Who Will Claim the Final No. 1 Seed?

No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

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Episode Notes

The WNBA has reached its revenue-sharing target for the first time. Chantel and Sabreena break down what that milestone means and explore its potential impact on the ongoing CBA negotiations.

They then turn to college basketball, taking a look around the country and analyzing the performances of the TCU, Minnesota, and Kentucky as they approach the NCAA tournament.

Next, they break down the race for the final No. 1 seed, explaining how the selection committee evaluates teams. They discuss strengths and weaknesses of Texas, Vanderbilt, and other SEC and Big Ten contenders, emphasizing the importance of head-to-head matchups and the implications of the SEC tournament.

To close the show, we take an early look ahead and discuss where Paige Bueckers might rank in 2026.

REFERENCES:

WNBA offers housing concession in CBA counterproposal to players by Sabreena Merchant

WNBA says 2026 season will be impacted if no deal on a CBA by March 10 by Sabreena Merchant

Women’s college basketball rankings: How Louisville, Duke tripped against bubble teams by Sabreena Merchant

Iowa puts clamps down on No. 6 Michigan for signature victory by Chantel Jennings

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