We were wrong about LSU — and January finally forced the conversation.

After back-to-back SEC losses, LSU’s flaws came fully into focus. We break down what went wrong against Kentucky and Vanderbilt, why the warning signs were always there, and what Kim Mulkey’s brutally honest postgame comments reveal about this team’s toughness, discipline, and ceiling in conference play. From turnovers to late-game execution, LSU’s January slide raises real questions about whether this roster can survive the SEC gauntlet without the edge they once had.

But LSU isn’t the only storyline.

This episode covers a wild week across women’s college basketball, including:

Kentucky and Vanderbilt proving they’re for real

Mikayla Blakes continuing her rise as one of the most electric players in the country

Iowa State’s unbeaten run ending and the blueprint for slowing Audi Crooks

Jada Williams responding to defensive disrespect

Baylor adjustments, clutch guard play, and second-half momentum swings

UCLA dismantling USC and why the Trojans simply aren’t there yet

South Carolina surviving Florida and the growing concerns about offensive consistency

A blunt film-based breakdown of where South Carolina can be attacked defensively

Texas looming as a nightmare matchup in the SEC

Stock up / stock down on Player of the Year contenders including Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, Madison Booker, Rori Harmon, Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles, and Flau’jae Johnson

We also shift to the pro side, unpacking the latest WNBA CBA leak, the league’s disputed $700 million loss claims, expansion fee math, and why public reactions to women asking for more money continue to expose deep-rooted misogyny in sports discourse. If you’re confused by the numbers — or tired of bad-faith arguments — we walk through the logic plainly.

Finally, we close with a look at Unrivaled as it tips off, early storylines to watch, player availability updates, and why this league is positioned to generate some of the most compelling moments of the season.

January doesn’t lie. Vibes fade. Film tells the truth.
And women’s basketball just gave us a lot to talk about.

00:00 – New Year Chaos in Women’s College Basketball
03:30 – LSU Reality Check & January Wake-Up Call
07:55 – Kim Mulkey, Culture Questions & LSU’s Cracks
19:18 – Vanderbilt Is Real + Weekend Upsets
21:11 – Baylor vs Iowa State: Turning Point Game
28:47 – UCLA & South Carolina Separate Themselves
40:20 – Player of the Year Stock Watch
44:04 – WNBA CBA Leak, Money Math & Backlash
52:03 – Unrivaled League & Closing Thoughts

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Sarah Strong is emerging as one of the most dominant players in women’s college basketball at UConn.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we break down what makes the UConn freshman a generational talent, why she’s already being discussed in WNBA Draft terms, and how her game fits into the future of women’s basketball.

We also cover Jerzy Robinson committing to South Carolina, Dawn Staley’s roster strategy, NIL and eligibility changes affecting college basketball, the Michigan debate between Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, and why Kentucky is quietly becoming a problem in the SEC.

Thoughtful analysis, real opinions, and no kid gloves.

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Will the strike be the END of the WNBA?

Strike-mas eve is here… and the WNBA is not feeling festive.
We break down the WNBPA’s 98% strike authorization vote, why the league’s “end of the WNBA” talking points don’t pass the smell test, and what this means for a 2026 season that already feels shaky.
Then it gets uglier: the Connecticut Sun are reportedly one step closer to being moved to Houston, and we’re not letting the league slide for trying to rip a legacy fanbase out of New England.
Plus: Unrivaled media days are giving us a glimpse of what women’s hoops could look like when it’s run right (and yes… Paige’s TikTok rhythm allegations are back).
On the college side, we’re locked in on LSU freshman Grace Knox — why she’s rising fast and what makes her impact legit.
And finally: Texas A&M just won the volleyball national title after taking out three #1 teams… and we might officially be volleyball people now.

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UConn just dismantled USC — and we might already be looking at one of the greatest women’s college basketball teams of all time.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we break down:

Why UConn’s defense is suffocating everyone

The massive gap between UConn, Texas, and the rest of the field

What Texas vs Baylor actually told us (and what it didn’t)

Why Team USA’s “Young N Turnt” camp felt like internet propaganda

Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Sonia Citron & the future of USA Basketball

Whether USA Basketball can capitalize while US Soccer stumbles

And finally — the breaking WNBA CBA counter-offer and why revenue sharing is the real fight

No kid gloves. Just hoops, context, and receipts.

00:00 – Intro & What We’re Covering
02:04 – Volleyball Takes & Viral Moments
06:27 – College Basketball Weekend Recap
07:02 – UConn vs USC: Statement Game
15:17 – Is This UConn Team The Best Ever?
39:38 – Team USA Camp, Media & Star Power
55:38 – WNBA CBA Update: Revenue & Player Power

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College basketball isn’t just about the blue bloods — and this episode proves it.

On this episode of Let Her Shoot, we dig into the teams everyone else is ignoring… and why that’s a mistake. Iowa State and Arizona State are quietly building something serious, and the film doesn’t lie.

🏀 Iowa State vs Iowa (CyHawk breakdown) — Audi Crooks continues her unreal run, averaging more points than minutes and redefining what a college superstar looks like.
📼 Film room: Why Audie Crooks is one of them ones and how Iowa State’s core is built to last.
🔥 Arizona State deep dive — undefeated, overlooked, and absolutely suffocating defensively.
🧠 Molly Miller watch — why Arizona State’s first-year head coach is already one of the most impressive minds in the game.
🛑 Defensive clinic — how ASU locked up elite scorers and why Poa is changing games without scoring.
🔮 Big weekend previews — Baylor vs Texas, UConn vs USC, and which teams actually need these wins the most.

This is your guide to the teams that could blow up brackets later this season.

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The WNBA is officially in deep chaos, and today we’re pulling the Dub Club straight into the spiral with us. The CBA talks are getting WORSE, not better — extensions, leaks, failed revenue-sharing models, billion-dollar valuations, and a widening gap between what players want and what owners are offering. We break down exactly where negotiations stand, why the league is stalling, and why players are calling the latest proposal “lipstick on a pig.”

Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese just teamed up off the court, and the brand impact is massive. We explain why the collab works, what it signals about their future, and how this puts even more pressure on the WNBA to get the CBA right.

Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham is openly recruiting Caitlin Clark to Project B, admits she signed because of the money, and hints she might leave the WNBA entirely. What does this mean for the league? Can players realistically do both leagues?

And if that wasn’t enough drama…
The NWSL suddenly blocks Trinity Rodman’s $4M deal, sparking a leaguewide labor war over cap circumvention, owner power, and whether star players will be allowed to finally get paid what they’re worth.
PLUS:
• College Corner — Texas looks unstoppable, UConn rolling, Ole Miss heartbreak
• Audi Crooks is a walking 40-piece
• Paige’s Team USA buzz
• And yes… Nelly Korda is engaged to a normy
Women’s sports is on fire right now — on the court, off the court, and behind the scenes. Let’s get into it.

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00:00 – Show Intro & Banter
Opening, show setup, social media jokes, and host chemistry.

01:01 – WNBA Expansion, CBA Issues & Revenue Concerns
A wide discussion of expansion deadlines, the CBA problems, revenue share confusion, and why the current system strains players.

10:03 – TV Rights Deals & Salary Reality Check
Deep dive into the new TV deal, how it undervalues the WNBA, and why current salaries don't match cost of living.

19:25 – Schedule Changes & Impact on College + Overseas Play
Early-season proposal, effects on NCAA stars (Clark, Reese, Paige), conflicts with overseas leagues, and the league-first mandate.

27:13 – Star Power Shift: Paige, Angel, Project B & Unrivaled
How rising star influence and new leagues could pull players away from the WNBA.

40:22 – League Future, Project B Money, & Trinity Rodman Dispute

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The WNBA’s CBA talks just got extended again — 40 more days, no real progress, and a whole lot of frustration. Today we break down what’s real and what’s PR spin, including the league’s new “$1.1M max salary” headline that players say is nothing but smoke.

Then we dig into the WNBA Draft chaos: Curt Miller says there’s “no generational talent,” which feels like a direct shot at AZZI Fudd — and we have thoughts. Big ones.

College hoops is on fire right now:
• Texas is playing the best basketball in the country
• Rori Harmon is HIM (HER)
• Gabriela Jaquez is cooking everyone
• UCLA is rising… Duke is collapsing
• UConn looks terrifying
• Audi Crooks is putting up video-game stat lines

Plus: the USWNT beat Italy 3–0 behind Olivia Moultrie, Catarina Macario and Lily Yohannes — but the bigger story is the total lack of injury reporting coming out of the NWSL. Again.

We close with Nelly Korda’s engagement, new rankings, college standouts, and whether AZZI FUDD is getting the disrespect of the year.

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On this episode, Trysta and Sarah are breaking down the biggest question in women’s basketball right now:
Should Azzi Fudd go #1 in the 2025 WNBA Draft?

From Dallas’ roster needs to Lauren Betts’ defensive dominance to the mystery surrounding Awa Fam — we go all in on who deserves the top spot and why this draft class is so complicated.

We also dive into:
🏀 The full WNBA Draft Lottery results
🏀 Why Azzi Fudd’s skillset is misunderstood
🏀 Pazzi potential reunion
🏀 Why some scouts think Azzi could fall
🏀 How Lauren Betts and Awa Fam change the entire draft board
🏀 The best fits for every top prospect

Plus — we recap our wild week at the NWSL Championship in San Jose, including:
⚽ Rose Lavelle's Game Winner
⚽ Trinity Rodman’s future
⚽ Gotham’s insane underdog run
⚽ The Brandi Chastain “incident”

AND Sophie Cunningham’s viral comment and what actually happened.

If you love the WNBA, NWSL, and women’s sports with real talk, zero sugarcoating, this is the episode for you.

👇 Drop your prediction: Who SHOULD go #1 in the WNBA Draft?

0:00 – Back From San Jose / Show Kickoff

5:12 – NWSL Championship Breakdown

19:24 – Trinity Rodman Future Talk

22:15 – Gotham’s Mindset & Gamesmanship

26:10 – NWSL Experience & After-Party Stories

32:47 – WNBA Draft Lottery Reactions. Is Azzi A Lock in Dallas?

51:03 – Sophie Cunningham Controversy

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