The 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four is officially set and history is being made.
For just the second time ever, the same four teams have all returned to the Final Four from the previous year: UConn, UCLA, South Carolina, and Texas. It’s also only the fifth time in NCAA history that all No. 1 seeds have advanced this far.
So how did we get here?
In this episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, we break down the biggest moments from the NCAA Women’s Tournament with our Court Queens Superlatives, including:
🔥Hannah Hidalgo’s near quadruple-double performance
🔥 Ashlon Jackson’s game-winning buzzer-beater vs LSU
🔥 The defining players, plays, and storylines of March Madness
Then, we preview the Final Four matchups:
🏀 UConn vs South Carolina
🏀 UCLA vs Texas
Who has the edge? Can anyone stop UConn?
PLUS: WNBA Expansion Draft + Houston Comets Return 🚨
The WNBA is entering a new era:
❗The Houston Comets are officially returning
❗The WNBA Expansion Draft is set for April 3
❗Major changes are coming following the new CBA
We explain how the WNBA expansion draft works, what “protected players” means, and which teams could be most impacted.
📢 Don’t miss our special announcement at the end of the episode!
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Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes break down one of the biggest turning points in women’s basketball history—the WNBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement ‼️
From record-breaking salaries and revenue sharing to player empowerment and long-term league growth, does this historic CBA signal a shift in power in the WNBA? We dive into everything you need to know and why this deal could reshape women’s sports.
Then, it’s all about March Madness. 🏀
The NCAA Women’s Tournament Sweet 16 is officially set, and we’re seeing a powerful mix of dominance and chaos. Are UConn, South Carolina, and UCLA truly unstoppable, or is a shakeup coming?
We analyze:
⚔️ Virginia’s historic Cinderella run from the First Four
🍀 Notre Dame’s statement win over Ohio State
💙 Kentucky’s gritty path forward
😱 The biggest surprises and upsets so far
Plus, we highlight standout performances from Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, and Hannah Hidalgo, and break down the controversy around Syracuse’s tournament draw and what it reveals about the NCAA selection process.
Looking ahead to the Sweet 16 and beyond, we ask the biggest questions:
Who are the real contenders? Who’s vulnerable? And who will win the national championship?
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2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament bracket breakdown and Final Four predictions after Selection Sunday.
On The Women’s Hoops Show, Jordan Robinson reacts to the 2026 Women’s March Madness bracket, including why UConn Huskies women's basketball landed the No. 1 overall seed and which teams have the clearest path to the Final Four.
Jordan breaks down the No. 1 seeds in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament and analyzes how UCLA Bruins women's basketball, Texas Longhorns women's basketball, and South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball stack up heading into March Madness. She also shares her early Final Four predictions, explaining why an all-chalk Final Four could be in play.
Plus, we break down the best matchups in the 2026 Women’s March Madness bracket, including key first-round games and potential Sweet 16 and Elite Eight clashes that could shape the tournament.
Jordan also highlights possible Cinderella teams that could make a deep run, including:
🟠 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball
🔴 NC State Wolfpack women's basketball
🔵 Duke Blue Devils women's basketball
⚪ Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball
⚫ Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball
Finally, she gives a quick update on the ongoing negotiations between the Women's National Basketball Association and the Women's National Basketball Players Association over the next WNBA CBA, and why there may be reasons for optimism.
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Conference tournaments reshaped the NCAA Women’s Tournament picture.
On this episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson take you behind the scenes of covering conference tournaments before diving into the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, where UCLA delivered one of the most dominant championship performances in conference history, defeating Iowa 96–45 and strengthening its case for the overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (March Madness).
The hosts also break down the biggest conference tournament upsets, bubble teams fighting for NCAA Tournament bids, and the major storylines shaping the 2026 women’s March Madness bracket.
Then, the conversation shifts to the pros as the WNBA’s March 10 CBA deadline arrives with no agreement yet between the league and players. What are the key issues holding up negotiations? Jordan and Autumn explain the latest on WNBA revenue sharing, salary cap increases, and what could happen if talks continue closer to the start of the 2026 WNBA season.
🕒 Timecodes:
1:15 - Behind The Scenes Of Conference Tournament Week
12:46 - Big Ten: UCLA Dominates Ahead Of March Madness
19:21 - Who Gets The Overall #1 Seed?
24:37 - How Tournaments Are Shaping The NCAA Bracket
31:16 - Champ Week Individual Standout Performances
37:17 - CBA Deadline Is HERE... So What's It Mean???
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Unrivaled’s second season concludes with the Mist beating Phantom in the championship game. Jordan Robinson breaks down everything you need to know: how each team reached the finals, the biggest surprises of the season, and whether the league just leveled up again.
From the electric atmosphere at Barclays Center in Brooklyn to comparisons with the historic Philadelphia showcase, Jordan reacts to the finals energy, the championship game, and the Unrivaled MVP and award winners.
Then, WNBA veteran Monique Billings joins the show fresh off her first Unrivaled season where she led the league in double-doubles.
She talks:
✅ Thriving in the 3x3 format
✅ Expanding her game overseas
✅ Her Valkyries expansion experience
✅ Entering Year 9 in the WNBA
✅ Wellness, balance & her Silk Protein partnership
✅ UCLA’s dominance and Bruins pride
✅ Advice for college players preparing for the WNBA
✅ What’s next in basketball and broadcasting
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Unrivaled is officially leveling up.
After drawing 21,000+ fans in Philadelphia and generating $2M in one weekend, the 3x3 women’s basketball league is taking its semifinals to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on March 2.
What does this mean for the playoff race, semifinal byes, and the long-term future of Unrivaled beyond Miami?
Journalist Meghan L. Hall (USA Today’s For The Win) joins us to break down:
✔️Vinyl clinching the final playoff spot
✔️ Rae Burrell’s breakout performance
✔️Angel Reese returning to Rose BC
✔️How the Unrivaled postseason bracket is shaping up
✔️Whether the 3x3 offseason model can truly scale
Then we turn to the biggest WNBA storyline of 2026: CBA negotiations. 💰
With a March 10 deadline set, housing concessions reportedly on the table, and revenue sharing still unresolved, the WNBA Players Association has already authorized a strike. With the May 8 season approaching, could this be a defining economic turning point for the league?
We also dive into SEC women’s basketball chaos:
😮 LSU’s stunning 24–5 comeback over Ole Miss
🏆 South Carolina clinching at least a share of the SEC title
⬇️ Tennessee falling out of the AP Top 25
Women’s basketball is surging and the stakes are real across Unrivaled, the WNBA, and college hoops.
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Unrivaled may have just changed All-Star basketball forever. Chelsea Gray took home $200,000 and delivered a tournament-winning three that only strengthened her “Point Gawd” legacy. The 1-on-1 tournament was physical, emotional, and clearly not an exhibition — Paige Bueckers stormed off, Angel Reese chimed in, and even NBA players are calling for this format.
But the bigger storyline might be Breanna Stewart heading back to Turkey for EuroLeague Final Six — right as WNBA CBA negotiations approach what Adam Silver called the “11th hour.” The timing doesn’t conflict with the season… but the symbolism is hard to ignore.
We’ll also look ahead to Athletes Unlimited’s Week 3 and how the new lineups could shake up the leaderboard.
Vanderbilt just took down Texas in a statement win, while Olivia Miles is on a historic surge at TCU. And, as always, South Carolina continues to assert its dominance in the SEC.
There’s high-level basketball everywhere right now — and real stakes attached to all of it.
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February basketball brought March-level intensity. Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down a loaded college hoops slate, including UConn’s historic rout of Tennessee, Texas’ control win over LSU, Duke’s gritty road test at Louisville, UCLA’s separation in the Big Ten, and South Carolina’s overwhelming statement against Tennessee.
Then it’s Hoop Roots, revisiting why UConn–Tennessee once defined women’s basketball.
We pivot to the WNBA, where the league has finally delivered a counterproposal in CBA negotiations. We unpack what actually moved, what didn’t, and why revenue sharing remains the central fault line as the 2026 season timeline tightens.
We close with Unrivaled one-on-one predictions, breaking down the bracket, the chaos baked into the format, and who’s built to survive with nowhere to hide.
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Philadelphia didn’t just show up. It made history! 🙌
Join Jordan Robinson and ESPN’s Kendra Andrews as they break down the Unrivaled Tour’s first-ever tour stop where 21,490 fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena for a record-breaking doubleheader.
We look at what made the night feel bigger than basketball including:
🏀 The largest crowd ever for a regular-season women’s pro basketball game
⭐ Community events, watch parties, celebrity appearances, and jerseys from every era in the stands
♥️ Emotional homecoming moments for Natasha Cloud and Kahleah Copper
💥 Marina Mabrey’s unforgettable 47-point, 10-three performance
And in Hoop Roots, we discuss why this night matters historically and how Philly welcoming women’s pro basketball back for the first time since 1998 adds real significance.
Finally, we break down the WNBA league-wide context:
Current CBA negotiations
Rising player frustration
What this could mean for the 2026 WNBA season
🎧 Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most historic nights in women’s basketball!
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Sheryl Swoopes joins Jordan Robinson on The Women’s Hoops Show for a packed episode covering WNBA news, women’s college basketball, Athletes Unlimited basketball, and Unrivaled highlights.
We kick things off with an Unrivaled Basketball midpoint breakdown, including reaction to Dominique Malonga’s viral dunk, updates on WNBA standings, and what it all means as the season heats up.
Next, Jordan and Sheryl preview the upcoming Athletes Unlimited basketball season, returning this February. Sheryl shares insights on why this season matters, what makes the roster special, and the key storylines fans should be watching.
The conversation shifts to women’s college basketball, as Jordan and Sheryl reveal their Top 5 college players to watch, spotlighting future WNBA stars and the rising talent shaping this season.
We close with a timely discussion on the WNBA schedule release amid ongoing CBA negotiations, and what this could mean for players and the league moving forward.
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In this episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, two worlds collide: women’s college basketball and Unrivaled. If you’re trying to keep up with everything happening in women’s hoops right now, this episode connects the dots.
Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson start with a full women’s college basketball catch-up, breaking down the AP Top 25 and why the season feels like two realities at once.
UConn continues to dominate, while the rest of the Top 10 turns into a nightly survival test. With only two undefeated teams left (UConn and Vanderbilt) and the SEC and Big Ten controlling the poll, the pressure is rising fast.
Autumn was in the building for South Carolina vs. Texas, and she explains why the Gamecocks’ 68–65 revenge win looked like a true postseason blueprint.
From there, they break down the games that reshaped the week:
🏀 UConn vs. Notre Dame: a third-quarter avalanche that showed real separation
🏀 UCLA vs. Maryland: the Bruins blow it open and keep building a contender résumé
🏀 LSU vs. Oklahoma: Flau’jae Johnson takes over as foul trouble flips the game
🏀 Ohio State vs. TCU: a last-minute thriller decided by guard play and turnovers
🏀 Vanderbilt vs. Michigan: the Commodores stay undefeated and pass another close-game test
Before flipping the page, Jordan and Autumn tackle the question every fan is asking right now: Who are we sleeping on… and who’s ranked higher than their margin for error?
Then it’s time for Unrivaled. The hosts break down league standings, who looks legit right now, run through Unrivaled superlatives, and dig into Season 2 viewership trends.
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