Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops

Malorie McBride

SEC women’s basketball podcast covering news, analysis, transfer portal moves, and coaching insights.

  1. Sep 8

    Vanderbilt Legend Dee Davis Talks Vandy Basketball, Coaching & More

    Former Vanderbilt standout Dee Davis joins Chalk Talk South! 🏀 Dee Davis is one of the most accomplished point guards in Vanderbilt women’s basketball history, finishing her career as the program’s all-time assists leader, a two-time First Team All-SEC selection, and a WNBA Draft pick. In this episode, Dee takes us back to her Vanderbilt days, sharing memories from her playing career, competing in the SEC, and what made those Commodore teams so special. We also talk about Vanderbilt women’s basketball today and get her perspective as a former player and alum on the direction of the program. But Dee’s basketball journey didn’t end at Vanderbilt. Today, she’s a coach, and we talk about her transition from player to coach, winning a state championship at her alma mater, and what coaching has taught her about the game and the next generation of players. We also talk about the growth of women’s basketball, how the game has evolved since Dee played, the opportunities today’s players have, and where she thinks the women’s game is headed next. 🏀 VANDERBILT BASKETBALL 🏀 SEC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 🏀 DEE DAVIS 🏀 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 🏀 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GROWTH 🏀 COACHING & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Subscribe to Chalk Talk South for more SEC women’s basketball coverage, interviews, analysis, and conversations about the game we love. #VanderbiltBasketball #Vandy #WomensBasketball #SECBasketball #SECWomensBasketball #ChalkTalkSouth #DeeDavis #collegebasketball Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:45 Jump Ball 4:43 Growing Up Playing Ball 6:59 Realizing Her Potential 9:54 Being Recruited By and Choosing Vanderbilt 13:14 Adjusting as a Freshmen to a Starting Point Guard Role 16:07 Being the Assist Leader at Vanderbilt 18:08 Winning Two SEC Championships 2004 and 2007 24:43 Vanderbilt’s Evolution Now 26:49 Advice to Vandy Players Today 28:51 Lessons from Player to Coach 31:05 Biggest Difference in Coaching Collegiately vs High School 33:27 Thoughts on NIL 35:45 Winning a State Title at Princeton High School (Dee’s Alma Mater) 39:12 Chalk Talk or Cap 41:16 Full Circle - Who is Dee Beyond Basketball? 43:29 Thank You Dee! TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  2. Aug 25

    SEC Scouting Report: South Carolina

    South Carolina women's basketball is loaded heading into the 2026-27 season — but are the Gamecocks the team to beat in the SEC and the country? In this South Carolina scouting report, we take a closer look at Dawn Staley's roster, including superstar Joyce Edwards, potential X-factor Agot Makeer, Tessa Johnson, Ashlyn Watkins, Chloe Kitts and one of the most talented freshman classes in the country. We break down South Carolina's strengths, biggest questions, ceiling, floor and my bold prediction for the Gamecocks heading into the 2026-27 women's college basketball season. And there's one freshman I didn't get to in the video: Justine Loubens, a 6-foot-1 guard from France. Loubens joins South Carolina after playing professionally for La Roche Vendée Basket Club. She gives Dawn Staley another intriguing perimeter piece, particularly as a shooter, and could be a longer-term development piece on an incredibly deep roster. With a loaded returning roster, an elite 2026 recruiting class and another international addition in Loubens, South Carolina has the talent to make a serious run at another SEC championship and national championship. 🏀 Topics covered: • South Carolina women's basketball 2026-27 roster • Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks • Agot Makeer — the X-factor • South Carolina's freshman recruiting class • SEC women's basketball• South Carolina's ceiling and floor • My bold prediction for the Gamecocks • Can South Carolina win the national championship? If you love SEC women's basketball, make sure to subscribe to Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops for scouting reports, interviews, SEC analysis and more. #SouthCarolinaWomensBasketball #Gamecocks #DawnStaley #SECWomensBasketball #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #JoyceEdwards Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:36 Recap of Last Season 2:10 Outdoor Exhibition September 27th vs College of Charleston 2:57 Key Losses 4:15 Raven Johnson Moment 5:38 Maddy McDaniel 6:48 Portal Addition and Incoming Freshmen 10:25 X factor 12:32 Biggest Question Mark 14:11 Ceiling vs Floor 16:40 Overall Bold Prediction 17:17 Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe 17:24 Go watch my video on an SEC former Lady Vol Great Alberta “Bird” Auguste TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  3. Aug 23

    A Two-Time Champion’s Lady Vol Story | Alberta "Bird" Auguste

    Two-time NCAA champion and former Tennessee Lady Vol Alberta “Bird” Auguste joins Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops for a conversation that Lady Vol fans won’t want to miss! 🧡🏀 Bird takes us behind the scenes of her time playing for legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, including what it was really like inside the Tennessee Lady Vols program and what it took to win back-to-back national championships in 2007 and 2008. We talk about Bird’s journey from junior college to Tennessee, adjusting from being a star scorer to embracing her role on a championship team, and what it was like playing alongside Candace Parker and other legendary Lady Vols. Bird also shares stories about Pat Summitt’s coaching and leadership, the growth of women’s basketball, how the game has evolved since her playing days, and what she thinks about today’s college basketball landscape. And Bird’s story didn’t end when basketball did. She also opens up about her transition into law enforcement with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), her work serving the Nashville community, and how the lessons she learned as a Lady Vol continue to shape her life today. If you’re a Tennessee Lady Vols fan, Pat Summitt fan, Tennessee women’s basketball fan, or a fan of the growth of women’s basketball, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🧡 Subscribe to Chalk Talk South for more SEC women’s basketball conversations, scouting reports, interviews and analysis! #TennesseeLadyVols #LadyVols #TennesseeBasketball #PatSummitt #BirdAuguste #WomensBasketball #ChalkTalkSouth #SECWomensBasketball Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:08 Jump Ball 8:12 Who is Bird? And Growing up in Louisiana 12:44 JUCO days at Central Florida 15:02 JUCO to Tennessee and First Interactions with Pat Summitt 21:34 Transitioning to Tennessee and Understanding and Playing Your Role 25:00 Back to Back National Championship Runs 2007 & 2008 41:51 Being Coached by Pat Summitt 46:17 Being Drafted to the WNBA and the Transition 53:07 Transitioning Into a Career in Law Enforcement 57:21 Chalk Talk or Cap 1:06 What is Bird Most Proud Of? TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  4. Aug 22

    SEC Scouting Report: Texas

    Texas Women’s Basketball is coming off a 35-4 season and a trip to the Final Four — but can the Longhorns reload after losing several key pieces? In this Texas Women’s Basketball scouting report, we break down everything you need to know about the Longhorns heading into the 2026-27 season, including major roster losses, transfer portal additions, the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class, returning players, X-factors, and the biggest questions facing Vic Schaefer’s team. Texas finished 35-4 overall and 13-3 in SEC play last season, earning a No. 1 seed and advancing to the National Semifinal before falling to UCLA. Now, Texas enters a new season with plenty of changes, including the departures of Rori Harmon, Jordan Lee, Justice Carlton, Aaliyah Crump, and Kyla Oldacre. But Vic Schaefer has reloaded with transfers Zya Vann and Jada Bediako, along with a highly touted freshman class featuring Brihanna Crittendon, Addison Bjorn, Lizza Spaight, Amalia Holguin, and Isi Etute. I'll break down Madison Booker, the players who need to step up, Texas' biggest X-factors, the impact of losing Rori Harmon, the team's biggest question marks, and the potential ceiling and floor for the Longhorns in a loaded SEC women’s basketball conference. Can Texas stay among the SEC’s elite and make another deep NCAA Tournament run? Let's break it all down. 🏀 Topics covered: • Texas women’s basketball 2026-27 preview • Vic Schaefer • Madison Booker • Rori Harmon’s departure • Texas roster changes • Texas transfer portal additions • Texas freshman recruiting class • SEC women’s basketball • Texas Longhorns basketball • NCAA Tournament predictions • 2026-27 SEC basketball predictions • Texas scouting report If you love women’s basketball, SEC basketball, X’s and O’s, and breaking down the game in a simple way, make sure you subscribe to Chalk Talk South! #Texas #TexasBasketball #WomensBasketball #SECBasketball #SECWomensBasketball #VicSchaefer #MadisonBooker #Longhorns #ChalkTalkSouth 0:00 Intro 1:51 Recap of Last Season 2:53 Victoria Vivians New Assistant Coach 4:15 Key Losses 9:04 Portal Additions and Incoming Freshmen 14:10 X factors 16:02 Biggest Question Marks 19:35 Ceiling vs Floor 21:05 Overall Bold Prediction 23:01 Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe 23:16 Upcoming Podcast Guest Hints TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  5. Aug 21

    SEC Scouting Report: Vanderbilt

    Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball is coming off its best season yet under head coach Shea Ralph — but can the Commodores do it again in 2026-27? In this Vanderbilt scouting report, we break down everything you need to know about the Commodores heading into the new season, including key losses, transfer portal additions, incoming freshmen, returning stars, and the biggest questions facing this team. Vanderbilt finished 29-5 overall and 13-3 in SEC play last season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. With Mikayla Blakes and Aubrey Galvan returning, Madi Greene back in the lineup, and a talented group of newcomers led by five-star freshman Olivia Jones, expectations are high in Nashville. I'll break down Vanderbilt's biggest X-factors, the players who need to step up, the biggest question marks, and the team's potential ceiling and floor in a loaded SEC women's basketball conference. Can Shea Ralph and Vanderbilt make another run at the top of the SEC? Let's break it all down. 🏀 Topics covered: • Vanderbilt women’s basketball 2026-27 preview • Shea Ralph and Vanderbilt • Mikayla Blakes • Aubrey Galvan • Madi Greene • Olivia Jones • SEC women’s basketball • Vanderbilt roster changes • Transfer portal additions • Vanderbilt NCAA Tournament outlook • 2026-27 SEC basketball predictions • Vanderbilt basketball scouting report If you love women’s basketball, SEC basketball, X’s and O’s, and breaking down the game in a simple way, make sure you subscribe to Chalk Talk South! #Vanderbilt #VanderbiltBasketball #WomensBasketball #SECBasketball #SECWomensBasketball #SheaRalph #MikaylaBlakes #ChalkTalkSouth 0:00 Intro 1:34 Recap of Last Season 5:09 Key Losses 7:33 Portal Additions and Incoming Freshmen 12:46 X factors 15:35 Biggest Question Marks 18:06 Ceiling vs Floor 19:12 Overall Bold Prediction 21:53 Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe 22:00 Upcoming Podcast Guest Hints TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  6. Aug 19

    SEC Scouting Report: LSU

    LSU SEC Scouting Report | 2026 Women’s Basketball Preview What should we expect from the LSU Tigers in the 2026 women’s basketball season? In this LSU SEC scouting report, we break down Kim Mulkey, LSU’s roster, key losses, returning players, transfer portal additions, freshmen, strengths, weaknesses, and what could make the Tigers a contender in the SEC. After finishing 29-6 and reaching the Sweet 16 last season, LSU enters another highly competitive SEC campaign with high expectations. We’ll take a closer look at the Tigers’ identity, personnel, offensive and defensive strengths, and the biggest questions surrounding LSU heading into the season. If you’re a fan of LSU women’s basketball, SEC women’s basketball, NCAA women’s basketball, or college basketball scouting reports, this breakdown will give you an inside look at what to expect from the Tigers this season. 🏀 Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops breaks down the X’s and O’s of SEC women’s basketball so you can understand the game beyond the box score. #LSUTigers #LSUWomensBasketball #SECWomensBasketball #WomensBasketball #NCAAW #SEC #CollegeBasketball #ScoutingReport #KimMulkey Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:59 A note on Kim Mulkey 5:18 Recap of Last Season 7:31 Key Losses 9:38 Portal Additions and Incoming Freshmen/International Players 12:41 X factor 14:20 Biggest Question Mark 16:46 Ceiling vs Floor 19:11 Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe 19:19 Upcoming Podcast Guest TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  7. Aug 19

    SEC Scouting Report: Oklahoma

    Oklahoma SEC Scouting Report | 2026 Women’s Basketball Preview What can we expect from the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2026 women’s basketball season? In this SEC scouting report, we break down Oklahoma’s roster, key losses, transfer portal additions, returning players, coaching, strengths, weaknesses, and what could make this team a contender in the SEC. After a 26-8 season and a Sweet 16 appearance, Oklahoma enters another challenging SEC campaign with plenty to prove. We’ll take a closer look at the Sooners’ personnel, offensive and defensive identity, and the biggest questions surrounding the team heading into the season. If you’re a fan of SEC women’s basketball, Oklahoma women’s basketball, NCAA women’s basketball, or women’s basketball scouting reports, this breakdown will give you a closer look at what to expect from the Sooners this season. 🏀 Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops breaks down the X’s and O’s of SEC women’s basketball so you can understand the game beyond the box score. #OklahomaSooners #OklahomaWomensBasketball #SECWomensBasketball #WomensBasketball #NCAAW #SEC #CollegeBasketball #ScoutingReport Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:07 Recap of Last Season 4:20 Key Losses 5:13 Portal Additions and Incoming Freshmen 7:10 X factors 7:50 Biggest Question Marks 10:55 Ceiling vs. Floor 12:38 Overall Bold Prediction 14:40 Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe 15:00 Upcoming Podcast Guest TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  8. Aug 18

    SEC Scouting Report: Kentucky

    Kentucky Women's Basketball Scouting Report | 2026-27 SEC Season Preview | Kenny Brooks' Wildcats What can we expect from Kentucky women's basketball in Year 3 under head coach Kenny Brooks? In this scouting report, I break down the Wildcats heading into the 2026-27 SEC season and take a closer look at what could make Kentucky a team to watch in the conference. In this video, we'll cover: * Kenny Brooks entering his third season at Kentucky * Key returning players and team leaders * Important transfer portal additions and departures * Newcomers and players to watch * Kentucky's biggest strengths and potential weaknesses * How the Wildcats stack up in the SEC * What Kentucky needs to do to make a postseason run * My bold prediction for Kentucky women's basketball this season Can Kenny Brooks lead Kentucky to another step forward in the SEC? We'll break down the roster, expectations, and what I believe is realistic for the Wildcats in 2026-27. 🏀 This is part of my 2026-27 SEC Women's Basketball Scouting Report series, where I preview every team in the conference before the season tips off. Subscribe to Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops for SEC women's basketball analysis, scouting reports, game breakdowns, transfer portal coverage, recruiting, interviews, and more throughout the season! #KentuckyWBB #KentuckyBasketball #BBN #KennyBrooks #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCAAW #SECBasketball #TransferPortal #ChalkTalkSouth Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:38 A Moment of Pause for Kenny Brooks 4:55 Recap of Last Season 6:35 Key Losses 8:05 Portal Additions and Incoming Freshmen 14:23 X Factor 15:15 Biggest Question Marks 16:36 Ceiling vs. Floor 17:34 Overall Bold Prediction 18:37 Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe, All the Things 18:50 Coming up on the Pod TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

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SEC women’s basketball podcast covering news, analysis, transfer portal moves, and coaching insights.