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33:08

WBB: Chat with SUU Broadcaster Spencer McLaughlin

Straight Outta WAC ·

2025/09/03

In this episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast, Derryl interviews the Voice of the Thunderbirds Spencer McLaughlin as the two discuss SUU women’s basketball and what Tracy Mason has coming back. Along with that discussion, McLaughlin talks about some exciting times around Cedar City. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

34:07

GCU Head Coach Molly Miller Joins the Podcast

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2025/02/22

22 straight wins. Undefeated in WAC play. The most balanced lineup in arguably the Division I era.And a chance to win at least a share of that elusive WAC regular season title with a win on Saturday in Riverside.Molly Miller is going to win WAC Coach of the Year honors, and perhaps garner some national honors, as well. The Lopes are rolling, and Miller is at the head of a veteran group of players led by Tiarra Brown and Trinity San Antonio.Derryl spoke with Molly Miller on this episode of the

36:20

Utah Tech G Macie Warren Joins the Podcast

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2025/02/12

Macie Warren was having a big year in 2023-24. Warren played in 23 games, averaged just over 14 points per contest, and was a significant piece of the Trailblazers’ game plan. Then, as has happened before, Macie Warren sustained a season-ending ACL injury on Feb. 8, 2024, in the Trailblazers 87-77 win against rival Southern Utah.Warren missed the season's final nine games, including the WAC Tournament loss to UT Arlington. But, even though she is sidelined during her recovery in 2024-25, Warren

23:38

Chat with Arieona Rosborough - Tarleton State WBB

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2025/02/12

Derryl had the opportunity last week to chat with Tarleton State leading scorer Arieona Rosborough. The Texans are currently in third place in the WAC standings after a sweep of last week’s action, and now the Texans get to face league-leading GCU in Phoenix on Thursday. Give it a listen. #WAChoops Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

25:23

Voice of Tarleton State WBB Joins the Podcast

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2025/02/07

Derryl had the chance to talk with Tarleton State women’s basketball radio broadcaster Clayton Neville. The duo talk about the Texans, Bill Brock, and much more.Make sure you check it out. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

37:59

Chat with SUU Broadcaster Spencer McLaughlin

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2025/02/06

Spencer McLaughlin is the Voice of the Thunderbirds and he sat down with Derryl on Wednesday to talk about the Southern Utah women’s basketball team.Give it a listen. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

23:20

Utah Valley Newcomer Joins the Podcast

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2025/01/09

Danja Stafford Collins wanted to come back to Utah, to play with friends and be closer to family. And, since joining Utah Valley, Stafford Collins has been really, really good, including a game-winning shot in double overtime on the road at ACU on Saturday.Now, she joins the podcast ahead of a big week for the Wolverines. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

17:32

GCU F Laura Erikstrup Joins the Podcast

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2025/01/03

The GCU women’s basketball team has swept the in-state opponents, are currently on an 11-game win streak, and finally have the balance they have been lacking over the last three seasons.Is 2024-25 finally the season to get over the hump and win the WAC? Grad student Laura Erikstrup is a big part of the success and she jumps on the podcast to discuss the Lopes. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

23:55

ACU Super Sophomore Joins the Podcast

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2025/01/03

Payton Hull is turning into an ACU legend. The Super Sophomore was the Wildcats leading scorer during her freshman campaign, averaging 14.9 points. And now, in her second season in West Texas, Hull is averaging 18.5 points for the 11-4 Wildcats. Hull sat down with Derryl to discuss the Wildcats, the non-conference success, and her growth in the second season at ACU. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

35:32

CBU forward Grace Schmidt Jumped on the Podcast

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2024/10/31

CBU’s Grace Schmidt had been in an ongoing battle with tendinitis in her knees since her senior year of high school. It was a battle that stopped at Christmas Break last season when she underwent surgery to address a partial patellar tendon tear. Six months later, the rejuvenated junior is eager to return and help a CBU side looking to defend their regular season and tournament championships of a season ago. In August, just under 90 days before opening night, I spent some time with Schmidt via Zoom

39:09

Chat with Tarleton MB Head Coach Billy Gillispie

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2024/10/31

It is the first year of full Division I membership for the Tarleton Texans, and Billy Gillispie is back on the sidelines.The Texans won 25 games in 2023-24 and made an appearance in the WAC semifinals. Technically, the Texans were a weird loss at home to Utah Valley away from earning a share of the WAC regular season title.Now, with a fresh new roster, and an interesting perspective on NIL, Gillispie is back.#WAChoops Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at

28:12

ACU Men's Basketball Head Coach Brette Tanner Talks...

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2024/10/29

ACU head coach Brette Tanner is accustomed to his teams playing hard and winning a lot of games.At times in 2023-24, the Wildcats played hard. However, the inconsistency led to a less-than-stellar season, one in which Tanner believes was somewhat of a letdown for the Wildcats. However, Tanner is excited for his new squad even though there are a lot of new faces. Listen to what the fourth-year head coach has to say about the Wildcats, vacations, and much more. #WAChoops Get full access to WAC Hoops

23:54

All-WAC Guard Jumped on the Podcast

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2024/10/29

Players staying at the same school for the entirety of their career is a rare thing in college basketball these days. The transfer portal has made it easy to jump from school to school.However, Bella Earle is not one of those types of players. Earle will finish up her playing career at ACU, and has been a starter in every game over the past two seasons for Julie Goodenough’s squad.Listen in as she talks with Derryl about ACU, what this season is about, and much more.#WAChoops Get full access to WAC

31:30

CBU Women's Basketball Head Coach Jarrod Olson Joins...

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2024/10/24

CBU women’s basketball head coach Jarrod Olson might be, at least on the surface, the most chill coach in all of Division I college basketball.However, all Olson does is win, win, win.Two WAC regular season and tournament titles in four years. And the Lancers already have a trip to the NCAA tournament under their belts fresh off a run to the WAC title in 2023-24.Losing Chloe Webb, Nae Calhoun, and Kinsley Barrington is hard to replace. But, Olson has had great players leave before. The big key will

30:57

ACU Women's Basketball with Julie Goodenough

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2024/10/23

Remember the names Bella Earle and Payton Hull. ACU women’s basketball fans will hear those two names many times throughout the 2024-25 season.However, according to head coach Julie Goodenough, the Wildcats have more depth than the two All-WAC performers. ACU plays a style of basketball that is reminiscent of defending WAC champion CBU, and Goodenough loves for her team to get after it.#WAChoops #GoWildcats Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

29:42

Molly Miller Talks GCU Women's Basketball

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2024/10/13

It is the final season in the WAC for GCU. So, can the GCU women’s basketball team get over the hump and shake those WAC semifinal woes in 2024-25?Tiarra Brown is back. Plus some key additions that will help the Lopes be more efficient on the offensive end.Keep an eye on Trinity San Antonio, who played in the Olympics this Summer with Puerto Rico.Molly Miller is excited about her squad and shares some other thoughts in this episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast.#WAChoops #LopesUp Get full access

29:57

Chat with SUU MBB Head Coach Rob Jeter

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2024/10/13

In some preseason polls, many already have Southern Utah tabbed to finish last in the WAC. Head coach Rob Jeter loves that because he believes that means people don’t know his team and what they are capable of accomplishing in year two.The T-Birds have size, experience, and what Jeter says is a group that enjoys being around one another.Give it a listen to learn more about the T-Birds. #WAChoops #TBirdNation Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

34:46

Tarleton Women's Basketball with Bill Brock

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2024/10/04

Second-year head coach Bill Brock believes the Texans will be much better in 2024-25. There is experience, size, and now a full offseason to get even more comfortable in Stephenville.Faith Aker, among others, is back. And with the finish to the 2023-24 season, Brock believes there is momentum brewing for his Texan squad.Brock also discusses his family and their importance in his coaching career. Plus, there is also an interesting perspective on the conference schedule. Give it a listen.#WAChoops

27:04

#ValleyForged - Talking Wolverine Hoops with Todd...

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2024/10/03

After setting a new standard for wins by a first-year head coach at Utah Valley, Todd Phillips is back for year two.The Wolverines have a little more depth than in 2023-24, plus more shooters on the floor. In an ever-changing transfer portal where guys come and go, especially at the mid-major level, Phillips and his staff do the best they can with the resources they have in order to be competitive in the WAC.#ValleyForged #WAChoops Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at

39:59

Talking Utah Valley Women's Hoops with Dan Nielson

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2024/09/25

Utah Valley head coach Dan Nielson jumped on the podcast last week to talk about the Wolverines. Nielson returns quite a handful of his roster from 2023-24. Ally Criddle, Tessa Chaney, Tahlia White, Kylee Mabry, and Amanda Barcello just to name a few.The Wolverines have size, and some athleticism in the backcourt, which could help Nielson’s crew have a bounce back year in Orem.#WAChoops #ValleyForged Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

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