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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 47 MIN

Is Women’s College Basketball Entering A New Era of Parity?

from No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

Zena and Sabreena start their discussion by evaluating Rebecca Lobo and Sue Bird’s view that the league’s offer to players is favorable. They then break down the weekend’s biggest upsets—from Kansas State’s surprising win over Texas Tech to the coaching decisions and team chemistry that made the difference. The duo also dives into the Coretta Scott King Classic, unpacking must-see matchups like Ohio State vs. TCU and Vanderbilt vs. Michigan, where strengths were tested and flaws exposed. They step back to assess UConn’s continued dominance, Notre Dame’s challenges, and the bigger question looming over the season: is women’s college basketball finally leveling out?Plus, Chantel Jennings returns as she takes the hot seat for a game of Two Truths and a Lie.REFERENCES: Kansas State stuns Texas Tech, hands Red Raiders first loss of season by Sabreena Merchant Women’s college basketball power rankings: South Carolina’s Raven Johnson finds her touch by Sabreena Merchant We want to hear from you! We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers!__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.

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