Got Next with Meghan and Zora

Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) and guest co-host, Edona Thaqi (@e_dona), react to a bevy of losses to close out the women’s college basketball season that are likely to reshape the NCAA Tournament bracket, including losses by UCLA and Notre Dame. Plus, they examine the frontrunners for national Player of the Year. Zora and Edona also reflect on Diana Taurasi’s career and TCU’s journey to becoming first-time Big 12 champions.00:00 – Intro01:15 – NCAA seeding: UCLA, Notre Dame, USC06:14 – South Carolina wins coin toss over Texas to secure SEC’s no. 1 seed08:16 – Tennessee struggling to close games09:29 – Look out for UNC, Duke10:01 – POY: Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo, JuJu Watkins22:19 – Flowers for Diana Taurasi26:30 – TCU wins Big 12

Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) and guest co-host, LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) break down NC State’s upset of no. 1 Notre Dame and the rise in Olivia Miles’ draft stock. They also react to the Chicago Sky trading draft capital to acquire Ariel Atkins and discuss the connections forming between women’s college and WNBA players.00:00 - Intro00:58 - NC State vs Notre Dame: Sonia Citron, Aziaha James, Zoe Brooks, Saniya Rivers08:12 - Olivia Miles' draft stock10:16 - Chicago Sky trade for Mystics guard, Ariel Atkins15:14 - NCAA-WNBA connections: Lauren Betts & Aliyah Boston; A'ja Wilson & Kiki Iriafen; Chelsea Gray & Olivia Miles22:23 - WBB at NBA All-Star: Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum25:09 - Big Ten coaches: Lindsay Gottlieb, Cori Close

Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) and guest co-host, Terrika Foster-Brasby (@SheKnowsSports) recap recent upsets in women’s college basketball including, South Carolina’s loss to UConn and UCLA’s loss to USC. Terrika Foster-Brasby explains how UConn and USC’s big wins impacted her top 5 power rankings. Aliyah Boston joins the show to discuss Unrivaled, the new-look Indiana Fever, teammates Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell and more. Zora shares a story about a heartwarming gesture from Dawn Staley.00:00 – Intro01:12 – UConn upsets South Carolina: Azzi Fudd05:08 – USC upsets UCLA: JuJu Watkins, Lauren Betts07:17 – Player of the Year08:38 – Power Rankings: Notre Dame, Texas, USC, UCLA, UConn10:33 – Aliyah Boston interview: Unrivaled, Caitlin Clark22:01 – Dawn Staley showers cancer survivor with love 

Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) and guest co-host, Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach), preview the upcoming matchup between USC and UCLA on Peacock and unpack South Carolina’s loss to Texas. Zora and Nicole also discuss the NCAA’s decision to pay women’s teams that participate in March Madness. Nicole breaks down her women's college basketball power rankings. They also react to A’ja Wilson’s signature shoe reveal and the announcement of a new dual sport women’s performance center for Portland’s WNBA and NWSL teams.00:00 – Intro01:02 – Zora featured in Nike Super Bowl ad03:24 – USC vs UCLA preview: Lauren Betts, JuJu Watkins11:53 – Texas Longhorns upset South Carolina Gamecocks14:29 – NCAA will pay women’s teams for March Madness  19:04 – Power Rankings: Texas jumps, South Carolina falls21:29 – Should Notre Dame be higher in the top five?24:41 – A’ja Wilson unveils Nike A’One signature shoe29:35 – WNBA Portland announces plans for training facility

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) recap some of the notable moves so far in WNBA free agency. They also react to Iowa’s upset over USC and Meghan breaks down how the loss impacts USC in her power rankings. Zora and Meghan reflect on A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark’s impact on women’s basketball after both get their college jerseys retired. They also discuss the recent bids that have been submitted for additional WNBA teams.00:00 – Intro02:20 – Kelsey Plum trade from Aces to Los Angeles Sparks04:08 – Jewell Loyd trade from Seattle Storm to Las Vegas Aces05:42 – Atlanta Dream additions: Brittney Griner, Bri Jones09:00 – Phoenix Mercury additions: Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally11:24 – DeWanner Bonner signs with Indiana Fever13:57 – Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark backcourt15:26 – Iowa vs USC recap: JuJu Watkins19:56 – Power Rankings21:40 – South Carolina Gamecocks retire A’ja Wilson’s jersey24:01 – Caitlin Clark’s jersey retired by Iowa Hawkeyes25:55 – Nashville, Philadelphia, Detroit place bids for new WNBA teams28:43 – Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ wins Album of the Year Grammy

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) break down the current state of the Player of the Year (POY) conversation. Autumn Johnson joins Got Next to discuss the science behind bracketology and the top teams on her NCAA bracket. Meghan moves UCLA back to the top of her power rankings and Zora and Meghan react to Kim Caldwell and Jacie Hoyt returning to coach their respective teams shortly after their pregnancies.00:00 – Intro  00:21 – POY Race: Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo, JuJu Watkins07:53 – NCAA March Madness Bracketology18:18 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC, Texas  20:47 – Kim Caldwell & Jacie Hoyt are superheroes

University of Maryland guard, Saylor Poffenbarger, joins Meghan McKeown on Got Next with Meghan and Zora to discuss her decision to transfer to Maryland, playing for Brenda Frese, upcoming matchups with Ohio State and UCLA and how the team is managing injuries to key rotation players, Bri McDaniel and Shyanne Sellers.

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) recap USC’s close win over Indiana and Penn State’s upset over Ohio State, leaving UCLA and LSU as the only remaining undefeated ranked teams. They look ahead to LSU’s upcoming matchup with South Carolina and discuss the Freshman of the Year race. Meghan breaks down why the Gamecocks have overtaken the Bruins for the top spot in her power rankings and gushes over a Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift sighting at the Chiefs game. Zora and Meghan also react to walk-on, Ella Hamlin, receiving a full scholarship from TCU. 00:59 – Intro01:13 – Happy MLK Day!03:18 – USC's big win at Indiana09:50 – Penn State knocks Ohio State from undefeated ranks13:28 – LSU, UCLA remain undefeated; upcoming schedules 16:33 – Freshman of the Year24:26 – Meghan’s Top 5 Power Rankings27:47 – Ella Hamlin receives full ride from TCU32:35 – Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift spotted together at Chiefs game

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) address which conference is better: the Big Ten or SEC? They also react to South Carolina’s upcoming schedule against multiple ranked teams and Meghan breaks down her power rankings for this week.01:15 – Intro03:39 – Iowa’s atmosphere post-Caitlin Clark05:26 – Is SEC or Big Ten best conference in WCBB?16:33 – South Carolina’s upcoming schedule  18:05 – South Carolina Gamecocks vs Texas Longhorns recap20:55 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Notre Dame, LSU27:21 – DiJonai Carrington gifts Marina Mabrey some seasoning31:26 – Shyanne Sellers has Got Next35:25 – AP voting 

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) return from the holiday break and react to some of the top games from the weekend. Meghan breaks down the national Player of the Year race and the shifts in her power rankings. Zora and Meghan reflect on Olivia Miles’ improved shooting in her comeback season and look ahead to the launch of the new Unrivaled 3v3 basketball league. 01:32 – Intro03:20 – Oklahoma vs Tennessee recap05:13 – UNC vs Notre Dame: Maddy Westbeld’s return06:58 – Notre Dame’s backcourt: Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles08:47 – Shout out to Courtney Banghart09:40 – UCLA vs Indiana: Lauren Betts15:37 – POY Race: Lauren Betts, Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo, Ta’Niya Latson, JuJu Watkins26:46 – Power Rankings: UCLA, Notre Dame, South Carolina Gamecocks, USC, Texas31:04 – Olivia Miles’ shooting in her comeback season32:50 – Unrivaled has Got Next

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) sit down with Hannah Stuelke to discuss expectations for the Iowa Hawkeyes in a post-Caitlin Clark era. They also welcome Oregon's Deja Kelly to the Big Ten and talk goals with UCLA's star tandem of Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.01:01 - Intro01:10 - Hannah Stuelke interview09:35 - Deja Kelly interview19:24 - Lauren Betts & Kiki Rice interview

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) sit down with USC stars Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins at Big Ten Media Day and UConn stars Sarah Strong and Paige Bueckers at Big East Media Day.00:48 - Intro00:58 - KiKi Iriafen  interview06:23 - JuJu Watkins interview13:46 - Sarah Strong interview19:48 - Paige Bueckers interview  

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) discuss the Big Ten having a record number of AP ranked schools in the conference. The hosts react to Michigan State’s win over the Iowa Hawkeyes and assess Iowa’s start to the season. They also react to UConn’s loss to Notre Dame and Meghan breaks down where UConn lands in her power rankings after falling to the Irish. Zora and Meghan highlight the WNBA players from Notre Dame and UConn who recently attended games to support their college programs and Geno Auriemma. They also reflect on JuJu Watkins’ docuseries, “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins."Chapter time codes set forth below. Please add to the description. Let me know if there are any questions.01:01 – Intro01:36 – Big Ten ranked schools07:37 – Michigan State vs Iowa recap10:41 – Hannah Stuelke interview14:00 – Iowa’s new identity post-Caitlin Clark: Lucy Olsen15:52 – Notre Dame vs UConn recap: Hannah Hidalgo; Olivia Miles18:04 – Sonia Citron “silent assassin”19:01 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina Gamecocks, Notre Dame, LSU20:42 – UConn drops in rankings23:45 – Meghan’s watchlist: Lauren Betts, Texas Longhorns, Tennessee27:45 – WNBA stars support their college teams: Skylar Diggins, Maya Moore, Diana Taurasi26:13 – JuJu’s special relationship with young fan30:17 – “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins”33:11 – Happy Holidays!

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to Ashlyn Watkins’ dunk in South Carolina’s win over TCU and UConn’s dominant win over Louisville. They also preview UConn’s upcoming matchup with Notre Dame. Meghan breaks down why LSU has moved into the top five of her power rankings. NCAA referees, Kelsey Harris and Deanna Jackson, join the show to discuss officiating in women’s college basketball.  Zora and Meghan highlight University of Tennessee’s undefeated start to the season under new head coach, Kim Caldwell.01:30 – Intro02:23 – Ashlyn Watkins dunk03:21 – South Carolina Gamecocks rolling05:14 – UConn is on a tear: Azzi Fudd; Sarah Strong07:03 – Sarah Strong interview09:05 – UConn’s upcoming schedule: Notre Dame, Iowa State, USC10:04 – Notre Dame vs Texas Longhorns recap: Madison Booker, Rori Harmon10:43 – Notre Dame guards: Sonia Citron, Hannah Hidalgo11:27 – Notre Dame vs UConn preview: Paige Bueckers14:50 – Power Rankings: LSU moves up, Flau’jae, Aneesah Morrow18:00 – NCAA referees’ interview32:17 – Tennessee Lady Vols Got Next: Kim Caldwell 

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) preview the upcoming SEC-ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge. Meghan discusses her power rankings and explains why UCLA has risen to the top. The hosts reflect on the incredible career of Minnesota Lynx legend, Lindsay Whalen, and react to the news that she’s joining the Lynx coaching staff. Zora and Meghan also shout out Hailey Van Lith for the bounce back season she is having with the TCU Frogs and FSU’s Ta’Niya Latson for her recent triple double performance.00:47 – Intro02:38 – SEC/ACC Challenge: Notre Dame vs Texas preview04:55 – South Carolina vs Duke preview08:19 – Power Rankings: UCLA grabs top spot from UConn11:50 – On Her Turf (OHT) spotlight: Lindsay Whalen joins Lynx coaching staff14:30 – OHT EmpowHER moment: Inglewood Sentinels girls basketball team dance video goes viral16:06 – Hailey Van Lith is back19:06 – Ta’Niya Latson’s triple double performance for Florida State20:01 – SEC/ACC Women’s Challenge schedule21:51 – Flau’jae is showing out

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to upsets by Notre Dame and UCLA over the weekend against USC and South Carolina, respectively. Meghan breaks down her power rankings and why teams shifted for the first time since the women’s college basketball season started. Zora and Meghan reflect on their interview with UConn head coach, Geno Auriemma, after he becomes the winningest coach in NCAA D-I men’s and women’s basketball. They also give flowers to Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach, Niele Ivey, for her fashion forward style.01:02 – Intro01:08 – Hannah Hidalgo postgame interview01:36 – Niele Ivey postgame presser02:24 – Thank you, Got Next listeners03:20 – USC vs Notre Dame recap: ND’s defense; Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles; JuJu Watkins05:02 – UCLA shocks South Carolina Gamecocks: Lauren Betts’ passing, court vision07:15 – Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice interview10:33 – Power Rankings: UConn, Notre Dame, UCLA move up; Gamecocks lose top spot; USC falls out of top 514:52 – Geno Auriemma interview17:28 – UConn’s recruitment process18:01 – Niele Ivey’s fashion19:16 – Niele Ivey interview on outfits19:39 – Niele Ivey’s mantra20:06 – Happy Thanksgiving!

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) sit down with Notre Dame guards, Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo, to discuss Notre Dame's start to the season, their backcourt chemistry and the upcoming showdown against USC. 00:31 - Intro03:21 - Olivia Miles interview14:29  - Hannah Hidalgo interview

Title: Wings win Paige Bueckers sweepstakes; USC vs Notre Dame showdownDescription: Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to the results of the WNBA Draft Lottery. Meghan and Zora also preview the upcoming matchup between USC and Notre Dame and discuss JuJu Watkins’ new docuseries, “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” that will premiere on NBC and Peacock. Meghan breaks down her power rankings. Plus, the hosts give flowers to Harvard’s Harmoni Turner for her recent dominant and record-setting performances.01:03 – Introduction01:51 – Dallas Wings win draft lottery: Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen04:39 – Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft05:41 – WNBA coaching vacancies07:06 – USC vs Notre Dame preview: Olivia Miles & Hannah Hidalgo; Kiki Iriafen12:04 – Niele Ivey interview15:42 - USC atmosphere with JuJu Watkins16:40 - USC's depth19:35 – JuJu Watkins docuseries21:41 – Power Rankings: South Carolina Gamecocks22:45 – UConn: Sarah Strong, Paige Bueckers24:00 – UCLA could make Meghan’s Top 524:31 – Love for the Texas Longhorns25:29 – Harvard’s Harmoni Turner has been on a heater

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to the Gamecocks’ 40th consecutive win, Deja Kelly’s masterful performance to help the Oregon Ducks upset Baylor and Maryland’s win over Duke in their renewed rivalry. Meghan and Zora discuss Meghan’s power rankings and reflect on their interview with Paige Bueckers at Big East Media Day. Zora takes a walk down memory lane to revisit the time she played NC State’s Zamareya Johnson one-on-one.01:03 – Intro01:46 – Te-Hina Paopao, MiLaysia Fulwiley shine vs NC State05:05 – Oregon takes down Baylor06:42 - Deja Kelly on her mother's influence08:50 – Maryland upsets Duke: Shyanne Sellers11:11 – Power Rankings: Sarah Strong; USC Trojans; Notre Dame, Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles17:12 – Paige Bueckers talks leadership role19:37 – South Carolina’s 40-game win streak; UConn’s longest win streak21:42 – Who’s Got Next? Zamareya Jones

Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to the first day of games to kick off the women’s college basketball season, including USC vs Ole Miss and UCLA vs Louisville. Meghan breaks down why the South Carolina Gamecoks are at the top of her power rankings. Zora and Meghan also highlight players on the rise.00:31 – Intro02:12 – PSAs from Meghan and Zora05:25 – USC vs Ole Miss recap08:03 – JuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen interviews10:11 – Juju and Kiki play styles11:58 – Shout out to Ole Miss, Coach Yo13:02 – UCLA defeats Louisville sans Kiki Rice14:38 – Lauren Betts breakdown18:02 – Meghan’s power rankings22:42 – On Her Turf history lesson26:41 – Who’s Got Next? Kennedy Smith, Syla Swords31:08 – Freshmen adjusting quickly to college play