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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.
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Episodes
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How the 2026 Rookie of the Year Became WNBA's Most Competitive Race
The WNBA's rookie class is making its mark, and Zena and Annie break down who's rising as the season heats up. They debate the leading Rookie of the Year…
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Is WNBA Physical Play Out of Control?
Physicality has always been part of the WNBA—but where’s the line between tough competition and crossing it? Zena and Layshia unpack the league-wide…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Azzi to Project B, Sparks-Liberty Re-do + Top 30 WNBA Stars From 30 Years
The rookies are making moves, and the all-time rankings are up for debate. Zena, Annie, and Sabreena break down why Azzi Fudd's decision to join Project B and…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
50 Game Schedule, Caitlin 1s + Swin Cash on why the W needs more women coaches
The WNBA is in the midst of a breakout era, drawing unprecedented attention and momentum across the league. In this episode, Swin Cash joins Sabreena and Annie…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is the WNBA Doing Enough for Pride Month?
The WNBA has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ inclusion, thanks to years of advocacy and evolving league culture. Zena and Layshia take a deep…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How This New Rule Will Change The WNBA's Future
This season, the WNBA introduced developmental player roster spots for every team, creating new opportunities for emerging talent across the league. Zena…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why This is the Most Competitive WNBA All-Star Ballot Yet
WNBA All-Star voting season is here. Sabreena and Annie dive into the factors shaping this year's selections, highlighting first-time candidates, unquestioned…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why the WNBA’s Momentum Is Real And Isn't Slowing Down
As the WNBA celebrates its landmark 30th season, the league's momentum has never been stronger. NBC Sports broadcaster Zora Stephenson joins Zena and Layshia…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The Hidden DNA Behind the WNBA's Best Teams
Coaching trees in the WNBA have had a major impact across the league’s 30-season history. In this episode, Zena and Annie explore the coaching legacies that…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How These Offseason Moves Are Paying Off
Several offseason acquisitions are already making their presence felt around the league. Sabreena and Annie break down why Gabby Williams is thriving in Golden…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How Monique Billings’ Unique WNBA Journey Made Her Resilient
Indiana Fever forward Monique Billings joins Zena and Layshia for an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and her journey with the Fever…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Too Early, Too Bold: Our WNBA Hot Takes
Expansion teams making the playoffs? Tanking in the WNBA? Coaches on the hot seat? Zena, Annie, and Sabreena are diving into their hottest early-season WNBA…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why It's Already Panic Mode For These WNBA Teams
The Phoenix Mercury’s early struggles are raising questions about their consistency, while the New York Liberty are having trouble living up to expectations…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why WNBA Team Building is Changing
The recent roster changes by Portland Fire have sparked a larger conversation about whether the WNBA is increasingly prioritizing international talent in…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Women’s Basketball Mailbag: Answering Your Questions
From the business behind the WNBA to the culture shaping the future of the game, Zena, Annie, and Sabreena break down the developmental player system, the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why global talent is more important than ever to the WNBA
As the WNBA continues to expand and evolve, more international players are setting their sights on the league. Sabreena and Annie dive into the impact of…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The 2026 rookies actually built for the WNBA
What does it really mean to be “league ready”? Is it strictly about talent and production, or does it go deeper than that? Zena and Layshia break down the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Can the WNBA Fix Its Officiating Problem?
The early-season conversation around officiating in the WNBA has quickly escalated into bigger questions surrounding injury concerns, player protection, and…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is Longevity in the WNBA About Talent, Health, or Both?
Layshia, Annie and Sabreena unpack the complex realities of health in the WNBA — from the physical toll of a demanding season to the mental challenges players…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is the WNBA Ready to Be Criticized Like Every Other Major League?
Zena, Annie, and Layshia Clarendon dive into the evolving landscape of WNBA media coverage and how the league’s rapid growth is changing the conversation…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Our Biggest Surprises from WNBA Opening Weekend
Zena, Annie, and Sabreena break down their biggest surprises from opening weekend action in the WNBA. They spotlight surprising early-season results, including…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
2026 Big Award Predictions + Who We Picked to Win the Title
The 30th season of the WNBA officially tips off today, and Sabreena and Annie open the conversation by breaking down the latest roster changes across the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA Superlative Predictions: Reality TV Ready Stars to Dynamic Duos
In this engaging conversation, Zena and Layshia share their thoughts on the WNBA General Manager Survey that dropped this week. From there, the duo previews…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA Contenders: Are We Destined for an Aces-Liberty Final?
As we get closer to the start of the WNBA season, our big questions continue. This time, Zena, Layshia, and Sabreena take a look at the league’s top…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Not Quite Contenders: Big Questions for the WNBA’s Middle Tier
Sabreena and Annie take a closer look at the league’s middle tier—teams with something to prove. They evaluate the future outlook of the Minnesota Lynx…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Can Portland and Toronto Find Success in Year One? Plus, More Big Questions for Teams in Rebuild Mode
Layshia and Annie talk through WNBA teams that are in build mode. From finding the right mix of rookies and vets to handling expansion challenges, they look at…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How Ready is Caitlin Clark? Inside Fever, Liberty, and Sky Training Camps
In this episode, we welcome our new women’s basketball writer and co-host, Annie Costabile! Chantel and Annie kick things off with a look inside the Fever…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Cori Close Breaks Down UCLA’s Title Run, Historic WNBA Draft, and What Comes Next
Chantel Jennings chats with UCLA head coach Cori Close about the whirlwind following UCLA Women’s Basketball’s national title win, the lessons learned from…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is it Fair to Ask About Azzi and Paige’s Relationship Status? + What WNBA Training Camp is Really Like
Zena and Layshia break down the moment that got everyone talking: was it fair to ask Azzi Fudd about her personal relationship with Paige Bueckers? They unpack…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Way Too Early 2027 WNBA Draft Predictions
Zena, Sabreena and Chantel are back to talk through all the latest transfer portal updates - including Audi Crooks’ commitment to Oklahoma State, Kymora…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Winners & Losers of the WNBA Offseason
Sabreena and Chantel take you inside Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles’ introductory press conferences in Dallas and Minnesota, and in particular - an awkward moment…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How Free Agency Moves are Set to Change the Game in 2026 + Flau’jae, Raven and More Draft Thoughts
Zena and Layshia break down the 2026 WNBA Draft, drilling into the story behind Golden State trading Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm, and detailing why…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
2026 WNBA Draft Winners and Losers
After months of speculation, the final picks for the 2026 WNBA Draft are in -- and the No Offseason crew is breaking it all down. Join Zena, Sabreena, and…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Where Will Audi Crooks, Kymora Johnson, and Other Top Players End Up?
Chantel and Sabreena break down the massive impact of the college basketball transfer portal, where more than 1,200 Division I players have entered their…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA Draft Watch: Should Betts or Miles go No. 1 overall?
Huge WNBA trade news! Zena and Layshia kick things off with the blockbuster trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, breaking down how she’ll fit with the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How UCLA Won its First-Ever National Championship
Together in Phoenix after the national championship game, the whole No Offseason crew dives deep into UCLA’s decisive win over South Carolina. With a spotlight…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
What Happened between Geno and Dawn? + Title Game Preview
What exactly happened between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at the end of UConn-South Carolina game? The No Offseason crew are live to dive into the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA Expansion Draft Insights & Final Four Showdown Preview
Chantel and Sabreena kick off their discussion by exploring potential strategies for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in the expansion draft—who might be…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The Houston Comets are Back. Here's What it Means
Zena and Layshia open their conversation with the return of A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier to USA Basketball, discussing how Team USA is shifting its focus…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why this Repeat of the Final Four Will Be Different
Zena and Chantel break down the Elite Eight games of the NCAA women’s tournament, taking a look at key moments and the players that made all the difference –…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
LIVE: Sweet 16 reactions & Elite 8 preview
Zena and Sabreena react LIVE to the Sweet 16’s biggest moments, then break down the key matchups and players to watch heading into the Elite 8. REFERENCES…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why Player-Coach Connections Fuel March Madness Success + Expansion Draft 101
Zena and Layshia begin by discussing the uncertain future of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before turning to the upcoming expansion draft, where they…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Who Will Survive the Sweet 16?
Chantel and Sabreena dive into the implications of the newly ratified WNBA CBA, exploring its impact on player contracts and how teams may approach free agency…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Who Will be the Breakout Star of March Madness?
The WNBA players have unanimously approved the 2026 CBA agreement, and Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick off the episode by walking through the first steps of…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Predicting March Madness Early Rounds: Sleepers, Surges & Showdowns
As more news emerges about the WNBA CBA deal, Chantel and Sabreena break down the biggest wins for both sides. Then with March Madness in full swing, they…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA and Players' Union Reach 'Historic Deal’
From negotiations to victory — the WNBA and its players reach a historic CBA deal. Zena and Layshia, joined by Sabreena, break down key changes in revenue…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
LIVE: Selection Sunday Reactions & March Madness Bracket Breakdown
Zena Keita, Sabreena Merchant, Chantel Jennings, and our newest co-host—former WNBA star Layshia Clarendon—react LIVE to the seedings, snubs, and surprises…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Who Makes the Cut on Selection Sunday?
The WNBA CBA negotiations are still ongoing, with no deal reached yet. Zena and Chantel break down the latest developments in the talks before diving into the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
No Offseason is Expanding!
No Offseason is expanding to three episodes a week with the addition of new co-host former WNBA star Layshia Clarendon. Find us Tuesdays, Thursdays, and…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is UCLA a Lock for the Top Overall Seed?
USA Women’s Basketball tips off Wednesday in Puerto Rico. Zena, Chantel and Sabreena dive into how Team USA is preparing for the World Cup, plus the return of…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA Star Napheesa Collier Talks Power Moves, CBA, and More!
WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier joins Zena Keita to talk about how Unrivaled is giving players the ultimate power move: options. She also shares her thoughts…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Should Sarah Strong Actually Win Player Of The Year?
The WNBPA issued a statement emphasizing unity among players as negotiations continue with the league on a new CBA. Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena discuss the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The Biggest Conference Tournament Matchups To Watch For
Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena look ahead around the association, beginning their conversation with Rutgers parting ways with head coach Coquese Washington and…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA Legend Alana Beard Goes Inside Project B
The WNBA is trying to create a sense of urgency with the March 10th deadline. Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena break down what’s at stake and discuss the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Who Will Claim the Final No. 1 Seed?
The WNBA has reached its revenue-sharing target for the first time. Chantel and Sabreena break down what that milestone means and explore its potential impact…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How Angel Reese Built a Brand Bigger Than Basketball
Zena and Sabreena begin their conversation by discussing the complexities of the ongoing CBA negotiations, including revenue sharing, player salaries, and the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is South Carolina Destined to Return to the Title Game?
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…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Who’s Going No. 1? Our WNBA Mock Draft Prediction
Zena and Sabreena discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting recent updates and the potential for a player strike. They then shift to Angel Reese’s…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why the Moment Is Now for UCLA
Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick off their discussion with the unveiling of Unviraled’s 1-on-1 tournament bracket. They highlight what fans can look forward to…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Will Iowa State’s Resume Be Enough for March?
Sabreena and Chantel kick things off with the latest on CBA talks following this week’s meeting between the league and the players’ union. With little coming…