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No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

The Athletic
WNBA
NCAA Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball
NCAA
Caitlin Clark
WNBA Draft Lottery
Financial Literacy
Big 12 Conference
Pac-12
Stanford University
Uconn
Indiana Fever
Generational Wealth
College Sports
Auburn University
Tara Vanderveer
Aliyah Boston
Title IX
US Bank
Texas Longhorns

No Offseason is The Athletic’s show for all things women’s basketball. Hosts Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, and Ben Pickman 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 dro... more

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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 authorization means, the league’s response, and how perceptions of fairness in negotiations can... more

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 return to the court. From there, they explore the idea of player loans in NCAA basketball—... more

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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 into the New York Liberty introducing their new head coach, Chris DeMarco, and what his ... more

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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 Challenge.

They then dive into the ACC’s competitive landscape, Big 12 standouts, Big Ten co... more

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Sonia Raman
New head coach of the Seattle Storm and former assistant coach for the New York Liberty.
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Episode: Sonia Raman gets candid on coaching Dominique Malonga, WNBA transition & more
Ira Gorawara
Contributor at The Athletic covering women's basketball
The Athletic
Episode: Overreacting to the NCAA Season
Gabby Herzig
Golf writer at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: How Golf Helps Caitlin Clark on the Court
Flau'jae Johnson
All-American national champion, FIFA gold medalist, LSU guard
LSU
Episode: Without Juju, Who’s the Face of Women’s College Basketball?
Erin Drake
Senior Advisor and Legal Counsel for the WNBPA
WNBPA
Episode: Will the WNBA and Players’ Union Reach an Agreement In Time?
Marcus Thompson
Episode: Aces Cement Dynasty with Championship Sweep
Brendan Glasheen
Voice of the Play-by-Play for Unrivaled and WNBA announcer.
Unrivaled on TNT, Connecticut Sun
Episode: Lynx Rally to Stun Mercury, Fever Deals Aces a Bad Hand + Unrivaled Season 2
Veronica Burton
Guard for the Golden State Valkyries, key player in their inaugural season, recognized for her leadership and performance improvement
Golden State Valkyries
Episode: WNBA Award Predictions: Who Will Take Home the Honors? + Valkyries star Veronica Burton joins the pod!
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus
11-year WNBA veteran and player for the Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces
Episode: Angel Reese's Comments, WNBA Awards & Cheyenne Parker-Tyus on Motherhood

Hosts

Zena Keita
Host of No Offseason
Sabreena Merchant
Co-host and analyst
Ben Pickman
Co-host and sports analyst

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 676 ratings
  • Love the deep dives!

    The Project B episode answered so many of my questions and brought up even more! Great reporting on this controversial new venture. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLWC67
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sabreena and Ben are amazing. Zena, meh at best.

    Sabreena, Ben, and Chantel are all amazing. Smart, informed, and do a great job of highlighting pieces they put together and have the pulse of the W and NCAAW. Zena has a lot of room for improvement and, at this point, frequently detracts from the pod. She seems unable to step back and provide a spotlight for her analysts to shine in. Constantly injecting comments that have nothing to do with what Sabreena and Ben are contributing or, on the other hand, being overly verbose when introducing thei... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    musicwithjn
    United States2 months ago
  • Booooo to male coach in w

    Boooo to male coaches in the w!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoatLeo
    United States2 months ago
  • Great WBB Coverage

    Love the quick turnaround and emergency episodes, huge win not having to wait days to get coverage of latest developments.

    Lots of respect for Ben & Sabreena, I really appreciate their insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OneMoreHour128
    United States2 months ago
  • Great analysis

    Love everyone on the show - so smart in general and so smart about basketball. Great banter. I look forward to every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    margot84
    United States3 months ago

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Episodes blend analysis with discussions on industry challenges and equity
Hosts provide great insights into women's basketball and have built strong rapport with listeners.
The dynamic and chemistry between hosts keeps the content engaging and fresh.

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Sonia Raman gets candid on coaching Dominique Malonga, WNBA transition & more
Q: What do you think sets A'ja Wilson apart in her achievements?
Her unique combination of athletic excellence and cultural impact differentiates her journey.
Without Juju, Who’s the Face of Women’s College Basketball?
Q: What does it mean to you to be ending your career at the same place that you started it with the same coach?
It means a lot as I'm loyal to the soil and grateful for the chance Coach Mulkey gave me.
Without Juju, Who’s the Face of Women’s College Basketball?
Q: Are there any leaders who are really helpful for you when you were a freshman?
JuJu was a big inspiration, encouraging her recovery and approach to the game.
Unrivaled Rosters, Project B’s Big Bucks + College Hoops Hot Takes
Q: Who is more likely to break South Carolina's run at the top of the SEC, Oklahoma or LSU?
Ben believes Oklahoma has a better chance due to their strong freshmen and experienced players, while Zena and Sabreena lean toward LSU's explosive scoring and defense.
Will the WNBA and Players’ Union Reach an Agreement In Time?
Q: What do you see as the biggest hurdle before reaching a deal?
A fundamental disagreement on how to structure future revenue sharing between the league and players remains the main hurdle.

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Focusing on women's basketball, this series covers a wide spectrum of topics, including NCAA and WNBA updates, player analysis, and the evolving landscape of women's sports. The hosts offer unique insights into the implications of significant events such as player signings, college performance rankings, and labor negotiations like the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Each episode is designed to be engaging, educating listeners on key challenges within the sport, while also highlighting star athletes and promising newcomers. A distinctive feature of this series is its blend of analytical discussions and coverage of social issues, making it not only informative but also timely and relevant to fans of women's basketball.

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2. Ira Gorawara
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