The Ringer WNBA Show

This week, Seerat welcomes Chauny Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast, and they kick off the show with a real conversation about Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma (1:51). Then Chauny talks about her South Carolina Gamecocks and Dawn Staley’s influence in South Carolina (21:57). Later they discuss USC and how it is win or bust this year as they preview its big matchup with UConn this weekend (31:32). They close the show by discussing Caitlin Clark's comments in TIME magazine, the discourse around them, and their favorite moments of the year (44:58). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Chaunte’l Powell Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Nakase on Building the Golden State Valkyries. Plus, Hunter Cruse on the Valks and Aces. This week, Seerat takes a closer look at the newly assembled Golden Stake Valkyries! First, she speaks with their head coach, Natalie Nakase, who discusses the team’s thought process on putting together a roster for an expansion team, the three non-negotiable qualities for her team, and reuniting with Kate Martin from the Aces. Nakase then talks about her time with the LA Clippers, and the incredibly valuable lessons she learned from Jerry West (1:28). Later, Seerat welcomes WNBA draft expert Hunter Cruse to break down the Valkyries' expansion draft and how it will position the team for a championship run sooner than later. Finally, they look at Las Vegas Aces' and what they will look like after losing key members of their team (46:15). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Natalie Nakase and Hunter Cruse Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of this week’s expansion draft, Seerat is joined by Nekias Duncan. They start by questioning what adding another franchise in the Valkyries means for the league. Then they run through the league and look at teams that have tough decisions to make concerning who to protect from the expansion draft. Briefly, they later touch on the rest of the teams in the league. (11:50) Sparks (21:50) Dream (37:25) Wings (41:20) Sky (46:41) Sun Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey hoops fans, Seerat has a very special bonus episode for you as she chats with the CEOs of the Unrivaled league, Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell, about what fans can expect from the league, its unique All-Star Game weekend, balancing being partners in life and business, and whether or not Caitlin Clark will be a part of the league. Later on, Napheesa discusses the WNBA Finals, holding in her emotions during the game, and being with other UConn greats during Geno Auriemma’s celebration. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices