Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of women’s basketball to you five days a week.  The Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

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March 29, 2026 28 mins

 

Control vs. chaos… and in the end, control won.

On this episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down one of the WILDEST Sweet 16 rounds we’ve seen 👇

🏀 Duke vs LSU Thriller (87-85)

  • Ashlon Jackson hits a game-winning buzzer-beater 😱
  • LSU’s late comeback falls just short
  • How Duke’s defense + tempo control changed everything
  • What went wrong for Kim Mulkey’s squad

🏀 Notre...

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🏀 In Today’s Episode:

🔥 Can Oklahoma beat South Carolina TWICE?
After Oklahoma’s 94-82 OT win, we dive into what worked:

  • Dominating the boards (54-39)
  • Controlling points in the paint
  • Pushing tempo and scoring early

Plus, what South Carolina MUST fix:

  • Slowing down Oklahoma’s offense
  • Creating foul trouble inside
  • Knocking down perimeter shots

⚔️ Texas vs Kentucky Preview

  • Texas forced 2...
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The Sweet 16 has arrived. South Carolina gears up for a matchup against Oklahoma. And, can Virginia continue its cinderella run?

 

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BRACKET BREAKDOWN: Syracuse's Felisha Legette-Jack OUTRAGED Over NCAA Tournament Format

 

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UConn keeps rolling—but is anyone surprised? 🤯 On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down the mindset it takes to face UConn Huskies women's basketball and why their dominance over Syracuse continues to define March matchups.

We also dive into a heated NCAA Tournament debate: should early rounds move to neutral sites? With voices like Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley weighing in, the ...

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UConn is handling business in dominant fashion… but is this tournament really going to stay chalk? 🤔

 

In today’s episode, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down:

 

UConn’s statement win and why they look like the team to beat 🏆

South Carolina and UCLA continuing to roll

Whether the path to the championship is already set

 

PLUS… the bracket just got SHAKEN:

 

Virginia stuns Iowa in a 2OT thriller 😱

Notre Dame and Kentucky pul...

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LSU made a STATEMENT — and Flau'jae Johnson showed OUT for her home crowd 💜

On this episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down the biggest moments from the NCAA Tournament:

🔥 LSU dominates Texas Tech 101-47 behind huge performances from Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams
🔥 Is LSU ready for revenge vs Duke after their earlier loss?
🔥 Minnesota SURVIVES Ole Miss in a gritty 65-...

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The NCAA Women’s Tournament is HERE — and all eyes are on Tennessee 👀

On this episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones break down the biggest storylines heading into March Madness, including why Tennessee might have the most to prove of any team in the field.

We’re diving into:
🏀 NC State vs Tennessee — can the Vols bounce back from an underwhelming season?
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UConn’s Azzi Fudd is healthy—and that should have the rest of the NCAA Tournament on notice 👀

On this episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) break down the top players to watch in March Madness, including stars and under-the-radar names who could steal the spotlight.

🏀 Players to Watch:

Azzi Fudd (UConn)

Rori Harmon (Texas)

MiLa...

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Experts break down the 2026 Women’s NCAA Basketball bracket, top seeds, transfer portal impact, sleeper teams, and region predictions on Fire TV.

 

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Experts break down the 2026 Women’s NCAA Basketball bracket, top seeds, transfer portal impact, sleeper teams, and region predictions on Fire TV.

 

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Experts break down the 2026 Women’s NCAA Basketball bracket, top seeds, transfer portal impact, sleeper teams, and region predictions on Fire TV.

 

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The WNBA season is officially ON — and it comes with a historic agreement that could change the league forever.

Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down the massive new CBA details, including a skyrocketing salary cap, revenue sharing, and what it means for players across the league. From supermax deals to improved benefits, this is a defining moment for women’s basketball.

Plus, Team USA dominates the FIBA Qualifying Tournament, f...

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On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) is joined by Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) to preview the biggest storylines heading into March Madness.

🔑 In this episode:

Seniors under the most pressure in the NCAA Tournament, including Flau’Jae Johnson, Lauren Betts, Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, and more

Which contenders could be vulnerable across all four region...

In today’s episode:

Why UConn Huskies women's basketball could take over their region as the top seed

Breaking down the other No. 1 seeds: UCLA Bruins women's basketball, Texas Longhorns women's basketball, and South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball

First-round matchups you NEED to watch including NC State Wolfpack women's basketball vs Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball

Potential upset alerts like Princeton Tigers women's b...

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Sarah Strong is dominating women’s college basketball — and now she’s officially ESPN Player of the Year while leading an undefeated UConn team (34-0).

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down why Sarah Strong might be the most complete player in the country and what makes her impact go far beyond the box score.

We also discuss Caitlin Clark’s return to international play as she l...

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UConn just won another Big East title — but the mission isn’t finished yet.

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, host Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) is joined by Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) to break down the biggest stories in women’s basketball.

Today’s show:

🏀 UConn’s Perfect Season Continues
The Huskies are 34-0 after dominating Villanova to win their sixth straight Big ...

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UConn just keeps winning.

The Huskies are 34-0 after winning the Big East Tournament, marking their 50th straight victory and another dominant run for the defending national champions. But despite the perfect season, a debate is brewing — does UConn deserve the overall #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, or should UCLA’s résumé push them ahead?

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, host Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline ...

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Texas shocked the college basketball world by taking down South Carolina to win the SEC Championship, ending the Gamecocks’ three-year run at the top of the conference.

In this episode we break down how Texas controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to a 14–0 start and never letting South Carolina settle into its rhythm. The Longhorns played the more physical game, dominated the paint early, and forced the Gamecocks in...

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