Who Do The Valkyries Protect? Can Anyone Beat UConn? | Podhalla

Who stays and who goes? In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales sit down with Richard Cohen from Her Hoop Stats to dive deep into the looming WNBA Expansion Draft. As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their next phase, the big question remains: how will they handle their protection list?

The Valkyries Expansion Strategy
Richard Cohen breaks down the complex rules of the expansion draft and provides expert insight into the tough decisions facing the Valkyries front office. We tackle the most debated roster questions, including:

Should the team prioritize veteran leadership by protecting Kayla Thornton?

Is the upside of Carla Leite too valuable to risk losing?

Where does Cecilia Zandalasini fit into the long-term vision of the franchise?

Women's Final Four Preview
With four #1 seeds—including giants like UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas—battling for the championship, the stakes have never been higher. Brian and Garrett discuss whether UConn can reclaim their throne or if the "rest of the field" has officially caught up. Is this the most competitive Final Four in history?

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