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29:17

WBB: Veteran Guard Joins the Podcast

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2026/02/12

In this episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast, Derryl spoke with California Baptist guard Filipa Barros.Barros is in her fourth season in Riverside and has battled back from a knee injury that knocked her out of the 2024-25 season.The Lancers sit in first place atop the WAC standings with a two-game lead over ACU. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

31:35

Look at Midway Point of WAC Hoops with Andy Penney

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2026/02/05

Derryl was joined by ACU broadcaster Andy Penney this week to take a look at the WAC at the midway point of conference play. Penney discusses the Wildcats, what they are doing well, and so much more. Give it a listen. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

32:11

WBB: Utah Valley G Kylee Mabry Joins the Podcast

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2026/01/29

Kylee Mabry has been a Utah Valley Wolverine for the entirety of her collegiate basketball career. Through ups and downs, new heights, setting a program record for wins at the Division I level, and much more, Mabry has been a big part of Dan Nielson’s plan at Utah Valley University.Mabry spoke with Derryl about the Wolverines, the season thus far, and much more. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

25:39

WBB: Southern Utah Guard Joins the Podcast

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2025/12/19

Southern Utah guard Sierra Chambers jumped on the Straight Outta WAC podcast to talk to Derryl about the T-Birds, the non-conference slate, growth, and much more. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

27:02

CBU WBB Analyst Taylor Kilgore Joined the Podcast

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2025/11/25

The CBU women’s basketball team is back to its winning ways, beginning the 2025-26 season a perfect 5-0.Analyst Taylor Kilgore jumped on the podcast with Derryl to talk about the Lancers, the wins, the roster, and who has stood out so far. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

19:50

Texan Guard Joins the Podcast

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2025/10/30

Earlier this week, Derryl got a chance to visit with Tarleton State guard Jakoriah Long about her journey to Division I basketball, to Stephenville, and her expectations for the 2025-26 season. Could something special happen in Stephenville, in a brand new arena, in the final year of the WAC? Check out what Long has to say. Image courtesy Tarleton State Athletics. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

19:03

UT Arlington Head Coach KT Turner Talks Mavs Basketball

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2025/10/28

In his first year at UT Arlington, KT Turner won 20 games. In year two, the wins were hard to come by. Now, in his third year, KT Turner is excited about returning Preseason All-WAC selection Raysean Seamster and the level of unity his newcomers are showing. Can the Mavs win close games in 2025-26? Here is what the head coach has to say about his squad. And about his choice to grow a bear. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

31:55

Talking Trailblazer Hoops with JD Gustin

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2025/10/24

JD Gustin hopes his team can stay healthy. If the Trailblazer women can stay healthy, especially Maddie and Macie Warren, Utah Tech could be extremely dangerous in their final season in the WAC.Gustin is excited and looking forward to the 2025-26 season.Here is the full interview with Derryl. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

24:46

Utah Tech WBB Broadcaster Kylee Young Talks...

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2025/10/22

Derryl had the opportunity to talk with Utah Tech women’s basketball broadcaster Kylee Young about the 2025-26 season, and some of the excitement surrounding the Trailblazers. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

33:13

Tarleton State Broadcaster Talks Texan Women's Hoops

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2025/10/21

There are some high expectations in Stephenville in year three under Bill Brock.The Tarleton State women’s basketball team moves into a new home, has a lot of experience at the guard level, and a big opportunity to get to the NCAA Tournament in a wide-open Western Athletic Conference.Clayton Neville gets a front-row seat to the action each and every night as the broadcaster and voice of the Texans.He sits down and talks with Derryl about the Texans, Stephenville and much more. Get full access to

38:34

Bill Brock Talks Tarleton State Women's Basketball

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2025/10/16

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29:56

WAC Coach of the Year Todd Phillips Jumps on the Podcast

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2025/10/16

The Utah Valley Wolverines won 20 of their final 21 regular season games en route to a WAC regular season title. Todd Phillips then led the Wolverines to the WAC title game for the first time in program history. However, with three key players from that 2024-25 squad off to Power 4 programs, Phillips and his staff have to revamp the roster a bit.Phillips returns floor general Trevan Leonhardt, along with role players Jackson Holcombe, Hayden Welling, and Noah Taitz. Phillips talks about his team,

35:12

CBU WBB Head Coach Jarrod Olson Talks Lancer Basketball

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2025/10/10

Since joining the WAC in 2018, all CBU has done is win. The Lancers have two WAC regular-season crowns and two WAC tournament wins. However, 2024-25 was rough as it was the first losing season of the Division I era.Injuries played a part in that; never having a full roster also played a part in that. However, head coach Jarrod Olson doesn’t make excuses and is excited for what 2025-26 can bring. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

30:56

CBU Junior Guard Joins the Podcast

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2025/10/10

Khloe Lemon is a sharpshooter who plays with an edge. It fits into head coach Jarrod Olson’s system perfectly. Now, in her third season in Riverside, Lemon is hoping to continue her growth by staying healthy, and helping lead CBU back to the NCAA Tournament. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

42:04

ACU WBB Head Coach Julie Goodenough Joins the Podcast

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2025/10/07

Since joining the WAC in 2021-22, the ACU women’s basketball team has failed to win a game at the WAC tournament. Will that change in 2025-26? Perhaps Payton Hull, a WAC Player of the Year candidate, and the Wildcats can change the misfortune at Orleans Arena in March.Head coach Julie Goodenough has a talented and experienced roster and is excited to see what her team can do in the final year in the WAC for the Wildcats. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at

35:15

Utah Tech HC Jon Judkins Talks Trailblazer Hoops

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2025/10/03

Utah Tech is in its final season in the WAC as the Trailblazers will join the Big Sky Conference in 2026-27. Jon Judkins has coached college basketball for 30-plus years, and continues to lead the Utah Tech men’s basketball program in the Division I journey. One thing that Judkins and his staff are learning about recruiting, is that perhaps they can pitch to kids to come to St. George, have a good year, and then go make some money. In today’s transfer portal-era, it’s not a bad plan. Listen to what

39:43

UVU WBB HC Dan Nielson Joins the Podcast

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2025/10/03

There is a lot of excitement in Orem ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Utah Valley women’s basketball team won 19 games in 2024-25, and made it to the WAC semifinals. Ultimately, Dan Nielson’s crew returns the most of any team in the WAC but will have to replace floor leader Ally Criddle and scoring threat Tahlia White. Amanda Barcello and Halle Nelson return along with a few others for a team that is experienced and older. Here is what their head coach had to say. Get full access to WAC Hoops

32:39

Utah Valley F Halle Nelson Joined the Podcast

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2025/10/03

Halle Nelson plays with a huge chip on her shoulder. Nelson has battled injuries, been told she wasn’t good enough to compete on this level, and much more.But the senior forward found a home in Orem and is looking to lead the Wolverines to their first-ever WAC Tournament title in the final year in the WAC. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

30:04

ACU Head Coach Brette Tanner Talks Wildcat Hoops

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2025/09/25

There is some excitement in West Texas as Brette Tanner has the most returners in the WAC, ACU continues to grow, and the Wildcats have a Player of the Year candidate in Bradyn Hubbard. Tanner talks with us about the Wildcats, his favorite music, and what he won’t miss when ACU moves into the UAC after 2025-26. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

35:43

ACU WBB Broadcaster Joins the Podcast

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2025/09/23

Andy Penney, broadcaster for Abilene Christian women’s basketball, jumped on the podcast to talk with Derryl about the Wildcats, West Texas and much more. Make sure you tune in. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

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