EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 57 MIN
Our Power Four Contenders and Pretenders
from No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Zena, Sabreena, and Ben begin with a check-in on the CBA negotiations, explaining what a work stoppage and a status quo period really mean for players and the league. Then they turn to the Power Four conferences, breaking down whether the Big 12 has multiple teams capable of making a deep tournament run, what it will take to turn the ACC around, which SEC programs are on the rise, and who’s emerging as the contender for No. 2 in the Big Ten. The crew highlights the drama and challenges teams face as the season unfolds.Plus, we reflect on our early days in journalism, sharing personal anecdotes to inspire the next generation of reporters.REFERENCES: WNBA, players union remain in CBA deadlock. Could a player strike or lockout happen? by Ben Pickman LSU women’s basketball stumbled to an 0-2 SEC start. Will Kim Mulkey’s squad recover? by Sabreena Merchant__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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