Sometimes I Hoop

This week, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins the show fresh off her return from injury. Rori delves into the challenges and — silver linings — of watching from the sidelines, as well as her important leadership role with the Longhorns and what excites her most about stepping into the SEC for her senior season. Rori Harmon is a hooper to keep your eye on – don't miss!Target on Texas, Notre Dame matchup, Madison Booker flowers (5:10)

This week we sit down with a reigning champion – South Carolina's Sania Feagin! Sania takes us through her years playing for Dawn Staley, the mindset of the South Carolina team, and what she's bringing to her senior season.  Natty celebrations, Forest Park HS jersey retirement, 3x3 gold medal (1:30)

Arizona's gritty guard, Jada Williams, joins the show as she steps into her sophomore season with the Wildcats! From dominating as a teenager, to becoming one of the first high school athletes to sign an NIL deal, to sharing her passion for basketball on social media, Jada has always embraced the spotlight. Now, she's focused on making her mark in college hoops – so tune in!Team bonding UNO games, playing near KC this year, backcourt rankings

This one's for you, Hawkeyes! Lucy Olsen joins Sometimes I Hoop in a conversation about her journey to becoming one of the most dynamic scorers in the college game and what she's bringing to her senior season.Transfer portal process, Lisa Bluder retirement, advice from Caitlin Clark (1:20)

From hooping on the big stage at the Final Four to being named Kelsey Plum's “Dawg of the Class” this summer, NC State's Saniya Rivers is just getting started! The WNBA prospect joins the show ahead of her last season of college basketball.Dawg of the Class, losing to SC in the Final Four (2:20)

Champions only this week! South Carolina's Raven Johnson hops on the pod to discuss her basketball journey and what it's like playing for one of the most competitive programs in women's basketball. Last season was the Revenge Tour. This season … the Repeat Tour.Championship celebrations, Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class, SEC additions (1:45)

We're baaaack! The college season is right around the corner, and we're jumping right into things with one of the hottest players out of the transfer portal this summer – Kiki Iriafen! After graduating from Stanford in just three years, the L.A. native is coming home to finish her college career at USC.Transfer process, RIP Pac-12, USC's women's basketball legacy (3:05)

With the WNBA Draft right around the corner, we're joined by Ohio State superstar and soon-to-be draftee, Jacy Sheldon! Haley and Jacy look back on the Buckeyes' impressive Big Ten title and No. 2 seed, the special bond between Jacy's sister, Emmy, and the Ohio State family, as well as what this three-level scorer will bring to her new WNBA team. Tune in! OSU's incredible season, Big Ten on the rise, draft outfit (1:38)❤️

Heading into the Sweet 16, we welcome Oregon State's fearless leader –Talia von Oelhoffen! Haley and Talia break down this weekend's matchups, OSU's statement-making tournament run, and the future for this young Beavers quad. Tune in! OSU's first two rounds, changing roles this season, Sweet 16 matchups (3:00) Sleeper teams and players, Pac-12 scouting reports, Haley's Question of the Day (13:00) Early hoops, choosing Oregon State, Haley and Talia first impressions(26:00) Trusting the process at OSU, this year's success, defensive prowess (42:30) Raegan Beers, Timea Gardiner, Vibe Check  (57:30) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March Madness is off and running, and we've got another freshman superstar on the show, none other than the ACC ROY and DPOY – Hannah Hidalgo! The duo gets into Hannah's incredible rookie season and Notre Dame's tournament potential. Tune in!  Notre Dame finishing the season stronger, ACC Tournament (2:00) March Madness, Notre Dame's region, Hannah's approach to her first March (5:00)  Hannah's basketball roots in Jersey, dominating AAU, the insane talent in her class  (16:00) Choosing Notre Dame, her relationship with Skylar Diggins, running the offense as a Freshmen (19:30) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCAA Tournament is underway, and this week we've got a freshman phenom from the No. 1 seeded Texas – Madison Booker! Haley and Madison get into all the March Madness buzz and predictions, the learning curve that comes along with becoming a freshman starting point guard, and the hoops journey that led Madison to the big stage. Tune in to us and tune in to the tournament!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally March and things are HEATING up in women's college hoops! This week we've got the reigning National Freshman of the Year and Florida State superstar, Ta'Niya Latson! Haley and Ta'Niya recap the conference tournaments, what's about to go down in March Madness, and Ta'Niya's journey from hooping around the country as a kid to dominating in Tallahassee as one of the game's budding talents.  ACC tournament, conference tournament play (1:41) ROY watch between Ju Ju Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo (11:40) March Madness outlook, sleeper teams and players (13:02) Moving around as a kid, falling in love with hoop, recruiting (21:27) Freshman year, being a starter immediately, getting injured and that perspective (28:32)  Return from injury, still being underrated, Florida State Big 3 (25:33 ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome Alaska's finest to the pod, Alissa Pili! Haley and Alissa break down just how talented the PAC-12 is this year, Alissa's journey from standout USC freshman to showstopping Utah senior, and what the future holds for one of the most dominant players in college hoops right now. PAC-12, Oregon State sleeper team, South Carolina game (1:33)

This week we've got South Carolina's senior sharpshooter, Te-Hina Paopao, on the pod! Haley and Te-Hina discuss the Gamecocks' dominance in the rankings, transferring from Oregon to South Carolina, and coming up with Kelsey Plum as a mentor. UConn rivalry, SEC and PAC-12 differences (4:40)⚔️ The freshmen this year, LSU matchup, MiLaysia Fulwiley (11:26)

This week we've got a hooper from Down Under on the pod, Georgia Amoore! Virginia Tech's senior point guard talks about the promise of this season, her growth from freshman to senior year, transforming Virginia Tech into a top-tier program, and the chemistry within the team and with coach Kenny Brooks. NC State upset, Kenny Brooks dance moves, rivalry games (2:26)

This week we've got UConn's senior bucket getter and lottery prospect, Aaliyah Edwards, on the pod! The Canadian hooper talks all things UConn basketball, Paige Bueckers' long-awaited return, maintaining Mamba Mentality, and competing in the Tokyo Olympics. Tune in for more from this Huskies legend in the making! Sleeper teams, the mesmerizing freshmen class, modern-day rivals (5:50)

This week we've got Colorado's fearless leader, Jaylyn Sherrod, on the pod! From helping Colorado to a surprising Sweet 16 appearance last year to maintaining a Top-10 ranking all this season, Jaylyn Sherrod has been at the center of it all. Haley and Jaylyn dive into conference play in the PAC-12, Jaylyn's decision to return for her fifth year, the momentum of last year's tournament and the new players helping to make Colorado a real title contender this season. Press play for more! Getting two master's degrees, LSU upset, conference play Sleepeter teams, under the radar players Colorado's 2023 tournament run, growing up in Alabama, players she looked up to Recruiting process, staying loyal to CU Jaylyn and Haley first impressions, fifth-year return, being a shorter guard Colorado team dynamics, Deion Sanders effect on CU One's Gotta Go, Vibe Check See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's right … we're BACK! And this week, the Lauren Betts joins the show to discuss everything from how tough the PAC-12 is looking this year to what transferring to UCLA did for her confidence on the court. Haley and Lauren talk about the Bruins' early No. 2 ranking, how Alissa Pili has been that girl, Stanford memories and so much more. The future looks bright for the 6'7" sophomore who is stepping into her own this year!  Tough non-conference schedule, final year of the PAC-12 (2:05)

We got a special episode of Sometimes I Hoop this week, in partnership with the new Overtime Select girls' basketball league. And we're bringing New Jersey's own, the Twin Backcourt (TBC), Mia and Mya Pauldo, to chop it up with Haley! This year the twins are looking to repeat as NJ state champs, narrow down their long list of college offers, and, oh yeah, prepare for next summer's inaugural Overtime Select season, where they'll face some of the best high school hoopers in the nation. Tune in!  Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we bring you a WNBA Champion, Washington Mystics fan favorite, and true veteran in the league … Natasha Cloud! Haley and Natasha dig into the WNBA semifinals, the Mystics' rollercoaster of a season, the debatable MVP race, and the many stops along Natasha's journey from second-round draft pick to dominant player in the league. Stay tuned for more Sometimes I Hoop episodes in the coming months. Tasha's 33 ball vs. NY, Mystics a top-4 team when healthy, tapping into her water (2:00) MVP race, voting politics, semifinals thoughts (22:00) Underrated players in the W (29:05) Basketball roots, University of Maryland, St. Joseph's University (35:22) Draft experience, Mystics were the only team after her, first years in the league (46:39) Elena Della Donne coming to DC, still hooping after back surgeries (55:00) Mystics 2019 championship season (1:02:30) Social activism during Covid, Converse supporting her, Vibe Check (1:07:00) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we bring you the 2x All-Star, AP Most Improved Player, and WNBA fashion icon … Satou Sabally! Haley and Satou reflect on the regular season, what changes heading into playoffs, and Satou's unique basketball journey from Gambia, to Germany, to Oregon to Texas! Career-high 40 points, playoffs, MVP race (1:10) Gambia to Germany, basketball roots, goal to play in college (8:30) Playing at Oregon, WNBA Draft, bubble season (11:50) Playing overseas, Olympic goals, Most Improved Player (23:40) Natasha Howard, Arike Ogunbowale, Nyara Sabally (29:05) Being a voice for the players, CBA, Vibe Check (34:15) About Our Host: Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball's biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.  Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we bring you the All-Star vet for the Atlanta Dream … Cheyenne Parker! Haley and Cheyenne discuss the playoff push, Cheyenne's journey from mid-major to No. 5 draft pick, and her recent impact on the Dream franchise. Breakout season, A'ja's 53 piece, WNBA Awards (1:30) Basketball roots, mentors, High Point and Middle Tennessee (6:30) Draft process, playing with Elena Delle Donne, Cappie Pondexter, Tamera Young (21:30) Overseas confidence, underdog mentality, Chicago to Atlanta (28:50) Coming back from pregnancy, growing the WNBA, Vibe Check (35:00) About The Show: Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones has been a force in women's basketball, on and off the court. Now she's jumping behind the mic to give us an inside look at the women who are changing the game in the paint and beyond. Haley will welcome a who's who of the women's game to talk about the biggest news in hoops and their experiences on the court, all while bringing fans behind the scenes of women's basketball with the most promising and charismatic young stars. It's a whole Vibe. PERIOD. About Our Host: Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball's biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.  Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we bring you the 2x WNBA Champion and defensive menace making noise on the LA Sparks … Jordin Canada! Haley and Jordin discuss the upcoming WNBA Awards, what it was like to play on legendary Seattle teams, and Jordin's new role on the LA Sparks.  WNBA landscape, leadership role, Commissioner's Cup (1:48)

This week we bring you a 2x All-Star and reigning Rookie of the Year who is getting buckets for the Atlanta Dream … Rhyne Howard! Haley and Rhyne reminisce on their shared experience of having their moms for coaches, Rhyne's rise to success from University of Kentucky to the WNBA No. 1 pick, and playing together this season on a playoff contending team.  WNBA landscape, playing for Mom, prom queen Rhyne (1:35)

This week we bring you the 3x WNBA champion and 2x All-Star who is currently tearing it up in Dallas … Natasha Howard! The duo discuss the iconic Lynx dynasty, Natasha reveals what it was like sharing the court with legendary players in Minnesota and Seattle, and she explains how her role changed when she got to Dallas. Mindset shift into playoff push, welcome-to-the-league moment, rookies dressing as grandmas (1:00)

This week, we're back with a college hooper who made some noise in the transfer portal this off-season. She ranked fourth in NCAA scoring this past season, averaged a double-double at DePaul and she's LSU's newest Tiger … Aneesah Morrow! Haley and Aneesah dig into the upcoming college hoops landscape, Aneesah's determined journey from Simeon to DePaul to LSU, and what the future could look like for this budding superstar! Transfer portal, narrowing 35 offers to USC, South Carolina and LSU (1:10)

Sometimes I Hoop is BACK! We're more than halfway through the W season, so it's time to check in with our favorite hoopers. This week we bring on the walking BUCKET out of Minnesota, 3x All-Star, SuperMom and Lynx captain … Napheesa Collier! Haley and Phee talk through this season's big storylines, Phee's comeback from pregnancy, her basketball journey from Missouri to UConn to Minny and all the hoops in between! Underrated players and teams, Sylvia Fowles, conference debates ⛹

Today we welcome UCLA's leading scorer for the past three years and the friend who is nothing but INTENSITY when it's game time — but just the nicest person you'll meet off the court … Charisma Osborne! Haley and Charisma look back on the last four years playing against each other in the PAC-12, Charisma's recent decision to stay at UCLA for a fifth year (let's go!!!!!), and the memories from USA basketball that brought the two together in friendship. Championship game and the Internet frenzy (4:00)

This week we've got a certified BUCKET on the pod! She's the Big East Player of the Year, led the country in scoring this season and became the all-time leading scorer in Villanova history (men or women, might we add) with 2,896 points – Maddy Siegrist! Haley and Maddy dive into the WNBA draft process, that wild NCAA championship game, and Maddy's record-breaking career on the whole. Tune in and catch these two at the WNBA draft on Monday, April 10.  WNBA draft process and draft night outfit (1:15)

We're dunkin' on you this week!!! Sometimes I Hoop is back recording from Stan U with a key member of the Funky Four … Fran Belibi! Fran and Haley discuss their four years playing at Stanford, coming up through USA Basketball, and some of their funniest (and most traumatic?) memories together. Tune into this ever-so-entertaining duo as we head into Final Four weekend! Ole Miss upset and somber locker room hugs

Sweet 16! Get pumped UP by our five guests who are still ballin' in the tournament this weekend. Hear some of our favorite moments with Aliyah Boston, Jordan Horston, Caitlin Clark, Hailey Van Lith and Flau'Jae Johnson. From their electric confidence on the court to sold out crowds to legendary coaches. Tune into us and tune into the tournament! About Our Host: Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women's college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest's career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship. Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's up, what's up! March Madness is here! We've got a Sunday Selection episode with none other than the other half of Stanford's dynamic duo, Cameron Brink! Haley and Cam break down how they were unsure if they'd get the 1 seed and what they're expecting for the upcoming tournament. Also hear about how Cam skyrocketed in basketball at an early age, when she and Haley met in AAU, and why she chose Stanford. It is MARCH, let's get it! Stanford getting a 1 seed in the tournament

Listennnn, we've got a real special episode this week! We've heard from top college hoopers all season long, but this week we're gonna hear from their mamas! Haley sits down with her Day One, Ms. Monique Jones, along with the moms of Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston and Jordan Horston. Tune in to hear Rhvonja (RJ) Avery, Cleone Boston, and Malika Horston discuss the unique experience of raising basketball players, the highs and lows of their journeys, and of course some slightly embarrassing stories about their daughters. Shoutout to all the moms!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we've got Tar Heel superstar, Deja Kelly, on the pod to discuss everything from which conference she thinks is slacking, to her NIL experiences, to how UNC is ready for tournament play. Tune in! Under the radar players, best conference debate, women's hoops growth (6:00)

We've got the lefty out of LOUISVILLE, Hailey Van Lith, on the pod to discuss her impressive junior season, why ACC matchups are anybody's game, and the oddity of being both an underdog and the team everyone wants to beat. Tune in! Jack Harlow wearing her jersey, UNC dub, sleeper teams

FROM THE LOGOOOOO, Caitlin Clark! The walking highlight reel joins the pod to give her two cents on the state of women's college basketball and just who the most under-the-radar teams and players are, and to tell some stories from her so-far-legendary college career.  Coming off a hot streak, sleeper teams and players, best conference debate

BIG 4 ON THE POD, turn it up! The freshman making noise on and off the court, Miss FLAU'JAE Johnson, hops on the mic to talk all things LSU, mixing her hoops and music career, NIL deals, and just how elite the landscape of women's college basketball is right now. Stay tuned til the end for bars on bars on bars! Her freshman experience, sharing the court with Angel Reese, SEC action ⛹

This week we've got a certified BUCKET on the Sometimes I Hoop pod! Our girl, Jordan Horston … you know … the Tennessee superstar? Thousand-point scorer? 2x gold medalist? Unstoppable 6'2" guard? She is her! On this episode, the two hoopers talk senior-year goals, USA Basketball stories, Tennessee's long legacy, and the most impressive performances going down in the thick of the season right now. Tune in every week for more unguarded conversations with the most elite hoopers on the scene. LET'S GET IT. Tennessee vs. Stanford rivalry, senior year, UCLA looking good

Episode 1 … We ready? Conference play is poppin' off, upsets are the norm, and this women's college hoops season is just going CRAAAAAAZY, am I right? For the first episode of Sometimes I Hoop we had to call up Miss DOUBLE-DOUBLE, reigning NCAA champ, 6'5" All-American for South Carolina … Aliyah BOSTON. On this episode, Haley and Aliyah get into the 2023 season, their longtime friendship, NIL bags, playing for legendary coaches, and the rivalry between South Carolina and Stanford. Tune in every week for more unguarded conversations with the most elite hoopers on the scene. LET'S GET IT. South Carolina season, rivalries, trash talk

Stanford guard Haley Jones has been a force in women's basketball, on and off the court. Now she's jumping behind the mic to give us an inside look at the women who are changing the game in the paint and beyond. Haley will welcome a who's who of the women's game to talk about the biggest news in hoops and their experiences on the court, all while bringing fans behind the scenes of women's basketball with the most promising and charismatic young stars. It's a whole Vibe. PERIOD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.