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Is Geno Auriemma Holding Paige Bueckers Back? Plus, UConn Vs. USC Preview. Dec 18, 2024

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This week, Seerat welcomes Chauny Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast, and they kick off the show with a real conversation about Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma (1:51). Then Chauny talks about her South Carolina Gamecocks and Dawn Staley’s influence in South Carolina (21:57). Later they discuss USC and how it is win or bust this year as they preview its big matchup with UConn this weekend (31:32).

They close the show by discussing Caitlin Clark's comments in TIME magazine, the discourse around them, and their favorite moments of the year (44:58).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Chaunte’l Powell

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Natalie Nakase on Building the Golden State Valkyries. Plus, Hunter Cruse on the Valks and Aces. Dec 11, 2024

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Natalie Nakase on Building the Golden State Valkyries. Plus, Hunter Cruse on the Valks and Aces.

This week, Seerat takes a closer look at the newly assembled Golden Stake Valkyries! First, she speaks with their head coach, Natalie Nakase, who discusses the team’s thought process on putting together a roster for an expansion team, the three non-negotiable qualities for her team, and reuniting with Kate Martin from the Aces. Nakase then talks about her time with the LA Clippers, and the incredibly valuable lessons she learned from Jerry West (1:28).

Later, Seerat welcomes WNBA draft expert Hunter Cruse to break down the Valkyries' expansion draft and how it will position the team for a championship run sooner than later. Finally, they look at Las Vegas Aces' and what they will look like after losing key members of their team (46:15).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Natalie Nakase and Hunter Cruse

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Expansion Draft Decisions for Each Team Dec 04, 2024

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Ahead of this week’s expansion draft, Seerat is joined by Nekias Duncan. They start by questioning what adding another franchise in the Valkyries means for the league. Then they run through the league and look at teams that have tough decisions to make concerning who to protect from the expansion draft. Briefly, they later touch on the rest of the teams in the league.

(11:50) Sparks

(21:50) Dream

(37:25) Wings

(41:20) Sky

(46:41) Sun

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Nekias Duncan

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell Talk the Unrivaled League, Growing Women’s Basketball, and the WNBA Finals Nov 29, 2024

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Hey hoops fans, Seerat has a very special bonus episode for you as she chats with the CEOs of the Unrivaled league, Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell, about what fans can expect from the league, its unique All-Star Game weekend, balancing being partners in life and business, and whether or not Caitlin Clark will be a part of the league. Later on, Napheesa discusses the WNBA Finals, holding in her emotions during the game, and being with other UConn greats during Geno Auriemma’s celebration.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Hannah Hidalgo Enters the Chat for Nation’s Best Player, and UCLA Ends South Carolina’s Win Streak Nov 27, 2024

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This week, Seerat rolls solo and discusses Hannah Hidalgo's epic performance against JuJu Watkins in Notre Dame’s big win over USC.

Then, she discusses UCLA’s win over South Carolina and the tension between Dawn Staley and MiLaysia Fulwiley.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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What Paige Bueckers Will Bring to the Dallas Wings and Options for the Sparks and Sky in the Draft Nov 20, 2024

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This week, Seerat welcomes two guests following the results of the WNBA Draft lottery. First, she speaks with The Ringer’s Mirin Fader to talk Paige Bueckers, the presumptive number one pick in the WNBA Draft. They discuss her style of play and how Geno Auriemma has called on her to be more “selfish” in her last year at UConn (0:46). Later, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss the options available for the second and third picks of the draft currently held by the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky (28:25.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Mirin Fader and Sabreena Merchant

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The WNBA Fan’s Guide to College Basketball Nov 13, 2024

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This week, Seerat taps in with WNBA draft scribe Mark Schindler to talk about the highs and lows of the USC women’s basketball team led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen (1:09). Later, Mark shares his 2025 mock draft, explains why Paige Bueckers is not the only surefire star in this class (30:13), and discusses how the world champion New York Liberty will look to protect everyone (1:04:24).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Mark Schindler

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The Lack of an Actual Caitlin Clark Rival and the Buzz Around JuJu Watkins Nov 06, 2024

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This week, Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Van Lathan, as they kick off the show discussing the origins of Van’s W fandom and which teams he follows most (3:01). Then, they discuss the infamous controversy surrounding the referees in this year’s Finals (4:28). Later, they do a deep dive into how the current WNBA is comparable to the 1970s NBA (7:24), how Caitlin Clark doesn’t actually have someone to complete a Bird-Magic rivalry (14:23), and the growing excitement surrounding JuJu Watkins (21:21).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Van Lathan

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Stephanie White’s Potential Fever Fit. Plus, Lexie Hull on Caitlin Clark's Friendship and Christie Sides's Departure Oct 30, 2024

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Seerat has two special guests this week! First, she chats with Indiana Fever beat writer Scott Agness, who discusses the plethora of head coaching vacancies around the league, Christie Sides's time in Indiana, and Stephanie White’s potential fit for the Fever (1:14).

Then, Seerat welcomes Fever point guard Lexie Hull, who discusses her friendship with Caitlin Clark, Sides’s departure, the rising popularity of the Fever and the WNBA as a whole, growing up with a twin, and much more (38:27)!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Lexie Hull and Scott Agness

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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How the WNBA’s Contract Negotiations Could Play Out. Plus, Ros Gold-Onwude on the WNBA’s Growing Pains. Oct 22, 2024

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As expected, the WNBA players are opting out of their current CBA. To wade through the muddy financial waters, longtime ESPN WNBA reporter Michael Voepel joins Seerat Sohi to discuss the timing of this decision, what the WNBA players want from their next deal, how difficult it might be for the players to secure what they want, and what made the 2024 season the most transformative in WNBA history (00:00).

Then, New York native Ros Gold-Onwude tells Seerat what it was like to watch her hometown team capture their first WNBA championship. She also gives her take on the CBA negotiations and the WNBA’s insane growth this season (46:25).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Michael Voepel and Ros Gold-Onwude

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Troy Farkas

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