Global Boom of Women's Hoops: WNBA CBA Fight, NIL Era & International Talent with Rachel Galligan

Women’s basketball is exploding — in the NCAA, WNBA and around the world. 🏀In this episode of Fullcourt Passport, Ric Bucher and Bostjan “Boki” Nachbar are joined by special guest Rachel Galligan — former D1 standout, three-time Hall of Famer, ex-pro, longtime analyst and CEO of Go Global Recruiting — to break down where the women’s game is right now and where it’s headed next.They dive into:Why women’s basketball is as popular and profitable as it’s ever beenHow stars like Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have elevated the WNBAThe WNBA CBA negotiations: revenue share, salaries, facilities & player benefitsThe rise of unrivaled, Project B and global leagues challenging the status quoHow European development (Spain, France, etc.) differs from the U.S. grassroots & AAU sceneWhy more international players are choosing the NCAA route & NILThe real pros and cons of the transfer portalHow players and parents should choose the right college fit (not just chase NIL money)Later, Ric and Boki connect it all back to their EuroLeague world: roster building, culture, and why not every great player fits every system.00:00 – Intro: Ric, Boki & Rachel’s 3x Hall of Fame résumé03:00 – State of women’s basketball in the U.S. and worldwide08:00 – WNBA CBA: revenue share, salaries & facilities players won’t accept anymore15:00 – New leagues (Unrivaled, Project B) and global competition for talent21:00 – U.S. vs European development: AAU culture vs team basketball & IQ28:00 – Why international players are now drawn to NCAA & NIL35:00 – WNBA’s biggest product issue: roster spots, injuries & “junior team” ideas41:00 – Transfer portal & NIL: Rachel’s advice to players, parents & agents46:00 – Ric & Boki react: COVID, fit, loyalty and development paths#FullcourtPassport #RachelGalligan #WomensBasketball #WNBA #WNBACBA #NCAAW #NIL #TransferPortal #EuroLeagueWomen #GlobalBasketball #GoGlobalRecruiting #RicBucher #BostjanNachbar #BasketballPodcast #SportsBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.