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This week we welcome Alaska’s finest to the pod, Alissa Pili! Haley and Alissa break down just how talented the PAC-12 is this year, Alissa’s journey from standout USC freshman to showstopping Utah senior, and what the future holds for one of the most dominant players in college hoops right now.

1. PAC-12, Oregon State sleeper team, South Carolina game (1:33) 💤💪🏾
2. Raegan Beers, Lauren Betts, JuJu Watkins (6:15) 📋
3. Growing up in Alaska, family, recruiting (11:45)❄️🐻
4. Choosing USC, PAC-12 Freshman of the Year (19:15) ☀️📚
5. Transfer portal, Utah decision, regaining confidence (27:10) ⛰️😎
6. Losing in the Sweet 16, teammate flowers, WNBA future (42:35) 💐🧡
7. Homecoming in Alaska, tattoos, Vibe Check (52:45) ✅

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This week we’ve got South Carolina’s senior sharpshooter, Te-Hina Paopao, on the pod! Haley and Te-Hina discuss the Gamecocks’ dominance in the rankings, transferring from Oregon to South Carolina, and coming up with Kelsey Plum as a mentor.

1. UConn rivalry, SEC and PAC-12 differences (4:40)⚔️
2. The freshmen this year, LSU matchup, MiLaysia Fulwiley (11:26)🏀 
3. Aneesah Morrow, Hannah Hidalgo, Marquesha Davis (24:20)📋
4. Basketball roots, working out with KP, Oregon  (28:15)🦆
5. Transfer portal, getting the call from Dawn, preseason ranking (43:15)🔀📞
6. Te-Hina’s leadership role, South Carolina’s depth (52:50)🫡
7. Haley’s Question of the Day, Vibe Check (1:02:05)⁉️✅

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This week we’ve got a hooper from Down Under on the pod, Georgia Amoore! Virginia Tech’s senior point guard talks about the promise of this season, her growth from freshman to senior year, transforming Virginia Tech into a top-tier program, and the chemistry within the team and with coach Kenny Brooks.

1. NC State upset, Kenny Brooks dance moves, rivalry games (2:26)🕺🏾⚔️
2. Dyaisha Fair, Kymora Johnson, Ta’Niya Latson, Kiki Jefferson (9:40)📋⛹🏾‍♀️
3. Recruiting, Covid with the Kitleys, NCAA tournament freshman year (26:30)😷🏠
4. Step-back jumper, getting her confidence, Final Four vs. LSU (44:55)😎4️⃣
5. Elisabeth Kitley, future plans, Queens of Cassell, Vibe Check (56:15)🔮👑

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This week we’ve got UConn’s senior bucket getter and lottery prospect, Aaliyah Edwards, on the pod! The Canadian hooper talks all things UConn basketball, Paige Bueckers’ long-awaited return, maintaining Mamba Mentality, and competing in the Tokyo Olympics. Tune in for more from this Huskies legend in the making!

1. Sleeper teams, the mesmerizing freshmen class, modern-day rivals (5:50)💤 🤩
2. Saniya Rivers, Rickea Jackson, Madison Booker (13:00) 💐🌟 
3. Growing up in Ontario, Kobe’s impact (16:20)🇨🇦💜
4. National title vs. SC, breakout junior year, injuries on the team (34:45) 🤕🤕
5. Paige’s return, freshmen stepping up (42:15) 👸🏼🙌🏾
6. Chris Dailey love, Tokyo Olympics, Vibe Check (47:40)🎌✔️

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This week we’ve got Colorado’s fearless leader, Jaylyn Sherrod, on the pod! From helping Colorado to a surprising Sweet 16 appearance last year to maintaining a Top-10 ranking all this season, Jaylyn Sherrod has been at the center of it all. Haley and Jaylyn dive into conference play in the PAC-12, Jaylyn’s decision to return for her fifth year, the momentum of last year’s tournament and the new players helping to make Colorado a real title contender this season. Press play for more!

1. Getting two master’s degrees, LSU upset, conference play (1:20)👩🏾‍🎓📜
2. No off game's in the PAC-12, players who don’t get enough shine (9:00) 😅 ✨
3. Growing up in Alabama, looking up to Candace Parker (26:35) 🧡
4. Recruiting process, staying loyal to CU, culture shock (34:20) ⛷️
5. Jaylyn and Haley first impressions, fifth-year return, being a shorter guard (51:55) 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾5️⃣
6. Changes to her game, new team dynamics, Deion Sanders effect on CU (1:05:23) 🙌🏾🕶️
7. One’s Gotta Go, Vibe Check (1:14:14) ☑️

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That’s right … we’re BACK! And this week, the Lauren Betts joins the show to discuss everything from how tough the PAC-12 is looking this year to what transferring to UCLA did for her confidence on the court. Haley and Lauren talk about the Bruins’ early No. 2 ranking, how Alissa Pili has been that girl, Stanford memories and so much more. The future looks bright for the 6'7" sophomore who is stepping into her own this year! 

1. Tough non-conference schedule, final year of the PAC-12 (2:05) 💪🏾💪🏾
2. Alissa Pili, Jaylyn Sherrod, Quay Miller (13:45) 💐🌟 
3. Basketball roots, being the No. 1 recruit of her class (17:20) 🏀🥇
4. Choosing Stanford, Haley and Lauren stories, transferring to UCLA (24:10) 🌲➡️🐻
5. USA Basketball this summer, Bruins team chemistry, her sister (Sienna Betts) committing to UCLA (35:05) 🇺🇸⛹🏾‍♀️
6. One’s Gotta Go, NIL, Vibe Check (43:35) 💰✅

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We got a special episode of Sometimes I Hoop this week, in partnership with the new Overtime Select girls' basketball league. And we’re bringing New Jersey’s own, the Twin Backcourt (TBC), Mia and Mya Pauldo, to chop it up with Haley! This year the twins are looking to repeat as NJ state champs, narrow down their long list of college offers, and, oh yeah, prepare for next summer’s inaugural Overtime Select season, where they'll face some of the best high school hoopers in the nation. Tune in! 

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This week we bring you a WNBA Champion, Washington Mystics fan favorite, and true veteran in the league … Natasha Cloud! Haley and Natasha dig into the WNBA semifinals, the Mystics’ rollercoaster of a season, the debatable MVP race, and the many stops along Natasha’s journey from second-round draft pick to dominant player in the league. Stay tuned for more Sometimes I Hoop episodes in the coming months.

1. Tasha’s 33 ball vs. NY, Mystics a top-4 team when healthy, tapping into her water (2:00)
2. MVP race, voting politics, semifinals thoughts (22:00)
3. Underrated players in the W (29:05)
4. Basketball roots, University of Maryland, St. Joseph’s University (35:22)
5. Draft experience, Mystics were the only team after her, first years in the league (46:39)
6. Elena Della Donne coming to DC, still hooping after back surgeries (55:00)
7. Mystics 2019 championship season (1:02:30)
8. Social activism during Covid, Converse supporting her, Vibe Check (1:07:00)

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This week we bring you the 2x All-Star, AP Most Improved Player, and WNBA fashion icon … Satou Sabally! Haley and Satou reflect on the regular season, what changes heading into playoffs, and Satou’s unique basketball journey from Gambia, to Germany, to Oregon to Texas!

1. Career-high 40 points, playoffs, MVP race (1:10)
2. Gambia to Germany, basketball roots, goal to play in college (8:30)
3. Playing at Oregon, WNBA Draft, bubble season (11:50)
4. Playing overseas, Olympic goals, Most Improved Player (23:40)
5. Natasha Howard, Arike Ogunbowale, Nyara Sabally (29:05)
6. Being a voice for the players, CBA, Vibe Check (34:15)

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. 

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This week we bring you the All-Star vet for the Atlanta Dream … Cheyenne Parker! Haley and Cheyenne discuss the playoff push, Cheyenne’s journey from mid-major to No. 5 draft pick, and her recent impact on the Dream franchise.

1. Breakout season, A’ja’s 53 piece, WNBA Awards (1:30)
2. Basketball roots, mentors, High Point and Middle Tennessee (6:30)
3. Draft process, playing with Elena Delle Donne, Cappie Pondexter, Tamera Young (21:30)
4. Overseas confidence, underdog mentality, Chicago to Atlanta (28:50)
5. Coming back from pregnancy, growing the WNBA, Vibe Check (35:00)

About The Show:

Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones has been a force in women’s basketball, on and off the court. Now she’s jumping behind the mic to give us an inside look at the women who are changing the game in the paint and beyond. Haley will welcome a who’s who of the women’s game to talk about the biggest news in hoops and their experiences on the court, all while bringing fans behind the scenes of women’s basketball with the most promising and charismatic young stars. It’s a whole Vibe. PERIOD.

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. 

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