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 Layshia Clarendon bring you the stories that matter the most and the insider info you need from the sport that never stops – served up alongside…
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Why Olivia Miles’ historic rookie year is just the beginning (opens the original)
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Olivia Miles’ rookie campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary. From breaking the WNBA rookie scoring record to stepping up in Napheesa Collier’s absence, the Minnesota Lynx guard is a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. In this episode, Chantel and Sabreena welcome senior writer Brian Hamilton to discuss his piece, “The curious spectacle of Olivia Miles.” The three dive into Miles’ inquisitive nature, her record-setting rookie season, and how her quiet demeanor meshes with the stardom br
How the Wings Built a Playoff Ready Identity with Alysha Clark (opens the original)
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The Dallas Wings have had a turnaround season! Dallas Wings forward Alysha Clark joins Zena and Annie to break down the Wings’ turnaround season under new head coach Jose Fernandez, from building a new culture and establishing accountability to developing trust and confidence behind the scenes. She shares what fans may not see from the outside and explains how the team’s identity, adaptability and preparation will be tested as the playoffs approach. Plus, Alysha opens up about her new children’s
WNBA Playoff Race: What’s Still at Stake (opens the original)
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The WNBA returns Thursday night, and with just four games remaining, the playoff picture is still to be determined. Zena, Annie and Sabreena break down what’s at stake, including the latest from the Lynx, Wings, Liberty and Aces, key lineup changes, player health and how the FIBA World Cup break could impact the postseason. Plus, they look ahead to potential playoff matchups and ask: How much can these final four games change the playoff picture? But first, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver weighs in
Gold Again: Team USA Makes It Five Straight (opens the original)
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Chantel and Annie react to the U.S. capturing its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup gold medal, breaking down how Team USA overcame the challenges of the gold medal game and what ultimately made the difference in another championship run. The duo also spotlight Sue Bird’s leadership as Managing Director of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team and the impact she has had on a program that continues to set the standard on the international stage. They also break down Breanna Stewart’s standout p
Can Spain Finally Stop Team USA? (opens the original)
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With a spot in Sunday’s gold medal game on the line, Chantel and Annie preview Team USA’s highly anticipated World Cup semifinal against Spain. They break down Spain’s strengths, the challenges this matchup presents and what the U.S. will need to do to keep its championship run alive. The duo also look ahead to Sunday’s gold medal game and who could be waiting for Team USA if the U.S. advances. REFERENCES: Team USA moves on to World Cup semifinals after blowout win over Hungary by Annie Costabil
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