Mid-Season WNBA Check-In: Who’s Rising, Who’s Reeling, and What’s Next?
We’ve hit the halfway mark of the WNBA season, and the playoff picture is heating up. In this jam-packed episode, Jordan and Sheryl break down all the biggest storylines:
-Jordan Canada explodes, but Atlanta stumbles—what’s going on with the Dream?
-The Mystics are surging and finally getting the flowers they deserve.
-Mid-season check-in: We assess each team outside the playoff picture and ask—can they climb back in?
-Hoop Roots takes us back to 1999 and the first-ever WNBA All-Star Game at MSG.
-And of course, we’re sending flowers (brought to you by Cash App) to Angel Reese, Tina Charles, and Slim for the impact they’re making on and off the court.
Whether your team is cruising or clinging, this episode has the pulse on all things WNBA as we head into All-Star weekend.
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Team USA Wins AmeriCup Gold, Liberty Slice Up Aces, Bonner Back with Mercury
We’ve got big news and even bigger takes! In this jam-packed episode of The Women's Hoop Show, Jordan officially welcomes Team USA gold medalist Madison Booker as a new co-host! Madison dishes on the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup win, what it was like playing for Kara Lawson, her favorite teammates, and why being “comfortable with the uncomfortable” changed her game.
Then the duo dives into the wildest WNBA week yet:
Sabrina Ionescu slices up the Aces
Angel Reese dominates again (and sounds OFF)
Dawanna Bonner reunites with the Mercury
The Valkyries torch Indiana
Rookie watch: JJ Quinerly & Li Yueru shine for Dallas
Plus, in the Hoop Roots segment, we take a trip down sneaker memory lane—celebrating Angel Reese’s new Reebok deal and the women who paved the way with signature shoes before her.
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2025 WNBA All-Star: Caitlin Clark vs. Phee – Who Builds the Better Team?
Things heat up as Jordan and the legendary Sheryl Swoopes step into the shoes of 2025 WNBA All-Star captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier for a full mock draft — complete with strategy, shade, and surprise picks. From Stewie and A’ja to rookies like Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen, they build their dream squads and debate who’s got the better roster.
Plus, the duo unpacks the real All-Star selections and snubs and why fan voting might need a serious rethink. Then it's on to game recaps (hello, Sparks over Fever!) and the Aces' identity crisis, and finally, they close it out with Sending Flowers — including a heartwarming surprise from Sheryl.
Packed with laughs, insights, and All-Star-level trash talk, this episode is a must for any W fan.
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The Indiana Fever are your 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champions — and they did it without Caitlin Clark. Jordan and Autumn break down Natasha Howard’s MVP performance, the Fever’s stifling defense, and how the Lynx fell flat on the biggest stage.
But that’s just the beginning.
This week in the W has been chaotic: Julie Vanloo waived after EuroBasket, NaLyssa Smith traded midseason, and the league announcing three new expansion teams (Philly, Cleveland, and Detroit). They get into all of it with context, insight, and what it could mean for players, fans, and the future of the league.
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DeWanna Bonner Bombshell & Commissioner’s Cup Preview
Just days before the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup Final, DeWanna Bonner is suddenly waived by the Indiana Fever—sending shockwaves across the WNBA. In this episode, Jordan and Autumn unpack the full timeline of events: from DB’s unexplained absence to the behind-the-scenes trade rumors and her targeted move to Phoenix. They also tackle the fan backlash, the misinformed “quitter” accusations, and why this moment matters for veterans asserting their agency in a league that’s constantly evolving.
Then, the hosts break down how Bonner’s departure affects the Indiana Fever, just as they gear up to face the Minnesota Lynx in the Cup Final. With injuries to Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, Jordan and Autumn run through every scenario: who wins at full strength, who steps up if stars are sidelined, and what to expect from two of the fastest, most dynamic teams in the league.
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Women’s hoops is on the rise and we’re here every step of the way.
On every episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, host Jordan Robinson is joined by another women’s basketball expert— players, coaches, commentators, and retired legends. Together, Jordan and friends cover the ups and downs of the WNBA season, and dive into what’s happening in college hoops, the new Unrivaled league, and the shifting landscape of the sport. With new episodes year-round, consider this your home for extensive coverage on all of the big moments in women’s basketball.
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