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Join Christy Winters-Scott, Cindy Brunson, Debbie Antonelli, Jamie Steyer Johnson, Chelsea Leite, Megan Gauer, Tyler DeLuca, Richard Cohen, Helen Williams, Brittany Carper, Rob Joyce, and special guests as they discuss everything that is happening in the WNBA and women's college basketball. We'll keep you up to date on the news and the team's takes. Powered by herhoopstats.com, your source to unlock better insight about the women's game!
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Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA
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Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of w ...
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Welcome to 28.5 Women’s Basketball, the ultimate podcast for women’s basketball enthusiasts! Hosted by two former Division 1 women’s basketball players, this podcast offers a unique and authentic perspective on the game. Join us as we share insider stories, break down upcoming matchups, and discuss the latest news and trends in women’s basketball. Whether you’re a player, coach, or passionate fan, 28.5 offers a unique perspective that you won’t find anywhere else. Tune into the conversation ...
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NCAA Women’s Basketball and WNBA coverage Cover art photo provided by Marcel Schreiber on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@marcelschreiber
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To make all women's basketball the best basketball by removing the trash talk & talking the high road. What will you do after your basketball life. I have been a fan of wbb for over 25 years.
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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer to re-draft the 2021 WNBA Draft, which is regarded as the worst draft class in league history. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to …
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The Minnesota Lynx suffered their first loss of the season, struggling with defensive lapses and a lack of depth against a red-hot Seattle Storm team. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Aces not only dropped a tough game to the Sparks but also lost A’ja Wilson to injury, a potentially major blow. On the bright side for Los Angeles, Rickea Jackson is regainin…
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Howard Megdal, founder and editor of The Next and The IX, joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss his latest book, “Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar.” The pair chat about why he wrote it, how six-on-six has influenced the modern era of basketball in Iowa, and go behind the scenes of recording an audiob…
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Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Tony East catch up on Caitlin Clark updates, including her status ahead of the Fever's game against the New York Liberty on Saturday. Thumbnail: Hannah Kevorkian | The Next Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Dow…
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Who’s at the top of the standings? Who looks headed for next year’s lottery? Should teams loaded with young talent focus on winning now or building for the future? Chelsea Leite and Coach Helen Williams break it all down, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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Coco Gauff's WNBA moment with Sabrina Ionescu; Paige Bueckers returns | Women's Basketball Podcast
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Guess who showed up at the New York Liberty game Tuesday night? Yes, Coco Gauff. Our The Next reporter Jackie Powell discussed this with Sabrina Ionescu. Then CBS Sports' Isabel Gonzalez chats with host Howard Megdal about what this crossover tells us about the women's sports moment, along with a discussion on everything from Paige Bueckers' impact…
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Kelsey Plum objects; Richmond's Aaron Roussell talks building a program | Women's Basketball Podcast
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It's another jam-packed day in women's basketball. First, Kelsey Plum went off on WNBA officiating postgame. Our Sparks beat reporter, Cameron Ruby, was there and joins host Howard Megdal to dig into whether or not she's got a legitimate beef. Then Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell talks to Megdal about how he built the Spiders, what modern analyt…
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The Valkyries are running California, while the Aces are struggling to play a winning hand in Vegas. Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca break it all down in this stat-packed, effort-driven episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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In her debut episode of The Her Hoop Stats Podcast, Cindy Brunson joins Jamie Steyer Johnson to discuss a topic close to her heart: the impact of Athletes Unlimited stars making waves in the 2025 WNBA season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Emily Adler to rank every WNBA team’s young cores. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Your well-being is wo…
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Golden State Valkyries could struggle this month due to international tournaments | WNBA Podcast
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Host Jackie Powell is joined by Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle to walk through why the Golden State Valkyries are going to struggle in June with so many of their players overseas competing in EuroBasket. Then Jackie and Marisa discuss a conversation they both had with Liberty guard Marine Johannès about why she decided not to go over …
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It’s finally Friday! Jamie Steyer Johnson and Brittany Carper discuss teams in the WNBA that are having to adjust to multiple adversities, including injuries, Eurobasket vacancies, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Coach Helen Williams and Chelsea Leite discuss the highlights and areas for improvement in the 2025 WNBA season so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In today's episode, Chelsea Leite sits with Minnesota-based writer for The Next, Lucas Seehafer to break down the Minnesota Lynx's chances of winning the WNBA championship this season. They talk Minnesota's strengths and weaknesses, and how they can beat the dominant New York Liberty. Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BE…
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Li Yueru wants out of Seattle; Jacy Sheldon embraces Connecticut Sun | Women's Basketball Podcast
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What is going on in Seattle? A big win, powered by Seattle's bench, is quickly overtaken by Li Yueru's trade demand. Our Bella Munson and Jackie Powell fill you in.Then Howard Megdal gets to speak with Jacy Sheldon, Connecticut Sun guard, about her busy year in hoops, from an offseason trade to patrolling the sidelines for her alma mater, Ohio Stat…
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In this episode, Jamie Steyer Johnson and Chelsea Leite discuss the Minnesota Lynx remaining undefeated, the Storm are heating up in Seattle, the Las Vegas Aces continue to lean on A’ja Wilson, EuroBasket is pulling key players from WNBA rosters, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…
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Jordan Robinson on Atlanta Dream surge, Las Vegas Aces struggles | Women's Basketball Podcast
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The great Jordan Robinson, host of The Women's Hoop Show, She's Got Next and much more — seriously, go subscribe — joins host Howard Megdal as the two bat around a lot of the early-season WNBA storylines. How good are the Atlanta Dream, and how sustainable is it? Does this model of A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces work if A'ja is asked to do this…
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The defending champion New York Liberty have kicked off the 2025 WNBA season on a tear. Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca break down the team’s dominant start, explore which teams pose the biggest threat to their reign, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…
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To kick off a new week...and month, Jamie and Richard explain the timelines for the recent surge in hardship and rest of season contracts being signed in the WNBA, and they also dive into the teams that have impressed them so far this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…
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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about early WNBA season performances from second-year players like Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, Angel Reese, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! WayFair Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every…
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The WNBA continues to thrive with growing family connections to the women’s game, increased visibility, and a renewed focus on fun and competitive play. Excitement is building as a potential Commissioner’s Cup championship rematch from last season looms on the horizon. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky notched their first win of the season. All of that an…
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Two weeks into the WNBA season, The Next’s Washington Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team’s season so far. The pair chats about the Mystics win over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night as well as what lies ahead for Washington. Hatfield also discusses the impacts of veteran guard Brittney Sykes…
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A wide range of topics were covered in this episode. Paige Bueckers led the Dallas Wings to their first win, doing so in the familiar confines of Connecticut. The Washington Mystics handled business against an Indiana Fever squad missing Caitlin Clark. Chelsea Leite and Coach Helen Williams also engaged in a great discussion on defensive execution …
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It's another season to remember already for the Minnesota Lynx, who are off to a 5-0 start. Lucas Seehafer of The Next joins host Howard Megdal to discuss the particulars of how Napheesa Collier has somehow gotten better, the team's depth promises even more offensive firepower this season, while the two begin reflecting on Wednesday night' big game…
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The Storm and Lynx put on a classic game in Minnesota, and the Mercury and Dream are answering all of the preseason questions with real success, all of that and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Tyler DeLuca. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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On Wednesday's edition of Locked On Women's Basketball, Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell discuss the week's biggest topics, starting with separating the signal from the noise on Caitlin Clark's injury and what it means — and doesn't — for the WNBA. Hear from The Next's correspondents around the league, along with a deeper dive into the Eastern Confe…
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Kelly Graves joins show, talks Oregon as women's basketball epicenter | Women's Basketball Podcast
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Between the Oregon alums in the WNBA like Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally, the Oregon Ducks returning to the NCAA Tournament and the forthcoming WNBA team in Portland, Oregon is quickly becoming the center of the women's basketball universe. Kelly Graves, who knows a little something about how that happened, joins host Howard Megdal to talk about…
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Chelsea Leite and Richard Cohen open the treasure box and discuss the questions that are on Andy Tulin’s mind early in the 2025 WNBA season. Check out Tulin's Treasures and more great content at herhoopstats.substack.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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There is a Storm of wins brewing in Seattle, the future is bright in Washington, the Liberty are strong as the defending champs, and more in this Memorial Day episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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WNBA rookie report: How have Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen played early on? | WNBA Podcast
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Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about early WNBA season rookie performances, including Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, and Kiki Iriafen. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! CarGurus Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. SKIMS …
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From Vegas vs. NY to Chicago vs. Indiana: What makes healthy rivalries in the WNBA? | WNBA Podcast
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Host Jackie Powell is joined by Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports to dive into the current discourse about WNBA rivalries. The pair discusses what makes healthy rivalries and how hate speech against any player or team shouldn’t be a part of rivalries shaping the league. They consider if the Fever vs. Sky is a legitimate WNBA rivalry? And then they g…
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The Liberty are in a championship state of mind already, the Fever are still putting the puzzle together with all of their pieces, the Mercury have started the season well, and more as Jamie and Brittany Carper preview a jam-packed weekend of WNBA action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19…
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In today's Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite has brought together Lucas Seehafer, PHD, PT, and Hannah Kevorkian, PT, to discuss injuries, prevention, and research in the WNBA. They talk about what causes common basketball injuries, what they do in surgeries, and how these can be prevented. Academic studies mentioned in the episode: The Ef…
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You asked, Richard Cohen and Chelsea Leite answered. What should be added to the CBA? A hardship contract? The difference between a take and a clear-path foul? Those questions and more. It’s a mailbag show! Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…
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Elizabeth Williams joins the show, takes us inside the Chicago Sky experience | WNBA Podcast
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It's been a loud few days in Chicago Sky world. But host Howard Megdal reiterates that it is a time to embrace the gray area and pay attention to what matters, not what is loudest. He is joined on today's podcast by Elizabeth Williams of the Sky, who speaks about what the last few days have been like, how she navigates her leadership role in the WN…
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After a trip to the Lone Star State, Tyler DeLuca joins Jamie Steyer Johnson to give his thoughts on the Dallas Wings’ games against the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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In this episode, Chelsea Leite and Coach Helen Williams break down the New York Liberty's win over the Las Vegas Aces, the Seattle Storm's victory against the Dallas Wings, standout players from the start of the 2025 WNBA season, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…
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Lisa Leslie and Shattering the Glass brought us to this WNBA moment | Women's Basketball Podcast
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It is easy to get caught up in the hype of the current WNBA and lose sight of those who brought us to this A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier moment of today. So we are joined by historians Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford, whose newly revised book, Shattering the Glass, helps us put that in context. Next, host Howard Megdal is joined …
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In this episode, Jamie Steyer Johnson and Richard Cohen discuss the Washington Mystics' strong start, the Golden State Valkyries' choice to prioritize veterans over a youth movement, the Dallas Wings' hopes to surpass expectations, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…
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The WNBA regular season is off and running – games started to count for real on May 16th for a season we do not want to miss. But one of the big things that we need to understand and watch this summer is what’s happening in the board rooms and at the negotiation table – that’s the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Analyst and host Missy H…
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Hosts Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer discuss the opening games of the 2025 WNBA season. They recap the Phoenix Mercury offense, Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner's historic performances, Angel Reese's growth, and the dire situation in the Dallas Wings' frontcourt room. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join.…
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The WNBA season starts today, and The Next’s Emily Adler joins host Natalie Heavren to break down the results of The Next’s 2025 WNBA preseason awards and predictions. The pair chats about Adler’s preseason survey as well as their own award and season predictions. Adler also talks about the preseason so far and what excites her about the upcoming s…
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As the 2025 WNBA season tips off this opening weekend, Jamie Steyer Johnson and Coach Helen Williams break down the fresh faces on the sidelines, highlight key matchups, spotlight players they're excited to watch, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info…
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Julie Allemand, Sarah Ashlee Barker join the show, talk LA Sparks, WNBA | Women's Basketball Podcast
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At Los Angeles Sparks Media Day, host Howard Megdal talks one-on-one with Julie Allemand and Sarah Ashlee Barker, two critical pieces of the team's new-look offense under head coach Lynne Roberts. The discussion ranges from expectations and efficiency on the court to the way playing in Los Angeles offers an opportunity to embrace the WNBA's expande…
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We're trying something new for the WNBA season! The Her Hoop Stats Podcast will be releasing multiple episodes each week, featuring a variety of hosts for each show. In our first episode, Chelsea Leite and Richard Cohen break down our recent Ranking the W articles. You can find the articles at the links below! Ranking the W Articles: 50-26: https:/…
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Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby, Rickea Jackson talk LA Sparks, WNBA season | Women's Basketball Podcast
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Greetings from Los Angeles Sparks Media Day! In Part I of a two-part show, host Howard Megdal spoke one-on-one with Kelsey Plum, Dearics Hamby and Rickea Jackson about the new-look Sparks. Megdal delves into the offensive makeup of the new roster, how the players plan to work within themselves and among the strength and depth of the team, while eac…
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Rosters are trimming down, teams are coming together, a new WNBA season is ready to begin, and your Press Break crew is ready! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Grace Berger joins the show, talks WNBA title aspirations in Minnesota | Women's Basketball Podcast
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Grace Berger, Minnesota Lynx guard, joins the show to talk about her pro journey. From the moment she got claimed on waivers by the Lynx to her overseas play, Berger has never let changes get in the way of developing her game further. She discusses everything from how to navigate a midrange shooting world amid the rise in analytics to the ways she …
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It is almost the middle of May and that means the WNBA season is starting in earnest in one week but there is always room to talk about the topics swirling in the college game and college athletics. From coaching changes to house settlements, conference stability and revenue sharing and the portal – it’s all things to take notice to - analyst and h…
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Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer for a draft of the WNBA’s best players 25 and under. The goal isn’t to build the best team to win a game today, but rather to build the best young core for the present and future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xb…
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