No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6H AGO

    How the new CBA will reshape the WNBA + Diana Taurasi Interview!

    It’s the story hovering over this entire WNBA season: the CBA, or collective bargaining agreement, is being renegotiated. Whatever document comes out on the other side is set to remake life in the W for years to come. But how exactly? Ben, Sabreena, and Chantel break down everything you need to know to wrap your mind around it all. Plus, the crew discusses Paige Bueckers’ Minnesota homecoming, Sue Bird’s new role at USA Basketball, and the Liberty’s record-breaking valuation. Then, Diana Taurasi sits down with Ben to talk about fellow UConn alum, Paige Bueckers’ adjustment to the WNBA, her own life in retirement, and what might be next in her basketball future. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: What are WNBA players seeking in the next collective bargaining agreement? by Ben Pickman WNBA’s New York Liberty have raised capital at a record valuation of $450 million: Sources by Ben Pickman Paige Bueckers’ pro debut in Minnesota was a reflection of her roots and inspiration by Chantel Jennings _________________ Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: [email protected] You can also find us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Caitlin Clark’s Flagrant Foul Sparks Controversy + Way Too Early Half-Baked Takes

    The 2025 WNBA season is underway, and off to an intense start. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk opening weekend - including Paige Bueckers’ big debut and the Indiana Fever’s dominant win over the Chicago Sky. The crew then gets deep into the explosive aftermath surrounding Caitlin Clark’s flagrant foul against Angel Reese, amidst the landscape of the WNBA’s No Space for Hate campaign. Plus, it’s never too early for some way too early half-baked takes, which the crew dishes out based on this opening weekend of games. To wrap, Zena tests Ben and Sabreena’s knowledge of record-making players and their stats. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: Sabreena's Power Rankings WNBA looking into allegations of hateful comments toward Angel Reese by Ben Pickman Match That Player trivia created by Erin Shupe  _________________ Send us a question for our mailbag episode! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: [email protected] Or reach out on on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  3. MAY 16

    2025 WNBA Predictions: MVP, Champion, All-WNBA, and more

    The 2025 WNBA regular season is finally here and in this episode, we’re sharing our predictions for how we think the year will shape out. We tell you who we’re picking for MVP, who we think will be on the All-WNBA teams, who we think will win the title, and which teams are going to surprise people. Also, we share our thoughts on recent developments involving Connecticut Sun ownership, roster cutdowns, and news that impacts upcoming international competitions. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: WNBA predictions: Who will win the 2025 championship? Who will win MVP? by Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings All-WNBA preseason teams: A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Caitlin Clark and more by Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman, Chantel Jennings, Zena Keita, and Shannon Ryan Connecticut Sun ownership exploring sale of team: ‘All options are on the table’ by Ben Pickman WNBA Schedule _________________ Send us a question for our mailbag episode! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: [email protected] Or reach out on on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  4. MAY 13

    How Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever could take the crown

    It’s our big Indiana Fever preview pod! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down everything you need to know about the upcoming WNBA season for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, including: Caitlin Clark’s offseason training regimen, new head coach Steph White’s strategic moves and Indiana roots, the depth of the roster, how far this team could go, and more. Plus, the inaugural rendition of the Sabreena Scales - aka Sabreena’s Weekly Power Rankings, and a whopper of a game called “Name That Clark!” _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: Sabreena's WNBA Preseason Power Rankings Takeaways from Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever’s preseason: Will her quad injury linger? by Ben Pickman No Offseason Interview with Stephanie White and Kelly Krauskopf - from November 2024 _________________ Send us a question for our mailbag episode! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: [email protected] Or reach out on on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  5. MAY 9

    WNBA Rivalries, Sneaker Drops, and Tunnel Style + Paige Bueckers’ Stylist Brittany Hampton interview

    In this episode, we’re stepping off the court and into the culture – to discuss all the ways in which the WNBA, and women’s basketball in general, impact our society at large. We’re talking: what’s the purpose of rivalries? Do they exist in the W? Is Caitlin vs Angel even real? And we’re also talking style, fashion, and brands – downloading on the Met Gala, those iconic A’ja Wilson A’One ads, and the W references popping up all over TV. Then, Zena chats with stylist and fashion designer, Brittany Hampton, who shares the inside story on crafting Paige Bueckers’ looks for the recent WNBA Draft, as well as her takes on the fits from the Met Gala and the unique fire of WNBA Tunnel Style. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: WNBA 2025 Rivalry Week Match-ups WNBA players, WNBPA say Cathy Engelbert’s comments on Clark-Reese rivalry were a ‘fumble’ by Ben Pickman and Lukas Weese A’ja Wilson A’One Nike Ads: Here and Here Brittany Hampton featured in: Paige Bueckers: A Basketball Star is Born by Abigail Covington _________________ Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  6. MAY 6

    What’s in store for the Golden State Valkyries? + Future of WNBA Expansion

    Zena, Ben, and Sabreena check in on the first few preseason WNBA games, then turn their attention to the league’s first expansion team in over 15 years: the Golden State Valkyries. How did this team come together? What might the Valks’ first season look like? And who will be their starting five? Next, they dive into the future of expansion in the W – Toronto, Portland, and beyond. Which cities are rumored to be the league’s next team – or teams? What’s the going rate for a WNBA team? And why do so many ownership groups have ties to the NBA? The crew rounds out the show with another rendition of Two Takes and a Lie. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  7. MAY 2

    Is the Las Vegas Aces dynasty over? Can the Minnesota Lynx become champs? + more on the WNBA Western Conference

    Zena, Ben, and Sabreena turn their attention toward the Western Conference of the WNBA, and ask some pressing questions about the upcoming WNBA season. Is the Aces dynasty over? Can Napheesa Collier and the Lynx take the title this year? Will the LA Sparks ever be good again? Then, Sabreena and Ben attempt to blind rank some of Zena’s dynamic duos of the West. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  8. APR 29

    Can the New York Liberty repeat? How far can the Indiana Fever go? + more burning questions for the WNBA Eastern Conference

    Zena, Ben, and Sabreena get together to answer some burning questions about the teams of the Eastern Conference for the 2025 WNBA season. Can the Liberty repeat as champions? What’s the ceiling for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever? Which teams, outside of NY and Indiana, are closest to winning their next title? They wrap up the episode with “Out of Context” – where Ben recites a quote, out of context, to Zena and Sabreena, and they need to guess who said it. Can they figure it out? _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ Articles mentioned in this episode: Women’s college basketball transfer portal winners and losers: LSU, South Carolina and TCU by Chantel Jennings __________________ Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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