The Ringer WNBA Show Archiv

Selection Sunday is here! Immediately after the NCAA Women’s Tournament brackets are revealed, Seerat fires up the mic to give her immediate reactions (0:46)! She kicks off the show by discussing the toughest bracket, Regional 4, which features USC as the no. 1 seed and UConn as the no. 2 (1:40). Then, she looks into Regional 3, where Texas is the no. 1 seed but could potentially face Notre Dame, who beat them already (8:47). Next, she discusses UCLA, who has the no. 1 overall seed, being the scariest team in the NCAA (15:30). She closes out with South Carolina potentially having the easiest path to the Final Four in Regional 2, and who could potentially be joining them. (18:16). Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selection Sunday is almost here! Seerat sits with Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose of the ‘Full Circle’ podcast to discuss the upcoming NCAA tournament and X factors for the contenders. They kick off the show with talk of UCLA’s impressive win over USC (3:13). Then they discuss Paige Bueckers chances at finishing her college career with a national title (17:26). Later, they close the show by discussing the current status of the WNBA CBA negotiations as they go into the next CBA contract (48:45). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to review this season of college hoops ahead of March Madness. They kick things off with some JuJu Watkins praise while tackling the USC-UCLA matchup (1:24), then review Tennessee’s unique style of play and break down their latest stretch of games to end the season (25:38). Later, they talk through Kentucky’s “dark horse” potential heading into the tournament (37:00). Then, they share their thoughts on the infamous coin flip between South Carolina and Texas (46:54) and wrap with a discussion comparing JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo for National Player of the Year (1:02:55). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The WNBA Show' is back! Seerat kicks off the show with Andrew Haubner of the 'No Cap Space' pod, and they start by reflecting on the career of Diana Taurasi, who announced her retirement (0:42). Plus, they discuss the Chicago Sky trading their third overall pick for Ariel Atkins (40:02). Later, Seerat welcomes Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover to discuss his journey to becoming GM, the Atlanta market, and signing Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (57:18). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Dan Padover and Andrew Haubner Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special bonus episode, Seerat welcomes back Mark Schindler to talk about this big weekend of college hoops. They kick off the show by discussing JuJu Watkins’s learning curve in her sophomore season ahead of USC’s big matchup with UCLA (2:45). Later, they discuss the top eight teams that have the best shot at winning the national championship (34:05). They close out the show debating how UConn is using Paige Bueckers (54:28). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Mark Schindler Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes Callie Fin, Aces beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. They discuss Callie’s exclusive interview with A’Ja Wilson, during which it was revealed that they didn’t have “it” during training camp to complete the three-peat (2:18). Later on they get into the potential wish list for the team after losing Tiffany Hayes and Kate Martin to the Valkyries this offseason (24:36). Callie also shares what it was like to cover A’ja Wilson’s jersey retirement ceremony and the connection she has with the community in South Carolina (36:45). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Callie Fin Producers: Erika Cervantes and Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a chaotic week in WNBA free agency, Seerat welcomes Steve Jones Jr. of the 'Dunker Spot' podcast. They kick off the show by discussing the new-look Indiana Fever, who recently acquired DeWanna Bonner, Sophie Cunningham, and Natasha Howard (0:40). Then, they discuss the Las Vegas Aces and what they can do to get back to championship form while talking about the lack of moves from the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx (18:28). Later, they look at the teams and "accidentally" power rank them (38:30). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steve Jones Jr. Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With lots of movement happening in women’s hoops, Seerat comes into this week fired up and breaks it all down for you. First, she welcomes Chaunte’l Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast to discuss the Connecticut Sun trading Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury (0:40). Then, they react in real time to Brittney Griner joining the Atlanta Dream (11:13). Later, they discuss the L.A. Sparks’ big splash, as they acquired Kelsey Plum (19:22). Then, Seerat speaks with former Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder, who discusses retirement life, retiring Caitlin Clark’s number, and what it was like to coach her en route to the Final Four (53:51). Then, she discusses Kate Martin, the value she had at Iowa, and why she believes the Valkyries selected her in the W expansion draft (1:14:10). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Chauny Powell and Lisa Bluder Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes Defector Media’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss the opening weekend of Unrivaled. They discuss the league's presentation, the television rights, and how it premiered at the right time (0:50). Later, they talk WNBA free agency, and potential landing spots for Chennedy Carter, Brittney Griner, and Satou Sabally (35:37). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat starts the show by sending love to everyone affected by the fires in Los Angeles (0:48). Then she welcomes No Cap Space women’s hoops writer Tyler DeLuca to discuss the interesting offseason happening in the W, including: The missing Photoshop jersey swaps from WNBA fans on social media (4:30) The Indiana Fever’s free agency pitch this offseason (6:15) The bidding war for Satou Sabally (8:40) The Valkyries building a contender right out of the gate (19:00) Kelsey Plum’s pending free agency (26:07) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tyler DeLuca Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california LAFD Foundation: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 Mutual Aid L.A. Network: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit?gid=1645970196#gid=1645970196 Write "Firefighter Fund" to donate to incarcerated firefighter crews: https://antirecidivism.org/ Red Cross (select "California Wildfires" option: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ Volunteering opportunities: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eaSXTYlLY_spJ-_w43ac55qu6X4YtgApgRGfads3cM4/edit?gid=1709072560#gid=1709072560 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year, hoops fans! Seerat kicks off 2025 with Zora Stephenson, and they start the show by discussing the landscape of the upcoming WNBA draft and who can be the no. 1 pick (2:03). They discuss whether Olivia Miles or Paige Bueckers can break Caitlin Clark’s triple-double rookie record in the WNBA next year (18:03). Later, they discuss the upcoming game between Tennessee and LSU (22:37) and then look at teams that can make the most noise in March (33:00). They close out the show with Zora discussing her play-by-play career and the evolution of women’s basketball (53:36). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Zora Stephenson Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a year in women’s basketball it’s been! Seerat shares her favorite moments, from JuJu Watkins’s and Caitlin Clark's  NCAA records to a record-setting year in the WNBA led by A’ja Wilson. Read Seerat’s 10 biggest moments in women’s basketball on The Ringer dot com. Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes Chauny Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast, and they kick off the show with a real conversation about Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma (1:51). Then Chauny talks about her South Carolina Gamecocks and Dawn Staley’s influence in South Carolina (21:57). Later they discuss USC and how it is win or bust this year as they preview its big matchup with UConn this weekend (31:32). They close the show by discussing Caitlin Clark's comments in TIME magazine, the discourse around them, and their favorite moments of the year (44:58). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Chaunte’l Powell Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Nakase on Building the Golden State Valkyries. Plus, Hunter Cruse on the Valks and Aces. This week, Seerat takes a closer look at the newly assembled Golden Stake Valkyries! First, she speaks with their head coach, Natalie Nakase, who discusses the team’s thought process on putting together a roster for an expansion team, the three non-negotiable qualities for her team, and reuniting with Kate Martin from the Aces. Nakase then talks about her time with the LA Clippers, and the incredibly valuable lessons she learned from Jerry West (1:28). Later, Seerat welcomes WNBA draft expert Hunter Cruse to break down the Valkyries' expansion draft and how it will position the team for a championship run sooner than later. Finally, they look at Las Vegas Aces' and what they will look like after losing key members of their team (46:15). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Natalie Nakase and Hunter Cruse Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices