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<p>They also unpack the highly talked-about sideline altercation between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma that happened after South Carolina’s Final Four win. Plus, with the NCAA tournament now in the rearview, Caroline and Ice evaluate which players boosted—or hurt—their WNBA Draft stock during March Madness.</p>
<p>Be sure to join the conversation and drop your thoughts in the comments!</p>
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<p>12:17 - Was South Carolina hungover from beating UConn?</p>
<p>15:55 - When did we start to trust UCLA?</p>
<p>19:18 - Which returning players are you excited to watch next season?</p>
<p>26:58 - How has Lauren Betts' draft stock changed?</p>
<p>31:52 - How has Azzi Fudd's draft stock changed?</p>
<p>34:57 - Cori Close on winning NCAA national championship: "I wanted to find uncommon, courageous women..."</p>
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<p>38:12 - What did the Geno-Dawn altercation mean to you?</p>
<p>48:38 - Final thoughts on college hoops season?</p>
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<p>Be sure to join the conversation and drop your thoughts in the comments!</p>
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<p>12:17 - Was South Carolina hungover from beating UConn?</p>
<p>15:55 - When did we start to trust UCLA?</p>
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<p>Let us know your bold Final Four predictions in the comments!</p>
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<p>Let us know your bold Final Four predictions in the comments!</p>
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<p>07:22 - Is this South Carolina team in a better position to beat this UConn team than last year?</p>
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<p>50:37 - What have been the most notable storylines from NCAAW tournament so far?</p>
<p>01:02:45 - Upcoming games to watch</p>
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<p>Join the conversation and let us know—which Sweet 16 matchup are you most excited to watch?</p>
<p>01:33 - What were the biggest takeaways from the first two rounds?</p>
<p>11:33 - How impactful is having home-court advantage?</p>
<p>18:51 - University of Virginia head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton on playing at Iowa's home court</p>
<p>25:15 - What are our must-watch Sweet 16 games?</p>
<p>39:17 - Upcoming games to watch</p>
<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p>Join the conversation and let us know—which Sweet 16 matchup are you most excited to watch?</p>
<p>01:33 - What were the biggest takeaways from the first two rounds?</p>
<p>11:33 - How impactful is having home-court advantage?</p>
<p>18:51 - University of Virginia head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton on playing at Iowa's home court</p>
<p>25:15 - What are our must-watch Sweet 16 games?</p>
<p>39:17 - Upcoming games to watch</p>
<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>UCLA guard Kiki Rice also stops by to share her mindset heading into March and the Bruins’ goals as they chase their first national title. Plus, the crew debates which coaches and players have a chance to cement their legacy as March Madness legends this season.</p>
<p>Have a question or topic you want covered? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.</p>
<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p>UCLA guard Kiki Rice also stops by to share her mindset heading into March and the Bruins’ goals as they chase their first national title. Plus, the crew debates which coaches and players have a chance to cement their legacy as March Madness legends this season.</p>
<p>Have a question or topic you want covered? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.</p>
<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>The trio also breakdown the most notable takeaways from conference tournaments and discuss how certain wins and losses will impact Selection Sunday. Plus - this week’s spotlight players of the week!</p>
<p>Got a question or topic you want covered? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.</p>
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<p>02:00 - How could accelerated rookie contracts impact WNBA rosters?</p>
<p>06:44 - What did Breanna Stewart & Kelsey Plum's letter mean for CBA negotiations?</p>
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<p>31:21 - Big Ten: Does UCLA deserve to be No. 1 overall seed?</p>
<p>41:43 - SEC: Texas takes down South Carolina 78-61 for SEC title</p>
<p>52:24 - Big 12: What does the Big 12 title mean for WVU?</p>
<p>57:38 - Spotlight Players of the Week</p>
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<p>The trio also breakdown the most notable takeaways from conference tournaments and discuss how certain wins and losses will impact Selection Sunday. Plus - this week’s spotlight players of the week!</p>
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<p>02:00 - How could accelerated rookie contracts impact WNBA rosters?</p>
<p>06:44 - What did Breanna Stewart & Kelsey Plum's letter mean for CBA negotiations?</p>
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<p>18:47 - What continues to be in question with no CBA agreement?</p>
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<p>52:24 - Big 12: What does the Big 12 title mean for WVU?</p>
<p>57:38 - Spotlight Players of the Week</p>
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<p>Got a question or topic you want covered? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.</p>
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<p>Plus, Vanderbilt star and SEC Player of the Year Mikayla Blakes joins the show to talk leadership, confidence, and how Vanderbilt surged into national title contention.</p>
<p>Got a question or topic you want covered? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.</p>
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<p>08:48 - Will Vanderbilt or Texas take the final No. 1 seed?</p>
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<p>50:11 - Upcoming games to watch</p>
<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>Plus, which teams are suddenly on the hot seat after tough late-season losses? Should Tennessee and Duke be concerned heading into March?</p>
<p>Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Drop it in the comments, and we may feature it in an upcoming episode.</p>
<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p>Plus, which teams are suddenly on the hot seat after tough late-season losses? Should Tennessee and Duke be concerned heading into March?</p>
<p>Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Drop it in the comments, and we may feature it in an upcoming episode.</p>
<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Subscribe to <i><strong>Hoops 360 </strong></i>on your favorite podcast app:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-360/id1835709611">🎧 Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xu4IwBXk35bT0NwhvaCWC">🎧 Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAg01865jDf9bphY1ntxVWpjvYS472H4">🖥️ YouTube</a></p><p>📢 Check out the entire<a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"> Yahoo Sports podcast network</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Sep 2025 23:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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