Is South Carolina Destined to Return to the Title Game?

There was no shortage of women’s hoops news this weekend!Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick things off with the news of Breanna Stewart signing with a EuroLeague Women team and what it means as she plans to join after Unrivaled. Then they break down Adam Silver’s latest comments on the WNBA CBA negotiations. From there, the crew shares their thoughts on Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament final and the league’s plan to add a postseason tour stop.Next, we take a look at the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee’s Top 16 reveal and what it signals about the selection process and evaluation criteria.Afterwards, it’s all about the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball. The trio breaks down how the Gamecocks have navigated challenges this season, highlighting the team’s flexibility as a defining strength. They discuss a frontcourt that has exceeded expectations despite key absences, the pivotal contributions of Raven Johnson, Joyce Edwards, and Madina Okot, the impact of new additions, and Dawn Staley’s masterful in-game adjustments. They also examine South Carolina’s reimagining following last season’s title loss — and whether a return to the championship game is within reach.To close things out, we wrap up with a fun, Dawn Staley–inspired game.REFERENCES: Adam Silver ‘not ready to set a drop-dead date’ on CBA negotiations with WNBPA by Sabreena MerchantUnrivaled schedules postseason games in New York following Philadelphia success by Sabreena MerchantBreanna Stewart signing with EuroLeague team, will join after Unrivaled by Sabreena MerchantWomen’s college basketball power rankings: South Carolina flexes its SEC dominance by Sabreena MerchantDRIVING; My Life, My Mercedes CL500 by Dawn Staley__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkEmail us: [email protected] up for the No Offseason newsletter!YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseasonTikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.