Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to talk through all the insider info you need to know ahead of Monday night’s WNBA draft. In addition to some Draft 101 talk, they get into the intricacies of the recruiting process, including the new opportunities for lesser-known players to get seen and the challenging timeline NCAA recruits face. Then, they go beyond the easy picks to bring you deeper insight into who teams might select and why as the draft progresses on Monday night, and shine a light on some standout international stars, like the coming French phenom, Dominique Malonga. The crew wraps with predictions for the “Big Story of the 2025 Draft.”
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55:21
2025 NCAA Offseason: Power Rankings, Star Players + The Transfer Portal
As the offseason for NCAA women’s basketball gets underway, it’s never too early to speculate on who the big teams and star players will be for the 2025-2026 season. Zena is joined by Chantel to discuss it all – which teams could be on top next year? Which players can fill the void left by Paige Buecker’s exit and JuJu Watkins’ injury? What surprises await in the transfer portal? Plus, a primer on the upcoming decision in the landmark House vs NCAA lawsuit, which could spell big changes for revenue sharing, NIL, and more.
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52:02
UConn Wins the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
Zena, Ben, Chantel, and Sabreena are together in Tampa to discuss the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball C hampionship game: UConn’s decisive victory over defending champs, South Carolina. They talk about the mood in the arena, the dominance of Bueckers, Strong, and Fudd, the way sarcasm bonds Geno and Paige, and where Dawn Staley might look to shore up South Carolina’s roster.
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48:43
The 2025 Women’s NCAA Title Game Preview
The whole crew is in Tampa to break down the games of the Final Four and look ahead to the championship game tomorrow. They tell you everything you need to be ready to watch defending champs, South Carolina, face off against a very dominant looking UConn.
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46:22
The Great NCAA Women's Final Four Debate of 2025
The 2025 Women’s NCAA Final Four is upon us - and we’re bringing you everything you need to know about the impending match-ups – debate style. Sabreena and Ben face off - arguing for Texas and South Carolina, respectively. Then, Zena and Chantel go toe to toe, debating UConn vs UCLA. Who’s the winner? You decide! Comment wherever you’re listening with your pick, or find us on social media (details below) – before these four teams make their cases on the court tonight.
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About No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
No Offseason is The Athletic’s show for all things women’s basketball. Hosts Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, and Ben Pickman bring you the stories that matter the most and the insider info you need from the sport that never stops – served up alongside exclusive interviews with the biggest names in women’s hoops, from the NCAA to the WNBA and all points in between. New episodes drop Tuesday and Friday.
Listen to No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show, The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
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