Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

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Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of women’s basketball to you five days a week.  The Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

  1. 2d ago

    USA vs Spain SEMIFINAL Preview + Why the Mystics & Wings Are Ahead of Schedule

    Team USA is headed to the World Cup semifinals — and Spain may be its toughest test yet. 🇺🇸🇪🇸 On today’s show, we break down the semifinal matchups, including what Spain needs to do to slow down the Americans and whether Germany can pull off another massive upset against France. Then we turn to the WNBA and two of the league’s biggest young surprises: 🏀 Washington Mystics: Sitting at 24–16 and fourth in the East, Washington has emerged as one of the league’s most exciting young teams. Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin are building a foundation that could make the Mystics a legitimate contender sooner than expected. 🏀 Dallas Wings: After going just 10–34 last season, Dallas has made a massive leap to 24–16 and is firmly in the playoff picture. Paige Bueckers has become the centerpiece of the franchise alongside veteran scorer Arike Ogunbowale — but how quickly can the Wings become a true Western Conference contender? In this episode: 🇺🇸 USA vs Spain semifinal preview🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇫🇷 France upset potentialKey matchups and keys to victoryWashington Mystics' surprising 2026 seasonSonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen & Shakira Austin's emergencePaige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings' massive turnaroundWhat the Mystics and Wings could look like in the playoffs and beyondOdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod  FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    USA vs Spain SEMIFINAL Preview + Why the Mystics & Wings Are Ahead of Schedule

  2. 3d ago

    TEAM USA DOMINATES! 🇺🇸 Defense Leads USA to FIBA World Cup Semifinals | MIP Race Heats Up

    Team USA is heading to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinals after a historic 108-56 demolition of Hungary! 🇺🇸🔥 The Americans put together one of their most complete performances of the tournament, forcing turnovers, flying around defensively and moving the ball at an elite level. The 108 points set a World Cup quarterfinal scoring record, while USA’s 31 assists were also a quarterfinal record. With the win, Team USA extends its World Cup winning streak to 34 straight games. In today’s episode: 🏀 Team USA advances to the semifinals USA crushes Hungary 108-56Historic offensive and defensive performanceKara Lawson praises the team’s defensive activity and ball movementWho will USA face in the semifinals: Spain or Australia?🏀 More World Cup quarterfinal action 🇧🇪 Belgium vs. 🇩🇪 Germany🇦🇺 Australia vs. 🇪🇸 SpainOur picks, predictions and biggest storylinesCould Germany pull off the upset?Why Spain vs. Australia is the game to watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    TEAM USA DOMINATES! 🇺🇸 Defense Leads USA to FIBA World Cup Semifinals | MIP Race Heats Up

  3. 4d ago

    WNBA Playoff Race: Can the Indiana Fever’s Defense Hold Up? | Fever, Dream & Liberty Breakdown

    The WNBA playoff race is heating up, and the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty are all fighting for the best possible path to the championship. The Fever have proven they can score with anyone, but can their defense become consistent enough to survive four rounds of playoff basketball? Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston give Indiana plenty of offensive firepower, but the real question is whether they can hold up against the league’s elite. We also break down what the Atlanta Dream need to do to make a championship run, including Angel Reese’s dominance on the glass, Rhyne Howard’s ability to become a playoff closer, and why Atlanta’s defense could be their biggest advantage. Plus, the New York Liberty are looking to climb into the top four behind Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. With Satou Sabally out for the season, can the defending champions find enough depth and athleticism to make another run?     OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod  FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    WNBA Playoff Race: Can the Indiana Fever’s Defense Hold Up? | Fever, Dream & Liberty Breakdown

  4. 5d ago

    Team USA Is BACK! Stewart Dominates as Women’s Basketball World Cup Bracket Is Set

    Team USA is BACK on track. 🇺🇸🔥 After a frustrating performance against Italy, the Americans responded in a huge way, dominating Czechia 105-XX and looking much more like the tournament favorite. Breanna Stewart led the way with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists on 8-of-11 shooting — all in under 17 minutes, while Team USA got major contributions up and down the roster. Six Americans scored in double figures as the offense finally clicked. Now the knockout bracket is set — and the path to the championship is becoming clear. In this episode: 🇺🇸 Why Breanna Stewart's dominant performance matters🔥 Team USA's offensive explosion after struggling against Italy⭐ Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Napheesa Collier and the rest of the USA depth🇫🇷 France's record-setting 22 three-pointers🇧🇪 Belgium's statement win over Australia🇪🇸 Spain bouncing back after the Mali upset🇩🇪 Germany keeping its tournament alive🏀 The complete knockout-round bracket👀 A potential USA vs. Spain semifinal🔥 A potential USA vs. France championship matchup🏆 Can Team USA keep this momentum and make it all the way to the final?The first-round knockout games are set, with Spain, USA, France and Belgium earning byes into the quarterfinals. Potential semifinals:🇪🇸 Spain vs. 🇺🇸 USA🇫🇷 France vs. 🇧🇪 Belgium Potential final:🇺🇸 USA vs. 🇫🇷 France Italy exposed some weaknesses. Czechia got the angry response. Now the real test begins. Can Team USA keep rolling all the way to the final?     Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Team USA Is BACK! Stewart Dominates as Women’s Basketball World Cup Bracket Is Set

  5. Sep 5

    TEAM USA DOMINATES CHINA 🔥 | Aces Take Major Injury Hit | FIBA World Cup Breakdown

    Team USA is off to a dominant start at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, cruising past China and showing why they’re one of the favorites — but this team is just getting started. 🇺🇸🏀 On today’s show, we break down the USA’s opening game, including the veteran-heavy starting five of Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, Angel Reese’s battle with 7’3” Zhang Ziyu, and Jackie Young’s early impact. We’ll also preview the biggest games on the FIBA schedule, including Spain vs. Germany, Hungary vs. France, and Belgium vs. Türkiye, with our picks, projected scores and the matchup to watch in each game. Then we tap in with the Las Vegas Aces, who are heading into the final stretch of the regular season with their sights set on playoff seeding — but now have to navigate the loss of NaLyssa Smith for the rest of the season. Can A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray keep the Aces in the championship conversation? And which team has the biggest chance to challenge them in the playoffs?   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    TEAM USA DOMINATES CHINA 🔥 | Aces Take Major Injury Hit | FIBA World Cup Breakdown

  6. Sep 3

    DEVASTATING: Satou Sabally OUT FOR SEASON, Can the New York Liberty RECOVER for Playoff SURVIVAL?

    Satou Sabally is out for the rest of the WNBA season—can the New York Liberty stay playoff-ready without their Unicorn? Sophia Jones breaks down Sabally’s injury fallout, the Liberty’s playoff seeding battle, and how Chris DeMarco’s positionless system is shaping New York’s strategy. Key topics: 🏥 Sabally’s season-ending injury 🏀 Liberty’s playoff outlook and roster depth 🏆 August WNBA awards: A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell, Olivia Miles 💪 Golden State Valkyries’ defensive surge under Coach Natalie Nakase 🔥 Key matchups and playoff implications across the WNBA   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at FANDUEL.COM  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    DEVASTATING: Satou Sabally OUT FOR SEASON, Can the New York Liberty RECOVER for Playoff SURVIVAL?

  7. Sep 2

    Skylar Diggins’ Season Is Over… But She’s Not Done With the Chicago Sky | World Cup + NCAA

    Skylar Diggins’ 2026 WNBA season is officially over after the Chicago Sky announced she will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from a lingering right knee injury. But this isn’t the last time we’ll see Skylar in a Sky jersey. We break down what the injury means for Diggins, the Chicago Sky and what comes next for one of the league’s biggest stars. Plus, we look ahead to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and ask: Who can actually challenge Team USA? France, Belgium, Australia, Japan, China and Nigeria all have reasons to believe they can make a run. And finally, there is BIG money entering women’s sports. The 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase is set to feature a seven-figure NIL pool, with powerhouse programs including South Carolina, USC, Texas and Duke heading to Las Vegas. In this episode: Skylar Diggins’ season-ending injury and what it means for the Chicago Sky Why this may not be the end of Diggins’ time in a Sky jersey Which countries could challenge Team USA at the World Cup France, Belgium, Australia, Japan, China and Nigeria’s chances The massive NIL money coming to women’s college basketball The 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase   IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod   FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Skylar Diggins’ Season Is Over… But She’s Not Done With the Chicago Sky | World Cup + NCAA

  8. Sep 1

    A'ja Wilson & Kelsey Plum OUT: Can Team USA Still Win the World Cup? | WNBA Power Rankings

    A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are major losses for Team USA heading into the FIBA Women's World Cup — but USA Basketball has some intriguing replacements in Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Can Team USA overcome the losses of two of its biggest stars? Plus, the latest WNBA Power Rankings are here. The Minnesota Lynx have been dethroned from the top spot, while the Golden State Valkyries continue their incredible rise. And we take a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx as they head into the final stretch of the 2026 season. Can Minnesota hold onto the No. 1 seed? What does the FIBA break mean for the Lynx? And are the recent losses to Golden State and Atlanta a warning sign heading into the playoffs?   IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod   FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A'ja Wilson & Kelsey Plum OUT: Can Team USA Still Win the World Cup? | WNBA Power Rankings
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Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of women’s basketball to you five days a week.  The Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

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