Episodes

  • SEC POY Mikayla Blakes on Vandy’s rise + which team needs a conference title the most?
    Mar 3 2026

    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.

    Got a question or topic you want covered? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in a future episode.

    01:38 - SEC Conference Tournament Preview: Can South Carolina win its 4th consecutive conference championship?

    05:58 - Who could knock off South Carolina?

    08:48 - Will Vanderbilt or Texas take the final No. 1 seed?

    10:22 - Which team needs to make a run the most to bolster resume?

    13:43 - SEC Player of the Year Mikayla Blakes joins Hoops 360!

    25:34 - ACC Conference Tournament Preview: What must Duke do to give you confidence in them?

    28:51 - If not Duke, then who?

    31:05 - Big Ten Conference Tournament Preview: Can anyone compete with UCLA?

    35:47 - Big 12 Conference Tournament Preview: Who is the most in need of a resume boost?

    39:05 - Additional conference tournaments to watch: Big East, Ivy League, Summit League, A10

    45:03 - Which conference tournament is most intriguing?

    50:11 - Upcoming games to watch

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    52 mins
  • Shea Ralph on Vanderbilt’s recipe to success + are Duke and Tennessee in the hot seat heading into March?
    Feb 25 2026

    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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Napheesa Collier’s insight on WNBA CBA negotiations + March Madness selections explained
    Feb 19 2026

    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.

    Got questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll hit them on a future episode.

    01:07 - What does the new WNBPA CBA counterproposal mean?

    05:28 - Napheesa Collier joins Hoops 360!

    08:51 - What goes into NCAAW March Madness selections?

    29:15 - What do you make of the March Madness selection process now that you've experienced it?

    42:40 - Spotlight Players of the Week

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    50 mins
  • Will the newest WNBA CBA proposal land? Cori Close praises Lauren Betts + is it panic time for Tennessee?
    Feb 11 2026

    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.

    Got questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll hit them on a future episode.

    01:53 - What's new in the latest newest WNBA CBA proposal?

    04:51 - Has there been a shift in how fans are viewing the WNBA CBA negotiations

    11:40 - UCLA head coach Cori Close joins Hoops 360!

    39:38 - What did Coach Close take away from UCLA's close win over Michigan?

    45:58 - Is it panic time for the Tennessee Vols after record-breaking 43-point loss to South Carolina?

    01:00:04 - Player Spotlights of the Week: Rori Harmon & Avery Howel

    01:03:44 - Upcoming games to watch: Unrivaled 1x1 tournament

    01:05:25 - Upcoming games to watch: NCAAW

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Big takeaways from WNBA CBA meeting, Unrivaled reaches new heights + is it UConn vs. everybody?
    Feb 4 2026

    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.

    Got questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll hit them on a future episode.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • WNBA schedule but no CBA? Iowa surges in post-Caitlin Clark era + Charlie Creme’s insight on bracket building
    Jan 28 2026

    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.

    Have questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments and we’ll address them on the show!

    01:29 - Biggest takeaways from post-Caitlin Clark Iowa so far this season?

    09:25 - Player Spotlights of the Week: Negley - Aaliyah Chavez | Fenton - Ta'Niya Latson

    14:40 - ESPN expert bracketologist Charlie Creme joins the show!

    43:41 - How is there a WNBA schedule without a WNBA CBA?

    49:54 - What stands out to you most about the 2026 WNBA schedule?

    54:29 - Upcoming games to watch: Unrivaled & NCAAW

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Will Sarah Strong win Player of the Year? Teams flying under the radar + 2016 throwback trend: WNBA edition
    Jan 21 2026

    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.

    Have questions or topics you want covered? Drop them in the comments, and they just might make it onto the show.

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    50 mins
  • WNBA CBA: Impact of a moratorium? Erica Wheeler on Unrivaled + Vic Schaefer’s reaction to Texas’ first loss
    Jan 14 2026

    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.

    Have questions or topics you want covered on Hoops 360? Drop them in the comments and you might hear them addressed on the show!

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    58 mins