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Hoops 360 dishes out the most compelling storylines from across the world of women’s basketball from can’t-miss matchups and breakout performances to historic milestones and rising stars. Join Caroline Fenton, Isis "Ice" Young & Cassandra Negley as they take listeners courtside and beyond, meshing expert analysis with bold hot takes, while also highlighting the most memorable off-the-court moments. Covering every league, every level, and every play that matters, Hoops 360 is your all-access pass to women’s basketball, all year round.
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and basketball analyst Isis “Ice” Young react to the latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations. What does another missed deadline mean for the league and its players and how did Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum’s letter to WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson shake up the conversation?
The trio also breakdown the most notable takeaways from conference tournaments and discuss how certain wins and losses will impact Selection Sunday. Plus - this week’s spotlight players of the week!
Got a question or topic you want covered? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.
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01:21 - Update on the WNBA CBA negotiation timeline
02:00 - How could accelerated rookie contracts impact WNBA rosters?
06:44 - What did Breanna Stewart & Kelsey Plum's letter mean for CBA negotiations?
14:43 - What to make of Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewarts comments on CBA negotiations
18:47 - What continues to be in question with no CBA agreement?
30:36 - What are the biggest takeaways from NCAA conference tournaments?
31:21 - Big Ten: Does UCLA deserve to be No. 1 overall seed?
41:43 - SEC: Texas takes down South Carolina 78-61 for SEC title
52:24 - Big 12: What does the Big 12 title mean for WVU?
57:38 - Spotlight Players of the Week
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the Power Four conference tournaments with March implications on the line. Is the SEC title South Carolina’s to lose? Can Duke’s offense deliver? Is anyone built to challenge UCLA? And how will the Big 12 shake out?
Plus, Vanderbilt star and SEC Player of the Year Mikayla Blakes joins the show to talk leadership, confidence, and how Vanderbilt surged into national title contention.
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01:38 - SEC Conference Tournament Preview: Can South Carolina win its 4th consecutive conference championship?
05:58 - Who could knock off South Carolina?
08:48 - Will Vanderbilt or Texas take the final No. 1 seed?
10:22 - Which team needs to make a run the most to bolster resume?
13:43 - SEC Player of the Year Mikayla Blakes joins Hoops 360!
25:34 - ACC Conference Tournament Preview: What must Duke do to give you confidence in them?
28:51 - If not Duke, then who?
31:05 - Big Ten Conference Tournament Preview: Can anyone compete with UCLA?
35:47 - Big 12 Conference Tournament Preview: Who is the most in need of a resume boost?
39:05 - Additional conference tournaments to watch: Big East, Ivy League, Summit League, A10
45:03 - Which conference tournament is most intriguing?
50:11 - Upcoming games to watch
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley discuss whether Vanderbilt can continue its climb and earn a No. 1 seed in this year’s tournament. Commodores head coach Shea Ralph joins the show to share what she learned from legendary UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and highlights why her team has seen so much success this season.
Plus, which teams are suddenly on the hot seat after tough late-season losses? Should Tennessee and Duke be concerned heading into March?
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the ins and outs of the NCAAW March Madness selection process. Cass highlights key factors that you may not have expected to be part of the process.Plus, WNBPA Vice President and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier joins the show to discuss Unrivaled’s rapid rise and give her perspective on the current state of WNBA CBA negotiations right now.Got questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll hit them on a future episode.01:07 - What does the new WNBPA CBA counterproposal mean?05:28 - Napheesa Collier joins Hoops 360!08:51 - What goes into NCAAW March Madness selections?29:15 - What do you make of the March Madness selection process now that you've experienced it?42:40 - Spotlight Players of the Week
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest WNBA CBA proposal delivered to players this past Friday night - what’s changed, what it means, and what comes next.UCLA head coach Cori Close joins the show to share the mindset she instills in her program and how she’s watched Lauren Betts evolve into a star for the Bruins. Plus, Cass and Caroline react to Tennessee’s record-breaking 43-point loss to South Carolina and dig into what might be going wrong for the Vols.Got questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll hit them on a future episode.01:53 - What's new in the latest newest WNBA CBA proposal?04:51 - Has there been a shift in how fans are viewing the WNBA CBA negotiations11:40 - UCLA head coach Cori Close joins Hoops 360!39:38 - What did Coach Close take away from UCLA's close win over Michigan?45:58 - Is it panic time for the Tennessee Vols after record-breaking 43-point loss to South Carolina?01:00:04 - Player Spotlights of the Week: Rori Harmon & Avery Howel01:03:44 - Upcoming games to watch: Unrivaled 1x1 tournament01:05:25 - Upcoming games to watch: NCAAW
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Hoops 360 host Cassandra Negley and UConn women's basketball beat reporter for CT Insider Maggie Vanoni highlight the most important takeaways from the WNBA and WNBPA’s meeting this past Monday. Are the sides closer or further from securing a CBA?The duo also dives into Unrivaled’s massive weekend in Philly, UConn’s continued dominance, and what it all means for the women’s basketball landscape. Plus, Athletes Unlimited and WNBA guard Kia Nurse joins the show to share her perspective on the CBA, discuss free agency, and talk about her alma mater, #1 UConn.Got questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll hit them on a future episode.
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down Iowa’s ongoing surge in it’s post–Caitlin Clark era as the Hawkeyes make the AP Top 10 for the first time since her departure. ESPN bracketology expert Charlie Creme joins the show to share his latest insights on the women’s college basketball postseason picture.Plus, how does the WNBA release a schedule without a finalized CBA? Caroline and Cass unpack why the move makes senses for the league.Have questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll address them on the show!01:29 - Biggest takeaways from post-Caitlin Clark Iowa so far this season?09:25 - Player Spotlights of the Week: Negley - Aaliyah Chavez | Fenton - Ta'Niya Latson14:40 - ESPN expert bracketologist Charlie Creme joins the show!43:41 - How is there a WNBA schedule without a WNBA CBA?49:54 - What stands out to you most about the 2026 WNBA schedule?54:29 - Upcoming games to watch: Unrivaled & NCAAW
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down their midseason picks for college basketball’s biggest awards. The hosts discuss who’s leading the Player of the Year race as of now, along with Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year. The duo also highlights some under-the-radar teams who are quietly making noise outside the Top 25.Plus—Breanna Stewart was drafted ten years ago?! Caroline and Cass tap into the 2016 throwback trend to revisit what the WNBA looked like a decade ago.Have questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments, and they just might make it onto the show.
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest WNBA CBA update as the offseason clock continues to tick. How could a potential moratorium impact the league and its players? The duo is also joined by WNBA and Unrivaled guard Erica Wheeler, who shares what makes playing for Unrivaled unique and what it’s like being coached by WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon.Plus, Caroline and Cass unpack Vic Schaefer’s comments after LSU hands Texas its first loss of the season and spotlight their favorite college players of the week.Have questions or topics you want covered on Hoops 360? Drop them in the comments and you might hear them addressed on the show!
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations as the third deadline looms. Where do the league and the WNBPA stand—and is a strike on the horizon? The hosts also dive into the tipoff of Unrivaled and ask a big question: what will the Lunar Owls look like without star forward Napheesa Collier?Plus, Atlanta Dream and Athletes Unlimited guard Te-Hina Paopao joins the show! Te-Hina talks about her transition from South Carolina to the professional game and shares her goals and excitement heading into the AU season.Got questions or topics for Hoops 360? Email us at hoops360@yahoosports.com and you could hear them on the show!
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley tip off the new year by unveiling their bold 2026 resolutions for women’s basketball. They break down the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations and highlight the growing momentum behind Unrivaled. They also spotlight Duke’s improved consistency, which must continue as the team enters conference play. Plus, the duo shares what they hope to see next from the Connecticut Sun as questions around ownership continue.Got questions or topics for Hoops 360? Email us at hoops360@yahoosports.com and you could hear them on the show!
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley look back on an eventful 2025 and highlight their own top five moments of the year. Between the WNBA, college hoops, and everything happening on and off the court, the duo run through their most memorable moments you won’t want to miss.Got questions or topics for Hoops 360? Email us at hoops360@yahoosports.com and you could hear them on the show!
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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley sit down with Toronto Tempo’s inaugural franchise head coach, Sandy Brondello, to discuss what it takes to build a brand-new franchise from the ground up. Brondello shares insight into the challenges—and the rewards—of leading a first-year expansion team.Plus, Caroline and Cass react to Caitlin Clark’s comments on the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations and break down where the top teams in women’s college basketball truly stand so far this season.Got questions or topics for Hoops 360? Email us at hoops360@yahoosports.com and you could hear them on the show!
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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley sit down with Notre Dame superstar Hannah Hidalgo for a deep dive into team chemistry, leadership, and handling big-time pressure. Hannah also shares her biggest takeaways from the Fighting Irish’s solid start to the season.Caroline and Cassandra break down what goes into negotiating a new CBA—and debate the question on everyone’s mind: Can UConn actually run the table this year? Hear their bold predictions and insider insight.Got questions or topics for Hoops 360? Email us at hoops360@yahoosports.com and you could hear them on the show!
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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley spotlight the biggest takeaways from NCAAW Feast Week, including Texas’ domination and Duke’s underwhelming offensive effort.Ari Chambers joins the show to discuss her thoughts on the WNBA CBA and why the ACC is struggling right now. Plus, sports reporter Zora Stephenson highlights emerging trends across women’s college basketball and spotlights standout guard Hannah Hidalgo.Have questions or topics you want us to cover on Hoops 360? Send them our way at hoops360@yahoosports.com!
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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley dive into everything you need to know about Women’s College Basketball Feast Week! The duo breaks down what Feast Week is and why it’s become one of the sport’s must-see early-season events.They also spotlight the biggest ranked matchups, the storylines brewing among tournaments, and the players they expect to make a major splash as teams hit the national stage.
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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by Sports Reporter for The Washington Post Ava Wallace to break down the biggest takeaways from the top NCAAW’s matchups this past week. They make the case for why the SEC is the most exciting conference to watch this season, plus, look at upcoming games you don’t want to miss.The duo also discusses why the Chicago Sky were the only WNBA team to put in a bid to host the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game and what that says about where the league stands.1:44 - Takeaways from (18) USC @ (9) NC State9:46 - Takeaways from (6) Oklahoma @ (3) UCLA14:36 - Where does Oklahoma fit in the SEC?16:58 - Have UConn & South Carolina secured their dominance already?23:11 - Which conference race will be most exciting?30:47 - Why was Chicago the only city to bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game?42:20 - Upcoming NCAAW games to watch
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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the thrilling start to the women’s college basketball season, spotlighting standout performances from UConn, Duke, Baylor, and more.Plus, Ava Wallace, sports reporter for The Washington Post, joins the show to discuss which WNBA draft prospects could be a strong fit for the Washington Mystics. The trio also dives into how the WNBA’s CBA stacks up against those of the NBA and other major leagues.01:12 - Send your questions and topics for Hoops 360 to hoops360@yahoosports.com01:43 - Biggest takeaways from NCAAW tipoff: UConn wins, Duke upset by Baylor, NC State take Tenn.04:45 - Will UConn win back-to-back championships?08:17 - Biggest takeaways from NCAAW tipoff: UConn wins, Duke upset by Baylor, NC State take Tenn.13:24 - Hoops 360 welcomes Ava Wallace, Sports Reporter for The Washington Post13:42 - How are the Mystics building for the future?17:14 - What NBA mentality have the Mystics adopted during rebuild?22:09 - Can you call this a "rebuild" for the Mystics?25:18 - What do you expect to see from the Mystics in offseason?26:33 - Is Azzi Fudd the best player in the 2026 WNBA draft?28:09 - Which players will be a top-5 pick in the WNBA draft?30:19 - Who will be the face of the league this season?32:14 - Early pick to win the 2026 NCAAW championship?33:57 - How do you compare the WNBA CBA and the NBA CBA?37:35 - What league could we compare the WNBA's future to?44:55 - Upcoming NCAAW matchups to watch
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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young react to the WNBA CBA deadline extension and discuss what that means for the league. Plus - women’s college basketball is back! Hoops 360 breaks down all the players and teams you must keep an eye on as the 2025-26 season tips off.The trio also gives an update on all new WNBA coaching hires and questions why the New York Liberty are still on the hunt.00:59 - Fans can send questions and topics to hoops360@yahoosports.com!01:51 - What does the CBA deadline extension mean?08:13 - What would a lockout do for the league?14:17 - Who should we keep an eye on this 2025-26 season?18:12 - What does it take to be the face of the league?20:29 - Must the face of league play for an elite program?26:21 - What teams should we keep an eye on this 2025-26 season?36:39 - More players & matchups to get excited about39:11 - WNBA coaching updates: Jose Fernandez, Sandy Brondello, Sonia Raman50:57 - Notre Dame guard KK Bransford joins Hoops 360!1:07:47 - Thanks for joining Hoops 360!
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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young highlight three teams that need to make major changes in the offseason and three teams that could keep the same formula in hopes to run back another successful season in 2026.The trio also reacts to the Portland Fire hiring new head coach Alex Sarama and discuss what Adam’s Silvers comments on the WNBA CBA mean big picture.01:38 - What teams must make changes this offseason?01:59 - Chicago Sky06:54 - Minnesota Lynx14:08 - Los Angeles Sparks19:27 - Which 3 teams can keep the same formula?19:54 - Atlanta Dream26:00 - New York Liberty36:30 - Indiana Fever43:14 - What to make of Portland Fire hiring head coach Alex Sarama45:53 - Main takeaways from Adam Silver's WNBA CBA comments
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