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No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

The Athletic

No Offseason is The Athletic’s show for all things women’s basketball. Hosts Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant and Annie Costabile 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 drop Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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  • 22 episodes
  • Updated Friday

Episodes22

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  • June 26 · 45 min

    How the 2026 Rookie of the Year Became WNBA's Most Competitive Race

    The WNBA's rookie class is making its mark, and Zena and Annie break down who's rising as the season heats up. They debate the leading Rookie of the Year contenders, highlight the biggest surprises, and predict which first-year players are poised for a breakout after the All-Star break. Plus, we break down the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule and what it means for college athletes. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 25 · 1 hr 2 min

    Is WNBA Physical Play Out of Control?

    Physicality has always been part of the WNBA—but where’s the line between tough competition and crossing it? Zena and Layshia unpack the league-wide conversation around physical play, breaking down recent technical fouls involving Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and others. They dive into the impact of officiating, player conduct, and sportsmanship, while exploring how the game’s physical style has evolved over the years. From aggressive defenses to referee decisions, the duo examines how players adjust, compete, and thrive in one of the toughest leagues in sports. REFERENCES: The fascinating case of Caitlin Clark vs. The WNBA: Who controls the spirit of the sport? by Brian Hamilton Caitlin Clark blasts officials for ‘ridiculous’ tech, inches closer to suspension by James Boyd WNBA will not rescind Caitlin Clark’s technical foul from Fever-Mercury game by James Boyd __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.