoria's Secret runway, some WCBB news, the UWCL returning and MORE on this week's episode.  (0:00) Intro (1:37) Chloe Kitts is out for the Gamecocks + Breaking down the AP Top 25 (10:06) Angel Reese is moving DIFFERENT (15:22) Kansas City makes...

The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions for a THIRD time. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap Game 4 between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury. (0:00) Intro (0:28) The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA CHAMPIONS AGAIN (5:25) Nate Tibbetts calls ejection "bulls***" (11:30) Alyssa Thomas is a FIGHTER (17:00) What makes this championship so special for Las Vegas (24:00) Does three championships make a DYNAS...

Alicia Jay, Terrika Foster-Brasby and Ty Carter break down all the latest from the WNBA Finals PLUS get into who they think would win in a 7-game series between the 2024 and 2025 WNBA All-Rookie classes. (0:00) Intro (0:55) Updates from Napheesa Collier, Adam Silver and the WNBA CBA negotiations (9:36) How the Aces built a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals (16:30) What Phoenix needs to do if Satou Sabal...

Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down an EXCITING Game 3 of the WNBA Finals PLUS debate: is A'ja Wilson the GOAT? (0:00) Intro (0:14) Terrika LIVE from Phoenix with ALL THE UPDATES (3:40) Heartbreak for the Phoenix Mercury (10:30) Satou Sabally updates ... and what happens if she can't play? (14:30) A'ja Wilson's greatness is a BLESSING (17:30) Las Vegas' X-Factors: Jackie Young and Jewe...

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Game 2 of the WNBA Finals ... and whether or not Phoenix can salvage their season. (0:00) Intro (1:10) Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray have a DAY (12:00) A'ja Wilson is in her EARLY prime (17:45) Napheesa Collier reportedly CANCELS meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (24:27) What Phoenix needs to do to win Game 3

The WNBA Finals are HERE and Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE breaking down their thoughts of Game 1 between Las Vegas and Phoenix. (0:00) Intro (1:20) Phoenix Lets One Get Away... (8:46) Alyssa Thomas Can Only Get Better (15:00) The Game Changers: Dana Evans and Kahleah Copper (20:13) THESE Players Need To STEP UP (25:20) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Responds to Napheesa Collier's Com...

Where does the WNBA go after Napheesa Collier's comments on Tuesday? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica L. Ayala get into ALL of it plus give their preview and predictions for the WNBA Finals. (0:00) Intro (2:15) Napheesa Collier's speech WAS political + Why Cathy Engelbert Can't Continue as WNBA Commissioner (20:02) Props to Kelsey Mitchell + The Indiana Fever: Future Finals CONTENDERS (24:...

The WNBA Playoffs CONTINUE to DELIVER on vibes!! Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss talk about the first two games of the semifinals, why women coaches in the WNBA deserve BETTER + much more. (0:00) Intro (1:18) Indiana Fever NEED Aliyah Boston to step up (10:20) Why playoff basketball is MORE PHYSICAL (15:52) The Phoenix Mercury should be feeling good right now (Minnesota not so much) (23:52) Ther...

The WNBA Semifinals are SET and Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica Ayala are previewing BOTH matchups + breaking down the 'Co' Defender of the Year awards. (0:00) Intro (1:00) First Round Takeaways: Dominique Malonga is a future STAR (10:16) Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever: Kelsey Mitchell DESERVES this (21:10) Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: Can anyone stop the Lynx? (27:40) Cheryl Ree...

Which teams look the BEST after Game 1? And what about Breanna Stewart's injury? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica Ayala break it all down PLUS which team they think could force a Game 3. (0:00) Intro (1:50) WNBA Awards Update: Paige Bueckers named Rookie of the Year (12:10) The New York Liberty sneak one out in Game 1 (18:48) Should the WNBA move to a playoffs model similar to the NBA? (24...

A'ja Wilson joins Alicia Jay to talk about the Aces' win streak, watching legends like Maya Moore get inducted into the Hall of Fame, inspiring the next generation of WNBA talent and MORE.

The WNBA playoffs are HERE and Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala are previewing EACH of the four first-round matchups. PLUS they give their picks for WNBA Awards and give an update on the CBA negotiations. (0:00) Intro (1:01) Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries: A Lynx Sweep? (8:58) Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd Takes on Former Team (15:12) Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever: A Dream S...

Is there any path forward between Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala dive into potential trade rumors around the Sky star, what to look for on the FINAL day of the WNBA regular season and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:40) Is the Sky falling in Chicago? (8:30) Unrivaled's stock is RISING (10:24) Why we NEED Seattle vs. Minnesota in the first round of the WNBA playoffs (20:56) Our G...

Gabby Williams joins Alicia Jay to discuss the Seattle Storm's season, her Defender of the Year campaign, WNBA CBA negotiations and more.

What does the Caitlin Clark injury mean for Indiana? And what about the uptick in injuries as a whole for the WNBA? All that plus Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala discuss Golden State being BOOTED for their INAUGURAL playoffs game and why it's not fair to the players.

Was Angel Reese WRONG about what she said about the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss   and Terrika Foster-Brasby break it down while getting into some of their favorite storylines of this WNBA season, the US Open and MORE. (0:00) Intro (0:54) Angel Reese issues apology to teammates but NOT Chicago Sky organization (9:07) Playoffs & Predictions: Breaking down the FINAL week of the WN...

Could the Aces once again be WNBA title contenders? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss are joined by Erica Ayala to break it all down PLUS talk a little US Open, NWSL and MORE. (0:00) Intro: Thanks for 100k!!! (3:51) Vibe Check: The Las Vegas Aces are Alright (and were we WRONG?) (18:20) Is Naomi Osaka BACK after Coco Gauff win? (27:45) Cynthia Cooper connects us with her gamechangers (47:46) We Ne...

WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper stops by the pod to talk about ALL THINGS WNBA, including Paige Bueckers' rookie season, whether she wants to see Caitlin Clark back this season PLUS what player inspired her in HER career. (0:00) Intro (1:50) On A'ja Wilson's greatness, Paige Bueckers' career + more (6:27) Making the decision to play in the WNBA and making an impact as a rookie (13:50) On Cheryl Miller...

Does everyone TRULY watch women's sports? Caitlin Clark's INFLUENCE on the WNBA is undeniable, while A'ja Wilson's continues to grow and women's sports is on the way UP. Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss are joined by Erica Ayala on this week's episode to talk ALL THINGS WNBA, US Open and MORE. (0:00) Intro (0:57) A'ja Wilson has INFLUENCE + Caitlin Clark reveals signature logo (12:11) 2-minute dr...

Paige Bueckers is proving she is HER. Plus, who should be the NEXT WNBA player to get a statue after Sue Bird, and should the Indiana Fever bring Caitlin Clark back this season?  @ItsAshleyNicoleMoss  is joined by Erica Ayala to break it down. (0:00) Intro (1:29) Paige Bueckers is a BUCKET for Dallas (plus STOP pitting her and Caitlin Clark against each other) (9:41) Why Sue Bird was the RIGHT cho...