Who Will be the Breakout Star of March Madness?

The WNBA players have unanimously approved the 2026 CBA agreement, and Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick off the episode by walking through the first steps of the CBA becoming official—and what happens next. They then break down the defining moments from the weekend in the women’s tournament.Next, they dive into who could emerge as the next star of March Madness, exploring how personality, leadership, and team success shape the tournament’s rising faces. They highlight the legacy of established players like Flau'jae Johnson, the rise of stars such as Madison Booker, and the importance of clutch performances.Finally, the crew dips into the mailbag to discuss the surprising lack of upsets in the women’s tournament.REFERENCES: WNBA players approve new CBA in unanimous vote by Sabreena MerchantIowa avoids meltdown in stifling Carver-Hawkeye Arena for NCAA Tournament first-round win by Scott DochternanFairleigh Dickinson coach calls for neutral NCAA sites following close call at Iowa by Scott DochternanTennessee’s lost its edge. Can the Lady Vols get it back? by Chantel JenningsWomen’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Clemson falls in OT after controversial call by Chantel Jennings, Grace Raynor, Cameron Teague Robinson, Sabreena Merchant and Scott DochtermanAmaya Battle sends Minnesota to Sweet 16 with last-second jumper vs. Ole Miss by Chantel JenningsMaryland coach Brenda Frese gives intense coaching moment to Oluchi Okananwa by Devon HendersonWomen’s March Madness second-round takeaways: Can Minnesota keep its March magic going? by Sabreena MerchantWho will become women’s March Madness stars? Watch these standouts become famous by Eden Laase__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.