Girls Who Like Hoops

Tori Nicole
  • 4.5 (16)
  • Basketball
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to "Girls Who Like Hoops," join us as we dive into the exciting world of hoops from a female perspective. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a casual observer, or completely new to the game, this podcast is your ultimate companion for all things basketball. This is more than just a basketball podcast. It's a celebration of empowerment, breaking stereotypes, and paving the way for the next generation of female athletes and fans. Tune in to "Girls Who Like Hoops,” whether you're shooting hoops on the court or cheering from the sidelines, this podcast is for every girl who loves the game.

  1. Jun 10

    The Standard Has Been Set | Ranking Every WNBA Team Through Week 4

    This week, we're ranking every WNBA team from worst to best through Weeks 3 and 4 and making some early pre-All-Star break seeding predictions. From teams still searching for consistency to the contenders setting the pace for the rest of the league, we're breaking down what has worked, what hasn't, and where every franchise stands heading into the next stretch of the season. We discuss the challenges facing teams at the bottom of the standings, what separates the league's elite from the pack, and why the best teams often force their opponents to rise to the occasion. - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Opening Remarks  03:21 Pre-All-Star Seeding Predictions  05:52 Connecticut Sun (15) | Young team figuring it out  12:33 Seattle Storm (14) | Young Rebuild, promising 17:22 Chicago Sky (13) | Underwhelming, not a contending team  24:24 Phoenix Mercury (12) | Why does the team look better w/o stars? 29:30 Washington Mystics (11) | Growing Pains  36:21 8-10 Seed Shuffle  37:50 LA Sparks (8-10) | It’s on the coach to me  40:11 Portland Fire (8-10) | Forcing your opponents to rise to the occasion  46:31 Toronto Tempo (8-10) | Strong bones  50:08 Indiana Fever (7) | They’ll be fine  53:25 Golden State Valkyries (6) | Something is missing 56:46 I don’t like all the 3s, from any team  58:51 Addressing my tweet  1:00:00 New York Liberty (5) | What does Sabrina’s return look like? 1:04:25 Atlanta Dream (4) | ‘The Permission’ decides  1:08:37 Dallas Wings (3) | A matter of time  1:13:12 Las Vegas Ace (2) | Great team that continues to improve their roster  1:16:10 Minnesota Lynx (1) | Can they win a chip? TBD

    1h 22m

  2. May 26

    Clutch Wins & Early Expansion Team Thoughts

    In this week’s episode, we’re diving into expansion teams and whether seasoned teams are stepping up to the plate. Plus, I’ve got the usual game-by-game breakdown, explaining why some teams clinched victories while others faced setbacks. There’s so much more to explore on this week’s episode!  - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 - Link: Wings vs Dream Video - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Housekeeping  01:37 Tori’s Player of the Week | Jordin Canada 02:15 Who Won the Week | Atlanta Dream  02:55 Poll Question 03:19 Discourse of the Week: Portland Fire  07:28 Tempo vs Mercury  11:04 Fever vs Fire  13:46 Wings vs Sky 16:13 Why I’m not fully behind the Sky  17:29 Sun vs Storm  22:03 Valkyries vs Liberty  27:17 Tempo vs Lynx  33:49 Sparks vs Mercury  36:59 Kahleah Copper  38:48 Wings vs Dream 42:12 Valkyries vs Fever  44:03 Storm vs Sun 46:15 Lynx vs Sky  51:52 Fire vs Tempo  58:50 Sparks vs Aces  1:02:39 Mercury vs Dream  1:06:42 Wings vs Liberty  1:12:20 Mystics vs Storm  1:14:50 Fire vs Liberty  1:18:23 Sun vs Valkyries

    1h 21m

  3. May 21

    Bad Habits & Winning Adjustments | Week 1 of the WNBA

    *Sorry this is late, internet outage :(* - This week, we’re diving into our usual game-by-game analysis from the first week of games, plus we’ll be exploring how Alanna Smith and Bridget Carleton are making their mark on their new teams. I also chatted about what the dream needs to focus on going forward and covered a bunch of other interesting topics! - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Housekeeping  02:06 Wings vs Dream 08:10 Fire vs Liberty  18:26 Lynx vs Mercury 20:33 Sky vs Valkyries 23:41 Fever vs Sparks | The Sparks have issues 29:00 Aces vs Sun  31:47 Storm vs Tempo 36:54 Lynx vs Wings  39:03 Cheryl Reeves is a master mind  39:51 Conversations surrounding the Wings 42:33 Alanna Smith  45:28 Lynx & Wings stats 51:20 Liberty vs Fire  54:59 Mystics vs Fever 59:29 Sun vs Aces  1:01:48 Sparks vs Tempo 1:04:13 Aces vs Dream  1:08:11 Storm vs Fever  1:12:21 Mystics vs Wings  1:16:32 Sun vs Fire

    1h 20m

  4. May 12

    WNBA 30th Season | Opening Weekend

    As the WNBA enters its 30th season, we reflect on where the league is now, where it’s headed, and the conversations already shaping the season. We discuss the Valkyries’ decision-making, ongoing issues with WNBA League Pass, the Ariel Atkins and Rickea Jackson trade, and break down the latest games as we settle back into basketball season. - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Season 3 | New Episodes  01:00 Housekeeping | New Segments, Poll Questions, & more 03:00 WNBA League Pass  06:24 Discourse of the Week 06:38 Azzi not starting  09:50 Kate Martin 13:33 Mystics vs Tempo | Fouls 21:00 Sun vs Liberty 25:39 Valkyries vs Storm  28:56 Wings vs Fever  39:14 Mercury vs Aces 41:55 Lynx vs Dream 48:53 Sky vs Fire  56:37 Storm vs Sun  59:12 Liberty vs Mystics  1:02:45 Julie Vanloo 1:06:56 Aces vs Sparks | Ariel Atkins & Rickea Jackson trade thoughts  1:12:35 Mercury vs Valkyries

    1h 16m

  5. Mar 5

    Unrivaled Championship

    In the last Unrivaled episode of the season, I did an analysis of the playoff games. I talked about amazing performances and somethings I’d like to see from players.  - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Housekeeping  01:55 Season Awards, briefly  02:30 WNBA CBA Talks & Media Narratives….  04:07 I support a strike  05:54 Laces vs Vinyl | What went wrong for Laces 12:07 Breeze vs Rose | Why the Rose fell apart  18:40 Vinyl vs Phantom |  28:23 Mist vs Breeze | My favorite playoff game  30:32 Making excuses for loses  31:29 “Passive Paige”  33:54 Mist vs Breeze Stats  39:33 Championship Game | Mist vs Phantom

    49 min

  6. Feb 11

    Unrivaled 1v1 Bracket & Team Analysis

    This week, I discussed my prediction for the Queen of the Court and the 1v1 bracket. I also provided a team-by-team analysis and explained how the trade involving three teams will be beneficial for both players and teams. - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/Unrivaled/comments/1r0n98v/how_do_trades_work_in_unrivaled/-Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:21 I have a dream ….  01:35 Topics for the week  03:42 Breanna Stewart & Revisionist History  06:11 1st Round Predictions  12:20 2nd Round | Potential Teammate Matchup  16:39 Quarter Finals  18:48 Semi-Finals & Finals  21:18 Injuries, Trades, and Development Pool 27:59 Courtney Williams —> Breeze  29:47 Saniya Rivers —> Vinyl  31:23 Azurá Stevens —> Hive | Rose Speculation  32:30 New look Vinyl  34:45 Rose  37:20 Mist  40:48 Breeze 42:25 Lunar Owls 43:22 Phantom  44:28 Laces

    46 min

  7. Jan 29

    Unrivaled Week 3 Recap

    This week, I discussed the games from week 3 of Unrivaled. What I think set some teams a part from others, coaching tendencies or lack thereof. I lost my voice, but really wanted to make the episode and it's something I feel proud of. I also took the time to talk about stance on the Trump Administration, I.C.E, and the importance of using your voice (even though ironically, I lost mine). I'm linking articles below and if you'd like further information about immigration and the public perception vs the reality please reach out to me. I wrote a paper about it my freshman year of college and a lot of what I learned still holds up. I hope everyone is staying safe and I encourage people to use their platforms and speak out for injustices! - Links: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-enforcement-minnesota-ice-b0cec9d1c5bae4b62469011775082300 https://www.fcnl.org/issues/just-immigration https://www.reuters.com/world/ice-officers-minnesota-directed-not-interact-with-agitators-new-orders-2026-01-29/ - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:21 I lost my voice | Why there was no episode last week  02:00 Housekeeping | Social Media & Censorship 03:47 My stance on what’s happening in the U.S.  08:00 Mist vs Rose | Blanket CBA Discussion 13:20 Phantom vs Vinyl | Aliyah Boston vs Brittney Griner foul 18:46 Owls vs Breeze 21:07 Laces vs Hive 27:53 Vinyl vs Mist 33:16 Phantom vs Rose  37:15 I built this bookshelf :)  37:56 Owls vs Hive  39:41 The Hive Coach  46:50 The Lunar Owls aren’t a sustainable team  48:18 Owls vs Hive stats 50:25 Laces vs Breeze  54:28 Week 4 Predictions

    1h 1m

  8. Jan 16

    Unrivaled Week 1 Takeaways — On the Court and Beyond It

    This week I’m breaking down Week 1 of Unrivaled — what stood out, what surprised me, and where some teams clearly have room to grow as the season settles in. I talk through early chemistry, lineup questions, and a few things that feel like they’ll matter more as the weeks go on. - Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5 - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Like, Subscribe, and Comment 01:00 Episode Delay  02:10 Expansion in the WNBA is it comparable to Unrivaled Expansion  06:51 Rose vs Vinyl 10:07 Hive vs Breeze | Where the Hive can improve  15:50 Owls vs Phantom  21:54 Laces vs Mist  25:12 Rose vs Breeze  28:53 Hive vs Vinyl  33:11 Mist vs Phantom | Giving Arike her flowers  37:05 Laces vs Owls  41:00 Prediction for the Week

    44 min
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Welcome to "Girls Who Like Hoops," join us as we dive into the exciting world of hoops from a female perspective. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a casual observer, or completely new to the game, this podcast is your ultimate companion for all things basketball. This is more than just a basketball podcast. It's a celebration of empowerment, breaking stereotypes, and paving the way for the next generation of female athletes and fans. Tune in to "Girls Who Like Hoops,” whether you're shooting hoops on the court or cheering from the sidelines, this podcast is for every girl who loves the game.

Information

  • Creator
    Tori Nicole
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tori Nicole
  • Show Website
    Girls Who Like Hoops

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