Hoops 360

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Hoops 360 dishes out the most compelling storylines from across the world of women’s basketball from can’t-miss matchups and breakout performances to historic milestones and rising stars. Join Caroline Fenton, Isis "Ice" Young & Cassandra Negley as they take listeners courtside and beyond, meshing expert analysis with bold hot takes, while also highlighting the most memorable off-the-court moments. Covering every league, every level, and every play that matters, Hoops 360 is your all-access pass to women’s basketball, all year round.

  1. 3d ago

    Is Chris DeMarco the biggest question for the Liberty? Will the Aces build around their big three + a full Dream vs. Valkyries Finals preview

    Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley look ahead to the most important offseason questions the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces face after being swept in the semifinals. Did Chris DeMarco prove to be the right fit as head coach, or do the Liberty’s big three need a different leader to achieve more success next season? And how will the Aces’ front office add depth to the roster while continuing to build around their dominant trio? Caroline and Cass are also joined by Marisa Ingemi, beat reporter for valkyiresbeat.com & cohost of Valkyries Courtside Report. Marisa highlights how the Golden State Valkyries paved their way to the franchise’s first WNBA Finals appearance and breaks down what the team must continue to focus on to win a championship. 01:11 - Where do the New York Liberty go from here? 16:53 - Where do the Las Vegas Aces go from here? 25:57 - Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries Finals preview Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

  2. Oct 7

    Can the Dream survive without Allisha Gray? Will the Valkyries depth be key to making Finals? + Fever’s biggest offseason questions

    Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the semifinal matchup between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty. Do the Dream finally have all the pieces needed to win their first WNBA championship? How will Allisha Gray’s injury impact the team? And how is veteran DeWanna Bonner using her postseason experience to fuel Atlanta’s championship push? The duo also breaks down the Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries semifinal series, highlighting the Valkyries’ dominant Game 1 performance and Gabby Williams’ importance to the team. Is Golden State’s deep bench the key to securing a spot in the Finals? How will the Aces' lack of depth shape the rest of their championship push? Plus - with the Indiana Fever’s championship hopes left unanswered, how will Stephanie White and the team answer some of their most important offseason questions? 00:59 - How will the loss of Allisha Gray impact the Atlanta Dream? 03:28 - Biggest takeaways Dream's defensive rout over Liberty: DeWanna Bonner, Jordin Canada 12:34 - Biggest takeaways from Valkyries dominating defeat over the Aces 22:55 - What are the biggest questions the Fever face in the offseason? 26:11 - Stephanie White on future with Fever 33:11 - Kelsey Mitchell on future with Fever 41:56 - WNBA fandom Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

  3. Oct 2

    Can Liberty’s Big 3 take down ATL? Aces dominance pushes them to semifinals + WNBA Awards!

    Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by New York Liberty reporter Jackie Powell, who dives into how the No. 8 New York Liberty took down the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx in historic fashion to secure their spot in the semifinals. Can the Liberty’s Big 3 of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu keep the momentum rolling in the semifinals against a championship-hungry Atlanta Dream? Plus, Cass Negley joins Caroline to break down the intense Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever first-round series. After a decisive Game 3 sent Las Vegas riding high into the semifinals, what are the biggest offseason questions the disappointed Indiana Fever must face? Can A’ja Wilson and the Aces continue their dominant run and reach the WNBA Finals? And stay tuned for all the latest updates on WNBA Awards! 01:35 - Biggest takeaways from historic No. 8 Liberty sweep over No. 1 Lynx? 05:56 - Liberty vs. Dream semifinals preview 21:53 - Biggest takeaways from Aces rout over Fever? 28:48 - What must the Fever prioritize in the offseason? 39:00 - Making sense of heated A'ja Wilson confronting a fan during game 2 58:04 - WNBA Awards update Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

  4. Sep 25

    WNBA championship odds explained, best bets to place & how home-court advantage can swing the odds

    Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton is joined by sports gambling expert and analyst Michael Fiddle who dives into his perspective on the 2026 WNBA playoffs. Mike dives into the highly anticipated Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty Finals rematch, breaks down and makes sense of the WNBA championship odds, and explains where bettors may find potential value as the postseason tips off. From title contenders to key matchups and betting markets, Caroline and Mike set the stage for an exciting 2026 WNBA Playoffs. 01:14 - Which matchups standout the most? 05:00 - Making sense of the championship odds 08:13 - Where is the best value for WNBA bettors right now? 13:44 - Why is Vegas so high on Atlanta in Game 1 vs. Mystics? 17:26 - How do odds change when Caitlin Clark is at home? 20:48 - What WNBA bet should bettors stay away from? 26:57 - What is the most likely first-round upset? Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

  5. Sep 23

    WNBA Awards: Who is the biggest threat to A’ja Wilson’s MVP case? + Breaking down every playoff team’s championship trait

    Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley take a look at the 2026 playoff field as the regular season winds down, going team by team to identify each contender’s biggest “championship trait.” Could the Indiana Fever’s “Big Three” lead them to a title? Will the Atlanta Dream’s defense prove that defense really does win championships? Plus, it’s awards season! Caroline and Cass make their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player and Sixth Woman of the Year. Who poses the biggest threat to A’ja Wilson’s MVP bid? And why is Olivia Miles the clear choice for Rookie of the Year? Also, stay tuned for some news and notes surrounding the WNBA this past week! 01:53 - Breaking down the 8 playoff teams: MN, GS, LV, ATL, IND, WASH, DAL, NY 02:15 - Minnesota Lynx 07:14 - Golden State Valkyries 11:07 - Las Vegas Aces 14:12 - Atlanta Dream 17:25 - Indiana Fever 19:50 - New York Liberty 23:09 - Washington Mystics 25:38 - Dallas Wings 28:05 - 2026 WNBA Awards selections: MVP, ROY, COY, DPOY, MIP, 6th Woman 01:00:32 - News & Notes around the league Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

  6. Sep 16

    Breanna Stewart wins gold & MVP, Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese magical duo + what the WNBA needs in its next commissioner

    Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 FIBA World Cup, where Team USA captured its fifth consecutive gold medal. They spotlight veteran star and tournament MVP Breanna Stewart, while also diving into the dynamic duo of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and what their continued rise means for the future of women’s basketball. Caroline and Cass also discuss the WNBA’s high-stakes playoff race: Who will secure the No. 1 seed? Which teams will secure home-court advantage? And how will teams look as players and coaches transition back from World Cup competition? Plus, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has announced her retirement. What opportunities does the league have to continue growing its business, and what qualities will be most important in the WNBA’s next commissioner as the league enters its next era? 01:08 - FIBA World Cup takeaways: Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark + Angel Reese duo 12:23 - Highlighting Team USA's next generation 19:08 - Storylines to keep an eye as the WNBA returns & playoffs inch closer 24:19 - A'ja Wilson & the Las Vegas Aces 30:37 - What does the WNBA need in a new commissioner? 42:43 - How does adding road trips help grow Unrivaled? Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

  7. Sep 2

    2026 FIBA World Cup: Will France give USA a run for their money? Can USA’s young squad defend the title? + more talent to keep an eye on

    Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest news heading into the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, including the news that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the tournament. With two of Team USA’s biggest stars and most experienced players unavailable, can they keep their World Cup hopes alive? How will such a young roster fare on such a big stage? Also, women’s basketball analyst and Her Hoops Stats writer Richard Cohen joins the show to take a closer look at the talent across the World Cup field. Richard breaks down the contenders, the players to watch and the teams that could give Team USA the biggest challenge. Who poses the biggest threat to the Americans? And does France have what it takes to win it all? *Disclaimer: Some World Cup rosters were not fully finalized during the time of recording. 01:28 - How detrimental is the loss of A'ja Wilson to Team USA? 06:13 - What will Sonia Citron & Kiki Iriafen bring to Team USA? 10:33 - How does the FIBA World Cup work? 15:53 - Is the FIBA World Cup break good or bad for WNBA teams? 20:35 - Richard Cohen joins Hoops 360: Women's basketball analyst & 'Her Hoops s=Stats' writer 01:00:50 - Upcoming World Cup games to watch Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

  8. Aug 26

    DeWanna Bonner's ring-chasing journey, breaking down the 2026 playoff field + Courtney Cox on gender & race in basketball

    Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the WNBA’s current top eight teams, all of whom have clinched a spot in the 2026 playoffs. How much movement will we see in the standings between now and the postseason? Plus, the duo reacts to the Phoenix Mercury’s decision to buy out star DeWanna Bonner’s contract and looks ahead to where the ring-chasing veteran could land next. Also, sports scholar and author of Double Crossover: Gender, Media and Politics in Global Basketball, Courtney Cox, joins the show. Cox discusses the massive changes women’s basketball has undergone and offers her perspective on how the league is navigating the social and political issues it faces today. 01:04 - Breaking down the 2026 WNBA playoff field 07:38 - Is DeWanna Bonner’s ‘ring chasing’ a risky move? 13:28 - Courtney Cox, author of 'Double Crossover: Gender, Media & Politics in Global Basketball' joins the show! 01:18:44 - Must-watch upcoming matchups Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

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Hoops 360 dishes out the most compelling storylines from across the world of women’s basketball from can’t-miss matchups and breakout performances to historic milestones and rising stars. Join Caroline Fenton, Isis "Ice" Young & Cassandra Negley as they take listeners courtside and beyond, meshing expert analysis with bold hot takes, while also highlighting the most memorable off-the-court moments. Covering every league, every level, and every play that matters, Hoops 360 is your all-access pass to women’s basketball, all year round.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
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