Skip to content
🚨 Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA Commissioner episode artwork

Sep 4, 2026 8 min

🚨 Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA Commissioner

from Hoop There It Is Hosted by Lindsay Dunn and Amy Audibert

In this breaking-news episode of Hoop There It Is, Lindsay Dunn looks at Cathy Engelbert’s seven-plus years at the helm of the WNBA and the complicated legacy she leaves behind. Engelbert oversaw one of the most transformative periods in WNBA history — from explosive league growth and expansion to major media-rights deals and a new CBA that brought historic increases in player compensation. But the story isn’t that simple. Engelbert’s tenure was also marked by controversy, criticism from players and ongoing questions about leadership, officiating, player relationships and how the league handled some of its biggest challenges. Lindsay breaks down the amazing, the complicated and the controversial parts of Engelbert’s legacy — and what her departure could mean for the future of the WNBA. This is a changing moment for women’s basketball. What comes next? #WNBA #CathyEngelbert #HoopThereItIs #WomensBasketball #WNBAnews

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

🚨 Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA Commissioner

0:00 8:33

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Hoop There It Is?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this Hoop There It Is episode published?

This episode was published on September 4, 2026.

Can I download this Hoop There It Is episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.