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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.

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49:43

How Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever could take...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/05/13

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

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59:07

WNBA Rivalries, Sneaker Drops, and Tunnel Style +...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/05/09

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

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46:51

What’s in store for the Golden State Valkyries? +...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/05/06

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

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50:37

Is the Las Vegas Aces dynasty over? Can the Minnesota...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/05/02

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: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow us on social

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42:22

Is the Las Vegas Aces dynasty over? Can the Minnesota...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/05/02

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: NoOffseason@theathletic.comFollow us on social media:-Instagram:

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44:17

Can the New York Liberty repeat? How far can the...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/29

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

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52:32

Can the New York Liberty repeat? How far can the...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/29

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

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53:30

Dallas Wings Preview + Paige Bueckers Spotlight

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/25

With No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers headed to Dallas – plus a whole host of other roster and coaching changes, the Wings are set to have an interesting season, to say the least. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to talk about where the franchise has been, where it’s headed, and how Paige Bueckers fits into it all – including a Dallas basketball scene that’s reeling from a Luka-sized hole. Then, Sabreena is joined by Wings GM Curt Miller, to get an inside look at the team’s potentially transformative

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61:45

Dallas Wings Preview + Paige Bueckers Spotlight

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/25

With No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers headed to Dallas – plus a whole host of other roster and coaching changes, the Wings are set to have an interesting season, to say the least. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to talk about where the franchise has been, where it’s headed, and how Paige Bueckers fits into it all – including a Dallas basketball scene that’s reeling from a Luka-sized hole. Then, Sabreena is joined by Wings GM Curt Miller, to get an inside look at the team’s potentially transformative

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45:37

The WNBA’s Most Intriguing Players + NCAA Transfer...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/22

Chantel stops by to chat with Zena about all the action happening inside the NCAA Transfer portal – the biggest names on the move, the schools set to benefit from it all, and the programs that are losing out. Then, Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to go name for name on some of the most intriguing players in the WNBA this year – the athletes who could make a big difference in helping their teams go the distance. The team wraps by playing Two Truths and a Lie – No Offseason style.–Visit our YouTube

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53:52

The WNBA’s Most Intriguing Players + NCAA Transfer...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/22

Chantel stops by to chat with Zena about all the action happening inside the NCAA Transfer portal – the biggest names on the move, the schools set to benefit from it all, and the programs that are losing out. Then, Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to go name for name on some of the most intriguing players in the WNBA this year – the athletes who could make a big difference in helping their teams go the distance. The team wraps by playing Two Truths and a Lie – No Offseason style.– Visit our

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47:00

WNBA's new era + Washington Mystics GM Jamila Wideman...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/18

With the retirement of players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Elena Delle Donne – and the ascension of a new crop of talent in Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and more – a new era is upon us in the WNBA. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to talk about this moment in the W – what it means for gameplay and for the business side of things, and the notable differences in the types of players joining the league. Then, Ben speaks to Washington Mystics GM – and former Stanford

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55:15

WNBA's new era + Washington Mystics GM Jamila Wideman...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/18

With the retirement of players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Elena Delle Donne – and the ascension of a new crop of talent in Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and more – a new era is upon us in the WNBA. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to talk about this moment in the W – what it means for gameplay and for the business side of things, and the notable differences in the types of players joining the league. Then, Ben speaks to Washington Mystics GM – and former Stanford

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63:32

Paige Bueckers goes #1 + WNBA draft winners and losers

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/15

Zena talks to Sabreena and Ben – who was in person at the event in NYC – about the 2025 WNBA Draft: the biggest winners and losers of the night, the most surprising and least surprising moments (like Paige going No. 1 to the Dallas Wings), and the best fits – both on the orange carpet and with their new teams. The crew also discusses Paige Bueckers’ new 3-year deal with Unrivaled and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s response.– Visit our YouTube page

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55:17

Paige Bueckers goes #1 + WNBA draft winners and losers

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/15

Zena talks to Sabreena and Ben – who was in person at the event in NYC – about the 2025 WNBA Draft: the biggest winners and losers of the night, the most surprising and least surprising moments (like Paige going No. 1 to the Dallas Wings), and the best fits – both on the orange carpet and with their new teams. The crew also discusses Paige Bueckers’ new 3-year deal with Unrivaled and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s response. –Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us

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55:21

2025 WNBA pre-draft predictions + players to know

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/11

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

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47:06

2025 WNBA pre-draft predictions + players to know

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/11

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

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43:47

2025 NCAA Offseason: Power Rankings, Star Players +...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/09

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

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52:02

2025 NCAA Offseason: Power Rankings, Star Players +...

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/09

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

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40:28

UConn Wins the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship

No Offseason: The Athletic Women"s Basketball Show ·

2025/04/07

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. –Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok:

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