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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and basketball analyst Isis “Ice” Young break down the national title matchup between South Carolina and UCLA that ultimately delivered the Bruins their first-ever NCAA championship. The duo dives into key moments and standout performances while also highlighting what this historic win means for UCLA’s program moving forward.

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...

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton, basketball analyst Isis Young, and women’s basketball writer and podcaster Jordan Robinson break down the Final Four matchups featuring the No. 1 seeds. Can South Carolina find a way to crack UConn? And will Texas standout Kyla Oldacre give UCLA star Lauren Betts a run for her money?

The trio also reacts to Geno Auriemma’s comments on the regional format. Plus, they have some fun looking back at the most memorable storylines and biggest star moments from the tournament so far.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and basketball analyst Isis Young take a fun look back at the most notable moments from Rounds 1 and 2 of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down the biggest surprises, standout performances, and storylines that shaped the opening weekend.

The duo then turns its attention to the Sweet 16. They preview their must-watch matchups including what to expect from a high-stakes Duke vs. LSU showdown, as well as the electrifying guard battle between Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley, and basketball analyst Isis “Ice” Young break down the newly agreed-upon WNBA CBA. Breanna Stewart joins the show to discuss the negotiation process and reflect on her championship season with Unrivaled.

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.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and basketball analyst Isis “Ice” Young react to the latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations. What does another missed deadline mean for the league and its players and how did Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum’s letter to WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson shake up the conversation?

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!

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the Power Four conference tournaments with March implications on the line. Is the SEC title South Carolina’s to lose? Can Duke’s offense deliver? Is anyone built to challenge UCLA? And how will the Big 12 shake out?

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.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley discuss whether Vanderbilt can continue its climb and earn a No. 1 seed in this year’s tournament. Commodores head coach Shea Ralph joins the show to share what she learned from legendary UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and highlights why her team has seen so much success this season.

Plus, which teams are suddenly on the hot seat after tough late-season losses? Should Tennessee and Duke be concerned heading into March?

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the ins and outs of the NCAAW March Madness selection process. Cass highlights key factors that you may not have expected to be part of the process.

Plus, WNBPA Vice President and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier joins the show to discuss Unrivaled’s rapid rise and give her perspective on the current state of WNBA CBA negotiations right now.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest WNBA CBA proposal delivered to players this past Friday night - what’s changed, what it means, and what comes next.
UCLA head coach Cori Close joins the show to share the mindset she instills in her program and how she’s watched Lauren Betts evolve into a star for the Bruins. Plus, Cass and Caroline react to Tennessee’s record-breaking 43-point loss to South Carolina and dig into what might be going wrong for the Vols.

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Hoops 360 host Cassandra Negley and UConn women's basketball beat reporter for CT Insider Maggie Vanoni highlight the most important takeaways from the WNBA and WNBPA’s meeting this past Monday. Are the sides closer or further from securing a CBA?

The duo also dives into Unrivaled’s massive weekend in Philly, UConn’s continued dominance, and what it all means for the women’s basketball landscape. Plus, Athletes Unlimited and WNBA guard Kia Nurse joins the show to share her perspective on the CBA, discuss free agency, and talk about her alma mater, #1 UConn.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down Iowa’s ongoing surge in it’s post–Caitlin Clark era as the Hawkeyes make the AP Top 10 for the first time since her departure. ESPN bracketology expert Charlie Creme joins the show to share his latest insights on the women’s college basketball postseason picture.

Plus, how does the WNBA release a schedule without a finalized CBA? Caroline and Cass unpack why the move makes senses for the league.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down their midseason picks for college basketball’s biggest awards. The hosts discuss who’s leading the Player of the Year race as of now, along with Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year. The duo also highlights some under-the-radar teams who are quietly making noise outside the Top 25.

Plus—Breanna Stewart was drafted ten years ago?! Caroline and Cass tap into the 2016 throwback trend to revisit what the WNBA looked like a decade ago.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest WNBA CBA update as the offseason clock continues to tick. How could a potential moratorium impact the league and its players? The duo is also joined by WNBA and Unrivaled guard Erica Wheeler, who shares what makes playing for Unrivaled unique and what it’s like being coached by WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon.

Plus, Caroline and Cass unpack Vic Schaefer’s comments after LSU hands Texas its first loss of the season and spotlight their favorite college players of the week.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations as the third deadline looms. Where do the league and the WNBPA stand—and is a strike on the horizon? The hosts also dive into the tipoff of Unrivaled and ask a big question: what will the Lunar Owls look like without star forward Napheesa Collier?

Plus, Atlanta Dream and Athletes Unlimited guard Te-Hina Paopao joins the show! Te-Hina talks about her transition from South Carolina to the professional game and shares her goals and excitement heading into the AU se...

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley tip off the new year by unveiling their bold 2026 resolutions for women’s basketball. They break down the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations and highlight the growing momentum behind Unrivaled. 

They also spotlight Duke’s improved consistency, which must continue as the team enters conference play. Plus, the duo shares what they hope to see next from the Connecticut Sun as questions around ownership continue.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley look back on an eventful 2025 and highlight their own top five moments of the year. Between the WNBA, college hoops, and everything happening on and off the court, the duo run through their most memorable moments you won’t want to miss.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley sit down with Toronto Tempo’s inaugural franchise head coach, Sandy Brondello, to discuss what it takes to build a brand-new franchise from the ground up. Brondello shares insight into the challenges—and the rewards—of leading a first-year expansion team.

Plus, Caroline and Cass react to Caitlin Clark’s comments on the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations and break down where the top teams in women’s college basketball truly stand so far this season.

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley sit down with Notre Dame superstar Hannah Hidalgo for a deep dive into team chemistry, leadership, and handling big-time pressure. Hannah also shares her biggest takeaways from the Fighting Irish’s solid start to the season.

Caroline and Cassandra break down what goes into negotiating a new CBA—and debate the question on everyone’s mind: Can UConn actually run the table this year? Hear their bold predictions and insider insight.

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley spotlight the biggest takeaways from NCAAW Feast Week, including Texas’ domination and Duke’s underwhelming offensive effort.

Ari Chambers joins the show to discuss her thoughts on the WNBA CBA and why the ACC is struggling right now. Plus, sports reporter Zora Stephenson highlights emerging trends across women’s college basketball and spotlights standout guard Hannah Hidalgo.

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley dive into everything you need to know about Women’s College Basketball Feast Week! The duo breaks down what Feast Week is and why it’s become one of the sport’s must-see early-season events.

They also spotlight the biggest ranked matchups, the storylines brewing among tournaments, and the players they expect to make a major splash as teams hit the national stage.

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by Sports Reporter for The Washington Post Ava Wallace to break down the biggest takeaways from the top NCAAW’s matchups this past week. They make the case for why the SEC is the most exciting conference to watch this season, plus, look at upcoming games you don’t want to miss.

The duo also discusses why the Chicago Sky were the only WNBA team to put in a bid to host the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game and what that says about where the league stands.

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the thrilling start to the women’s college basketball season, spotlighting standout performances from UConn, Duke, Baylor, and more.

Plus, Ava Wallace, sports reporter for The Washington Post, joins the show to discuss which WNBA draft prospects could be a strong fit for the Washington Mystics. The trio also dives into how the WNBA’s CBA stacks up against those of the NBA and other major leagues.

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young react to the WNBA CBA deadline extension and discuss what that means for the league. Plus - women’s college basketball is back! Hoops 360 breaks down all the players and teams you must keep an eye on as the 2025-26 season tips off.

The trio also gives an update on all new WNBA coaching hires and questions why the New York Liberty are still on the hunt.

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young highlight three teams that need to make major changes in the offseason and three teams that could keep the same formula in hopes to run back another successful season in 2026.

The trio also reacts to the Portland Fire hiring new head coach Alex Sarama and discuss what Adam’s Silvers comments on the WNBA CBA mean big picture.

01:38 - What teams must make changes this offseason?

01:59 - Chicago Sky

06:54 - Minnesota Lynx

14:08 - Los Angeles Sparks

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley, and Isis “Ice” Young highlight the Las Vegas Aces’ 2025 Championship victory and react to Nate Tibbetts’ ejection and Cathy Engelbert being good. They also talk about coaching vacancies and where Sandy Brondello could end up.

The trio also discusses WNBA free agency and takes a look at the AP women’s college basketball preseason top 25.

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01:50 - Recapping the 2025 WNBA Championship matchup

10:41 - Fair or Foul: Nate Tibbetts ejection

15:22 - What to make of fans booing Cathy Engelbert

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young highlight the Las Vegas Aces electric game-3 win over the Phoenix Mercury and discuss how the Aces are cementing their dynasty right in front of our eyes. They breakdown the timeline of what has unraveled between Napheesa Collier and Cathy Engelbert and the impact it could have on the league as the controversies continue.

The trio also previews game 4 of the WNBA Finals where the Aces could sweep the Mercury and take home the 2025 WNBA championship.

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young highlight the exciting game 5 battle between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever, react to Napheesa Collier’s scorching comments towards Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA and preview the 2025 WNBA Finals matchup.

The trio also predicts who will win the 2025 WNBA championship: the Las Vegas Aces or the Phoenix Mercury.

01:31 - Takeaways from Las Vegas Aces victory over Indiana Fever

11:50 - How will Napheesa Collier's comments change the WNBA?

29:08 - What is Cathy Engelbert's future with the WNBA?

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young preview both game 3 matchups of the WNBA semifinals and give their takes on how each game will shake out. They also all weigh in on the news of the New York Liberty parting ways with the winningest coach of all time, Sandy Brondello.

Plus, the trio deliberate what it means big picture when players, such as Angel Reese, chose to skip exit interviews at the end of their season.

00:42 - WNBA semifinals format

01:11 - Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury series recap

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Caroline Fenton and Isis “Ice” Young react to opening night of WNBA playoffs. They highlight blowout wins from the Aces and Lynx, an overtime thriller from the Liberty and A’ja Wilson’s 29-point perforce that took down the Storm.

The duo also highlights the 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player, Veronica Burton of the Golden State Valkyries, and breaks down which series they think will be forced to go to three games.

01:08 - 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player: Veronica Burton

05:31 - Lynx oust Valkyries 101-72

18:43 - Dream defense fends off Fever 80-68

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young dish out everything you need to know heading into the WNBA playoffs starting this Sunday, September 14th. Caroline also throws it back to some of the most memorable moments from the regular season that made this year so iconic for the league.

The trio also gives their bold predictions on what they expect to see as the playoffs unfold.

00:32 - Fast Five: Top moments from the 2025 regular season

05:07 - Is the new playoff format a good thing for the WNBA?

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Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley and Isis “Ice” Young dish out the top news and most significant developments from the WNBA this past week as the league gears up for 2025 playoffs. They dive deeper into how Caitlin Clark’s absence will impact WNBA playoffs, react to Angel Reese’s comments towards the Chicago Sky and highlight the teams who have momentum going into playoffs and the teams who don’t.

The trio also give their final picks for the 2025 WNBA awards including Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive player of the year and more. 

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Join Caroline Fenton & Cassandra Negley on Hoops 360, as we take you courtside for the biggest stories in women’s basketball — from clutch showdowns and jaw-dropping breakout performances to history-making milestones and the rising stars in the country's fastest-growing sport. You’ll get sharp analysis, fearless hot takes, and the most unforgettable moments happening off the hardwood. Every league, every level, every play that matters — it’s all here. Hoops 360: your all-access pass to the world of women’s basketball, all year long.

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