Locked On Women's Basketball

On the latest episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, Erica L. Ayala gives a rundown of the latest WBB news before continuing her ongoing series on essential resources for women's hoops fans. This week, Erica highlights the work of Khristina Williams, founder of Girls Talk Sports TV.!Links mentioned in this episode:Girls Talks Sports TV Teresa Weatherspoon promotedBubbleville TournamentSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our conference previews roll on with potentially the best conference in college basketball: the Southeastern Conference. Dawn Staley's South Carolina are coming in as the #1 team in the country and the odds-on favorite to win the SEC. The question for Gabe Ibrahim and Amy Audibert is whether any team can beat USC. Mike Neighbors's Arkansas Razorbacks get some love before the Miami crew gets into their players to watch this season: Rhyne Howard of Kentucky and Rennia Davis of Tennessee. Then, they wrap up with the lightning round in which Amy gives you a nugget on every team from Mississippi State to Alabama to Georgia. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BuiltGo: Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal spoke with both UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and freshman Paige Bueckers about the commitment of Class of '21 Azzi Fudd. It's bigger than just a single player, and the macro look at what it means for the game as a whole is addressed here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica L. Ayala opens this week's social justice Thursday show talking about Azzi Fudd and UConn and then transitions to her thoughts on Val Ackerman and Renee Montgomery's guest appearances on Champions of Change: The RISE Podcast.Mentioned on this episodeLearn more about RISEVal Ackerman on Champions of ChangeRenee Montgomery on Champions of ChangeNatalie Weiner profiles Sue WicksMy report from the first-ever New York Liberty Unity DayElle Duncan x Renee Montgomery is a must-watch!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TheragunTry Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. Go to Theragun.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica L. Ayala returns to sing the high praises of Made for the W, a platform that amplifies sneaker culture in women's sports. Hear a clip from Erica's interview with co-founders Melani Carter, Bria Janelle, and general counsel Simran Kaleka.Erica also get very excited that she dropped a Blake Bolden reference on a WBB podcast. She does after all LOVE A STRONG CROSSOVER!Links mentioned in this episode:Sole SistersLegend of the Air SwoopesBlake Bolden is a BAD, BAD woman!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TheragunTry Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. Go to Theragun.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College Basketball is right around the corner and we are previewing the Atlantic Coast Conference to get ready for it. Gabe Ibrahim and Amy Audibert get into all things ACC including Louisville's top dog status, North Carolina State's momentum from last season and new coaches like Duke's Kara Lawson and Notre Dame's Niele Ivey taking over. They also get into some key players like Dana Evans, Elissa Cunane, and Syracuse's Tiana Mangakahia as well as dark horse teams in the league. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Theragun: Try Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. Go to Theragun.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BuiltGo: Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Cori Close, UCLA head coach, for a wide-ranging conversation. Close shares behind-the-scenes moments from the abrupt end to last season, why rebounding is so central to the UCLA identity, whether Michaela Onyenwere can be the top pick in the 2021 WNBA draft and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica is back with reflection from Election Day and why she doesn't feel it's time to return to brunch! The reference comes from Megan Rapione's HBO special featuring Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, and acclaimed television host Hasan Minhaj.Other show notes:Seeing America with Megan RapinoeWarnock & Loeffler to meet in run-offChiney Ogwumike: WNBA star & TV host turned Poll WorkerSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No, we can't go to Big East Media Day at Madison Square Garden like we usually do because of, you know, the global pandemic. But travel virtually with host Howard Megdal as he speaks with commissioner Val Ackerman, Mohegan Sun executive Amber Cox, UConn players Christyn Williams and PAige Bueckers, along with UConn coach Geno Auriemma on the occasion of Big East Virtual Media Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica L. Ayala gets you ready for November 3rd and beyond with audio clips from WNBPA executive members Natalie Achonwa (Indiana Fever) and Elizabeth Williams (Atlanta Dream).Erica also asks BIG EAST commissioner Val Ackerman about the new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and asks BIG EAST head coaches how they plan to use their resources to support conversations about social and racial injustice.Sports Illustrated presents The Unrelenting: Terri JacksonROCK THE VOTE resourcesGeno Auriemma is tired of performative gesturesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

Erica L. Ayala is back with Essential Resources for every WBB fan. This week, we're talking about PowerPlays by Lindsay Gibbs, Her Hoop Stats, and Across The Timeline.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NCAA is proposing sweeping new rule changes including allowing players to transfer without having to sit out for a season. Gabe Ibrahim and Amy Auidbert debate whether or not this rule change will help or hurt women's basketball from all perspectives (the NCAA's, coaches, players, and fans). Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BuiltGo: Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal's Friday Conversation is with Brenda Frese, Maryland head coach. The two discuss the upsides of quarantine, the New Jersey connection on the Maryland roster, how excited Frese is about freshman sensation Angel Reese already, and much more. And yes, there is an extended conversation on "Peanut Butter Frese", the ice cream named after the iconic coach. Take a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica L. Ayala is back and ready to argue with your favorite power couple. Well, kinda.Megan Rapinoe wrote another amazing piece in the Players Tribune and the amazing Sue Bird summarized her "cute white girls" comments on CNN. Well, naturally everyone got upset for all the wring reasons. I offer my hot take and give you a list of athletes we should be listening to when it comes things unheard, as opposed to unspoken.Other ResourcesAlso, I spoke to Bird and her BFF Diana Taurasi about this very topic over a year ago. You can watch on my YouTube Channel or listen on my guest episode of Burn It All Down.Finally, I basically live tweeted the Black Women's Athletic Activism panel, you're welcome! Okay, last one! Here is the All for XI article mentioned in this episodeSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to

Lindsay Gibbs (Burn It All Down, Power Plays) talks with Jordan Ligons (The Ringer) about the Dallas Wings and Brian Agler "mutually" parting ways, the Los Angeles Spark's many free agency questions, possible Candace Parker destinations, and what could be next for the Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.RomanGo to getroman.com/lockedon TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first orderof ED treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica L. Ayala chat with Kevin Gray (New Jersey Sets) and Jasmine Baker (We Got Game 2) about their new collaboration on The Origin Collection. Special shout out to Jaacleen as well, we hear you sis!Learn how the two paired up to bring some of the hottest WNBA streetwear we've seen in a minute!Show Notes:Sue Bird on CNNSocial Justice in Women's BasketballSearch The Origin CollectionFollow New Jersey SetsFollow We Got Game 2Lindsay Gibbs on the Breaking T x Dick's Sporting Goods dealSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.RomanGo to getroman.com/lockedon TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first orderof ED trea

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Indiana head coach Teri Moren and elite backcourt teammates Ali Patberg and Grace Berger to talk about the Hoosiers, Patberg's WNBA prospects, Berger's thoughts on televising the sport and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica L. Ayala is back from Memphis and recapping the Women's Sports Foundation's Salute to Women. Erica also provides a quick update on former Dallas Wings head coach Brian Agler and the lack of former WNBA players holding coaching roles in the league.Additional resources:WSF Salute to WomenWNBPA on the need for more women in coaching‘We have to get more diversity in those seats’: WNBA faces hiring reckoningThe NBA wants female head coaches. But how feasible is that goal?Brian Agler leaves Los AngelesPenny Toler sues Los Angeles SparksBrian Agler, Dallas Wings agree to part waysWhite men are the last head coaches standing for the 3rd WNBA season in a rowSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.TheragunTry Theragun RISK-F

Erica L. Ayala kicks off the show chatting about the post-#Wubble tea between A'ja Wilson vs. Dearica Hamby, then breaks down two of her favorite WBB resources.Resources mentioned:Khristina Williams on Chennedy CarterCheck out the Winsidr Overseas TrackerCheck out The Next Salary Cap trackerSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.TheragunTry Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. Go to Theragun.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY.  BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.RomanGo to getroman.com/lockedon TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first orderof ED treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic

The WNBA Season is over and the Seattle Storm are the only team left standing after sweeping the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals. Gabe Ibrahim and Amy Audibert breakdown the Storm's win, Breanna Stewart's MVP performance and Sue Bird's longevity. They also get into what they learned in the WNBA playoffs and their favorite moments of the WNBA season including Diana Taurasi's performance on Kobe Bryant's birthday and Shey Peddy's playoff buzzer beater. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Theragun: Try Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. Go to Theragun.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. BuiltGo: Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Roman: Go to