Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down a big weekend of games in the WNBA – highlighting the Aces big win over the Fever, the Storm’s victory over an injury-laden Liberty, and the Valkyries’ hot streak. They also check in on the Sabreena Scale, which has a new top team this week. Then, the crew digs into our deep dive for the week – the dominance of the power forward position in the WNBA. When did this position rise to such importance? How has it evolved? And will it continue to hold the same value on the court? Plus, a game about sporting siblings. _________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:WNBA power rankings: What’s behind the Golden State Valkyries’ surge? by Sabreena MerchantWNBA files trademarks for the name ‘Portland Fire’ and stylized ‘P’ logo by Sabreena MerchantNaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington on the Power Forward in the WNBA via TikTok @itscwaysworldesq_________________Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comYou can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 MerchantThe latest WNBA controversy makes it clear that officiating has to be better by Shannon RyanDoes 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.comYou can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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50:23
Caitlin Clark Returns & Angel Reese Shines + The Birth of Ellie
It was quite a weekend in the WNBA – and we’re here to break it down. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena dig into the details of Caitlin Clark’s return on Saturday afternoon, when she led the Indiana Fever to victory against a previously undefeated New York Liberty. Then, the crew discusses Angel Reese’s career-first triple-double, the Dallas Wings’ blown opportunity against the Aces, and the Minnesota Lynx’s continued leadership on matters of social importance. Plus, an update on the Sabreena Scale and the impact of recent games on the race for the Commissioner’s Cup. Later on, Ben is joined by Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Officer for the New York Liberty, who shares the inside story on the origins of Ellie the Elephant, and what makes her such an icon. The crew wraps with Two Takes and a Fake._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:WNBA power rankings: Why the Indiana Fever’s small lineup is working by Sabreena MerchantA classic Caitlin Clark performance showed the Fever’s ceiling: Watch out, WNBA by Ben PickmanCaitlin Clark shines in return as Indiana Fever hand New York Liberty first loss of season by Sabreena Merchant and Ben PickmanLynx hold moment of silence in wake of Minnesota lawmaker’s assassination by Chantel JenningsAngel Reese records first triple-double of career as Chicago tops Connecticut by Ben Pickman_________________Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comYou can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why the Atlanta Dream is Thriving & the Dallas Wings are Not: Grading New Head Coaches in the WNBA
This season in the WNBA, there are seven new head coaches making their debut (not counting Stephanie White, who has held that title before at the Connecticut Sun). Some of those individuals and their respective teams are faring better than others. So, one month into the 2025 season, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to discuss these coaches – their programs, their backgrounds, their unique styles – and to take stock of who’s meeting expectations, who’s beating expectations, and who’s missing them altogether. Plus, the crew discusses Ariel Atkins’ comments about Angel Reese during the Chicago Sky’s post-game press conference Tuesday night, following their loss to the New York Liberty – as well as Reese’s on-court performance._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:Despite no Caitlin Clark, Fever-Sky broadcast drew nearly 2 million viewers by Richard DeitschSky’s Ariel Atkins says Angel Reese’s ‘crown is heavy,’ urges media to show more respect by Mark PuleoWhy is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman_________________Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comYou can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sue Bird on Caitlin Clark’s passing game, podcasting & more | Interview
Sue Bird, one of the all-time greats, stops by No Offseason as part of our Pride Month interview series to talk podcasting, WNBA ownership, sports collectibles, and why Caitlin Clark is such a good passer._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:Sue Bird’s “Dream Draft” picks at ebay.com/DreamDraft _________________Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comYou can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Acerca de No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
No Offseason is The Athletic’s show for all things women’s basketball. Hosts Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, and Ben Pickman bring you the stories that matter the most and the insider info you need from the sport that never stops – served up alongside exclusive interviews with the biggest names in women’s hoops, from the NCAA to the WNBA and all points in between. New episodes drop Tuesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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