The Women’s Hoops Show

The Atlanta Dream are headed to the 2026 WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013! On this episode of @TheWomensHoopsShow, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down Atlanta’s shocking sweep of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and the New York Liberty. We dive into New York's offseason questions, Chris DeMarco's uncertain future, and honor Rebecca Allen following her retirement after 11 WNBA seasons. Then, in Hoop Roots, we look back at Atlanta's Finals history (2010, 2011, 2013) from Angel McCoughtry to Angel Reese, and preview their upcoming matchup against the Golden State Valkyries! Could this finally be Atlanta's year?

Angel Reese makes history as DPOY, the WNBA semifinals deliver massive Game 1 shockers, and free agency drama is already brewing!In this episode of The Women's Hoops Show, we break down a wild first round of the WNBA playoffs including:🐾 No. 1 Minnesota Lynx making history for all the wrong reasons against the New York Liberty💥 Arike Ogunbowale's historic 45-point explosion 🥵 Indiana Fever's high-powered offense falling to A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas AcesPlus, we celebrate the 2026 award winners:🌟Jessica Shepard winning Most Improved Player🌟Janelle Salaün first unanimous Sixth Player of the Year 🌟Angel Reese making Atlanta Dream history by winning Defensive Player of the YearAnd, we examine Kelsey Mitchell's upcoming free agency, and project where these unpredictable semifinal series are headed!

The WNBA playoff field is officially set, but the bracket is in complete chaos! Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes joins Jordan Robinson on The Women’s Hoops Show to break down the tight seeding battles entering the postseason. We analyze Minnesota and Golden State battling for the #1 seed, Atlanta and New York fighting for home-court advantage, and the wild race between Indiana, Washington, and Dallas.Plus, we turn to the teams heading into the offseason to ask: what comes next? We break down the LA Sparks under GM Ariana Andonian, Portland and Toronto building for Year 2, Connecticut’s transition to Houston, and what a tough season in Seattle revealed about Flau'jae Johnson, Dominique Malonga, and the Storm's future. Stick around for a look ahead to the 2027 WNBA Draft and the sweepstakes for JuJu Watkins!

Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA Commissioner at the end of 2026, closing the book on one of the most consequential—and complicated—tenures in league history. We break down the massive growth the WNBA experienced under her leadership, from soaring franchise valuations and expansion to new media rights, charter flights and transformational player salaries, while also examining the strained player relationships, controversies and criticism that came to define the latter part of her tenure.Then we head to Berlin for the FIBA Women’s World Cup, where Team USA gave everyone a scare with a 55-52 win over Italy before responding in a big way with a dominant 105-64 victory over Czechia. We discuss what went wrong against Italy, what changed against Czechia, the impact of Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Jackie Young, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, and whether France may be emerging as Team USA’s biggest threat heading into the knockout rounds.Plus, Jordan Robinson sits down with basketball officiating legend Violet Palmer, the first woman to referee an NBA regular-season game. Palmer talks about breaking barriers, what fans misunderstand about officiating, handling players and coaches, how referees are trained and evaluated, the growing role of replay and technology, freedom of movement, and what it takes to make calls at the highest level of basketball.

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike has officially announced she will retire at the end of the 2026 season. We break down the former MVP's incredible 15-year career, her championship legacy, and her transformative decade as WNBPA president.Plus, we celebrate the 2026 WNBA Hall of Fame class! Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes reflect on the inductees Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the legendary 1996 U.S. Olympic team.Finally, we dive into DeWanna Bonner's buyout with the Phoenix Mercury and debate the hottest WNBA award races: Can Olivia Miles or Caitlin Clark make a late push to steal the MVP from A'ja Wilson?

Rivals Week is underway, and the WNBA gave us plenty to talk about. Chelsea Gray hit TWO buzzer-beating threes to stun Caitlin Clark and the Fever, DiJonai Carrington’s ejection against Sophie Cunningham sparked controversy, and Kayla McBride set a WNBA record with 10 three-pointers.Jordan Robinson and Bria Hartley also break down the Liberty’s 40-point win over an Aces team resting its stars and then have some fun with the rivalries the WNBA may not officially recognize, like Jose Fernandez vs. accountability after the Wings coach publicly challenged his players during Dallas’ recent slide.Finally, it’s time to give the Washington Mystics their flowers. The young Mystics have gone from rebuilding team to one of the hottest squads in the league. We examine what’s driving their surge, the addition of Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Shakira Austin’s breakout stretch, and whether Washington should now be considered a legitimate dark-horse championship contender.

WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago delivered history, emotion, and record-breaking performances at every turn! In this episode of The Women's Hoops Show, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down an unforgettable weekend at Wintrust Arena.We dive deep into Dallas Wings star Azzi Fudd catching fire to become the first rookie ever to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest, and examine how Jonquel Jones’ All-Star MVP trophy caps off one of the most complete and unique résumés in league history. We also unpack Caitlin Clark’s first true WNBA All-Star Game experience, celebrate Dominique Malonga’s historic dunk, and honor Nneka Ogwumike as she takes the crown as the WNBA’s all-time All-Star leading scorer. Plus, we break down why the brand-new Shooting Stars competition was an instant hit for fans and players alike.Beyond the court, Jordan takes you behind the scenes with exclusive stories from hosting the Orange Carpet. Finally, we tackle the growing business and leadership questions in the league, examining what the future holds for WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amidst the league's explosive, record-setting growth.Topics Covered in This Episode🏀 Azzi Fudd wins the 3-Point Contest🏀 Team Washington (Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, and Jezelle "GG" Banks) win Shooting Stars Challenge🏀 Jonquel Jones' historic MVP performance🏀 Caitlin Clark's All-Star Weekend🏀 Dominique Malonga's historic dunk🏀 Nneka Ogwumike's scoring record🏀 Cathy Engelbert's future as commissioner🏀 StudBudz's live stream best moments🏀 Winners, losers and biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend