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

There are still autobids to be won at the low- and mid-major levels, but for the power conference teams the resumes are in... is your team's good enough? Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce break down Megan's (mostly) finalized bracketology, get into the overall #1 seed, those final few hosting spots, and those precious final four spots in the field of 68, with every bubble team in full-blown Tiger regalia watching this weekend's Ivy League tournamentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking down Team USA’s opening game of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers vs Senegal, Caitlin Clark made her long-awaited return from injury, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Kiki Iriafen made their debuts for the Senior National Team, and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson 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.

Our own Helen Williams sits down with Emma Baccellieri, one-half of the team that wrote the book, “Court Queens,” a celebration of the players, teams, and history of Women’s Basketball. 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.

Breaking down the four qualifying tournaments that will make up the 2026 World Cup field 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.

Is UCLA national championship-ready? How about the Longhorns’ showing in the SEC title game? Country roads, take it home, to a place the trophy belongs, West Virginia wins the Big 12, the ACC had legacy, overtime, and a classic finish in their championship, and more with Brittany Carper 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.

Recapping Thursday’s action, previewing what lies ahead. What to make of the impacts on the Bubble, Top seed lines, mid-majors, and more with Megan Gauer and the Podcast Hall of Fame-worthy injury replacement, Brian “BMac” Mackay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recapping and reliving this past Athletes Unlimited season, and playing a game where each of them picks a team that could make a run in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC Conference Tournaments. All of that and more with Cindy Brunson 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.

As CBA negotiations between the WNBA and WNBPA continue with little clarity for players, conference tournaments are underway nationwide. Brittany Carper and Tyler DeLuca look at a couple of bubble teams, thoughts on postseason awards, 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.

A look at the Power Four Women’s Basketball Conference Tournaments, and 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.

An SEC collision course with itself in Greenville, some players, teams, and conference tournaments to keep an eye on, and much 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.

The 31-game sprint through the regular season is approaching the finish line. Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer recap one last busy Thursday, talk about what results throughout the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC mean for bubble teams in particular. Plus Megan sees the future and tells us what the top-16 reveal will look like on SundaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An overtime thriller, a Spiders shooting spectacle, in the A-10, continuing to mention the Mountaineers, Rock Bottom in Rocky Top, and more with Helen Williams 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.

In today’s episode, Tyler DeLuca and Brian “BMac” Mackay look ahead to the Unrivaled Playoffs and pick a ‘player of prominence’ from each team. The duo also prognosticates on which teams, after South Carolina, will get the double byes in this year’s SEC Tournament. 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.

Giving out some flowers for Iowa WBB’s Jan Jensen, some discussion on those teams on the Bubble, 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 ongoing WNBA and WNBPA CBA Negotiations are getting to a cause for concern point, conference tournaments are on the horizon, and more with 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.

Things continue to trend downward in Knoxville after Tennessee dropped a third straight game, this time to Texas A&M, and suddenly things could be looking hairy for March. Plus Megan and Rob discuss everything else from Thursday (LSU's late comeback over Ole Miss, some notable ACC results) and dissect an impactful Wednesday that saw Texas Tech hammer Baylor by 30 and the A-10's multi-bid hopes implode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A preview of a few pivotal Thursday Top 25 matchups, a fun game of “Seed Stealer,” and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson 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.

An update on Athletes Unlimited, the ongoing CBA negotiations between the WNBA and WNBPA, West Virginia flying high under the radar in the Big 12, and much 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.

A packed weekend of hoops to review! Gamecocks triumph over the Tigers in Baton Rouge, the Longhorns survive against the Lady Vols, and so much 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.

Vandy sent a major statement over Texas on Thursday night, and with the first top-16 reveal looming it could had significant implications. Rob and Megan break down that game in-depth, plus all the other happenings from the week (hello TCU!). And, with 15 days left in the regular season, that's seemingly one day for each of Rob's ramblings this week. National Player of the Year, Madison Booker, Big 12 respect, elite coaching, attendance, he plays all the hits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taking a deep dive into a few teams from the ACC and SEC. Who are the teams of intrigue? What teams have tournament hopes? All of that and more with Helen Williams 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 look at the ups and downs of the AP Poll, previewing Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament, and more with Christy Winters Scott 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.

Two primetime SEC showdowns stole the spotlight Monday night. Texas outlasted Kentucky, while Vanderbilt caught fire against Oklahoma. Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca push the pace on the fastbreak, breaking down both games and previewing the must-watch showdown between the Longhorns and Commodores.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 start with a quick rundown of the weekend’s biggest moments with Brittany Carper and Brian “BMac” Mackay, then Brittany goes one-on-one with San Diego State WBB head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson. The Aztecs are on a tear, sitting at the top of the Mountain West at 12–1 in conference play. Coach talks about her team culture and identity, recruiting, playing fast, and much 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.

It was another loaded Thursday night across the country, with five ranked-vs-ranked games, plus OT in Athens, an upset in Iowa City and more! Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer recap everything from an impactful week nationally, talk about a wild race to get into the top-16, and give kudos to some teams who have cooled any bubble talk with some pivotal victories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reviewing the opening night of Athletes Unlimited’s fifth season, a Top 5 battle in Austin, TX, tonight, and much 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.

On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we have a new season of Athletes Unlimited set to tipoff tonight, a few of the WNBA and WNBPA CBA negotiation points, the Big Ten’s middle tier is coming down to the wire, and more with Brittany Carper and Chelsea Leite.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.

Battling through injuries, South Carolina continues to prevail. The Tarheels went into Raleigh and outlasted the Wolfpack in a Play4Kay game classic, a ‘State of Iowa’ address, an update on the WNBA and WNBPA CBA negotiations…sort of, and more with Christy Winters Scott 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.

This weekend was jam-packed with the WWE Royal Rumble, The Grammys, Unrivaled in Philly, and some awesome college basketball action. Brian “BMac” Mackay and Tyler DeLuca are here to talk about 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.

It wasn't the busiest week of the season, but there was still plenty to recap from the week. But boy oh boy is it coming as the calendar flips to February. Sunday and Thursday each feature SIX top-25 showdowns. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce run through all of it and discuss what the updated tournament picture looks like as we have single-digit games remaining for most in the regular season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking down the ins and outs of the 2026 Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Midseason Watch List, teams to watch as we pass the midseason point, 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.

How will Taylor McCabe’s injury affect Iowa? Vic Schaefer had some thoughts about his team’s 3pt shooting criticism. Caitlin Clark enters the NBA world, and more with Christy Winters Scott 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.

Inspired by her first viewing of the award-winning movie “Challengers”, Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca explore the intersections of art, emotion, and sport.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 SEC makes history with 10 Top 25 teams, a Big Ten omission raises eyebrows, the Big 12 delivers its usual parity, and more with Cindy Brunson 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.

Megan is back and better than ever and we've got GAMES to discuss. Another crazy Thursday with two top-20 games going to overtime in Norman and College Park, plus everything else that happened throughout Wednesday and Thursday. Then on Sunday there's (barring weather) a top-5 SEC clash in Columbia between South Carolina and still-undefeated Vanderbilt. Alaina Morris of Vandy 24/7 jumps on to talk Commodores.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA schedule dropped with a pleasant surprise. Chelsea Leite and Helen Williams break down Toronto Tempo’s multi-arena plans, dive into the AP Top 25 rankings, Chelsea gets a United States geography lesson, 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.

All the WNBA teams dropped their 2026 schedule releases on social media right before we started recording, so naturally, we have thoughts. Who will survive in the SEC? Also, is this season’s UConn team actually better than last year’s national championship squad? All that and 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.

Recapping an awesome day of hoops from Monday. Where are Vanderbilt, TCU, Michigan, and Ohio State in the big scheme of things in the SEC, Big 12, and Big Ten, respectively? How about that instant classic in the Ivy League? All of that and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson 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.

Another unbeaten falls, an instant classic in the ACC, Iowa State’s tumble continues, and more with Brittany Carper 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 adjust on the fly! Megan felt under the weather so Rob had to largely fly solo to talk about a hectic, busy Thursday with a ton of top-25 games. But he's not entirely alone! USA Today's Mitchell Northam jumps on to talk some national big-picture things, then South Carolina beat writer Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News joins the show to go in-depth on South Carolina's victory over Texas and the Gamecocks in general.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A deep dive into the WNBA–WNBPA CBA negotiations: where do things stand? What’s at stake? And what exactly is a moratorium? How about the World Cup of it all? Also, did you hear that Harry Styles is back? All this 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.

Tension is rising across the SEC, with coaches voicing their frustration over scheduling, rankings, and respect. But when the dust settles, which conference will emerge with the most teams in the 2026 NCAA Tournament? Dive into it 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.

Join Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca as they break down all the wild twists and turns in this week’s AP Top 25 poll, a moratorium between the WNBA and WNBPA, a poutine conversation that is not to be missed, 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 down to three undefeated teams left as LSU takes down Texas in a thriller on Sunday. That was just one of many big-time matchups over the weekend. Brittany Carper and Jamie Steyer Johnson 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.

In a week filled with upsets, some pleasant surprises have emerged out of the pack - and Rob isn't afraid to admit he was wrong on teams like Ole Miss and Ohio State. He and Megan also recap another busy Thursday around the country, put Iowa State's loss on Wednesday into (recent) historical perspective and then preview a hectic weekend (that's a theme here the rest of the way). They wrap the show with one last all-time program draft, and they make it a mega-draft with 20 UConn players (10 per team).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA and WNBPA CBA deadline expires tomorrow. Where do things stand? Discussing everything surrounding collective bargaining, what it all affects, and more with 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.

We’re diving into way too early Bracketology 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 rankings of it all, Unrivaled Season 2 debuts, a little Heated Rivalry talk, and more chaos with Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comPoll Ponderings by Chelsea Leite: https://bit.ly/4jvSaeWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Undefeated teams are dropping all over the country, and UCLA dominates its cross-town rival USC. Mikayla Blakes shines as Vanderbilt hands LSU its second loss in a row. Arizona State, TCU, and Iowa State all lost in hard-fought Big 12 games against BYU, Utah, and Baylor. Ole Miss has a massive 4th quarter comeback that gives Texas a scare at home. Brittany Carper and Cindy Brunson have thoughts on all of those games, 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.

Women's basketball rang in calendar year 2026 by playing approximately 2,026 close/intriguing games on Thursday alone. Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer try to make sense of it all, from Kentucky's late winner in Baton Rouge to Georgia Tech's upset of Notre Dame and everything in between. Plus a preview of all the weekend's action (hint: lots of good Big Ten games) and then we end with our penultimate all-time program draft with Tennessee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.