Could UConn go undefeated and repeat as national champs? Or will the Gamecocks have something to say about it? Alicia Jay is joined by cbssports.com lead WCBB writer Isabel Gonzalez to preview the upcoming season, including players to watch, teams that could surprise and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:26) Players to watch: Sarah Strong stepping into leadership role, Ta'Niya Latson bolsters South Carolina offense + MORE (8:15) What sets teams like UConn, LSU apart (19:03) Why UCLA could take a step forward in Lauren Betts' final season (24:23) Our WAY-TOO-EARLY Final Four predictions: UConn, South Carolina, Texas and ??? (28:50) Oklahoma, Duke among teams that could SURPRISE 👀 (35:07) Our BOLDEST predictions for the season + matchups to look forward to To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss dive into their top women’s college basketball players of all time, interview American Tennis Pro Madison Keys and more! 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Top Five All-Time Women’s College Basketball Players 19:50 - Guarantee of the Week, presented by AT&T: Christian Press announces retirement 24:00 - WNBA Ticket prices increasing 33:05 - Interview with Madison Keys To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes Angel Reese SO historic for the WNBA? And who's the funniest player in the league? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into Reese modeling the Victoria's Secret runway, some WCBB news, the UWCL returning and MORE on this week's episode.  (0:00) Intro (1:37) Chloe Kitts is out for the Gamecocks + Breaking down the AP Top 25 (10:06) Angel Reese is moving DIFFERENT (15:22) Kansas City makes NWSL history + Alyssa Thompson is betting on HERSELF (25:20) Mountain biking WORLD CHAMPION Kate Courtney joins the pod (39:22) WNBA Superlatives: Funniest player, Biggest DRAMA QUEEN and MORE To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions for a THIRD time. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap Game 4 between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury. (0:00) Intro (0:28) The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA CHAMPIONS AGAIN (5:25) Nate Tibbetts calls ejection "bulls***" (11:30) Alyssa Thomas is a FIGHTER (17:00) What makes this championship so special for Las Vegas (24:00) Does three championships make a DYNASTY? (29:25) What makes A'ja Wilson the GOAT over players like Sheryl Swoopes, Maya Moore (34:30) We miss Kelsey Plum's boombox (38:11) Can anyone top the Houston Comets? (40:11) Who's winning: the Aces or the '90s Comets? The '90s Comets( 42:00) Final season thoughts: WNBA is in a good place because of the players To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alicia Jay, Terrika Foster-Brasby and Ty Carter break down all the latest from the WNBA Finals PLUS get into who they think would win in a 7-game series between the 2024 and 2025 WNBA All-Rookie classes. (0:00) Intro (0:55) Updates from Napheesa Collier, Adam Silver and the WNBA CBA negotiations (9:36) How the Aces built a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals (16:30) What Phoenix needs to do if Satou Sabally cannot play Game 4 (21:37) The Keys to Game 4 for Phoenix, Las Vegas (28:48) Where a Finals win would put Becky Hammon among the WNBA's All-Time coaches (33:39) These players WOULD be Finals MVP if not for A'ja Wilson (39:38) 2025 vs. 2024 WNBA All-Rookie teams: Who wins in a 7-game series? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down an EXCITING Game 3 of the WNBA Finals PLUS debate: is A'ja Wilson the GOAT? (0:00) Intro (0:14) Terrika LIVE from Phoenix with ALL THE UPDATES (3:40) Heartbreak for the Phoenix Mercury (10:30) Satou Sabally updates ... and what happens if she can't play? (14:30) A'ja Wilson's greatness is a BLESSING (17:30) Las Vegas' X-Factors: Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd (23:30) What does Phoenix NEED to do to win Game 4? (27:03) From the greatest WNBA dynasty to our Mt. Rushmore of players: Answering fan questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Game 2 of the WNBA Finals ... and whether or not Phoenix can salvage their season. (0:00) Intro (1:10) Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray have a DAY (12:00) A'ja Wilson is in her EARLY prime (17:45) Napheesa Collier reportedly CANCELS meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (24:27) What Phoenix needs to do to win Game 3 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA Finals are HERE and Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE breaking down their thoughts of Game 1 between Las Vegas and Phoenix. (0:00) Intro (1:20) Phoenix Lets One Get Away... (8:46) Alyssa Thomas Can Only Get Better (15:00) The Game Changers: Dana Evans and Kahleah Copper (20:13) THESE Players Need To STEP UP (25:20) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Responds to Napheesa Collier's Comments (31:43) Answering Fan Questions: Does Kahleah Copper Need To Be MORE Consistent? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where does the WNBA go after Napheesa Collier's comments on Tuesday? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica L. Ayala get into ALL of it plus give their preview and predictions for the WNBA Finals. (0:00) Intro (2:15) Napheesa Collier's speech WAS political + Why Cathy Engelbert Can't Continue as WNBA Commissioner (20:02) Props to Kelsey Mitchell + The Indiana Fever: Future Finals CONTENDERS (24:44) Mercury vs. Aces: A COACHES battle? (39:36) WNBA Officiating NEEDS to Change (47:42) Bad Bunny is the NFL Halftime Show...and We're Excited For It To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA Playoffs CONTINUE to DELIVER on vibes!! Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss talk about the first two games of the semifinals, why women coaches in the WNBA deserve BETTER + much more. (0:00) Intro (1:18) Indiana Fever NEED Aliyah Boston to step up (10:20) Why playoff basketball is MORE PHYSICAL (15:52) The Phoenix Mercury should be feeling good right now (Minnesota not so much) (23:52) There are now NO Black woman head coaches in the WNBA (35:44) Kara Lawson to coach Team USA while we move into the LA Sparks' new practice facility To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA Semifinals are SET and Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica Ayala are previewing BOTH matchups + breaking down the 'Co' Defender of the Year awards. (0:00) Intro (1:00) First Round Takeaways: Dominique Malonga is a future STAR (10:16) Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever: Kelsey Mitchell DESERVES this (21:10) Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: Can anyone stop the Lynx? (27:40) Cheryl Reeve and Becky Hammon are getting SPICY over Defender of the Year To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which teams look the BEST after Game 1? And what about Breanna Stewart's injury? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica Ayala break it all down PLUS which team they think could force a Game 3. (0:00) Intro (1:50) WNBA Awards Update: Paige Bueckers named Rookie of the Year (12:10) The New York Liberty sneak one out in Game 1 (18:48) Should the WNBA move to a playoffs model similar to the NBA? (24:30) First Game Takeaways: What Could Have Been for the Indiana Fever (28:00) Which teams we think could force a Game 3 (34:36) Injury concerns around Breanna Stewart (45:29) Las Vegas, Minnesota appear to be on collision course for WNBA Finals To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A'ja Wilson joins Alicia Jay to talk about the Aces' win streak, watching legends like Maya Moore get inducted into the Hall of Fame, inspiring the next generation of WNBA talent and MORE. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA playoffs are HERE and Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala are previewing EACH of the four first-round matchups. PLUS they give their picks for WNBA Awards and give an update on the CBA negotiations. (0:00) Intro (1:01) Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries: A Lynx Sweep? (8:58) Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd Takes on Former Team (15:12) Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever: A Dream Season For One, But Not For All (19:47) Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty: Can the Mercury Move Past Sandy Brondello? (28:07) WNBA Awards PICKS: Veronica Burton, Paige Bueckers and MORE (43:26) WNBA CBA Update: Can a Deal Get Done Before the Deadline? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there any path forward between Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala dive into potential trade rumors around the Sky star, what to look for on the FINAL day of the WNBA regular season and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:40) Is the Sky falling in Chicago? (8:30) Unrivaled's stock is RISING (10:24) Why we NEED Seattle vs. Minnesota in the first round of the WNBA playoffs (20:56) Our Guarantee: THIS surprise team is going to shock everyone to win the WNBA title (29:27) Breaking down the MVP debate (38:23) Maya Moore recreated Michael Jordan photo ahead of Hall of Fame induction ... and it's EVEN MORE ICONIC!!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabby Williams joins Alicia Jay to discuss the Seattle Storm's season, her Defender of the Year campaign, WNBA CBA negotiations and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the Caitlin Clark injury mean for Indiana? And what about the uptick in injuries as a whole for the WNBA? All that plus Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala discuss Golden State being BOOTED for their INAUGURAL playoffs game and why it's not fair to the players. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Angel Reese WRONG about what she said about the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss  and Terrika Foster-Brasby break it down while getting into some of their favorite storylines of this WNBA season, the US Open and MORE. (0:00) Intro (0:54) Angel Reese issues apology to teammates but NOT Chicago Sky organization (9:07) Playoffs & Predictions: Breaking down the FINAL week of the WNBA regular season (20:44) Give Tina Charles her flowers!!! (31:20) Naomi Osaka's US Open run is one to remember + Taylor Townsend stood on BUSINESS (38:25) We Need To Talk About ... Pumpkin Spice Lattes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Aces once again be WNBA title contenders? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss are joined by Erica Ayala to break it all down PLUS talk a little US Open, NWSL and MORE. (0:00) Intro: Thanks for 100k!!! (3:51) Vibe Check: The Las Vegas Aces are Alright (and were we WRONG?) (18:20) Is Naomi Osaka BACK after Coco Gauff win? (27:45) Cynthia Cooper connects us with her gamechangers (47:46) We Need To Talk About ... Melon Balls and the Utah Royal's KK Ream To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper stops by the pod to talk about ALL THINGS WNBA, including Paige Bueckers' rookie season, whether she wants to see Caitlin Clark back this season PLUS what player inspired her in HER career. (0:00) Intro (1:50) On A'ja Wilson's greatness, Paige Bueckers' career + more (6:27) Making the decision to play in the WNBA and making an impact as a rookie (13:50) On Cheryl Miller deserving a statue at USC, who she thinks should next receive a statue in the WNBA (22:16) Cynthia Cooper's advice for Caitlin Clark in injury-ridden season (26:50) The importance of inspiring and encouraging the next generation (31:40) How Cheryl Miller, A'ja Wilson and Angel Reese have inspired Cynthia Cooper To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices