Why the Fever/Sun Game Blew Up + Early All-Star Predictions

The scuffle between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun has sparked questions about officiating consistency and transparency. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena share thoughts about how that situation was handled and what challenges persist with WNBA refereeing, as well as why Caitlin Clark finds herself in so many dust-ups. Then, the crew give their All-Star locks, first-time All-Stars, and potential surprises, including how many rookies will make the team, and which 2024 All-Stars have dropped out of consideration. And to wrap -we tell you where to set your screens this weekend. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: Caitlin Clark in scuffle as Fever advance to Commissioner’s Cup final: Takeaways by James Boyd and Sabreena Merchant The latest WNBA controversy makes it clear that officiating has to be better by Shannon Ryan Does the WNBA have an officiating problem? Coaches cite high turnover, inconsistency by Ben Pickman _________________ Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.com You can also find us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.