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A'ja Wilson DID THAT, Liberty make HISTORY, Atlanta...

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2026/10/02

Who will end up playing the Aces in the WNBA semifinals? And are the Chicago Sky right to bring back Tyler Marsh for another season? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest around the WNBA playoffs and beyond.0:00 Intro0:25 How the Liberty made HISTORY en route to the semifinals5:45 The Atlanta Dream are ROLLING9:46 A’ja Wilson powers Las Vegas Aces to semifinals14:14 Should the WNBA playoffs expand the first round to 5 games?21:12 Game 3 Preview: Wings vs. Valkyries30:44 Atlanta Dream

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56:56

WNBA Playoffs Update: Everything We Learned From Game...

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2026/09/29

Is anyone going to be able to force a Game 3? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the first slate of WNBA playoffs games and look ahead to Game 2. They also break down some other WNBA news, take a look at the NWSL playoffs picture and more.0:00 Intro0:59 New York Liberty steal one on the road against Minnesota9:20 Valkyries DOMINATE Wings with 3-point shooting14:11 Las Vegas Aces have Indiana on the brink with A’ja Wilson masterclass19:53 Atlanta relies on DeWanna Bonner, outlasts Washington25:40

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43:56

2026 WNBA Playoffs Previews and Predictions: Breaking...

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2026/09/25

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are previewing the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, including which matchups are POPCORN VIEWING.0:00 Intro0:46 Nneka Ogwumike receives poetic nod in retirement4:07 Connecticut Sun’s legacy8:03 How we got the 2026 WNBA Playoffs Bracket13:01 Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty19:52 Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings27:20 Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces36:08 Reacting to the Los Angeles Sparks firing Lynne Roberts39:00 Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics

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45:42

The WNBA Playoffs Seeding Race is ON: Where Could...

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2026/09/22

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the clinching scenarios for the WNBA playoffs seeds ahead of Tuesday night's games. PLUS some history made over the weekend, Lisa Leslie's statue and more.0:00 Intro0:35 Olivia Miles + Kelsey Mitchell make history4:45 Minnesota misses out on opportunity to clinch No. 1 seed9:15 Flau’jae Johnson is truly 1-of-1 following A’ja Wilson viral block14:45 Breaking down WNBA Playoffs seeding scenarios19:05 Why the WNBA needs to change its 1-1-1

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43:07

Angel Reese Should Be Part Of the WNBA DPOY...

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2026/09/18

Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to talk all things WNBA as they return from the FIBA break, including addressing Angel Reese for DPOY, how the playoff picture could change in the final week of the season and more.0:00 Intro0:57 What should we expect out of the next WNBA Commissioner?8:57 What Haley Jones brings to the Dallas Wings10:54 What Brionna Jones injury means for Atlanta13:46 Should Angel Reese be part of the DPOY conversation?19:10 Should there be a third-team All-WNBA?22:43

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47:16

Why A'ja Wilson Should Win Her 5th MVP + Breaking...

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2026/09/15

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the storylines ahead of the final week of the WNBA regular season. PLUS teams that could over perform this upcoming WCBB season, WNBA end of season awards and more.0:00 Intro0:48 WNBA injury updates: How could FIBA injuries impact the Dallas Wings?4:12 What to watch this week in the WNBA: Nneka Ogwumike’s final game7:37 Rhyne Howard is an ARTIST9:43 WCBB Latest news + Teams that could overperform this season27:56 WNBA Awards

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38:16

USA's MONSTER second half powers them to GOLD over...

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2026/09/13

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE following USA vs. France to recap all of the action from the final day of FIBA WWC Basketball.0:00 Intro0:35 Team USA wins FIFTH consecutive gold medal at WWC4:40 Standout players: Breanna Stewart named MVP, Jackie Young player of the game9:22 France, Gabby Williams go cold in the second half13:33 Spain nabs bronze over Germany21:45 General FIBA WWC Takeaways: The LA Olympics are gonna be FUN

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44:09

Analyzing 5 WNBA Commissioner Candidates to succeed...

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2026/09/11

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, previewing the semifinals, breaking down some WNBA Commissioner candidates and MORE.0:00 Intro0:30 Team USA quarterfinal recap: Napheesa Collier stands out3:53 Can France finally establish themselves on a FIBA World Cup podium?12:20 USA vs. Spain preview18:44 France vs. Germany preview23:27 Bucket, Brick, Bench: 6 WNBA Commissioner Candidates33:24 Purpose-built facilities could make women’s sports teams $1 billion

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10:16

Sarah Strong details what it will take for UConn to...

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2026/09/11

UConn star Sarah Strong joins Alicia Jay to talk about who she'd want to play alongside at Unrivaled, how her Achilles is doing, what to expect from the Huskies this season and more.

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Joyce Edwards describes the HARDEST part of playing...

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2026/09/09

Joyce Edwards joins Erica L. Ayala to talk about winning gold with USA Basketball this summer in 3x3 basketball and how playing under Dawn Staley helps with the transition to Team USA, what makes the SEC the greatest conference in women's college basketball and more.

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55:40

France has Team USA on UPSET WATCH I FIBA World Cup...

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2026/09/08

Are France the new favorites to win gold in Berlin? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking it all down plus much more.0:00 Intro0:32 FIBA World Cup: Team USA in trouble?11:00 Minnesota Lynx sign Aari McDonald12:57 FIBA WWC Injury updates: Alanna Smith injury could spell trouble for Australia14:53 HISTORY at the FIBA WC: Julie Allemand, France and Mali headline the weekend22:38 Non-conference games to watch in WCBB31:43 How will South Carolina’s size make an impact this WCBB season?34:12 How will

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43:39

Cathy Engelbert RETIRES Reaction: Breaking down the...

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2026/09/04

What will be Cathy Engelbert's legacy? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down ALL of the news, including Engelbert's retirement announcement, observations out of the FIBA World Cup and more.0:00 Intro & Programming Update!0:36 Cathy Engelbert announces retirement13:55 Team USA newcomers make a STATEMENT versus China24:11 Dawn Staley announces new tournament supporting HBCUs27:24 Top early-season tournaments to watch in WCBB32:56 Looking ahead at the FIBA Women’s World Cup41:26 NWSL

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48:06

Impact of A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum absence for Team...

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2026/08/31

How could A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum's absence impact Team USA? And what do Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron bring to the squad? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down PLUS preview the FIBA Women's World Cup.0:00 Intro0:28 A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum are OUT for the FIBA World Cup3:48 What Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron bring to the Team USA roster8:06 How does the FIBA World Cup work?13:01 Why Germany’s World Cup journey could be a difficult one as host 15:15 What to expect from Team USA21:22 France

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22:46

Jada Williams reveals decision behind LSU transfer

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2026/08/29

Jada Williams joins Erica L. Ayala to break down her transfer to LSU, being part of the NCAA players union trying to bring a CBA to college sports and more.

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44:02

What DeWanna Bonner brings to Atlanta + Breaking down...

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2026/08/27

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are taking a look at the playoffs picture now that the Top 8 are set. Plus, a little about the FIBA World Cup break, previewing this weekend's CBS matchup and more.0:00 Intro1:20 DeWanna Bonner signs with Atlanta3:06 Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each playoff team: Lynx, Valkyries, Aces, Dream13:37 Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each playoff team: Fever, Liberty, Mystics, Wings24:16 Does the FIBA break make everything that came before it

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47:18

Mercury, DeWanna Bonner part ways: 3 potential...

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2026/08/25

Which WNBA teams are on a roll right now? And where could DeWanna Bonner end up? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into all of that and much more.0:00 Intro + We have a secret…1:15 Phoenix Mercury, DeWanna Bonner agree to contract buyout4:50 Potential landing spots for Bonner10:40 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Atlanta Dream12:55 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Indiana Fever16:19 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Las Vegas Aces21:04 What

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44:15

What Azzi Fudd’s injury means for Dallas + What is...

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2026/08/20

Erica L. Ayala and Alicia Jay get into all the latest around the WNBA, including Nneka Ogwumike announcing her retirement, Azzi Fudd being out for the season, the Valkyries clinching a playoffs spot and more.0:00 Intro0:23 Nneka Ogwumike leaves a vast WNBA legacy8:29 Azzi Fudd leaves a hole for Dallas12:32 Sydney Colson eyes WNBA return, Houston Comets22:04 Is Bay Area WNBA All-Star going to be the best-ever?27:23 Why you need to be locked in on Golden State in the playoffs30:16 Is Shakira Austin

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11:30

Sydney Colson speaks on WNBA return, dreams of...

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2026/08/20

Sydney Colson joins Erica L. Ayala for an in-depth look at her comedy career, her hopes to return to the WNBA and more. 0:00 Intro 0:24 The secret to playing under pressure 1:58 What's more stress inducing: stand-up comedy or a Championship-clinching game? 4:14 How does she navigate comedy with addressing important topics 6:38 On eyeing a return to the WNBA, Houston Comets & the difference she sees in the league's activism 10:07 Kiss-Marry-Kill: Sports, Fashion, Comedy

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62:55

Which WNBA coaches are on the hot seat? 5 names + 3...

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2026/08/17

Which WNBA coaches are in the hot seat? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down, plus a deeper conversation about the state of the WNBA and much more.0:00 Intro1:20 Hall of Fame Weekend6:01 Diana Taurasi celebrated with jersey retirement12:55 Amid Hall of Fame weekend, a deeper conversation emerges around the WNBA26:40 Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces becoming a rivalry?31:38 What we learned from the Indiana Fever outlasting Atlanta Dream in OT35:49 Injury updates for Satou Sabally, Azzi Fudd and

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43:47

Can the Minnesota Lynx overcome their playoff woes? +...

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2026/08/13

Erica L. Ayala is joined by Ty Carter to take a look at some of the WNBA's top teams, Stephanie White's recent pregame comments and more.0:00 Intro0:38 Breaking down Stephanie White’s pregame message regarding online comments4:51 Other WNBA News: Phoenix Mercury to retire Diana Taurasi’s jersey this weekend + More8:20 What is the ceiling for the Minnesota Lynx?11:32 Should teams look at resting their stars with the FIBA break?13:41 Are the Golden State Valkyries a legitimate contender?18:12 How much

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