Sometimes I Hoop

Saniya Rivers Oct 30, 2024

From hooping on the big stage at the Final Four to being named Kelsey Plum’s “Dawg of the Class” this summer, NC State’s Saniya Rivers is just getting started! The WNBA prospect joins the show ahead of her last season of college basketball.

Dawg of the Class, losing to SC in the Final Four (2:20) 🦴😲
SC rematch, ACC additions, UNC rivalry (8:15) 🔂⚔️
Scouting Report: Ta’Niya Latson, Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles (12:20)📋🥶
Choosing SC and Dawn Staley, transfer portal, Sixth Player of the Year (18:50) 🔀🏆
NCAA Tournament party crashers, Coach Wes Moore (28:30)🥳💥
NIL talk, Aziaha James flowers, Vibe Check (34:45) 💸💐✅

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Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.

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Raven Johnson Oct 23, 2024

Champions only this week! South Carolina’s Raven Johnson hops on the pod to discuss her basketball journey and what it’s like playing for one of the most competitive programs in women’s basketball. Last season was the Revenge Tour. This season … the Repeat Tour.

Championship celebrations, Kelsey Plum’s Dawg Class, SEC additions (1:45) 🏆🐶
Scouting Report: Sarah Puckett, Flau’jae Johnson (9:00) 📋😮‍💨
Playing HS hoops with Ta’Niya Latson, getting recruited by Dawn (10:10) ⛹🏾‍♀️⛹🏾‍♀️
“The Freshies,” Final Four loss to Iowa, taking over as a leader (17:30) 😩➡️💪
Building a new team last summer, NCAA Tournament, NIL (25:00) 🧱💸
Repeat Tour loading… Vibe Check (45:10) 🔂✅

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.

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Kiki Iriafen Oct 16, 2024

We’re baaaack! The college season is right around the corner, and we’re jumping right into things with one of the hottest players out of the transfer portal this summer – Kiki Iriafen! After graduating from Stanford in just three years, the L.A. native is coming home to finish her college career at USC.

Transfer process, RIP Pac-12, USC’s women’s basketball legacy (3:05) 🔀❤️💛
Scouting Report: Raegan Beers, Deja Kelly, Talia von Oelhoffen, Hailey Van Lith (14:00) 📋😯
Playing against Brooke Demetre, Rayah Marshall, JuJu Watkins in HS (20:10)⛹🏾‍♀️⛹🏾‍♀️⛹🏾‍♀️
Stanford, freshman year horror stories, breakout junior year (25:10)🌲📈
New USC team chemistry, UCLA rivalry, Vibe Check (38:15)⚔️✨✅

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.

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Jacy Sheldon Apr 13, 2024

With the WNBA Draft right around the corner, we’re joined by Ohio State superstar and soon-to-be draftee, Jacy Sheldon! Haley and Jacy look back on the Buckeyes’ impressive Big Ten Title and No. 2 seed, the special bond between Jacy’s sister, Emmy, and her Ohio State family, as well as what the three-level scorer will bring to her new WNBA team. Tune in!

OSU’s incredible season, Big Ten on the rise, draft outfit (1:38)❤️💃🏽
That championship game, the promise of next season, Haley’s Question of the Day (8:50)🤯🏆
Transfer portal madness, basketball roots, choosing Ohio State (15:30)🔀
Overcoming injury, staying for a fifth year, Coach McGuff (26:10)🤕🙌🏽
Teammate flowers, Emmy, moving away from home, Vibe Check (3:30)💐✅

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Talia von Oelhoffen Mar 29, 2024

Heading into the Sweet 16, we welcome Oregon State’s fearless leader –Talia von Oelhoffen! Haley and Talia break down this weekend’s matchups, OSU’s statement-making tournament run, and the future for this young Beavers quad. Tune in!

OSU’s first two rounds, changing roles this season, Sweet 16 matchups (3:00)
Sleeper teams and players, Pac-12 scouting reports, Haley’s Question of the Day (13:00)
Early hoops, choosing Oregon State, Haley and Talia first impressions(26:00)
Trusting the process at OSU, this year’s success, defensive prowess (42:30)
Raegan Beers, Timea Gardiner, Vibe Check (57:30)

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Hannah Hidalgo Mar 25, 2024

March Madness is off and running, and we’ve got another freshman superstar on the show, none other than the ACC ROY and DPOY – Hannah Hidalgo! The duo gets into Hannah’s incredible rookie season and Notre Dame’s tournament potential. Tune in!

Notre Dame finishing the season stronger, ACC Tournament (2:00)
March Madness, Notre Dame’s region, Hannah’s approach to her first March (5:00)
Hannah’s basketball roots in Jersey, dominating AAU, the insane talent in her class (16:00)
Choosing Notre Dame, her relationship with Skylar Diggins, running the offense as a Freshmen (19:30)

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Madison Booker Mar 23, 2024

The NCAA Tournament is underway, and this week we’ve got a freshman phenom from the No. 1 seeded Texas – Madison Booker! Haley and Madison get into all the March Madness buzz and predictions, the learning curve that comes along with becoming a freshman starting point guard, and the hoops journey that led Madison to the big stage. Tune in to us and tune in to the tournament!

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Ta'Niya Latson Mar 19, 2024

It’s finally March and things are HEATING up in women’s college hoops! This week we’ve got the reigning National Freshman of the Year and Florida State superstar, Ta’Niya Latson! Haley and Ta’Niya recap the conference tournaments, what’s about to go down in March Madness, and Ta’Niya’s journey from hooping around the country as a kid to dominating in Tallahassee as one of the game’s budding talents.

ACC tournament, conference tournament play (1:41)
ROY watch between Ju Ju Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo (11:40)
March Madness outlook, sleeper teams and players (13:02)
Moving around as a kid, falling in love with hoop, recruiting (21:27)
Freshman year, being a starter immediately, getting injured and that perspective (28:32)
Return from injury, still being underrated, Florida State Big 3 (25:33 )

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Alissa Pili Feb 28, 2024

This week we welcome Alaska’s finest to the pod, Alissa Pili! Haley and Alissa break down just how talented the PAC-12 is this year, Alissa’s journey from standout USC freshman to showstopping Utah senior, and what the future holds for one of the most dominant players in college hoops right now.

PAC-12, Oregon State sleeper team, South Carolina game (1:33) 💤💪🏾
Raegan Beers, Lauren Betts, JuJu Watkins (6:15) 📋
Growing up in Alaska, family, recruiting (11:45)❄️🐻
Choosing USC, PAC-12 Freshman of the Year (19:15) ☀️📚
Transfer portal, Utah decision, regaining confidence (27:10) ⛰️😎
Losing in the Sweet 16, teammate flowers, WNBA future (42:35) 💐🧡
Homecoming in Alaska, tattoos, Vibe Check (52:45) ✅

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Te-Hina Paopao Feb 21, 2024

This week we’ve got South Carolina’s senior sharpshooter, Te-Hina Paopao, on the pod! Haley and Te-Hina discuss the Gamecocks’ dominance in the rankings, transferring from Oregon to South Carolina, and coming up with Kelsey Plum as a mentor.

UConn rivalry, SEC and PAC-12 differences (4:40)⚔️
The freshmen this year, LSU matchup, MiLaysia Fulwiley (11:26)🏀
Aneesah Morrow, Hannah Hidalgo, Marquesha Davis (24:20)📋
Basketball roots, working out with KP, Oregon (28:15)🦆
Transfer portal, getting the call from Dawn, preseason ranking (43:15)🔀📞
Te-Hina’s leadership role, South Carolina’s depth (52:50)🫡
Haley’s Question of the Day, Vibe Check (1:02:05)⁉️✅

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Georgia Amoore Feb 14, 2024

This week we’ve got a hooper from Down Under on the pod, Georgia Amoore! Virginia Tech’s senior point guard talks about the promise of this season, her growth from freshman to senior year, transforming Virginia Tech into a top-tier program, and the chemistry within the team and with coach Kenny Brooks.

NC State upset, Kenny Brooks dance moves, rivalry games (2:26)🕺🏾⚔️
Dyaisha Fair, Kymora Johnson, Ta’Niya Latson, Kiki Jefferson (9:40)📋⛹🏾‍♀️
Recruiting, Covid with the Kitleys, NCAA tournament freshman year (26:30)😷🏠
Step-back jumper, getting her confidence, Final Four vs. LSU (44:55)😎4️⃣
Elisabeth Kitley, future plans, Queens of Cassell, Vibe Check (56:15)🔮👑

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Aaliyah Edwards Feb 07, 2024

This week we’ve got UConn’s senior bucket getter and lottery prospect, Aaliyah Edwards, on the pod! The Canadian hooper talks all things UConn basketball, Paige Bueckers’ long-awaited return, maintaining Mamba Mentality, and competing in the Tokyo Olympics. Tune in for more from this Huskies legend in the making!

Sleeper teams, the mesmerizing freshmen class, modern-day rivals (5:50)💤 🤩
Saniya Rivers, Rickea Jackson, Madison Booker (13:00) 💐🌟
Growing up in Ontario, Kobe’s impact (16:20)🇨🇦💜
National title vs. SC, breakout junior year, injuries on the team (34:45) 🤕🤕
Paige’s return, freshmen stepping up (42:15) 👸🏼🙌🏾
Chris Dailey love, Tokyo Olympics, Vibe Check (47:40)🎌✔️

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Jaylyn Sherrod Jan 31, 2024

This week we’ve got Colorado’s fearless leader, Jaylyn Sherrod, on the pod! From helping Colorado to a surprising Sweet 16 appearance last year to maintaining a Top-10 ranking all this season, Jaylyn Sherrod has been at the center of it all. Haley and Jaylyn dive into conference play in the PAC-12, Jaylyn’s decision to return for her fifth year, the momentum of last year’s tournament and the new players helping to make Colorado a real title contender this season. Press play for more!

Getting two master’s degrees, LSU upset, conference play (1:20)👩🏾‍🎓📜
No off game's in the PAC-12, players who don’t get enough shine (9:00) 😅 ✨
Growing up in Alabama, looking up to Candace Parker (26:35) 🧡
Recruiting process, staying loyal to CU, culture shock (34:20) ⛷️
Jaylyn and Haley first impressions, fifth-year return, being a shorter guard (51:55) 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾5️⃣
Changes to her game, new team dynamics, Deion Sanders effect on CU (1:05:23) 🙌🏾🕶️
One’s Gotta Go, Vibe Check (1:14:14) ☑️

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Lauren Betts Jan 24, 2024

That’s right … we’re BACK! And this week, the Lauren Betts joins the show to discuss everything from how tough the PAC-12 is looking this year to what transferring to UCLA did for her confidence on the court. Haley and Lauren talk about the Bruins’ early No. 2 ranking, how Alissa Pili has been that girl, Stanford memories and so much more. The future looks bright for the 6'7" sophomore who is stepping into her own this year!

Tough non-conference schedule, final year of the PAC-12 (2:05) 💪🏾💪🏾
Alissa Pili, Jaylyn Sherrod, Quay Miller (13:45) 💐🌟
Basketball roots, being the No. 1 recruit of her class (17:20) 🏀🥇
Choosing Stanford, Haley and Lauren stories, transferring to UCLA (24:10) 🌲➡️🐻
USA Basketball this summer, Bruins team chemistry, her sister (Sienna Betts) committing to UCLA (35:05) 🇺🇸⛹🏾‍♀️
One’s Gotta Go, NIL, Vibe Check (43:35) 💰✅

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Mia and Mya Pauldo Oct 25, 2023

We got a special episode of Sometimes I Hoop this week, in partnership with the new Overtime Select girls' basketball league. And we’re bringing New Jersey’s own, the Twin Backcourt (TBC), Mia and Mya Pauldo, to chop it up with Haley! This year the twins are looking to repeat as NJ state champs, narrow down theirlong list of college offers, and, oh yeah, prepare for next summer’s inaugural Overtime Select season, where they'll face some of the best high school hoopers in the nation. Tune in!

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Natasha Cloud Sep 29, 2023

This week we bring you a WNBA Champion, Washington Mystics fan favorite, and true veteran in the league … Natasha Cloud! Haley and Natasha dig into the WNBA semifinals, the Mystics’ rollercoaster of a season, the debatable MVP race, and the many stops along Natasha’s journey from second-round draft pick to dominant player in the league. Stay tuned for more Sometimes I Hoop episodes in the coming months.

Tasha’s 33 ball vs. NY, Mystics a top-4 team when healthy, tapping into her water (2:00)
MVP race, voting politics, semifinals thoughts (22:00)
Underrated players in the W (29:05)
Basketball roots, University of Maryland, St. Joseph’s University (35:22)
Draft experience, Mystics were the only team after her, first years in the league (46:39)
Elena Della Donne coming to DC, still hooping after back surgeries (55:00)
Mystics 2019 championship season (1:02:30)
Social activism during Covid, Converse supporting her, Vibe Check (1:07:00)

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Satou Sabally Sep 16, 2023

This week we bring you the 2x All-Star, AP Most Improved Player, and WNBA fashion icon … Satou Sabally! Haley and Satou reflect on the regular season, what changes heading into playoffs, and Satou’s unique basketball journey from Gambia, to Germany, to Oregon to Texas!

Career-high 40 points, playoffs, MVP race (1:10)
Gambia to Germany, basketball roots, goal to play in college (8:30)
Playing at Oregon, WNBA Draft, bubble season (11:50)
Playing overseas, Olympic goals, Most Improved Player (23:40)
Natasha Howard, Arike Ogunbowale, Nyara Sabally (29:05)
Being a voice for the players, CBA, Vibe Check (34:15)

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Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.

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Cheyenne Parker Sep 06, 2023

This week we bring you the All-Star vet for the Atlanta Dream … Cheyenne Parker! Haley and Cheyenne discuss the playoff push, Cheyenne’s journey from mid-major to No. 5 draft pick, and her recent impact on the Dream franchise.

Breakout season, A’ja’s 53 piece, WNBA Awards (1:30)
Basketball roots, mentors, High Point and Middle Tennessee (6:30)
Draft process, playing with Elena Delle Donne, Cappie Pondexter, Tamera Young (21:30)
Overseas confidence, underdog mentality, Chicago to Atlanta (28:50)
Coming back from pregnancy, growing the WNBA, Vibe Check (35:00)

About The Show:

Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones has been a force in women’s basketball, on and off the court. Now she’s jumping behind the mic to give us an inside look at the women who are changing the game in the paint and beyond. Haley will welcome a who’s who of the women’s game to talk about the biggest news in hoops and their experiences on the court, all while bringing fans behind the scenes of women’s basketball with the most promising and charismatic young stars. It’s a whole Vibe. PERIOD.

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Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.

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Jordin Canada Aug 30, 2023

This week we bring you the 2x WNBA Champion and defensive menace makingnoise on the LA Sparks … Jordin Canada! Haley and Jordin discuss the upcoming WNBA Awards, what it was like to play on legendary Seattle teams, and Jordin’s new role on the LA Sparks.

WNBA landscape, leadership role, Commissioner’s Cup (1:48) 🏀🏆
Award predictions, HS hoops in LA, putting UCLA back on the map (3:24) ⛹🏾‍♀️🗺️
Drafted to Seattle, rookie year and a ring, playing overseas (13:20) ⛈️💍🌍
2020 breakout season, joining Jordan Brand, passion for singing (38:55) 👟🎤
Signing with the Sparks, “The Wise Ogwumikes,” Vibe Check (1:06:20) ✍🏾🧠✅

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Rhyne Howard Aug 23, 2023

This week we bring you a 2x All-Star and reigning Rookie of the Year who is getting buckets for the Atlanta Dream … Rhyne Howard! Haley and Rhyne reminisce on their shared experience of having their moms for coaches, Rhyne’s rise to success from University of Kentucky to the WNBA No. 1 pick, and playing together this season on a playoff contending team.

WNBA landscape, playing for Mom, prom queen Rhyne (1:35) 👩🏾👸🏾
Hooping at Kentucky, drafted No. 1 to the Dream, ROY(12:52) 1️⃣🏅
Coach T, Cheyenne Parker and Allisha Gray, mindset shift this season (22:00) 🗣️🧠
Coverage of women’s sports, expansion of the league, SLAM cover (31:45) 📰🏀
Jordan Brand athlete, Divine Nine, Vibe Check (37:20) 👟👭🏾✅

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Natasha Howard Aug 16, 2023

This week we bring you the 3x WNBA champion and 2x All-Star who is currently tearing it up in Dallas … Natasha Howard! The duo discuss the iconic Lynx dynasty, Natasha reveals what it was like sharing the court with legendary players in Minnesota and Seattle, and she explains how her role changed when she got to Dallas.

Mindset shift into playoff push, welcome-to-the-league moment, rookies dressing as grandmas (1:00) 🧠😤👵🏾
Florida State, Ta’Niya Latson, WNBA rookies getting better and better (8:15)☀️👧🏽🏀
Three rings, Lynx dynasty, Seattle and Sue Bird (15:20) 💍🐺⛈️
The bubble, adjusting to Dallas, starting 5 of all her teammates (25:45) 🫧5️⃣
Expansion of the league, coverage of women’s sports, Vibe Check (32:25) 🗺️📸✅

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Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.

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Aneesah Morrow Aug 09, 2023

This week, we’re back with a college hooper who made some noise in the transfer portal this off-season. She ranked fourth in NCAA scoring this past season, averaged a double-double at DePaul and she’s LSU’s newest Tiger … Aneesah Morrow! Haley and Aneesah dig into the upcoming college hoops landscape, Aneesah’s determined journey from Simeon to DePaul to LSU, and what the future could look like for this budding superstar!

Transfer portal, narrowing 35 offers to USC, South Carolina and LSU (1:10) 🔀⚖️🐯
Is LSU a superteam, meshing with new players, conference debate (4:00) 🦸🏾‍♀️🗣️
Mom as a coach, playing at Simeon, recruiting process (13:50)👩‍👧🏆📝
DePaul freshman and sophomore year, NIL, Vibe Check (20:50) 🏀💸✅

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Napheesa Collier Aug 02, 2023

Sometimes I Hoop is BACK! We’re more than halfway through the W season, so it’s time to check in with our favorite hoopers. This week we bring on the walking BUCKET out of Minnesota, 3x All-Star, SuperMom and Lynx captain … Napheesa Collier! Haley and Phee talk through this season’s big storylines, Phee’s comeback from pregnancy, her basketball journey from Missouri to UConn to Minny and all the hoops in between!

Underrated players and teams, Sylvia Fowles, conference debates ⛹🏾‍♀️🗣️
Rookie year pains, training camp, welcome to the league moments 😰🏋️‍♀️
Basketball roots, starting her own AAU team, committing to UConn 🌱🏀🐕
March Madness vs. WNBA playoffs, NIL, transfer portal rules 📺💸🔀
Adding Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhasz, returning from pregnancy, SLAM cover 💎🤰🏽📸
2020 Olympics, playing overseas, Vibe Check 🌎✅

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Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Charisma Osborne Apr 07, 2023

Today we welcome UCLA’s leading scorer for the past three years and the friend who is nothing but INTENSITY when it’s game time — but just the nicest person you’ll meet off the court … Charisma Osborne! Haley and Charisma look back on the last four years playing against each other in the PAC-12, Charisma’s recent decision to stay at UCLA for a fifth year (let’s go!!!!!), and the memories from USA basketball that brought the two together in friendship.

Championship game and the Internet frenzy (4:00) 🏆💬
Sleeper teams, best conference debate (8:58) 💤💤
AAU, USA Basketball, choosing UCLA (13:20) 🇺🇸🏀
Film horror story, team evolution, tournament run as underdogs (26:03) 🎥😅
NIL and Vibe Check (35:40)💸✅

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Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Maddy Siegrist Apr 05, 2023

This week we’ve got a certified BUCKET on the pod! She’s the Big East Player of the Year, led the country in scoring this season and became the all-time leading scorer in Villanova history (men or women, might we add) with 2,896 points – Maddy Siegrist! Haley and Maddy dive into the WNBA draft process, that wild NCAA championship game, and Maddy’s record-breaking career on the whole. Tune in and catch these two at the WNBA draft on Monday, April 10.

WNBA draft process and draft night outfit (1:15) 💃🏽🏀
Championship game reactions, standout players this season, playing against UConn (6:30) 🏆
Favorite games of the season, shoutout to college basketball fans, best conference debate (14:21) 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Basketball roots, choosing Villanova, freshman year injury (19:50) 💙
Film session horror story, 50 point game, modeling her game after Delle Donne (25:53) 5️⃣0️⃣❕
NIL and Vibe Check (34:15) 💸✅

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March Madness: Fran Belibi Mar 29, 2023

We’re dunkin’ on you this week!!! Sometimes I Hoop is back recording from Stan U with a key member of the Funky Four … Fran Belibi! Fran and Haley discuss their four years playing at Stanford, coming up through USA Basketball, and some of their funniest (and most traumatic?) memories together. Tune into this ever-so-entertaining duo as we head into Final Four weekend!

Ole Miss upset and somber locker room hugs 🥲🫂 (2:00)
Adjusting to post-tournament life, best game senior year, what is a NARP? 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ (7:38)
Four unique years of college basketball, memory lane, that time the Navy Seals came through 💪🏾😅 (13:30)
Funky Four origin story and best conference debate 4️⃣⛹🏾‍♀️ (22:24)
USA Basketball, choosing Stanford, Vibe Check 🇺🇸🏀✅ (26:54)

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March Madness: Mid Tourney Roundup Mar 24, 2023

Sweet 16! Get pumped UP by our five guests who are still ballin’ in the tournament this weekend. Hear some of our favorite moments with Aliyah Boston, Jordan Horston, Caitlin Clark, Hailey Van Lith and Flau'Jae Johnson. From their electric confidence on the court to sold out crowds to legendary coaches. Tune into us and tune into the tournament!

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Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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March Madness: Cameron Brink Mar 15, 2023

What’s up, what’s up! March Madness is here! We’ve got a Sunday Selection episode with none other than the other half of Stanford’s dynamic duo, Cameron Brink! Haley and Cam break down how they were unsure if they’d get the 1 seed and what they’re expecting for the upcoming tournament. Also hear about how Cam skyrocketed in basketball at an early age, when she and Haley met in AAU, and why she chose Stanford. It is MARCH, let's get it!

Stanford getting a 1 seed in the tournament 🔥🗣️ (0:10)
March Madness breakdown 👀 👀 (11:13)
Cam and Haley playing AAU together 🏀⛹🏾‍♀️ (19:57)
Choosing Stanford, Coach Tara 🌲 (27:00)
Freshman year, making in an impact, winning the Tournament 🏆 (28:37)
Vibe Check ✅ (40:49)

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Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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The Black Mama Network Mar 08, 2023

Listennnn, we’ve got a real special episode this week! We’ve heard from top college hoopers all season long, but this week we’re gonna hear from their mamas! Haley sits down with her Day One, Ms. Monique Jones, along with the moms of Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston and Jordan Horston. Tune in to hear Rhvonja (RJ) Avery, Cleone Boston, and Malika Horston discuss the unique experience of raising basketball players, the highs and lows of their journeys, and of course some slightly embarrassing stories about their daughters. Shoutout to all the moms!!

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Deja Kelly Mar 01, 2023

This week we’ve got Tar Heel superstar, Deja Kelly, on the pod to discuss everything from which conference she thinks is slacking, to her NIL experiences, to how UNC is ready for tournament play. Tune in!

Under the radar players, best conference debate, women’s hoops growth (6:00) 🌱
Basketball roots, Deja’s dream board, committing to UNC (15:00) 🏀💭
Coach Banghart, rebuilding UNC’s program, toughest freshman game (24:57) 😬🥲
Making it to the Sweet 16, off-season work, NIL (30:15) 🤝🏾💰
Taking pride in lashes and nails, Vibe Check (40:40) ✅

About Our Host:

Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Hailey Van Lith Feb 22, 2023

We’ve got the lefty out of LOUISVILLE, Hailey Van Lith, on the pod to discuss her impressive junior season, why ACC matchups are anybody’s game, and the oddity of being both an underdog and the team everyone wants to beat. Tune in!

Jack Harlow wearing her jersey, UNC dub, sleeper teams 💤 (0:00)
Stepping into leadership role, Notre Dame rivalry, best conference debate 🗣️🗣️🗣️ (3:55)
AAU, USA Basketball and 3x3 🥇 (16:38)
Basketball roots, choosing Louisville, training with Kobe 💛 (23:34)
Film horror stories, NIL, Vibe Check ✅ (36:54)

About Our Host:

Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Caitlin Clark Feb 15, 2023

FROM THE LOGOOOOO, Caitlin Clark! The walking highlight reel joins the pod to give her two cents on the state of women’s college basketball and just who the most under-the-radar teams and players are, and to tell some stories from her so-far-legendary college career.

Coming off a hot streak, sleeper teams and players, best conference debate 👑 (1:45)
AAU, USA Basketball, choosing Iowa 🏀💛 (11:03)
Winning Freshman of the Year, playing in a pandemic, year 3 preparation 🏋🏻 (24:40)
Being a tall PG and facilitator, Iowa's deep bench, scouting report lies 🚮 (28:37)
Heat check, NIL, Vibe Check 😎✅ (33:40)

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Flau'jae Johnson Feb 08, 2023

BIG 4 ON THE POD, turn it up! The freshman making noise on and off the court, Miss FLAU’JAE Johnson, hops on the mic to talk all things LSU, mixing her hoops and music career, NIL deals, and just how elite the landscape of women’s college basketball is right now. Stay tuned til the end for bars on bars on bars!

Her freshman experience, sharing the court with Angel Reese, SEC action ⛹🏾‍♀️ (1:50)
Under-the-radar hoopers, playing for Kim Mulkey, film horror stories 🤦🏿‍♀️😂 (6:30)
Basketball roots, first letter from Ole Miss, choosing LSU 🔒💜 (20:07)
Rap roots, balancing basketball and music, top four artists to collaborate with 🎶 (27:05)
NIL deals, Vibe Check, freestyle🎤🔥 (34:34)

About Our Host:

Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Jordan Horston Feb 01, 2023

This week we’ve got a certified BUCKET on the Sometimes I Hoop pod! Our girl, Jordan Horston … you know … the Tennessee superstar? Thousand-point scorer? 2x gold medalist? Unstoppable 6'2" guard? She is her! On this episode, the two hoopers talk senior-year goals, USA Basketball stories, Tennessee’s long legacy, and the most impressive performances going down in the thick of the season right now. Tune in every week for more unguarded conversations with the most elite hoopers on the scene. LET’S GET IT.

Tennessee vs. Stanford rivalry, senior year, UCLA looking good 💪🏽 (1:32)
Best conference debate, Angel Reese, Rickea Jackson and the transfer portal 🔀 (8:08)
Tennessee history, UConn rivalry, Jordan’s basketball roots 🏀⛹🏾‍♀️ (13:58)
USA basketball, college decision, NIL 💰 (20:05)
Vibe Check ✅ (42:39)

About Our Host:

Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Aliyah Boston Jan 25, 2023

Episode 1 … We ready? Conference play is poppin’ off, upsets are the norm, and this women’s college hoops season is just going CRAAAAAAZY, am I right? For the first episode of Sometimes I Hoop we had to call up Miss DOUBLE-DOUBLE, reigning NCAA champ, 6'5" All-Americanfor South Carolina … Aliyah BOSTON. On this episode, Haley and Aliyah get into the 2023 season, their longtime friendship, NIL bags, playing for legendary coaches, and the rivalry between South Carolina and Stanford. Tune in every week for more unguarded conversations with the most elite hoopers on the scene. LET’S GET IT.

South Carolina season, rivalries, trash talk 🗣️ (3:00)
Dawn Staley, choosing SC, players on the rise ⬆️⬆️⬆️ (7:17)
Best conference debate, teams on the rise, rankings 🏆 (11:12)
Aliyah origins, USA Basketball, bouncing back after 2021 💪🏿 (15:30)
NIL, WNBA draft thoughts, Vibe Check ✅ (30:25)

About Our Host:

Stanford Guard Haley Jones is a NCAA National Champion, All-American, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she invites top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA Championship.

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Sometimes I Hoop Jan 23, 2023

Stanford guard Haley Jones has been a force in women’s basketball, on and off the court. Now she’s jumping behind the mic to give us an inside look at the women who are changing the game in the paint and beyond. Haley will welcome a who’s who of the women’s game to talk about the biggest news in hoops and their experiences on the court, all while bringing fans behind the scenes of women’s basketball with the most promising and charismatic young stars. It’s a whole Vibe. PERIOD.

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