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Who Can Keep Up With UConn, South Carolina, and TCU?

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Who Can Keep Up With UConn, South Carolina, and TCU?

No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show›
Nov 18, 20251:04:11

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Episode Notes

Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are back and diving into all the latest around the association! They discuss Sarah Strong and UConn’s impressive depth, Marta Suárez’s huge impact in TCU’s win over NC State, and South Carolina already settling into its identity. They also spotlight other storylines—including Duke’s concerning offensive issues and the rise of mid-majors like Richmond.


Then it’s on to the big question: What makes for a great women’s sports city? They dig into the factors that make certain cities hotspots for women’s sports and highlight emerging markets that could crack a top-10 list.

And to close things out, they debut a brand-new segment: “A Penny for Your Thoughts.”


REFERENCES: 


Women’s college basketball power rankings: What makes TCU a top-10 team? by Sabreena Merchant 


Shorthanded West Virginia women upset No. 15 Duke after melee triggers 7 ejections by Denny Alfonso


Is UConn even more dominant than last season’s national championship team? By Ben Pickman


Fresh faces help South Carolina win battle for ‘The Real SC’ over USC: Takeaways by Sabreena Merchant


The Athletic's: Top 10 Women’s Sports Cites fan poll


We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com


We want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: No Offseason listener survey


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No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network


Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com


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