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

The college basketball season is over and Stanford is holding the trophy! Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim breakdown the Cardinal's triumph, Arizona's magical run and Maryland's loss to Texas. They also get into the problems with the transfer portal and the WNBA draft and propose solutions to each. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) to breakdown the Final Four. They react live to Stanford's national championship, discuss Arizona's fantastic tournament run and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Final Four is finally upon us! Stanford, South Carolina, Arizona and UConn are playing for the National Championship in San Antonio. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down the Elite Eight matchups, Aari McDonald, Paige Bueckers, the effect of two black women coaching in the Final Four (Adia Barnes and Dawn Staley), and of course make their picks for who is going to cut down the nets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) to breakdown the Sweet Sixteen action and preview the Elite Eight. They react live to Texas' upset over Maryland, look ahead to UConn vs. Baylor on Monday night and pick which four teams they think are headed to the Final Four. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March Madness has been spectacular this year and the fun will keep going in the Sweet 16. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim breakdown the amazing Texas A&M-Iowa State Game, Jordan Nixon's post-game interview and Maryland's dominance. Then they preview every Sweet 16 game including the massive UConn-Iowa matchup that features Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) for an abbreviated Unplugged to discuss the first round of the NCAA tournament. They chat about some of the close games in the round of 64, big upsets on day two and the inequities between the men's and women's tournaments. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenn Hatfield and Calvin Wetzel join Megan Gauer to discuss all things March Madness! They highlight some of the best matchups to catch in the first round, discuss potential Cinderella teams and make Final Four picks (including reflecting back on their picks from our NCAA season preview episode in November). Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The brackets are out and March Madness is about to get underway. Christy Winters-Scott, Gabe Ibrahim and Calvin Wetzel get together on the Her Hoop Stats live stream to make their picks and preview every region of the bracket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At 24-0, California Baptist is the only undefeated D1 women's team in the country. They earned a trip to Texas. But not to the NCAA Tournament in the San Antonio area - the WNIT Regional at Fort Worth. As CBU works through year three of a four year transition from D2 to D1, the Lancers aren't eligible for the NCAA Tournament. John talks about that with Coach Olson. He also gives us an idea of what's taken his program to mid-major greatness so quickly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Big Ten Tournament is underway and Christy Winters-Scott is in Indianapolis for the games. She catches up with Gabe Ibrahim to talk about Caitlin Clark, the sneaky Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Maryland's chances of taking home the title. They also discuss the Washington Mystics re-signing Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders's retirement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time we talked, Anastasia Hayes was leading the nation in scoring. She's led the potent attack for Middle Tennessee, a traditional mid major power. They've got a great shot going into this week's CUSA Tournament in Frisco, TX.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IT IS MARCH! The Madness has already started with upsets happening in conference tournaments. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim talk about Christy's experiences in March including her Final Four run with Maryland in 1989. Then, they breakdown players who could become legends this March like Ashley Owusu of Maryland, Arkansas's Chelsea Dungee and early entrant Talia Von Oelhoffen of Oregon State. Georgetown recruit Bri Scott makes an appearance to talk about von Oelhoffen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's March, and the madness is finally here! Calvin Wetzel joins Megan Gauer to chat about the SEC, Pac-12, ACC and Big East tournaments, bracketology and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) to discuss the latest NCAA action. They chat about bracketology, who the best teams in the country are heading into March, national player of the year candidates and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Her Hoop Stats Happy Hour in podcast form! Gabe Ibrahim and Calvin Wetzel break down the Natasha Howard trade and what the future looks like for the five teams involved. Then, they previewed Michigan-Indiana and South Carolina-Tennessee in addition to discussing the race for the regular season conference titles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Mox joins Megan Gauer to talk mid-major NCAA women's hoops and discuss the Becky Hammon Mid Major Player of the Year semifinalists. They also look ahead to March and chat about bracketology, as well as Monday's big game. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Almost half of the WNBA's teams were involved in a trade yesterday and the #1 pick changed hands twice. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down the trade from each team's perspective and what it means for the league itself. They also talk about UConn-USC, Paige Beuckers, Aliyah Boston and the crazy Big Ten. Also Cheryl Reeve may have forced choked Gabe before he criticized her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March is less than a month away! Calvin Wetzel joins Megan Gauer to chat about the Big Ten, Paige Bueckers, and discussing college freshmen and the WNBA. They also touch on bracketology, wins above the bubble and other important metrics for March. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WNBA Free Agency went crazy this week with Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray, Alysha Clark, Aerial Powers, Kayla McBride and many other big-name players changing teams. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down all the moves as well as what this year's free agency means for the WNBA going forward. They also talk NC State-Louisville, South Carolina and Iowa-Ohio State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Cohen (@RichardCohen1) joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) to discuss last week's big WNBA free agency news and moves. Plus, Megan attempts to decipher who the best teams in women's college basketball are right now, after a week of upsets and close games. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WNBA Free Agency is heating up and the rumors are flying. Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray, Cheyenne Parker and Allisha Gray are all rumored to be on the move. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down all of the rumors as well as UConn's SEC games and the craziness happening in the Big Ten. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Courtside is back! Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim catch up on all the news from 2021, starting with the Inauguration and A'ja Wilson getting a statue. They also talk about Alyssa Thomas's injury and its effect on WNBA free agency. Then, they talk about college basketball and the challenges that coaches face this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) to discuss the latest NCAA action and the start of WNBA free agency. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first Unplugged episode of 2021, Calvin Wetzel joins Megan Gauer to chat about NCAA women's basketball. They cover the Wooden Award mid-season watch list, break down some of the blockbuster games in the Pac-12, debate who will win the SEC, and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first annual Her Hoop Stats WNBA Mock Offseason is in the books, so Gabe Ibrahim, Richard Cohen and Ben Dull got together to break down all moves. They went through each team, talked about their mock offseason and what considerations will go into their real offseason planning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special edition of Unplugged, we simulate the 2021 WNBA free agency period. Megan Gauer (a.k.a. agent of the players for this episode) is joined by representation of the league's General Managers in Kevin Pelton, Ben Dull, Gabe Ibrahim, Richard Cohen, Aaron Barzilai and Clay Kallam. Tune in for the contracts, the free agency movements, the trades and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Women's college basketball has a new name at the top of the all-time wins list: Tara Vanderveer of Stanford. Tara got win #1099 to pass the legendary Pat Summitt this week so Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim talked about VanDerveer's impact on the game and her relationship with Summitt. They also got into Stanford's Pac-12 Rival, Oregon, the UConn Huskies returning to the court with Paige Bueckers, and how teams can weather the COVID situations popping up across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel break down some of the biggest games in the last week of NCAA women's basketball. We discuss Louisville's big win, Didi Richards at point guard, Arkansas' backcourt, USF and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a jam-packed week of women's basketball news, Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim breakdown a number of pressing topics. They get into the very deep Big Ten first by talking about Maryland without Angel Reese and Indiana's early success. Gabe then berates Christy for not having Louisville at number 1 following Dana Evans's amazing start to the season and their demolition of Duke and DePaul. Finally, they get into Vickie Johnson's hiring by the Dallas Wings, what reasonable expectations are for her and why the 2021 WNBA draft will be unique. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) joins Megan Gauer (@megangauer) to discuss the first week of NCAA action. They cover NC State's upset over South Carolina, Didi Richards return to the court, COVID-19 shut downs and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE!! Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim get into what we can glean from early season results and what is going through the minds of coaches right now. They also talk about South Carolina struggling (by their standards), Maryland looking strong out of the gate and DiDi Richards coming back from a scary injury for Baylor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the women’s basketball season opens this week, we take an inside look at a couple of the unique stories of this season. Florida State interim head coach Brooke Wyckoff and guard Izabela Nicoletti talk about their debuts in new roles this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our second annual NCAA preview episode Megan Gauer, Jenn Hatfield and Calvin Wetzel talk about the upcoming 2020-21 season. They discuss their hot takes, All Americans, final four picks and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The women's college basketball season kicks off next week! Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim are here to give you a short list of players to watch across the nation. They start by talking about the potential for COVID to ruin the season and talk about the slew of transfers in 2020 then get into a few players that they are interested in including Arkansas's Destiny Slocum and Chelsea Dungee, South Carolina's Aliyah Boston, UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Louisville's Dana Evans, UCLA's Michaela Oyenwere, and Towson's Kionna Jeter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Mox joins Megan Gauer to talk about the preseason Becky Hammon Mid Major Player of the Year watchlist and the mid major landscape heading into the season. They also cover the AP poll and preseason All American team. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

College Basketball season is almost here! Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim start their look at women's college basketball by breaking down Christy's AP Top 25 ballot, the new transfer rules, and Kamala Harris's election to the Vice Presidency. They get into Oregon's chances of reloading, UConn's exciting young team featuring Paige Bueckers, and the monster that is South Carolina. Christy also gives some insight into some recruits including Azzi Fudd and Brianna Winters-Scott who signed letters of intent this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mailbag! Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel answer our listeners questions from Twitter about the upcoming NCAA women's basketball season. We discuss impact transfers, the Pac-12, big coaching changes and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Rueck’s successful run of more than a decade in Corvallis has been built on talented rosters, but also the ability to adapt, change, and learn. Despite losing several players off a good 2019-20 team, Rueck details what excites him as they look to build another 20+ win season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Gauer (@megangauer) and Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) have a casual chat about women's hoops. They discuss the upcoming NCAA season, including scheduling and COVID-19 concerns and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Courtside Crew is here to remind you to go vote! To do so, Christy and Gabe voted on the WNBA's presidential ticket (the best one-two punch), senate candidates (best role players), and ballot initiatives (changes to the WNBA). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear how the incredible culture of the UCLA basketball team helped them through the various challenges of 2020.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA season just ended, but the WNBA offseason is already getting going as the Dallas Wings and head coach Brian Agler "mutually agreed" to part ways yesterday. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down what the decision means for Dallas and who should be a candidate for the job (HIRE BLACK WOMEN!). They also get into the what went right and wrong in the Washington Mystics' season as well as what DC's offseason may look like. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 has been challenging enough. There aren’t a ton of college teams going though a coaching change on top of the pandemic, social justice issues, an election and more. The Texas Longhorns are getting set for their first year under Vic Schaefer. We talked to Junior forward Charli Collier, and Sophomore guard Celeste Taylor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel have a casual chat about women's basketball. They cover the WNBA Finals, takeaways from the wubble and look forward to what they are excited to watch in the 2021 season. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Seattle Storm won the WNBA Championship by sweeping the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals. Gabe Ibrahim and Christy Winters-Scott breakdown Seattle's victory and Breanna Stewart's MVP performance as well as what went wrong for the Aces, what's next for both teams, and who would win in a 5-game series: the 2020 Storm or the 2019 Washington Mystics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Gauer (@megangauer) and Jenn Hatfield (@jennhatfield1) have a casual chat about women's hoops. They discuss Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals between the Aces and Sun (and Curt Miller's best shirts), preview the upcoming WNBA finals and more. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA Finals are finally here! The Las Vegas Aces with MVP A'ja Wilson and Angel McCoughtry take on the Seattle Storm with Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird. Christy Winters-Scott and Gabe Ibrahim break down the matchup from every angle as well as talk about the Connecticut Sun's excellent season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA Semifinals are in full swing with the Connecticut Sun beating the Las Vegas Aces to get within one win of the WNBA Finals and the Seattle Storm doing the same to the Minnesota Lynx. Gabe Ibrahim steps in for Megan Gauer and discuss all that with Aaron Barzilai, along with a discussion of Candace Parker's Defensive Player of the Year Award. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA Semifinals are underway and A'ja Wilson had a massive night to push the Las Vegas Aces to victory. But, the basketball talk was overshadowed by the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury ruling. Christy Winters-Scott describes her emotions about the situation to Gabe Ibrahim and they discuss what we can do right now about it. They also get into Alysha Clark's buzzer beater for the Seattle Storm against the Minnesota Lynx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Hughes wished he could be in Bradenton, fighting for a championship with his Storm. Instead, he’s at his home in Ohio. He accepts the decision that kept him out of the Wubble...but that doesn’t mean he’s not helping his team be as prepared as possible for their Semi against Minnesota. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.