The Athletic Women's Basketball Show Podcast
1) What’s next in the CBA negotiations? —WNBA & College Hoops Mailbag!
We’re diving into the mailbag to tackle your biggest questions about women’s basketball. What lies ahead for the CBA negotiations? How can fans show their support for WNBA players? What’s the connecti...Show More
2) Jose Fernandez on Coaching Paige Bueckers—and Why the WNBA Was the Right Next Step
The WNBPA has authorized its executive committee to call for a strike “when necessary” amid ongoing CBA negotiations. Sabreena and Ben break down what the authorization means, the league’s response, a...Show More
3) What If College Basketball Had a Player Loan System?
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dig into the latest in the WNBA’s CBA talks, focusing on revenue sharing, before shifting to Team USA training camp and Caitlin Clark’s return to the court. From there, they ex...Show More
4) Sonia Raman gets candid on coaching Dominique Malonga, WNBA transition & more
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena react to A’ja Wilson being named Time’s 2025 Athlete of the Year and the impact that recognition has on her and the WNBA. Then they get into the New York Liberty introduci...Show More
5) Which Conference Really Runs Women's Hoops?
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben recap the weekend in the Association, discussing matchups like USC vs. Washington and UCLA vs. Oregon, and breaking down the ACC/SEC Challenge.They then dive into the ACC’s com...Show More
6) Who’s Safe, Who’s Going? WNBA Expansion Mock Draft
Additional details have emerged in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben unpack the latest proposals on the table—from revenue sharing and draft combine rules to housing stipends ...Show More
7) Is Texas Coming for the No. 1 Spot?
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the latest WNBA-CBA updates, including the January 9th deadline and its impact on the offseason. They then dive into Team USA Women’s Basketball, looking ahead to th...Show More
8) How Will The Wings Use the No. 1 Pick?
Dallas snagged the top pick—now the real decisions begin. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena kick things off with the New York Liberty’s set to hire Chris DeMarco as their next head coach, unpacking what it mean...Show More
9) 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 revenu...Show More
10) 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, a...Show More