Club Hoops

Dawn Staley released a statement regarding the Final Four moment with Geno Auriemma, and in this episode, we break down what it means, why she may have felt the need to say more, and whether she is too often expected to take the high road. We also discuss how Geno’s apology landed, what this says about the South Carolina-UConn rivalry, and whether any of it actually changes things for Dawn or South Carolina fans. Subscribe to our ...

South Carolina took down UConn in the Women’s Final Four and punched its ticket to the national championship game. In this episode, we break down how Dawn Staley’s team won with physicality, rebounding, free throws, and complete second-half control. We get into why Geno Auriemma and the Huskies never found their offensive rhythm, what went wrong for UConn’s stars, and yes — why Geno went out sad by the end of this one. Plus, we...

UCLA gets its shot at revenge against Texas with a trip to the national title game on the line. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down what the Bruins need to do differently after Texas controlled the first meeting with defense, toughness, and pressure. We get into Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Rori Harmon, Madison Booker, the biggest matchup swings, and whether UCLA can stay organized enough to avoid getting dragged into anothe...

South Carolina gets another shot at UConn with a trip to the national title game on the line. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the revenge angle after last season’s championship loss, the biggest adjustments South Carolina needs to make, and whether the Gamecocks can disrupt UConn’s rhythm, force turnovers, and make this a more physical game. We also get into the key matchups, X-factors, and our prediction for this Fi...

The 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket is here, and on this episode, we break down the biggest questions in the field: Are UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina really as safe as their 1-seeds suggest, or is this tournament more dangerous than it looks? We go region by region, share our Final Four predictions, discuss breakout stars to watch, and get into why the idea of a true Cinderella run may be fading in the NIL era. Subsc...

Texas defeated South Carolina 78–61 to win the 2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Championship and make a major statement heading into March Madness.

On this episode of Club Hoops, we break down how Texas controlled the game from the opening quarter, the defensive pressure that disrupted South Carolina, and whether the Longhorns revealed a blueprint for beating the Gamecocks in the NCAA Tournament. We also discuss Madison Booker’s impact ...

Tennessee women’s basketball is facing serious questions after a 76–64 SEC Tournament loss to Alabama and a seven-game losing streak. In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the Lady Vols’ struggles, the Talaysia Cooper benching, Kaiya Wynn leaving the program, and what it all means for Tennessee heading into March. Is this just a rough stretch — or a deeper issue in Knoxville? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conten...

Janiah Barker did not travel with the Lady Vols for Tennessee’s road game at Oklahoma — not due to injury, but for not meeting program expectations. In this episode, we unpack what that decision says about Tennessee right now. From accountability and team culture to on-court impact and leadership, this isn’t about one absence — it’s about what this moment reveals about the Lady Vols’ identity as the season tightens.

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On this episode of Club Hoops, we break down South Carolina’s 79–72 win over LSU and why depth and late-game execution continue to separate elite programs in women’s college basketball. The headline moment? Kim Mulkey asking, “Who can guard Tessa Johnson?!” — a question LSU never really answered as Tessa Johnson delivered timely buckets and Raven Johnson controlled the tempo. We also take a clear-eyed look at MiLaysia Fulwiley’s ma...