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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
The Press Defense Teams Want To Avoid in March Madness
Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena take a look around women’s college basketball, kicking off their conversations with UCLA’s impressive run in the Big Ten, UConn’s…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is UConn’s dominance good for women’s college basketball?
Big moves in women’s basketball! Caitlin Clark joins NBC Sports for Basketball Night in America — Zena, Chantel and Sabreena break down all elite basketball IQ…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Can Women’s Basketball Apply a Winning Formula From Other Sports?
What a weekend in women’s college hoops! Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick things off with an association-wide roundup, breaking down Vanderbilt’s first loss of…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Countdown to March Madness: Who Will Claim the Top Seed?
The 2026 WNBA schedule has officially dropped! Zena and Sabreena dive into the release, exploring it amid ongoing CBA negotiations, the FIBA World Cup’s impact…
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Is Women’s College Basketball Entering A New Era of Parity?
Zena and Sabreena start their discussion by evaluating Rebecca Lobo and Sue Bird’s view that the league’s offer to players is favorable. They then break down…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is Unrivaled’s Hype Wearing Off in Season 2?
WNBA players continue to make waves into Hollywood! Zena, Sabreena, and Ben discuss the crossover of women’s basketball stars into the entertainment world…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How International Players Are Quietly Reshaping Basketball
Zena and Sabreena open their conversation with the latest updates on the CBA negotiations, discussing what comes next as talks hit their deadline with no…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Our Power Four Contenders and Pretenders
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben begin with a check-in on the CBA negotiations, explaining what a work stoppage and a status quo period really mean for players and the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Will Unrivaled Reach New Heights In Year 2?
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick off 2026 by recapping two wild weeks of conference play. From undefeated teams falling to surprise wins across the board, the crew…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How A’ja Wilson Won 2025 | Our Best Moments of the Year
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben wrap up the year with a celebration of women’s basketball—breaking down the top duo of 2025, standout performances, teams that showed…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
What’s next in the CBA negotiations? —WNBA & College Hoops Mailbag!
We’re diving into the mailbag to tackle your biggest questions about women’s basketball. What lies ahead for the CBA negotiations? How can fans show their…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Jose Fernandez on Coaching Paige Bueckers—and Why the WNBA Was the Right Next Step
The WNBPA has authorized its executive committee to call for a strike “when necessary” amid ongoing CBA negotiations. Sabreena and Ben break down what the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The College Basketball What-If Machine + Clark's Team USA Debut
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dig into the latest in the WNBA’s CBA talks, focusing on revenue sharing, before shifting to Team USA training camp and Caitlin Clark’s…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Sonia Raman gets candid on coaching Dominique Malonga, WNBA transition & more
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena react to A’ja Wilson being named Time’s 2025 Athlete of the Year and the impact that recognition has on her and the WNBA. Then they get…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Which Conference Really Runs Women's Hoops?
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben recap the weekend in the Association, discussing matchups like USC vs. Washington and UCLA vs. Oregon, and breaking down the ACC/SEC…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Who’s Safe, Who’s Going? WNBA Expansion Mock Draft
Additional details have emerged in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben unpack the latest proposals on the table—from revenue sharing and…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Is Texas Coming for the No. 1 Spot?
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the latest WNBA-CBA updates, including the January 9th deadline and its impact on the offseason. They then dive into Team…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How Will The Wings Use the No. 1 Pick?
Dallas snagged the top pick—now the real decisions begin. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena kick things off with the New York Liberty’s set to hire Chris DeMarco as…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Will Project B Steal the WNBA's Biggest Stars?
Big money, big moves, big debates. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena unpack the WNBA’s proposed salary increase—potentially exceeding $1.1 million—and what it means for…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Who Can Keep Up With UConn, South Carolina, and TCU?
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are back and diving into all the latest around the association! They discuss Sarah Strong and UConn’s impressive depth, Marta Suárez’s…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Overreacting to the NCAA Season
What a week in women’s college hoops! Zena and Sabreena open up with the week’s wildest stat lines — Hannah Hidalgo swiping 16 steals, Audi Crooks pouring in…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How Golf Helps Caitlin Clark on the Court
Zena and Ben kick things off by diving into college women’s hoops — breaking down the standout performances from Week One, the nail-biting finishes, and just…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Unrivaled Rosters, Project B’s Big Bucks + College Hoops Hot Takes
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into the latest Unrivaled news — from roster reshuffles and reveals (featuring 2025 No. 1 draft pick, Paige Bueckers and 2025 No…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Predicting this Season in Women's College Hoops
The women’s college basketball season is officially underway! Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into their way-too-early predictions: Which teams are poised to…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Without Juju, Who’s the Face of Women’s College Basketball?
It’s CBA deadline day! Or at least it was. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben discuss the news that the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension of the CBA and what it…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Will the WNBA and Players’ Union Reach an Agreement In Time?
It’s gut-check time for the WNBA and its players, as less than a week remains until the current collective bargaining agreement expires. After catching up on…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Can Anyone Catch UConn?
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk through the latest developments in WNBA coaching news and CBA negotiations, including Sandy Brondello’s likely hire as the first…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Where the Shift Began: Inside the 2019 WNBA Draft Class
The 2019 class became a bridge between eras, combining the tail end of the old guard with a new wave of dynamic, skilled players ready to lead franchises…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Episode Alert: We’ll be back later this week
Due to the AWS outage our full episode will be released later this week. Thanks for your patience! _________________ No Offseason is a part of the The Athletic…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Will Angel Reese Leave Chicago? Will Arike Stay in Dallas? The Free Agency Bonanza Begins!
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick things off with an unintentional announcement — the Portland Fire’s head coach was announced via a deleted, unexplained post. They…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The WNBA's Popularity Explosion: On-Court Talent and Off-Court Influence
After one more look back on the WNBA Finals — and Finals MVP A’ja Wilson taking a seat next to Ben Pickman at her victory press conference — Zena, Sabreena…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Aces Cement Dynasty with Championship Sweep
The Aces completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the first-ever best-of-seven WNBA Finals - Ben, Sabreena and senior writer Marcus Thompson II…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
A’ja Wilson lifts the Aces to the brink of a ring
The Aces are now one win away from their third WNBA championship in four years! Zena, Ben and Sabreena share their takeaways on A’ja Wilson’s pivotal…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Aces Flex Their Championship Swagger in Dominant 2-0 Series Lead
Another history-making night in the W - Jackie Young sets a new WNBA Finals record with 21 points in a single quarter. The Athletic’s senior columnist Marcus…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Aces Deal a Winning Hand from Their Bench in Game 1
Following an absolutely electric Game 1 of the WNBA finals - Ben and Sabreena are live from Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, breaking down moments from WNBA…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The Aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s Explosive Statement + Aces-Mercury Finals Preview
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to discuss Napheesa Collier’s explosive exit interview statement, examining Phee’s words and the meaning underlying them from…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The Fever Run Hot, WNBA Officiating Under Review + Sports Betting 101
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena take a dive deep into the highly anticipated Game 5 semifinals match-up between the Aces and Fever. Will A’ja Wilson bring her A-game?…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Emergency Pod: Is Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve’s Suspension Justified?
Following two technical fouls during Game 3 of the semifinals – and some very choice comments during the post-game press conference – Minnesota Lynx Head Coach…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Inside the Liberty & Storm Head Coach Shake-Ups + Semis Game 3 Look-aheads
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena dive into the semifinal games, breaking down what made the difference for both the Aces and the Mercury in securing their wins. Then…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Lynx Rally to Stun Mercury, Fever Deals Aces a Bad Hand + Unrivaled Season 2
Zena and Sabreena are joined by Brendan Glasheen, play-by-play announcer for the Connecticut Sun and Unrivaled. Together, they dive into the WNBA semifinals…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Dream Can’t Break the Fever, Aces Survive the Storm + more WNBA elimination drama
The WNBA playoffs have reached a fever pitch, and Zena and Sabreena are processing their feelings in real time. After a dramatic Thursday of Game 3s, the pair…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
How the Aces & Liberty Can Win Their Series + Surging Ticket Prices
The first games of the postseason are in the books! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena share their takeaways after Sunday's games, from the Liberty’s road overtime win to…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA First Round Playoff Deep Dive & Angel Reese’s Future
Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss the final few days of the Chicago Sky’s season before turning their attention to 2025 WNBA Playoffs. They break down each of the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Episode Alert: WNBA Playoff Preview!!!
We will have our full 2025 WNBA playoff preview episode dropping later today! _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ Get in touch! Leave a…
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WNBA Award Predictions: Who Will Take Home the Honors? + Valkyries star Veronica Burton joins the pod!
As the playoff standings are taking shape - Zena, Ben and Sabreena delve into the impressive win streak of the Las Vegas Aces and the evolving dynamics of…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Angel Reese's Comments, WNBA Awards & Cheyenne Parker-Tyus on Motherhood
With the WNBA season nearing a close, Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss Angel Reese’s comments on the future of the Chicago Sky before coming with a group of…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
What Caitlin Clark's season-ending injury means for Fever & WNBA
In this bonus episode, Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant discuss Caitlin Clark's injury announcement and its implications for her season and the Indiana Fever…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Injury Impacts, Star Power + Special Whistles: our WNBA mailbag!
It's time once again for our mailbag episode! Zena, Ben and Sabreena answer your questions on all the buzzworthy topics of the 2025 WNBA season. Is there…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
What Expansion Teams Can Learn from the Golden State Valkyries
Ben returns to the show – joining Zena and Sabreena to discuss Rhyne Howard’s post-game comments concerning “MVP” chants breaking out for A’ja Wilson during…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Why Paige Bueckers Deserves to Win Rookie of the Year
Zena and Sabreena discuss the highlights from this past weekend in the WNBA – from the Aces extending their winning streak to the Storm increasing their…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Will the WNBA bring more balance to their schedule? + Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking night
A record-breaking 2025 season continues for the WNBA, and Zena and Sabreena are back to break down two of the biggest moments of the week: Sue Bird’s statue…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The Unsettling Rise of Stalking In Sports + WNBA Showing Postseason Vibes
Zena and Sabreena take stock of a historic WNBA weekend, including A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Kelsey Plum all reaching individual milestones while the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
What the WNBA can learn from the NWSL CBA + Here come the Aces (and Violet!)
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben start with a temperature check of the WNBA. They dive into the Las Vegas Aces’ five-game winning streak and what their latest win over…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Does Napheesa Collier's Injury Impact the WNBA MVP Race?
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the start to WNBA Rivals Week – discussing some key injuries around the W that have dampened excitement for some of these…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Green Sex Toys, an Obscure Memecoin, and a Shadow over the WNBA
Zena and Sabreena recap the Brittney Sykes and Aaliyah Edwards trades made at the WNBA trade deadline, and assess Seattle's potential as a contender, plus…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Are the Connecticut Sun Headed to Boston?
Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss a busy weekend in the W: Phee’s ankle injury, DiJonai’s trade to the Lynx, and the potential sale and relocation of the…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
What makes a team a “bad” WNBA team?
Zena and Ben talk about the wacky week that was in the W, with bright green instruments hitting the court and Sparky the LA mascot hitting the deck hard during…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Does the NBA hurt the WNBA’s profitability?
The gang is back together to talk about an action-packed weekend in the WNBA – from the Liberty-Sparks buzzer beater to fortunes starting to turn for the Valks…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Can New York Get Back on Top? Will the Fever & Aces Start Winning More?
Zena is back from vacation – and stepping into a world where the WNBA dominates her social feed. She and Ben talk about All-Star Weekend, and how the W – from…
- No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
WNBA All-Star: StudBudz, “Pay Us What You Owe Us” + More
Ben is joined by James Boyd, a writer for The Athletic based in Indianapolis, to dish on the winners and losers from WNBA All-Star Weekend. They go…