No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

• Will Project B Steal the WNBA's Biggest Stars?

  Big money, big moves, big debates. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena unpack the WNBA’s proposed salary increase—potentially exceeding $1.1 million—and what it means for the ongoing CBA negotiations, from revenue sharing to prioritization rules and the core system. They also dive into Project B, the emerging global women’s league aiming to offer the highest average salaries in the sport.Then the crew breaks down the 2024 vs. 2025 WNBA rookie classes and debates who would win in a game to 21. And finally, they wrap up with where you should be setting your screens this weekend.REFERENCES: WNBA proposes max salary above $1.1 million in latest proposal to players union: Sources by Ben PickmanWe’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: No Offseason listener survey__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkGet in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at [email protected] Links:-YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseasonCredits:-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Who Can Keep Up With UConn, South Carolina, and TCU?

  Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are back and diving into all the latest around the association! They discuss Sarah Strong and UConn’s impressive depth, Marta Suárez’s huge impact in TCU’s win over NC State, and South Carolina already settling into its identity. They also spotlight other storylines—including Duke’s concerning offensive issues and the rise of mid-majors like Richmond.Then it’s on to the big question: What makes for a great women’s sports city? They dig into the factors that make certain cities hotspots for women’s sports and highlight emerging markets that could crack a top-10 list.And to close things out, they debut a brand-new segment: “A Penny for Your Thoughts.”REFERENCES: Women’s college basketball power rankings: What makes TCU a top-10 team? by Sabreena Merchant Shorthanded West Virginia women upset No. 15 Duke after melee triggers 7 ejections by Denny AlfonsoIs UConn even more dominant than last season’s national championship team? By Ben PickmanFresh faces help South Carolina win battle for ‘The Real SC’ over USC: Takeaways by Sabreena MerchantThe Athletic's: Top 10 Women’s Sports Cites fan pollWe’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: No Offseason listener survey__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkGet in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at [email protected] Links:-YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseasonCredits:-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Overreacting to the NCAA Season

  What a week in women’s college hoops! Zena and Sabreena open up with the week’s wildest stat lines — Hannah Hidalgo swiping 16 steals, Audi Crooks pouring in 43, and Grace College exploding for 172 points. They unpack all these record-breaking performances and just how impressive they were to watch. Then they pivot to JuJu Watkins’ investment in Boston Legacy FC and what might be behind the move. From there, it’s on to WNBA All-Star talk and why so few teams are willing to host it.Later, Zena and Sabreena are joined by The Athletic’s Ira Gorwara to dig into our biggest overreactions in women’s college hoops. From hyping a mid-major to claiming a Top 10 team can’t fall, our takes can either make us look brilliant… or just leave us with classic overreactions. We’re serving up hot-take heat that’ll leave you wondering!Plus, we tell you exactly where to set your screens.REFERENCES: Grace College scores 172 points to set women’s college basketball scoring record by Alex ValdesNotre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo’s sets school and NCAA records with 16 steals by Alex ValdesWhen sorority influencers meet Alabama football, game days turn into a campus-wide catwalk by Ira GorawaraWe’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: No Offseason listener survey__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkGet in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at [email protected] Links:-YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseasonCredits:-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How Golf Helps Caitlin Clark on the Court

  Zena and Ben kick things off by diving into college women’s hoops — breaking down the standout performances from Week One, the nail-biting finishes, and just how deep some of these teams really are. From there, they shift gears to golf, exploring how WNBA players like Caitlin Clark are getting into the sport. The Athletic’s golf writer, Gabby Herzig, joins the conversation to discuss the growing appeal of golf among athletes and the shared mental challenges between the two sports.Plus, Set Your Screens is back — we’ve got your guide to the must-watch games of the week.REFERENCES: Which women’s college basketball teams are showing signs for concern in Week 1? by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman Women’s college basketball power rankings: USC, Notre Dame, Iowa take huge leaps by Sabreena MerchantCaitlin Clark to run it back at LPGA event. WNBA star will compete in The Annika pro-am by The Athletic StaffWe’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: No Offseason listener survey__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkGet in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at [email protected] Links:-YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseasonCredits:-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Unrivaled Rosters, Project B’s Big Bucks + College Hoops Hot Takes

  Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into the latest Unrivaled news — from roster reshuffles and reveals (featuring 2025 No. 1 draft pick, Paige Bueckers and 2025 No. 2 draft pick Dom Malonga teaming up on the Breeze), to nearly 30 players signing multi-year deals in the ascendant league. Then they break down the buzz around Project B, exploring Seattle Storm star – and WNBPA President – Nneka Ogwumike’s involvement, what the league brings to the table, and the major investment group backing it.After that, the crew debuts a brand-new segment: This or That – Women’s College Hoops Edition! Who can end South Carolina’s dominant run at the top of the SEC, which team has the best young core, and which mid-major is ready to make noise this season?Finally, we wrap things up with recaps of and reactions to the introductory press conferences from the new head coaches around the WNBA.REFERENCES: What is Project B? The latest on a new global league recruiting basketball stars by Sam Amick, Mike Vorkunov and Joe VardonNneka Ogwumike signs with Project B, becomes first player publicly associated with new league by Sabreena Merchant Paige Bueckers joins expansion team as Unrivaled reveals rosters for 2026 season by Sabreena Merchant We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: No Offseason listener survey__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkGet in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at [email protected] Links:-YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseasonCredits:-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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