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Club Hoops
by Club Hoops
A women’s basketball podcast hosted by Natalie Franklin and her dad, Greg! It’s all about women’s basketball—smart takes, bold opinions, and a lot of laughs…PURE HOOPS! New episodes weekly
Episodes
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Valkyries vs. Dream: WNBA Finals Preview & Predictions
Is this Golden State’s championship to lose? Natalie and Greg preview the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, breaking down the matchups, bench depth, and home-court advantage that could decide the series. We discuss Angel Reese’s impact, Gabby Williams’ role,...
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3 Things the Liberty & Aces Must Fix This Offseason
The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces were swept out of the WNBA semifinals. What comes next? Natalie and Greg break down three offseason priorities: roster gaps, who stays and who goes, and coaching accountability. Plus, Jackie Young’s free agency, a potential Jewell Loyd trade, and what needs...
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Aces & Liberty Down 0–2: Can They Avoid WNBA Semifinal Sweeps?
The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty are one loss from elimination—and no WNBA team has overcome a 0–2 deficit to win a best-of-five playoff series. We break down the Atlanta Dream’s overtime win, the Golden State Valkyries’ clutch finish, and what both trailing teams must change in Game 3.…
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WNBA Semifinals: Should the Aces and Liberty Be Worried?
The Aces and Liberty are down 0–1. Is it time to worry? We break down how the Atlanta Dream punished New York’s turnovers and how the Golden State Valkyries dominated Las Vegas on the glass. Plus, the Aces’ injury concerns, Becky Hammon’s blunt reaction, and adjustments each losing team needs for...
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WNBA Semifinals Preview: Aces vs. Valkyries and Liberty vs. Dream
Four teams, two Finals spots. We preview the 2026 WNBA semifinals: Can the Valkyries solve A’ja Wilson and the Aces after a 3–0 regular-season sweep? Can Atlanta’s defense overcome the Liberty’s championship experience? We break down key matchups and three ways each team can win. Plus, a quick...
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What’s Next for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever? Aces End Their Playoff Run
A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces ended the Indiana Fever’s playoff run. Now what? We break down the Game 3 loss and Indiana’s biggest offseason questions: Stephanie White’s coaching future, Kelsey Mitchell’s free agency, and what needs to change around Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston to build a...
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Arike’s Record 45 Forces Game 3 + Dream Sweep Mystics | WNBA Playoffs
Arike Ogunbowale drops a playoff-record 45 points to keep the Dallas Wings alive against the Golden State Valkyries! We break down the overtime thriller, what both teams need to win Game 3, and how the Atlanta Dream swept the Washington Mystics. Plus, Washington’s offseason priorities and draft...
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Lynx Swept, Fever Force Game 3 & A’ja Wilson’s Heated Fan Exchange
The Liberty send Minnesota home, while Caitlin Clark and the Fever force a winner-take-all Game 3 against the Aces. We break down what went wrong for the Lynx, how Indiana adjusted, and what Las Vegas must change. Plus, A’ja Wilson’s heated exchange with a courtside fan sparks a conversation…
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WNBA Playoffs: Are the Lynx Going Home? Game 1 Takeaways & Game 2 Adjustments
Are the Minnesota Lynx headed for a first-round exit? We break down all four WNBA Playoffs Game 1 matchups, from Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson’s dominance to Golden State’s depth and Atlanta’s defense, and what the Lynx, Fever, Mystics, and Wings must change to survive Game 2. Who forces a Game...
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2026 WNBA Playoff Preview: First-Round Picks and Upset Predictions
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are here! Can the Liberty upset the No. 1 seed? Do the Fever’s regular-season wins over the Aces change our prediction? Washington won its season series against Atlanta... can the Mystics do it again in the playoffs? And which lower seed has the best shot at blowing up the...
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2026 WNBA Awards: Who’s the Real DPOY?
We reveal our 2026 WNBA award picks and debate the biggest races: A’ja Wilson vs. Gabby Williams for DPOY, Shakira Austin vs. Jessica Shepard for Most Improved, and Sydney Johnson vs. Cheryl Reeve for Coach of the Year. Plus, are Olivia Miles and Janelle Salaün the easiest selections on the…
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3 Things We Learned About Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup
Team USA won another FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal, but the tournament raised some big questions ahead of LA 2028. Natalie and Greg discuss who shouldn’t return, why veterans still protect the standard, and why the 12 most talented players don’t always make the best team. Plus: Kara Lawson’s...
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Team USA Barely Survived Italy—Did They Just Get Exposed?
Team USA survived a major scare against Italy, escaping with a 55–52 win... but was it simply one bad shooting night, or did Italy expose bigger problems? Natalie and Greg debate Kara Lawson’s coaching and rotations, whether Napheesa Collier’s game translates to international play, and whether...
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Did Skylar Diggins QUIT on the Chicago Sky? Benching, Knee Injury & Fallout
Skylar Diggins played just 19 games in her first season with the Chicago Sky, and the timing of her shutdown raised plenty of questions. Natalie and Greg break down her move to the bench, lingering knee issues, frustrations with communication and facilities, and whether this was simply an...
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DeWanna Bonner to Atlanta! A’ja Wilson OUT for FIBA + NaLyssa Smith Injury
DeWanna Bonner is headed to Atlanta, NaLyssa Smith is out for the season, and A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA World Cup. Natalie and Greg break down what Bonner adds to the Dream, how the Aces can replace Smith with Kalani Brown, and what A’ja’s absence from Team USA could mean for...
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Kate Koval Leaves LSU After Kim Mulkey Signs Russian Center
Kate Koval is leaving LSU for “personal reasons” less than two weeks after Kim Mulkey signed 17-year-old Russian center Anna Minaeva. We break down the complicated basketball and human dynamics behind the move, including Koval’s Ukrainian background, her father’s military service, Mulkey’s…
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DeWanna Bonner Buyout + Did Dallas Make a Mistake Drafting Azzi Fudd?
DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury agree to a mutual buyout, opening the door for the veteran to join a contender. We break down where she could land and what the move says about Phoenix’s season. Plus, Azzi Fudd is out for the season. Did Dallas make the right call drafting her No. 1 despite...
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Fever Heating Up, Wings Falling Apart?
We break down Indiana’s hot streak, the impact of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Tyasha Harris, and Makayla Timpson, plus whether the Fever are becoming a true title contender. Then, it’s Dallas: injuries, Arike Ogunbowale’s role alongside Paige Bueckers, and a struggling defense that could…
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Sabrina Ionescu Snubbed by Team USA? Plus Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to Washington
Sabrina Ionescu is out for Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup roster — but was she truly snubbed? We break down Sabrina’s omission and what the selections of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese could mean for USA Basketball’s 2028 plans. Plus, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton lands with the…
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Kelsey Plum TRADED to Phoenix! Can the Mercury Still Make the Playoffs?
Kelsey Plum has been traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury, but can she save Phoenix’s playoff hopes? We break down who won the deal, Plum’s fit with the Mercury, what the trade says about the Sparks’ rebuild, and whether Phoenix’s bold gamble will pay off.
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Is the WNBA Too Woke? Angel Reese, Sandy Brondello & the Caitlin Clark Effect
Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was suspended after calling Angel Reese a “protected species”—but was the punishment fair, or did internet outrage force the WNBA’s hand? Natalie and Greg debate intent versus impact, Angel’s understandable response, Brondello’s apology, and whether the...
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Fever Own the Aces, Rhyne Howard Must Step Up + Sparks Fire GM
The Fever dominate Las Vegas again behind Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Sophie Cunningham. We also discuss what Rhyne Howard must do to lead the struggling Atlanta Dream and why the Sparks’ decision to part ways with GM Raegan Pebley raises even more questions about the franchise’s…
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Chennedy Carter Waived by Aces, Skylar Diggins Out After Benching & WNBA All-Star Snubs
Chennedy Carter is out in Las Vegas, and we’re breaking down whether the Aces made a shocking move — or simply moved on before the fit became a bigger issue. This week on Club Hoops, we discuss Chennedy Carter being waived by the Aces, Skylar Diggins being listed out with a knee injury after her...
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Skylar Diggins Benched, Las Vegas Aces Exposed Without A'ja & Atlanta Dream Losing Streak
Skylar Diggins says the Chicago Sky want her coming off the bench. The Las Vegas Aces looked lost without A’ja Wilson. The Indiana Fever beat the Aces without Caitlin Clark. And the Atlanta Dream are now on a five-game losing streak. We also get into the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters, including...
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Alyssa Thomas Suspended for Caitlin Clark Flagrant 2… Did the WNBA Get It Right?
Alyssa Thomas was suspended after the WNBA upgraded her contact with Caitlin Clark to a Flagrant 2 — but did the league get the call right, or did it create even more controversy? In this episode, we debate the suspension, the officiating, and the bigger Caitlin Clark conversation around...
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Olivia Miles Is Better Than Caitlin Clark & Paige Bueckers? Lynx Rookie Enters MVP Talk
Olivia Miles is forcing a real conversation: is she just the Rookie of the Year favorite, or is she already playing like one of the best guards in the WNBA? Greg and Natalie break down Miles’ breakout season with the Minnesota Lynx, why her rookie year stacks up against Caitlin Clark and Paige...
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Indiana Fever Exposed by Atlanta Dream + Chicago Sky Meltdown vs. Dallas Wings
The Fever scored 96 and still lost by 17. The Sky led by 17 and still lost. Greg and Natalie break down the Atlanta Dream, exposing Indiana’s defense and turnover issues, Angel Reese making WNBA history, and Dallas stealing a wild comeback win over Chicago behind Paige Bueckers and Li Yueru. Are...
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Skylar Diggins Exposed the Chicago Sky’s Real Problem
Skylar Diggins did not just vent after the Chicago Sky’s loss to the Toronto Tempo — she exposed a bigger issue. Natalie and Greg break down the Sky’s identity crisis, Skylar’s pointed comments, Tyler Marsh’s pressure, the Angel Reese trade aftermath, and why Chicago needs a clearer plan around...
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The Phoenix Mercury Suck Right Now… What Happened?
The Phoenix Mercury were in the WNBA Finals last year, but this season they look lost. Natalie and Greg break down Phoenix’s rough start, the impact of losing Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas carrying too much, Kahleah Copper’s efficiency concerns, Nate Tibbetts’ coaching questions, and whether the...
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Who Leaves the Fever First: Caitlin Clark or Stephanie White?
After back-to-back losses to Golden State and Portland, the Indiana Fever are facing bigger questions about Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White, team identity, defensive issues, and visible sideline tension. Natalie and Greg break down who is really under pressure: the coach, the star, or the Fever...
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Are the New York Liberty Still a Top 5 WNBA Team or Just Top 5 on Paper?
The New York Liberty were expected to be one of the WNBA’s elite teams, but their 3-4 start has raised real questions. Natalie and Greg break down whether the Liberty just need to get healthy or if their losses to Portland, Golden State, and Dallas reveal bigger issues with chemistry, defense,...
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Did the Fever Protect Caitlin Clark… or Hide the Truth?
Caitlin Clark’s last-minute scratch from the Indiana Fever’s game against the Portland Fire turned a back injury into a much bigger conversation. Was this simply the Fever being cautious with their franchise star, or did the timing of the announcement create unnecessary confusion? Natalie and…
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WNBA Warning Signs: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese & Dallas Wings Drama
It’s early in the WNBA season, but a few warning signs are already standing out. Natalie and Dad break down the Indiana Fever’s three-point-heavy offense around Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese’s continued development, Coach Jose Fernandez’s comments about selfishness in the Dallas Wings locker room…
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Did the LA Sparks Get Worse? Rickea Jackson Trade, No Depth & a 0-2 Start
It’s only been two games, but the Los Angeles Sparks may already be in trouble. We break down LA’s 0-2 start, the Rickea Jackson trade, the lack of depth, and whether Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink, Nneka Ogwumike, Ariel Atkins, and Erica Wheeler are enough to make this team a real playoff threat....
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Azzi Fudd Benched, Caitlin Clark Health Concerns & Fever vs. Wings Reaction
The Dallas Wings opened the season with a statement win over the Indiana Fever, and this game gave us a lot more than just a final score. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the biggest early WNBA takeaways from Fever vs. Wings, including Azzi Fudd coming off the bench in her WNBA debut,...
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2026 WNBA Preseason Power Rankings: Are the Aces Still No. 1?
The 2026 WNBA season is here, and we’re breaking down the preseason power rankings. Are A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces still the team to beat? Can the Liberty, Fever, Dream, or Wings close the gap? We talk Caitlin Clark’s return, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd in Dallas, Angel Reese in Atlanta,...
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Chicago Sky Shake-Up: Hailey Van Lith Out, Natasha Cloud In
In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down why the Sky waived Van Lith, what Cloud brings to Chicago, and what this says about the team’s direction heading into the 2026 WNBA season. We also discuss how Cloud fits with Skylar Diggins, Courtney Vandersloot, Kamilla Cardoso, Rickea Jackson…
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Did Courtney Vandersloot Become the Chicago Sky’s Player-GM?
For the first time in WNBA history, do we have a player-GM? Okay, we’re joking… kind of. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the new-look Chicago Sky and Courtney Vandersloot’s comments about Azurá Stevens stepping into a bigger scoring role. Is Sloot simply setting a veteran standard…
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Are the Indiana Fever Ready to Contend?
The Indiana Fever enter the 2026 WNBA season with major expectations around Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. In this episode, we break down whether the Fever are still developing or finally ready to become a real playoff contender. We discuss Caitlin Clark’s return, Aliyah...
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Audi Crooks and Jordan Lee Have New Homes
It’s official: Audi Crooks is headed to Oklahoma State and Jordan Lee is headed to South Carolina. In this episode, we break down what these two major transfer portal moves mean for women’s college basketball and which player may have made the better bet. Audi Crooks is stepping into a situation...
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Is the WNBA Blackballing Natasha Cloud?
In this episode, we break down the four biggest reasons she might still be on the board: her activism, the New York Liberty front office's response after the season, her very public stance on the CBA and player pay, and the basketball realities of age, fitness, and production. Is this about...
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LSU Guards Hit the Transfer Portal: Bella Hines to TCU, Jada Williams to LSU
LSU’s backcourt is changing fast. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the Tigers’ guard movement in the transfer portal, Bella Hines to TCU, Jada Williams to LSU, and what it all means for LSU moving forward. For more content subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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WNBA Free Agency Feels Anticlimactic… But the Chicago Sky Are Getting Interesting
WNBA free agency hasn’t totally exploded the way some people expected — but the Chicago Sky are absolutely one of the most interesting teams in the mix right now. In this episode, we break down WNBA free agency, why the Chicago Sky stand out, and why this market has felt a little anticlimactic so...
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Angel Reese Traded to Atlanta Dream: What This Means for Atlanta
Angel Reese is headed to the Atlanta Dream, and in this episode, we break down why Atlanta made this move, what Reese brings on the court, and why this trade feels like a clear win-now swing. We also discuss the visibility and pressure that come with adding one of the WNBA’s biggest stars, what...
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Dawn Staley’s Statement, Geno Auriemma’s Apology and the South Carolina-UConn Fallout
Dawn Staley released a statement regarding the Final Four moment with Geno Auriemma, and in this episode, we break down what it means, why she may have felt the need to say more, and whether she is too often expected to take the high road. We also discuss how Geno’s apology landed, what this says...
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UCLA Handles Texas’ Physicality and Heads to the Natty
UCLA took down Texas 51-44 in a low-scoring Final Four rock fight and punched its ticket to the national championship game. We break down Lauren Betts’ impact, Madison Booker’s tough night, and how the Bruins handled Texas’ physicality to get it done. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more...
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UCLA vs South Carolina National Championship Preview: Hunger vs Experience
UCLA and South Carolina are set for the women’s college basketball national championship, and this matchup feels like hunger vs. experience on the biggest stage. We break down Lauren Betts, Dawn Staley, UCLA’s path to a first title, South Carolina’s depth and physicality, the biggest X-factors…
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South Carolina Beats UConn, and Geno Goes Out Sad
South Carolina took down UConn in the Women’s Final Four and punched its ticket to the national championship game. In this episode, we break down how Dawn Staley’s team won with physicality, rebounding, free throws, and complete second-half control. We get into why Geno Auriemma and the Huskies...
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Can UCLA Flip the Script on Texas? Final Four Preview
UCLA gets its shot at revenge against Texas with a trip to the national title game on the line. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down what the Bruins need to do differently after Texas controlled the first meeting with defense, toughness, and pressure. We get into Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice,...
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Can South Carolina Get Payback on UConn? Final Four Preview
South Carolina gets another shot at UConn with a trip to the national title game on the line. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the revenge angle after last season’s championship loss, the biggest adjustments South Carolina needs to make, and whether the Gamecocks can disrupt UConn’s...
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A women’s basketball podcast hosted by Natalie Franklin and her dad, Greg!
It’s all about women’s basketball—smart takes, bold opinions, and a lot of laughs…PURE HOOPS!
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