The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & NCAA Women’s Basketball

An update on Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice’s ankle sprain, a recap of Thursday night’s Commissioner’s Cup action, and more as Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca take you into the weekend.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘The Coach’ Helen Williams and ‘The Guru’ Richard Cohen are on today’s episode, breaking down the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re officially one month into the 2026 WNBA season, and the league is already overflowing with storylines. Christy Winters Scott joins Brian “BMac” Mackay to break it all down, hand out some early reactions, and maybe overreact just a little along the way.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that we’re a month into the WNBA season, it’s time to take a closer look at where a few of the teams stand in their current state and what trends are beginning to emerge around the league. Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams are here to break it all down and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup games are set to tip off, last year’s champion Indiana Fever has a ton of discourse surrounding it, and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Marisa Ingemi. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From stories of travel troubles to marvelling over marquee matchups, Chelsea Leite and Jamie Steyer Johnson put their hands up, they're playing their song, and they know they're going to be ok, in this awesome episode.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A huge slate of games from Wednesday night, discussions on some of the officiating points of emphasis, and more with Richard Cohen and Brian “BMac” Mackay. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve got a West Coast vibe on today’s episode as Cindy Brunson and Marisa Ingemi are here to prep us for the second matchup between the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries. We also get the latest update on Kelsey Plum’s ankle injury, and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Portland Fire are heating up, the Dallas Wings are flying, the New York Liberty have tons of questions, and much more with Christy Winters Scott and Helen Williams. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dallas Wings put on a scoring showcase at Barclays against the New York Liberty, fueled by Azzi Fudd’s 17-point third-quarter explosion. Plus, Awa Fam shines in her Seattle Storm debut, and more, with Brittany Carper and Tyler DeLuca.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recapping the action from Thursday night, previewing the weekend slate, giving the Upshot League some love, and more with Brittany Carper and Helen Williams. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The handling, lack of communication, and transparency regarding Caitlin Clark’s back injury, recapping the Dallas Wings’ win in Chicago, and more with Marisa Ingemi and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recap of the Toronto Tempo’s win in Phoenix, international players beginning to arrive after overseas commitments, injuries piling up around the WNBA, and more, with Chelsea Leite and Richard Cohen. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our phenomenal post players, Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson, post up to discuss emerging stars, game coverage, ACL injuries, coaching moves, officiating critiques, and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining us on the podcast to discuss her book, “Life’s Work,” about former Stanford Women’s Basketball head coach, Tara VanDerveer, and her remarkable career, Michelle Smith joins Jamie Steyer Johnson to talk about the book, the current state of women’s basketball, and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comYou can purchase “Life’s Work” at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Work-VanDerveer-Stanford-Basketball/dp/1637278675See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A weekend bonus episode featuring Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams discussing a myriad of topics, including the lack of females on the call for TV networks, NCAA Women’s Basketball headlines, some stories from the WNBA, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The dynamic duo of Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca discuss the Toronto Tempo’s start to the season, the issues facing the Dallas Wings following José Fernández’s recent postgame comments, and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Los Angeles Sparks announced they will honor Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie with a statue outside Crypto Arena. We give our thoughts, the on-court action from last night, and more with Brittany Carper and Marisa Ingemi. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Portland Fire got their first win in theatrical fashion, Olivia Miles is shining early for the Minnesota Lynx, the Phoenix Mercury has some international flavor, and more with Helen Williams and Richard Cohen.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The opening weekend of the WNBA has come and gone. Christy Winters Scott and Jamie Steyer Johnson are here to discuss all of the hot topics from the first games to tip off the 30th anniversary season, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the opening day of the 30th WNBA season, Brittany Carper and Richard Cohen are here to break down the outlook of each team, and more! HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comTo donate to 24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli: https://24HoursNBN.comWatch LIVE on Facebook and YouTube by searching username: @NBNwithDA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we embark on the 30th season of the WNBA, Christy Winters Scott and Helen Williams decided to take a shot at picking some of the top players in league history, teams to watch, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chicago Sky had social media buzzing by waiving Hailey Van Lith, only to announce the signing of veteran guard Natasha Cloud minutes later. The Dallas Wings have been clicking on all cylinders during the WNBA preseason, and more with Tyler DeLuca and Brian “BMac” Mackay. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comTo donate to 24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli: https://24HoursNBN.comWatch LIVE on Facebook and YouTube by searching username: @NBNwithDA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA’s final preseason games are in the books, and all eyes now turn to the start of the 2026 season on Friday. What impact could the “5-for-5” college basketball proposal have on the 2028 WNBA Draft? Chelsea Leite and Jamie Steyer Johnson break it all down, and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are headed North, in this episode, as Brian “BMac” Mackay gets Chelsea Leite’s boots-on-the-ground perspective on the inaugural preseason and training camp of the Toronto Tempo.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comTo donate to 24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli: www.24HoursNBN.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A full court press on the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, the ins and the outs, how it is affecting things so far in the 2026 season, and more with Helen Williams and Richard Cohen.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some thoughts on the WNBA preseason so far, including the defending champion Las Vegas Aces looking poised for another title run, and much more with Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Checking in from Golden State Valkyries training camp, thoughts on Paige Bueckers’ statement on her and Azzi Fudd’s relationship, and more with Brittany Carper and Marisa Ingemi. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diving into the first weekend of WNBA Preseason action, who are the new faces looking to make their new places shine, and more with Richard Cohen and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A conversation about WNBA training camps, roster construction, preseason games preview, and more with the transformative trio of Brittany Carper, Chelsea Leite, and Jamie Steyer Johnson. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taking a deep look at the young Washington Mystics, the storylines coming out of the camps of the Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, and more, with Christy Winters Scott and Richard Cohen. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After giving out some flowers to start the episode, Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams chop it up about WNBA training camps, the transfer portal, and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Transfer Portal foundation is rocked with Audi Crooks headed to Oklahoma State, training camps open around the WNBA, and much more with Brian “BMac” Mackay and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lesson in media relations, players’ privacy, and more, within the context of the question that was asked to Azzi Fudd about her and Paige Bueckers’ relationship. Helen Williams and Jamie Steyer Johnson get into all of that, the closing of the Women’s College Basketball Transfer Portal, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA’s largest contract ever has been awarded to A’ja Wilson, while several high-quality free agents remain available across the league. The EuroLeague Final Six has reached the semifinal stage in Zaragoza, Spain. Brittany Carper, Richard Cohen, and “Bear” the puppy are here to break it all down.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that the WNBA Draft is in the rearview mirror, what is the outlook for the Washington Mystics and the Golden State Valkyries, and more with Christy Winters Scott and Marisa Ingemi, and their feline friends. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reviewing maybe the most unpredictable Drafts in WNBA history, Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca are here with all of their hot takes on Azzi Fudd reuniting with Paige Bueckers in Dallas, Lauren Betts dropping to Washington, Flau’jae Johnson traded from Golden State to Seattle, the correct pronunciation of Toronto, and more!HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Free Agency is running wild in the WNBA, with news breaking minute by minute. Brittany Carper and Jamie Steyer Johnson take a look at some of the biggest signings, trades, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a few tales from their time at the 2026 Women’s Final Four, Helen Wiliams and Brian “BMac” Mackay discuss a few of the top names in the Transfer Portal and prognosticate on where they might be a good fit, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With balloon-gate being the only true WNBA Free Agency news, Brittany Carper and Tyler DeLuca talk about what potential moves could mean, the Transfer Portal news is already sizzling, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a full WNBA episode. A blockbuster trade, core qualifying offers being made, and a draft upcoming, Chelsea Leite and Richard Cohen are here to discuss it all. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first time in the NCAA era, UCLA is your national champion. The Bruins cap a historic season with a dominant showing in the national championship game in Phoenix. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce take you through Final Four weekend, hit on the coaching carousel that ramped up on Saturday and key in on some of the key names to hit the (now open) transfer portal. Then, against his better judgment, Rob turns back the clock to the first episode of the season, to see where he was right... and where he was very, very wrong in his predictions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The UCLA Bruins are your 2026 Women’s Basketball National Champions. Megan Gauer and Jamie Steyer Johnson are back to break down UCLA’s triumph over the South Carolina Gamecocks. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have our National Championship game! UCLA will take on South Carolina in what is sure to be an instant classic. Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams have you covered in this preview.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

South Carolina takes down a previously unbeaten UConn, UCLA outlasts Texas, and our Sunday showdown is set. Megan Gauer and Jamie Steyer Johnson take you through the ins, the outs, and everything in between in Friday night’s Final Four. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are they looking forward to at the 2026 Final Four? What will the coaches do or say to keep their teams focused and locked in? What is up with the title of this episode? All of that and more with Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft set for Friday night, we put together a mock draft featuring Chelsea Leite representing the Toronto Tempo, Sean Highkin handling the Portland Fire duties, and Richard Cohen serving as GM for all remaining teams, unofficially acting as the czar of Expansion Draft rules.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For 95% of the year there were four elite teams, and here they are in Phoenix. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce recap everything from regional weekend - the games, putting bows on teams whose seasons came to an end, the rims, the two-host setup - quickly hit on some portal/coaching stuff, then preview what is shaping up to be a Final Four for the ages with UConn vs. South Carolina and UCLA vs. Texas on Friday night.(Times are estimates based on podcast player ads)3:40 - Sacramento 4 recap21:42 - Fort Worth 3 recap35:39 - Fort Worth 1 recap54:50 - Sacramento 2 recap1:09:57 - Final Four previewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recapping some of the weekend’s biggest moments from the Fort Worth and Sacramento Regionals, and more with Brittany Carper and Jamie Steyer Johnson. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recapping the Sweet 16 while enjoying Terry Black’s BBQ live from Fort Worth, Megan Gauer and Dano Mataya break down Hannah Hidalgo’s elite performance, UConn’s steady dominance, and how Michigan and Texas are firing on all cylinders, and more!HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.