No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

Is South Carolina Destined to Return to the Title Game?

February 18

57 mins

Episode Description

There was no shortage of women’s hoops news this weekend!

Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick things off with the news of Breanna Stewart signing with a EuroLeague Women team and what it means as she plans to join after Unrivaled. Then they break down Adam Silver’s latest comments on the WNBA CBA negotiations. From there, the crew shares their thoughts on Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament final and the league’s plan to add a postseason tour stop.

Next, we take a look at the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee’s Top 16 reveal and what it signals about the selection process and evaluation criteria.

Afterwards, it’s all about the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball. The trio breaks down how the Gamecocks have navigated challenges this season, highlighting the team’s flexibility as a defining strength. They discuss a frontcourt that has exceeded expectations despite key absences, the pivotal contributions of Raven Johnson, Joyce Edwards, and Madina Okot, the impact of new additions, and Dawn Staley’s masterful in-game adjustments. They also examine South Carolina’s reimagining following last season’s title loss — and whether a return to the championship game is within reach.

To close things out, we wrap up with a fun, Dawn Staley–inspired game.

REFERENCES:

Adam Silver ‘not ready to set a drop-dead date’ on CBA negotiations with WNBPA by Sabreena Merchant

Unrivaled schedules postseason games in New York following Philadelphia success by Sabreena Merchant

Breanna Stewart signing with EuroLeague team, will join after Unrivaled by Sabreena Merchant

Women’s college basketball power rankings: South Carolina flexes its SEC dominance by Sabreena Merchant

DRIVING; My Life, My Mercedes CL500 by Dawn Staley

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