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 Annie Costabile bring you the stories that matter the most and the insider info you need from the sport that never stops – served up alongside exclusive interviews with the biggest names in women’s hoops, from the NCAA to the WNBA and all points in between. New episodes drop Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show is a sports podcast hosted by The Athletic, with 340 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Behind the Scenes of The Dynasty: UConn Huskies

  Sep 10, 20261h 2m

  Team USA is finding its footing at the World Cup, while one of the most iconic stories in women’s basketball gets the documentary treatment. We kick things off with Chantel and Annie breaking down Team USA’s World Cup run, taking a closer look at their matchups against China, Italy and Czechia. They examine the team’s evolving chemistry, the challenges it has faced and the players emerging as leaders. Then, Annie and Sabreena go behind the scenes of The Dynasty: UConn Huskies with co-directors Matthew Hamachek and Erica Sashin. They reveal what went into capturing the history and legacy of UConn women’s basketball, from the complexities of telling Geno Auriemma’s story to his relationships with players like Paige Bueckers. The directors also open up about their creative process, building trust with their subjects and finding the emotional moments that helped shape the series. REFERENCES:  Team USA dominates China to open FIBA Women’s World Cup by Jenna West Team USA struggles and survives World Cup scare from Italy by Chantel Jennings  Team USA bounces back from rough outing by dominating Czechia by Sabreena Merchant __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT:  @No-Offseason  IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Emergency Pod: Cathy Engelbert era ends after 2026 Season

  Sep 4, 202636 min

  Chantel, Annie and Sabreena go LIVE to discuss WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s tenure coming to an end after the 2026 season. They look back at Engelbert’s impact on the league, as well as the biggest moments and challenges of her tenure. Plus, they discuss potential candidates who could be in the mix to become the WNBA’s next commissioner. REFERENCES: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert retiring at end of 2026 by Annie Costabile Who should be the next WNBA commissioner? Potential candidates to replace Cathy Engelbert by Sabreena Merchant and Annie Costabile Cathy Engelbert did her job. Now the WNBA needs a true visionary as commissioner by Brian Hamilton __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT:  @No-Offseason  IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Is France Team USA’s Biggest World Cup Threat?

  Sep 4, 202649 min

  French talent is making a major impact in the WNBA — and now some of those same players could stand in Team USA’s way at the FIBA World Cup. Sabreena and Annie are joined by Eden Laase to break down the growing pipeline of French players to the WNBA, what’s made the league an increasingly attractive destination, and whether that experience could help France pull off a World Cup upset. Before Eden joins, Sabreena and Annie discuss the latest developments surrounding Kate Koval’s departure from LSU following the program’s recruitment of a Russian player, which left Koval without a new landing spot as the NCAA transfer window closed before she could make her move. They also break down the passport issue that has kept Li Yueru from playing for Team China, before turning to Satou Sabally being ruled out for the remainder of the season and what that could mean for her future and the New York Liberty. Finally, the trio look beyond Team USA and France to preview the rest of the FIBA World Cup field, highlighting the teams and players they’ll be watching closely throughout the tournament. REFERENCES:  Ukrainian center Kate Koval details leaving LSU after recruitment of Russian player by Annie Costabile and Chantel Jennings Wings center Li Yueru can’t play with China in World Cup due to lost passport by Sabreena Merchant The WNBA has experienced a French influence. It could also cause chaos in the World Cup by Eden Laase What to know about Team USA and the World Cup women's basketball field as play begins by Sabreena Merchant __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT:  @No-Offseason  IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Can Team USA Still Win Gold Without A’ja Wilson?

  Sep 3, 202651 min

  The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off Friday, and Team USA is chasing its fifth consecutive gold medal. Sabreena, Annie and Chantel preview the tournament and take a closer look at a new-look Team USA without leading scorer A’ja Wilson. With seven World Cup debutants on the roster, what will the roster changes mean for Team USA’s strategy, chemistry and chances of staying on top? Plus, France could be one of the biggest threats to the U.S. with an experienced roster. But first, we kick off our conversation with the second annual Players Era Women’s Showcase coming to Las Vegas this December. We break down the loaded matchups, what’s at stake and what this event means for women’s college basketball. Then, we discuss Skylar Diggins being placed on the Chicago Sky’s season-ending injury list and what it means for both Diggins and the Sky moving forward. And to wrap things up, we play another round of “Something in Common.” REFERENCES:  UCLA, USC, South Carolina among women’s basketball teams in Players Era showcase by Sabreena Sky guard Skylar Diggins done for season, calls effort to get healthy an ‘uphill battle’ by Annie Costabile  Why isn’t the WNBA playing for 2 weeks? Here’s what to know about the FIBA World Cup by Annie Costabile __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT:  @No-Offseason  IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  The Teams Poised To Shake Up The Playoff Seeding

  Sep 1, 202659 min

  The WNBA is taking a 17-day pause for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, but there’s still plenty to sort out before the playoffs. With just four games remaining when the league returns, Zena and Sabreena break down the current standings, potential playoff matchups, and which teams have the most at stake down the stretch. They look at the biggest strengths and weaknesses across the playoff field, the defensive adjustments that could make a difference, and the players and rivalries that could shape the postseason. Before getting into the playoff race, the duo reacts to the news that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA World Cup, with Plum also set to miss the remainder of the WNBA season. They then turn to another major blow for the Las Vegas Aces, as NaLyssa Smith is officially out for the rest of the season with a leg injury. What does her absence mean for the defending champions heading into the playoffs? Plus, Zena and Sabreena discuss Angel Reese’s rescinded technical foul and what the original ruling could have meant for the Atlanta Dream. And finally, they open up the mailbag to break down temporary suspensions in the WNBA and how they can impact a team’s roster. WNBA stars A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum out for FIBA Women’s World Cup by Annie Costabile NaLyssa Smith has been ruled out for the season. What now for the Aces’ lineup? By Sabreena Merchant Angel Reese avoids automatic suspension after technical foul quickly rescinded by Sabreena Merchant Can Valkyries overtake Lynx’s top playoff seed? Our WNBA playoff picture forecast by Sabreena Merchant Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:51) A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss FIBA Women’s World Cup (04:11) Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron added to Team USA roster (07:14) NaLyssa Smith suffers season-ending injury (13:27) WNBA rescinds Angel Reese’s technical foul (18:17) WNBA playoff structure (19:48) How WNBA playoff home-court advantage works (20:09) WNBA tiebreaker scenario explained (25:43) Exploring the Wing’s playoff approach (31:02) Inside the Valkyries and Mystics defensive styles (32:57) Examining the Valkyries and Mystics offense (38:35) Could the Liberty be trouble for the Aces? (45:35) What gives the Dream an edge over the Fever? (50:56) The impact of the FIBA World Cup break on teams (54:36) Mailbag Question __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT:  @No-Offseason  IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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