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The 2025 WNBA season is underway, and off to an intense start. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk opening weekend - including Paige Bueckers' big debut and the Indiana Fever's dominant win over the Chicago Sky. The crew then gets deep into the explosive aftermath surrounding Caitlin Clark's flagrant foul against Angel Reese, amidst the landscape of the WNBA's No Space for Hate campaign. Plus, it's never too early for some way too early half-baked takes, which the crew dishes out based on this opening weekend of games. To wrap, Zena tests Ben and Sabreena's knowledge of record-making players and their stats._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:Sabreena's Power RankingsWNBA looking into allegations of hateful comments toward Angel Reese by Ben PickmanMatch That Player trivia created by Erin Shupe _________________Send us a question for our mailbag episode!Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comOr reach out on on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 WNBA regular season is finally here and in this episode, we're sharing our predictions for how we think the year will shape out. We tell you who we're picking for MVP, who we think will be on the All-WNBA teams, who we think will win the title, and which teams are going to surprise people. Also, we share our thoughts on recent developments involving Connecticut Sun ownership, roster cutdowns, and news that impacts upcoming international competitions._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:WNBA predictions: Who will win the 2025 championship? Who will win MVP? by Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman and Chantel JenningsAll-WNBA preseason teams: A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Caitlin Clark and more by Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman, Chantel Jennings, Zena Keita, and Shannon RyanConnecticut Sun ownership exploring sale of team: ‘All options are on the table' by Ben PickmanWNBA Schedule_________________Send us a question for our mailbag episode!Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comOr reach out on on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our big Indiana Fever preview pod! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down everything you need to know about the upcoming WNBA season for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, including: Caitlin Clark's offseason training regimen, new head coach Steph White's strategic moves and Indiana roots, the depth of the roster, how far this team could go, and more. Plus, the inaugural rendition of the Sabreena Scales - aka Sabreena's Weekly Power Rankings, and a whopper of a game called “Name That Clark!”_________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:Sabreena's WNBA Preseason Power RankingsTakeaways from Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's preseason: Will her quad injury linger? by Ben PickmanNo Offseason Interview with Stephanie White and Kelly Krauskopf - from November 2024_________________Send us a question for our mailbag episode!Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comOr reach out on on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're stepping off the court and into the culture – to discuss all the ways in which the WNBA, and women's basketball in general, impact our society at large. We're talking: what's the purpose of rivalries? Do they exist in the W? Is Caitlin vs Angel even real? And we're also talking style, fashion, and brands – downloading on the Met Gala, those iconic A'ja Wilson A'One ads, and the W references popping up all over TV. Then, Zena chats with stylist and fashion designer, Brittany Hampton, who shares the inside story on crafting Paige Bueckers' looks for the recent WNBA Draft, as well as her takes on the fits from the Met Gala and the unique fire of WNBA Tunnel Style._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:WNBA 2025 Rivalry Week Match-upsWNBA players, WNBPA say Cathy Engelbert's comments on Clark-Reese rivalry were a ‘fumble' by Ben Pickman and Lukas WeeseA'ja Wilson A'One Nike Ads: Here and HereBrittany Hampton featured in: Paige Bueckers: A Basketball Star is Born by Abigail Covington_________________Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.comFollow us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena, Ben, and Sabreena check in on the first few preseason WNBA games, then turn their attention to the league's first expansion team in over 15 years: the Golden State Valkyries. How did this team come together? What might the Valks' first season look like? And who will be their starting five? Next, they dive into the future of expansion in the W – Toronto, Portland, and beyond. Which cities are rumored to be the league's next team – or teams? What's the going rate for a WNBA team? And why do so many ownership groups have ties to the NBA? The crew rounds out the show with another rendition of Two Takes and a Lie._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.comFollow us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena, Ben, and Sabreena turn their attention toward the Western Conference of the WNBA, and ask some pressing questions about the upcoming WNBA season. Is the Aces dynasty over? Can Napheesa Collier and the Lynx take the title this year? Will the LA Sparks ever be good again? Then, Sabreena and Ben attempt to blind rank some of Zena's dynamic duos of the West. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena, Ben, and Sabreena turn their attention toward the Western Conference of the WNBA, and ask some pressing questions about the upcoming WNBA season. Is the Aces dynasty over? Can Napheesa Collier and the Lynx take the title this year? Will the LA Sparks ever be good again? Then, Sabreena and Ben attempt to blind rank some of Zena's dynamic duos of the West._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.comFollow us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena, Ben, and Sabreena get together to answer some burning questions about the teams of the Eastern Conference for the 2025 WNBA season. Can the Liberty repeat as champions? What's the ceiling for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever? Which teams, outside of NY and Indiana, are closest to winning their next title? They wrap up the episode with “Out of Context” – where Ben recites a quote, out of context, to Zena and Sabreena, and they need to guess who said it. Can they figure it out?_________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________Articles mentioned in this episode:Women's college basketball transfer portal winners and losers: LSU, South Carolina and TCU by Chantel Jennings__________________Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.comFollow us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena, Ben, and Sabreena get together to answer some burning questions about the teams of the Eastern Conference for the 2025 WNBA season. Can the Liberty repeat as champions? What's the ceiling for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever? Which teams, outside of NY and Indiana, are closest to winning their next title? They wrap up the episode with “Out of Context” – where Ben recites a quote, out of context, to Zena and Sabreena, and they need to guess who said it. Can they figure it out? _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ Articles mentioned in this episode: Women's college basketball transfer portal winners and losers: LSU, South Carolina and TCU by Chantel Jennings __________________ Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers headed to Dallas – plus a whole host of other roster and coaching changes, the Wings are set to have an interesting season, to say the least. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to talk about where the franchise has been, where it's headed, and how Paige Bueckers fits into it all – including a Dallas basketball scene that's reeling from a Luka-sized hole. Then, Sabreena is joined by Wings GM Curt Miller, to get an inside look at the team's potentially transformative season.__________________Visit our YouTube page! __________________Articles mentioned in this episode:Paige Bueckers' arrival to the Dallas Wings as No. 1 WNBA Draft pick marks a new era by Ben Pickman__________________Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.comFollow us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers headed to Dallas – plus a whole host of other roster and coaching changes, the Wings are set to have an interesting season, to say the least. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to talk about where the franchise has been, where it's headed, and how Paige Bueckers fits into it all – including a Dallas basketball scene that's reeling from a Luka-sized hole. Then, Sabreena is joined by Wings GM Curt Miller, to get an inside look at the team's potentially transformative season. __________________ Visit our YouTube page! __________________ Articles mentioned in this episode: Paige Bueckers' arrival to the Dallas Wings as No. 1 WNBA Draft pick marks a new era by Ben Pickman __________________ Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chantel stops by to chat with Zena about all the action happening inside the NCAA Transfer portal – the biggest names on the move, the schools set to benefit from it all, and the programs that are losing out. Then, Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to go name for name on some of the most intriguing players in the WNBA this year – the athletes who could make a big difference in helping their teams go the distance. The team wraps by playing Two Truths and a Lie – No Offseason style.–Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @ChantelJennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chantel stops by to chat with Zena about all the action happening inside the NCAA Transfer portal – the biggest names on the move, the schools set to benefit from it all, and the programs that are losing out. Then, Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to go name for name on some of the most intriguing players in the WNBA this year – the athletes who could make a big difference in helping their teams go the distance. The team wraps by playing Two Truths and a Lie – No Offseason style. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @ChantelJennings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the retirement of players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Elena Delle Donne – and the ascension of a new crop of talent in Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and more – a new era is upon us in the WNBA. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to talk about this moment in the W – what it means for gameplay and for the business side of things, and the notable differences in the types of players joining the league. Then, Ben speaks to Washington Mystics GM – and former Stanford and WNBA baller – Jamila Wideman, whose team drafted 3 out of the top 6 picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the retirement of players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Elena Delle Donne – and the ascension of a new crop of talent in Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and more – a new era is upon us in the WNBA. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to talk about this moment in the W – what it means for gameplay and for the business side of things, and the notable differences in the types of players joining the league. Then, Ben speaks to Washington Mystics GM – and former Stanford and WNBA baller – Jamila Wideman, whose team drafted 3 out of the top 6 picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft.–Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena talks to Sabreena and Ben – who was in person at the event in NYC – about the 2025 WNBA Draft: the biggest winners and losers of the night, the most surprising and least surprising moments (like Paige going No. 1 to the Dallas Wings), and the best fits – both on the orange carpet and with their new teams. The crew also discusses Paige Bueckers' new 3-year deal with Unrivaled and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's response. –Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena talks to Sabreena and Ben – who was in person at the event in NYC – about the 2025 WNBA Draft: the biggest winners and losers of the night, the most surprising and least surprising moments (like Paige going No. 1 to the Dallas Wings), and the best fits – both on the orange carpet and with their new teams. The crew also discusses Paige Bueckers' new 3-year deal with Unrivaled and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's response. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 495 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sabreena Merchant, a staff writer covering women's basketball at The Athletic and one of the hosts of "No Offseason," the Athletic Women's Basketball podcast. In this podcast we discuss ESPN televising the 2025 WNBA Draft; whether we think it's a good television production; Holly Rowe interviewing at the WNBA Draft; who we think goes after Bueckers in the Draft; how Bueckers projects in year one in the WNBA; why we both like Serena Sundell and Georgia Amore as roster selections; why Sabreena has UConn, South Carolina and Texas as her Top 3 for next year in college basketball and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony couldn't let Sabreena go without talking to her about women's basketball, and boy was there a ton to talk about. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony was blown away by the experience of watching Luka Doncic play in Dallas for the first time. So was Sabreena. They talk about what they saw, how ESPN covered it and whether Dallas can ever recover from this betrayal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony found himself in a crunch and, as they tend to do, Sabreena and Raj stepped up. First, Anthony talks to Sabreena about the more human elements of Luka's return to Dallas, the west playoffs and, of course, women's basketball. Their draft schedule has broken Anthony's brain. Then, after Anthony answered a couple listener questions, Raj stops by to talk about the basketball part of that Lakers-Mavericks game, the west playoffs, and his fresh new haircut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to talk through all the insider info you need to know ahead of Monday night's WNBA draft. In addition to some Draft 101 talk, they get into the intricacies of the recruiting process, including the new opportunities for lesser-known players to get seen and the challenging timeline NCAA recruits face. Then, they go beyond the easy picks to bring you deeper insight into who teams might select and why as the draft progresses on Monday night, and shine a light on some standout international stars, like the coming French phenom, Dominique Malonga. The crew wraps with predictions for the “Big Story of the 2025 Draft.” – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to talk through all the insider info you need to know ahead of Monday night's WNBA draft. In addition to some Draft 101 talk, they get into the intricacies of the recruiting process, including the new opportunities for lesser-known players to get seen and the challenging timeline NCAA recruits face. Then, they go beyond the easy picks to bring you deeper insight into who teams might select and why as the draft progresses on Monday night, and shine a light on some standout international stars, like the coming French phenom, Dominique Malonga. The crew wraps with predictions for the “Big Story of the 2025 Draft.”–Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the offseason for NCAA women's basketball gets underway, it's never too early to speculate on who the big teams and star players will be for the 2025-2026 season. Zena is joined by Chantel to discuss it all – which teams could be on top next year? Which players can fill the void left by Paige Buecker's exit and JuJu Watkins' injury? What surprises await in the transfer portal? Plus, a primer on the upcoming decision in the landmark House vs NCAA lawsuit, which could spell big changes for revenue sharing, NIL, and more.–Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the offseason for NCAA women's basketball gets underway, it's never too early to speculate on who the big teams and star players will be for the 2025-2026 season. Zena is joined by Chantel to discuss it all – which teams could be on top next year? Which players can fill the void left by Paige Buecker's exit and JuJu Watkins' injury? What surprises await in the transfer portal? Plus, a primer on the upcoming decision in the landmark House vs NCAA lawsuit, which could spell big changes for revenue sharing, NIL, and more. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena, Ben, Chantel, and Sabreena are together in Tampa to discuss the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball C hampionship game: UConn's decisive victory over defending champs, South Carolina. They talk about the mood in the arena, the dominance of Bueckers, Strong, and Fudd, the way sarcasm bonds Geno and Paige, and where Dawn Staley might look to shore up South Carolina's roster. –Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena, Ben, Chantel, and Sabreena are together in Tampa to discuss the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball C hampionship game: UConn's decisive victory over defending champs, South Carolina. They talk about the mood in the arena, the dominance of Bueckers, Strong, and Fudd, the way sarcasm bonds Geno and Paige, and where Dawn Staley might look to shore up South Carolina's roster. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 Women's NCAA Final Four is upon us - and we're bringing you everything you need to know about the impending match-ups – debate style. Sabreena and Ben face off - arguing for Texas and South Carolina, respectively. Then, Zena and Chantel go toe to toe, debating UConn vs UCLA. Who's the winner? You decide! Comment wherever you're listening with your pick, or find us on social media (details below) – before these four teams make their cases on the court tonight. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 Women's NCAA Final Four is upon us - and we're bringing you everything you need to know about the impending match-ups – debate style. Sabreena and Ben face off - arguing for Texas and South Carolina, respectively. Then, Zena and Chantel go toe to toe, debating UConn vs UCLA. Who's the winner? You decide! Comment wherever you're listening with your pick, or find us on social media (details below) – before these four teams make their cases on the court tonight.–Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena is joined by Ben and fellow writer for The Athletic, Grace Raynor, to talk through the games of the Elite Eight. Then, Sabreena and Chantel come into the mix for a deep dive into the NCAA's decision-making around certain key issues: what's up with the super-regional sites? Why did they open the transfer portal smack dab in the middle of March Madness? And how does all of this affect players and coaches? They wrap the show with their personal picks for NCAA players whose stock has risen for the WNBA draft as a result of their tournament play. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Grace on X: @gmraynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena is joined by Ben and fellow writer for The Athletic, Grace Raynor, to talk through the games of the Elite Eight. Then, Sabreena and Chantel come into the mix for a deep dive into the NCAA's decision-making around certain key issues: what's up with the super-regional sites? Why did they open the transfer portal smack dab in the middle of March Madness? And how does all of this affect players and coaches? They wrap the show with their personal picks for NCAA players whose stock has risen for the WNBA draft as a result of their tournament play.–Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Ben on X: @benpickman-Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings-Grace on X: @gmraynor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena is joined by Sabreena and Ben to get into the match-ups coming up Friday and Saturday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women's tournament. First up, Sabreena talks through the games out of Spokane - what are USC's chances of beating KS State without JuJu Watkins? Can UConn keep up their momentum against Oklahoma? And does the same apply for LSU vs NC State? Will UCLA stay strong against Ole Miss? Then, Ben brings things over to Birmingham – can Texas make up for their lack of 3s against Tennessee? What will happen when two North Carolina powerhouses meet in UNC vs Duke? Will TCU vs Notre Dame be as close as everyone thinks? Can 2024 champions South Carolina keep their streak going with a win against Maryland? Ben and Zena wrap up by talking through their bracket regrets and do-overs.–Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm-Ben on X: @benpickman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena is joined by Sabreena and Ben to get into the match-ups coming up Friday and Saturday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women's tournament. First up, Sabreena talks through the games out of Spokane - what are USC's chances of beating KS State without JuJu Watkins? Can UConn keep up their momentum against Oklahoma? And does the same apply for LSU vs NC State? Will UCLA stay strong against Ole Miss? Then, Ben brings things over to Birmingham – can Texas make up for their lack of 3s against Tennessee? What will happen when two North Carolina powerhouses meet in UNC vs Duke? Will TCU vs Notre Dame be as close as everyone thinks? Can 2024 champions South Carolina keep their streak going with a win against Maryland? Ben and Zena wrap up by talking through their bracket regrets and do-overs. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Ben on X: @benpickman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USC superstar JuJu Watkins' sustains a season-ending knee injury in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. Zena talks to Sabreena Merchant, who was in the building when Watkins went down in last night's second-round USC / Mississippi State game. She takes us inside the moment, and spins forward what this could mean for USC and the tournament in general. Then, Ben and Chantel join Zena to break down what they saw in the first and second rounds – the best match-ups, the most impactful players, and the teams that got off to some shaky starts. – Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Ben on X: @benpickman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USC superstar JuJu Watkins' sustains a season-ending knee injury in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. Zena talks to Sabreena Merchant, who was in the building when Watkins went down in last night's second-round USC / Mississippi State game. She takes us inside the moment, and spins forward what this could mean for USC and the tournament in general. Then, Ben and Chantel join Zena to break down what they saw in the first and second rounds – the best match-ups, the most impactful players, and the teams that got off to some shaky starts. –Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-OffseasonFind us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings-Ben on X: @benpickman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will be the biggest surprise of the tournament? Can UConn make it back to the championship game? How crazy is it to have Tennessee winning it all? Zena, Chantel, Sabreena, and Ben take your most pressing March Madness questions. Plus, with its inaugural season in the books, the crew checks in on Unrivaled. Then, Chantel talks to legendary coach Tara VanDerveer, for an inside look at the NCAA Tournament - and she takes some listener questions. Zena, Sabreena, and Chantel wrap up with a look-ahead to the first weekend of March Madness.–Join our community bracket group - final day is Friday 3/21! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women's Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519.Find us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings-Ben on X: @benpickman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will be the biggest surprise of the tournament? Can UConn make it back to the championship game? How crazy is it to have Tennessee winning it all? Zena, Chantel, Sabreena, and Ben take your most pressing March Madness questions. Plus, with its inaugural season in the books, the crew checks in on Unrivaled. Then, Chantel talks to legendary coach Tara VanDerveer, for an inside look at the NCAA Tournament - and she takes some listener questions. Zena, Sabreena, and Chantel wrap up with a look-ahead to the first weekend of March Madness. – Join our community bracket group - final day is Friday 3/21! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women's Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519. Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Ben on X: @benpickman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena is joined by Ben Pickman and resident bracketologist Mark Schindler to give you all the top tips you need to own your bracket pool. Then, they travel down some potential paths to the Final Four for several of the top-seeded teams in the tournament, and give a special call-out to some of the more under-the-radar teams they think can go the distance to the Sweet Sixteen or Elite Eight. – Join our community bracket group! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women's Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519. Send in your bracket questions for our Friday pod! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena is joined by Ben Pickman and resident bracketologist Mark Schindler to give you all the top tips you need to own your bracket pool. Then, they travel down some potential paths to the Final Four for several of the top-seeded teams in the tournament, and give a special call-out to some of the more under-the-radar teams they think can go the distance to the Sweet Sixteen or Elite Eight.–Join our community bracket group! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women's Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519.Send in your bracket questions for our Friday pod! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special Selection Sunday episode, Zena is joined by Sabreena and Chantel to break down the 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament bracket. First, Zena and Sabreena talk big picture – #1 seeds, which teams fell on which side of the bubble, and potential brackets of death. Then, Chantel joins to share her official – albeit uncertain – picks. And finally, Zena and Sabreena wrap on five potential first round upsets that Sabreena has her eye on. – Join our community bracket group! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women's Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519. Send in your bracket questions for our Friday pod! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special Selection Sunday episode, Zena is joined by Sabreena and Chantel to break down the 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament bracket. First, Zena and Sabreena talk big picture – #1 seeds, which teams fell on which side of the bubble, and potential brackets of death. Then, Chantel joins to share her official – albeit uncertain – picks. And finally, Zena and Sabreena wrap on five potential first round upsets that Sabreena has her eye on.–Join our community bracket group! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women's Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519.Send in your bracket questions for our Friday pod! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm-Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The major conference tournaments have come and gone, and with it, the picture has only become blurrier about which teams will end up on the top line for the NCAA Tournament, which programs will be able to host and how much certain teams drove up (or down) their stock for the committee. Zena, Sabreena and Chantel discuss all this as they recap key moments from a weekend full of big games and big moments.-Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings-Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The major conference tournaments have come and gone, and with it, the picture has only become blurrier about which teams will end up on the top line for the NCAA Tournament, which programs will be able to host and how much certain teams drove up (or down) their stock for the committee. Zena, Sabreena and Chantel discuss all this as they recap key moments from a weekend full of big games and big moments. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this NCAA regular season wrap up episode, the whole crew is back together. Zena, Ben, Sabreena and Chantel sit down to discuss their picks for national player of the year, freshman of the year and coach of the year – talking through the ins and outs of their selections and why certain players didn't quite make the list. Plus: why coach of the year is probably the toughest award to hand out. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this NCAA regular season wrap up episode, the whole crew is back together. Zena, Ben, Sabreena and Chantel sit down to discuss their picks for national player of the year, freshman of the year and coach of the year – talking through the ins and outs of their selections and why certain players didn't quite make the list. Plus: why coach of the year is probably the toughest award to hand out.-Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Follow Ben on X: @benpickman-Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings-Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heading into the final week of the regular season, Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss which WNBA Draft prospects they have their eyes on. They discuss which players have moved up draft boards this college season, which players have fallen and who's stock could improve the most during postseason play. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heading into the final week of the regular season, Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss which WNBA Draft prospects they have their eyes on. They discuss which players have moved up draft boards this college season, which players have fallen and who's stock could improve the most during postseason play.-Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Follow Ben on X: @benpickman-Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabreena and Chantel sit down with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. They discuss how much the women's basketball landscape has changed in the 40 years since he arrived in Storrs, how building a program is different than maintaining a program (and what he misses about that building process), how freshmen players have become more adaptable to the college game and which of his pre-NIL players would've most thrived during the NIL era. Then, in this addition to Zena's love letter she discusses a few of the college coaches that aren't often mentioned but have been able to adapt their approach to the game to fit today's era.-Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings-Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabreena and Chantel sit down with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. They discuss how much the women's basketball landscape has changed in the 40 years since he arrived in Storrs, how building a program is different than maintaining a program (and what he misses about that building process), how freshmen players have become more adaptable to the college game and which of his pre-NIL players would've most thrived during the NIL era. Then, in this addition to Zena's love letter she discusses a few of the college coaches that aren't often mentioned but have been able to adapt their approach to the game to fit today's era. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena, Sabreena and Chantel look back at a week that changed both the AP top-6 and their own perceptions of the women's basketball landscape. They discuss UCLA's first loss of the season, UConn finally looking like a title contender against a quality opponent, South Carolina's rough loss at home and how Texas' win over LSU pushed the Longhorns to the No. 2 overall spot in the AP. In a year that has been huge for women's hoops, this past week provided all sorts of excitement and drama.-Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Follow Chantel on X: @chanteljennings-Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.