Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops

Malorie McBride

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

  1. Jul 23

    Aubrey Galvan on Vanderbilt Basketball, the SEC, and What's Next

    Aubrey Galvan made an immediate impact in the SEC, earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors after an outstanding debut season with Vanderbilt Women's Basketball. In this episode of Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops, Aubrey joins the show to talk about her basketball journey, adjusting to the speed and physicality of the SEC, and what she learned during her first collegiate season. We also discuss her recruiting process, why Vanderbilt felt like the right fit, playing under head coach Shea Ralph, the culture being built in Nashville, and the goals she has for herself and the Commodores heading into next season. Aubrey shares what it takes to compete in one of the toughest conferences in college basketball and offers advice for young athletes who hope to follow a similar path. If you're a fan of SEC women's basketball, Vanderbilt, or college basketball, this conversation gives you an inside look at one of the conference's brightest young stars. 🏀 Topics Covered: -Aubrey Galvan's basketball journey -Life as a point guard in the SEC -Playing for Shea Ralph and Vanderbilt -The Commodores' future -Advice for young basketball players If you enjoyed this interview, be sure to like, subscribe, and share for more conversations with SEC coaches, players, and leaders covering everything happening in women's college basketball. #AubreyGalvan #Vanderbilt #VanderbiltWBB #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #SECFreshmanOfTheYear #SheaRalph #NCAAWBB #ChalkTalkSouth Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:18 Jump Ball (Rapid Fire) 2:45 What Made You Fall in Love with Basketball 4:11 Recruiting 6:29 Why Vanderbilt? 7:55 What parts of your game have improved the most? 10:10 Shea Ralph's Trust in Her 11:52 The SEC is just different 12:55 Post-Season Lessons 14:23 Chalk Talk or Cap 16:28 Mindset Going Into Next Season 18:15 Dynamics Between Aubrey and Mikayla Blakes 19:37 What Advice Would You Give Someone Wanting to Play in the SEC TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  2. Jul 18

    SEC Scouting Report: Missouri

    Missouri Women's Basketball is entering a new era under second-year head coach Kellie Harper. In this SEC Women's Basketball Scouting Report, I break down everything you need to know about the Tigers heading into the 2026-27 season. In this episode of Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops, we'll cover: 🏀 A recap of Missouri's 2025-26 season 🏀 Kellie Harper's first year leading the Tigers 🏀 Key transfer portal additions and incoming freshmen 🏀 The impact of Grace Slaughter and Missouri's returning core 🏀 X-factors that could shape the season 🏀 Missouri's biggest question marks, including turnovers and rebounding 🏀 My ceiling vs. floor projections 🏀 My bold prediction for the Tigers this season Can Missouri take a step forward in one of the toughest conferences in college basketball? With a talented young roster, experienced transfers, and a proven coach, the Tigers are looking to climb the SEC standings. 💬 What do you think Missouri's ceiling is this season? Drop your prediction in the comments! If you enjoy SEC women's basketball coverage, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the rest of my SEC Scouting Report series, game breakdowns, interviews, and weekly analysis. #MissouriWBB #Mizzou #SECWBB #SECBasketball #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #KellieHarper #TransferPortal #NCAAW #ChalkTalkSouth Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:02 Quick Recap 1:58 Key Losses 3:19 Portal Additions 4:08 Incoming Freshmen 6:09 X factors 7:28 Biggest Question Marks 10:02 Ceiling vs. Floor 11:26 Overall Bold Prediction 12:47 Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  3. Jul 17

    Candice Storey Lee on Vanderbilt's Rise, SEC Women's Basketball & the Future of College Athletics

    🎙️ Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee | Building a Championship Culture in College Athletics What does it take to lead one of the fastest-rising athletic departments in the country? In this special episode of Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops, I sit down with Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee to discuss leadership, building championship programs, and the incredible growth of women's sports. Dr. Lee shares her journey from Vanderbilt student-athlete to Athletic Director, the vision behind Vanderbilt's athletic success, what makes the Commodores unique in today's college athletics landscape, and how she works alongside coaches to create a winning culture. We also dive into the continued rise of SEC women's basketball, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, student-athlete development, and where she believes the future of women's sports is headed. Whether you're a Vanderbilt fan, an SEC women's basketball fan, or simply interested in leadership in college athletics, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the most influential voices in the game. 🏀 Topics Covered: Candice Storey Lee's journey to becoming Vanderbilt Athletic DirectorVanderbilt's vision and championship cultureLeadership and working with head coachesThe growth of SEC women's basketballNIL and the transfer portalStudent-athlete developmentThe future of women's sportsBuilding success at Vanderbilt Athletics If you enjoyed this interview, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss our SEC Women's Basketball coverage, interviews, scouting reports, and analysis. #Vanderbilt #VanderbiltAthletics #CandiceStoreyLee #SEC #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #CollegeAthletics #NIL #TransferPortal #ChalkTalkSouth #Commodores #Leadership #WomensSports Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:23 How Has Your Perspective Changed Throughout Different Roles 5:41 What Do You Hope Vanderbilt Represents? 7:39 Why Women’s Basketball in the SEC is Different 10:17 Growth of the Women’s Game 14:25 Changes in the Landscape of College Athletics 16:42 Mental Health in Today’s College Athletics 20:30 What Excites You the Most About the Future of Women’s Sports Right Now? 22:25 Chalk Talk or Cap 27:01 Shea Ralph and Her Impacts 39:18 What Makes You Still Fall in Love with Sports? 43:37 Closing

  4. Jul 16

    SEC Scouting Report: Texas A&M

    Texas A&M Women's Basketball enters the 2026-27 season with something many programs don't have in today's college basketball landscape - continuity. In this SEC Women's Basketball scouting report, I break down why Joni Taylor and the Aggies could be one of the most improved teams in the conference. We discuss the impact of returning nine players, key transfer portal additions like Kailyn Gilbert and Essence Cody, the incoming freshman class, biggest question marks, X-factors, ceiling vs. floor, and my bold prediction for Texas A&M this season. 🏀 In this episode: 2025-26 season recap Key departures Transfer portal additions Incoming freshmen X-Factors Biggest question marks Ceiling vs. Floor Bold prediction Where Texas A&M fits in the SEC Women's Basketball race If you love SEC Women's Basketball, NCAA Women's Basketball, recruiting, transfer portal news, and in-depth team analysis, you're in the right place. 👍 If you enjoyed this scouting report, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the rest of the SEC team previews as we count down to the 2026-27 season. #TexasAM #AggieWBB #SECWBB #SECBasketball #WomensBasketball #NCAAW #CollegeBasketball #JoniTaylor #TransferPortal #ChalkTalkSouth Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:20 Quick Recap of Last Season 3:56 Key Losses 5:50 Portal Additions 7:05 Incoming Freshmen 9:09 X Factors 11:45 Biggest Question Marks 13:50 Floor vs. Ceiling 15:31 Overall Bold Prediction 16:38 Like, Comment, Subscribe & Share TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  5. Jul 14

    SEC Scouting Report: Arkansas

    Arkansas is entering one of the most important seasons in recent program history. In this episode of Chalk Talk South, we're breaking down the 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Basketball team heading into Year 2 under head coach Kelsi Musick. After finishing 12-20 overall and 1-15 in SEC play last season, the Razorbacks completely reshaped their roster with 12 newcomers, including seven transfers and four talented freshmen. We'll discuss: 🏀 Year 2 expectations for Kelsi Musick 🏀 Arkansas' biggest offseason roster changes 🏀 Key transfer portal additions and impact freshmen 🏀 X-factors that could determine the season 🏀 Biggest question marks heading into SEC play 🏀 Ceiling vs. floor for the Razorbacks 🏀 My bold prediction for Arkansas this season Can Arkansas take a meaningful step forward in one of the toughest conferences in college basketball? Or will this rebuild take more time? Let me know your prediction for the Razorbacks in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe to Chalk Talk South for in-depth SEC women's basketball analysis, scouting reports, transfer portal breakdowns, recruiting updates, and season predictions all year long. #ArkansasWBB #ArkansasRazorbacks #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #KelsiMusick #Razorbacks #NCAAW #TransferPortal #ChalkTalkSouth Chapters 0:00 Hook 0:15 Like, Subscribe, Comment 0:28 Update On My Next Guest 1:30 Looking Back on Kelsi Musick's First Year 2:02 Key Losses 3:30 Portal Additions 6:39 X Factors 8:05 Biggest Question Marks 9:29 Ceiling & Floor 12:16 Overall Bold Prediction TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  6. Jul 3

    Who's Behind the Chalk Talk?

    Ever wondered who is behind Chalk Talk South? In this special episode, the microphone gets turned around as my best friend interviews me about my journey from lifelong Vanderbilt Women's Basketball fan to covering the best conference in women's college basketball. We talk about where my love for the game began, what it was like attending Vanderbilt basketball camps as a kid, and how a passion for SEC Women's Basketball grew into a podcast dedicated to telling the stories behind the game. I also open up about overcoming imposter syndrome, starting a podcast, interviewing coaches and athletes, and why I believe women's basketball deserves more attention than ever. You'll also hear my thoughts on the SEC's unique culture, the best game-day atmospheres, memorable fan experiences, favorite players and coaches, dream podcast guests, and what I hope every listener takes away from each episode. Whether you've been listening since day one or this is your first episode, I hope this conversation helps you get to know the person behind the microphone and the heart behind Chalk Talk South. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another women's basketball fan. New episodes feature SEC Women's Basketball analysis, player and coach interviews, scouting reports, and conversations that go beyond the box score. Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:12 Who Are You Outside of the Podcast? 4:24 Memories in Memorial 5:52 Vandy Camps 7:44 Why Chalk Talk? 9:38 Fears of Launching the Podcast 10:58 Surprises 12:05 What Would You Say to Your Younger Self? 14:16 What Do You Want Guests to Feel? 16:04 What Vibes Will You Get from Chalk Talk? 17:26 Conversations to Come? 19:30 How Has Women’s Basketball Changed? 21:18 SEC is the Best 22:22 Root for a Hometown Kid 23:33 Which arenas are the most exciting? 24:34 Which teams have impressed you the most? 25:30 Team that has the potential to be sneaky 26:25 Why watch the SEC this season? 28:10 Rapid Fire Questions 34:17 Dream Podcast Guest - Dead or Alive 34:56 5 Years from now what do you hope people say about your podcast? 36:54 Closing #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #Vanderbilt #ChalkTalkSouth TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

  7. Jun 11

    Florida Women's Basketball: Ceiling, Floor, & SEC Outlook for 2026

    Florida women's basketball enters the 2026 season facing major questions after a difficult SEC campaign. Can the Gators take a step forward, or will they remain near the bottom of one of the toughest conferences in the country? In this Florida Women's Basketball SEC Scouting Report, I break down the Gators' roster, key returning players, offseason additions, biggest strengths, biggest concerns, and realistic expectations for the season ahead. We'll also discuss Florida's ceiling, floor, and where they could finish in the SEC standings. Will Florida exceed expectations and become a surprise team in the conference, or are they still a year away from making a significant jump? Topics covered: * Florida women's basketball roster breakdown * Key returning players * Transfer portal additions and departures * Biggest strengths and weaknesses * SEC standings outlook * Ceiling and floor predictions * 2026 season expectations What do you think Florida's record will be this season? Let me know your prediction in the comments. Chapters 0:00 Hook 1:44 Last Season 2:54 Losses 6:45 Portal Additions 12:10 X Factors 12:59 Biggest Question Mark 13:41 Ceiling vs Floor 15:15 Overall Bold Prediction 17:35 Outtro #FloridaGators #FloridaWBB #WomensBasketball #SECWBB #CollegeBasketball #NCAAW #FloridaBasketball #SECBasketball #CollegeBasketballPreview 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.