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Women’s hoops is on the rise and we’re here every step of the way. On every episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, host Jordan Robinson is joined by another women’s basketball expert—players, coaches, commentators, and retired legends. Together, Jordan and friends cover the ups and downs of the WNBA season, and dive into what’s happening in college hoops, the new Unrivaled league, and the shifting landscape of the sport. With new episodes year-round, consider this your home for extensive coverage on all of the big moments in women’s basketball.
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- 5 days ago1h 17m
Team USA Wins GOLD!🥇+ The WNBA’s Most Important Week Ever?
Team USA is back on top of the basketball world after defeating France 97-79 to win its fifth straight FIBA Women’s World Cup and 12th gold medal overall. We break down how the Americans erased a 14-point deficit, the veteran performances from Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray, Caitlin Clark’s momentum-changing moments off the bench and the second-half adjustments that ultimately overwhelmed France.Then, attention turns immediately back to the WNBA for what could be the most consequential week of the regular season. The eight playoff teams are set, but almost everything else remains up for grabs. With just four games remaining, seeds 3 through 8 are separated by only three games, home-court advantage is still on the line and a handful of head-to-head matchups could completely reshape the playoff bracket. We look at the biggest games, tiebreakers and questions facing every contender as the postseason approaches.Plus, Napheesa Collier is finally back in the Lynx lineup. Minnesota was already one of the WNBA’s best teams without her, so does adding an MVP-caliber player make the Lynx the clear championship favorite—or will they have to prove they can finally turn regular-season dominance into a title?
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
Cathy Engelbert Retires, Team USA Heads To FIBA Knockouts + Referee Pioneer Violet Palmer
Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA Commissioner at the end of 2026, closing the book on one of the most consequential—and complicated—tenures in league history. We break down the massive growth the WNBA experienced under her leadership, from soaring franchise valuations and expansion to new media rights, charter flights and transformational player salaries, while also examining the strained player relationships, controversies and criticism that came to define the latter part of her tenure.Then we head to Berlin for the FIBA Women’s World Cup, where Team USA gave everyone a scare with a 55-52 win over Italy before responding in a big way with a dominant 105-64 victory over Czechia. We discuss what went wrong against Italy, what changed against Czechia, the impact of Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Jackie Young, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, and whether France may be emerging as Team USA’s biggest threat heading into the knockout rounds.Plus, Jordan Robinson sits down with basketball officiating legend Violet Palmer, the first woman to referee an NBA regular-season game. Palmer talks about breaking barriers, what fans misunderstand about officiating, handling players and coaches, how referees are trained and evaluated, the growing role of replay and technology, freedom of movement, and what it takes to make calls at the highest level of basketball.
- 2 weeks ago59 min
FIBA World Cup Preview: A’ja Wilson OUT, Caitlin Clark’s Debut + DeWanna Bonner to Dream
The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is officially here, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before play tips off in Berlin! Team USA enters as the heavy favorite, but they’ll do so without A’ja Wilson. What does her absence mean for the Americans, and what should we expect as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and several other stars make their World Cup debuts? We preview Team USA’s roster and chances, the biggest international contenders, and the WNBA players representing countries around the world.Plus, last episode we left DeWanna Bonner’s future as a cliffhanger. Now we know: she’s officially an Atlanta Dream player. Our own Autumn Johnson caught up with Bonner as she begins the next chapter of her career.We’ll also explain why the WNBA is pausing its season for the World Cup, which teams could be helped or hurt most by the break, and what it could mean for the playoff race when the league returns.
- 3 weeks ago1h 19m
Nneka Ogwumike Retires & The WNBA MVP Debate: Can Olivia Miles Beat A’ja?
WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike has officially announced she will retire at the end of the 2026 season. We break down the former MVP's incredible 15-year career, her championship legacy, and her transformative decade as WNBPA president.Plus, we celebrate the 2026 WNBA Hall of Fame class! Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes reflect on the inductees Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the legendary 1996 U.S. Olympic team.Finally, we dive into DeWanna Bonner's buyout with the Phoenix Mercury and debate the hottest WNBA award races: Can Olivia Miles or Caitlin Clark make a late push to steal the MVP from A'ja Wilson?
- Aug 18, 202659 min
WNBA Playoff Picture: Lynx Take No. 1 & Taurasi Jersey Retirement
Diana Taurasi’s No. 3 is officially in the rafters in Phoenix. Plus, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever keep stacking wins as the 2026 WNBA Playoffs approach!In this episode, we break down Taurasi’s emotional jersey retirement, the Mercury’s concerning loss to Portland, and the growing risks around the Kelsey Plum trade now that she is injured and heading into free agency.Then, we shift to the hottest teams in the league:🌡️ Indiana Fever are surging at the perfect time behind the unstoppable duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.🐱 Minnesota Lynx continue to strengthen their grip on the No. 1 seed after a massive win over A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces.Finally, we look at the complete WNBA playoff picture, strength of schedule, and the biggest questions facing title contenders as the regular season winds down.
- Aug 11, 202657 min
Rivals Week Week Heats Up + Mystics Become Contenders!
Rivals Week is underway, and the WNBA gave us plenty to talk about. Chelsea Gray hit TWO buzzer-beating threes to stun Caitlin Clark and the Fever, DiJonai Carrington’s ejection against Sophie Cunningham sparked controversy, and Kayla McBride set a WNBA record with 10 three-pointers.Jordan Robinson and Bria Hartley also break down the Liberty’s 40-point win over an Aces team resting its stars and then have some fun with the rivalries the WNBA may not officially recognize, like Jose Fernandez vs. accountability after the Wings coach publicly challenged his players during Dallas’ recent slide.Finally, it’s time to give the Washington Mystics their flowers. The young Mystics have gone from rebuilding team to one of the hottest squads in the league. We examine what’s driving their surge, the addition of Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Shakira Austin’s breakout stretch, and whether Washington should now be considered a legitimate dark-horse championship contender.
- Aug 4, 20261h 3m
Kelsey Plum's HUGE Move to Phoenix Mercury + The A'ja Wilson Disrespect
The WNBA Trade Deadline just shook up the league! Kelsey Plum is officially heading to the Phoenix Mercury in a blockbuster move that signals a massive shift for both Phoenix and the Los Angeles Sparks.Welcome back to The Women’s Hoops Show! In this episode, we break down all the biggest moves and storylines from a wild WNBA trade deadline.Here is what we analyze this week:☄️Phoenix Mercury's Masterplan: Why the Mercury pushed all their chips in to land Kelsey Plum⚡LA Sparks Reset: Why Los Angeles is officially entering a full-scale rebuild🇨🇦 Toronto Tempo's Big Move: Why the WNBA's newest expansion team acquiring Aneesah Morrow might quietly be the smartest acquisition of the seasonPlus, we debut a brand-new edition of Hoop Roots! We look back at the biggest midseason trades in WNBA history before doing a deep dive into the Los Angeles Sparks. How did one of the league's flagship franchises become its biggest cautionary tale? We track their championship rise and their recent decline.Finally, we recap the week’s best WNBA highlights:🏆 Olivia Miles' massive Rookie of the Year (ROY) push for the Minnesota Lynx🏀 Sydney Taylor's clutch game-winner against the Las Vegas Aces🌟 Why we need to stop taking A'ja Wilson's historic greatness for granted
- Jul 28, 20261h 0m
Azzi Fudd & Jonquel Jones Make WNBA All-Star History
WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago delivered history, emotion, and record-breaking performances at every turn! In this episode of The Women's Hoops Show, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down an unforgettable weekend at Wintrust Arena.We dive deep into Dallas Wings star Azzi Fudd catching fire to become the first rookie ever to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest, and examine how Jonquel Jones’ All-Star MVP trophy caps off one of the most complete and unique résumés in league history. We also unpack Caitlin Clark’s first true WNBA All-Star Game experience, celebrate Dominique Malonga’s historic dunk, and honor Nneka Ogwumike as she takes the crown as the WNBA’s all-time All-Star leading scorer. Plus, we break down why the brand-new Shooting Stars competition was an instant hit for fans and players alike.Beyond the court, Jordan takes you behind the scenes with exclusive stories from hosting the Orange Carpet. Finally, we tackle the growing business and leadership questions in the league, examining what the future holds for WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amidst the league's explosive, record-setting growth.Topics Covered in This Episode🏀 Azzi Fudd wins the 3-Point Contest🏀 Team Washington (Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, and Jezelle "GG" Banks) win Shooting Stars Challenge🏀 Jonquel Jones' historic MVP performance🏀 Caitlin Clark's All-Star Weekend🏀 Dominique Malonga's historic dunk🏀 Nneka Ogwumike's scoring record🏀 Cathy Engelbert's future as commissioner🏀 StudBudz's live stream best moments🏀 Winners, losers and biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend
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Women’s hoops is on the rise and we’re here every step of the way. On every episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, host Jordan Robinson is joined by another women’s basketball expert—players, coaches, commentators, and retired legends. Together, Jordan and friends cover the ups and downs of the WNBA season, and dive into what’s happening in college hoops, the new Unrivaled league, and the shifting landscape of the sport. With new episodes year-round, consider this your home for extensive coverage on all of the big moments in women’s basketball.
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