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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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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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This week on Knuckleheads we got family in the building, none other than the national champion and now Atlanta Dream guard, Haley Jones. The former Stanford baller hops on to talk about her podcast Sometimes I Hoop, her transition to the WNBA, and what she’s looking forward to in this women’s college season. She also looks back on her success at Stanford, winning Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, and how it prepped her for the W. Tune in! 

1. Dominating high school hoops, winning National Player of the Year (5:50)
2. Choosing Stanford, freshman year and covid (12:28)
3. 2021 March Madness, Stanford winning the tournament (15:05)
4. Haley’s podcast Sometimes I Hoop (25:18)
5. Her rookie year playing in the W for the Atlanta Dream (42:40)

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Natalie and Reeta Hubbard host Ladies First Fridays and react to the Chargers firing Head Coach Brandon Staley and General Manager Tom Telesco. They also discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s stance on the hip-drop tackle and tush push and preview the Cowboys-Bills and Ravens-Jaguars games on Sunday. Kelsey Nicole Nelson joins the show to weigh-in on Cam Newton’s response to media critics over his NFL quarterbacks “game managers” commentary, react to LSU Head Coach Kim Mulkey’s handling of Kateri Poole’s departure from the team and discuss whether Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese should stay in college for another season due to NIL deals or go pro. Natalie and Reeta discuss Draymond Green and Ja Morant going to therapy as part of their conditions to return from suspension.

00:00                   Chargers fire Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco; Justin Herbert

10:43                   Roger Goodell discusses potential rules changes: tush push, hip-drop tackle

17:36                   NFL preview: Cowboys-Bills, Ravens-Jaguars; Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence

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24:42                   Cam Newton responds to critics

32:37                   Kim Mulkey’s handling of Kateri Poole’s departure from team

41:48                   Caitlin Clark NIL deal with Gatorade; Should Caitlin and Angel Reese go pro after this season?

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46:08                   Draymond Green’s suspension, needing to get proper help

49:17                   Ja Morant speaks about his experience in therapy

This week on A Trophy Life, Bob Rathbun  chats with former Jersey Mike's Naismith  Women's College Player of the Year—and WNBA Rookie of the Year: Aliyah Boston!

Plus, a strong candidate emerges for the men's award and another women's upset in our Jersey Mike's News and Notes!

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This week, we’re back with a college hooper who made some noise in the transfer portal this off-season. She ranked fourth in NCAA scoring this past season, averaged a double-double at DePaul and she’s LSU’s newest Tiger … Aneesah Morrow! Haley and Aneesah dig into the upcoming college hoops landscape, Aneesah’s determined journey from Simeon to DePaul to LSU, and what the future could look like for this budding superstar!

1. Transfer portal, narrowing 35 offers to USC, South Carolina and LSU (1:10) 🔀⚖️🐯
2. Is LSU a superteam, meshing with new players, conference debate (4:00) 🦸🏾‍♀️🗣️
3. Mom as a coach, playing at Simeon, recruiting process (13:50)👩‍👧🏆📝 
4. DePaul freshman and sophomore year, NIL, Vibe Check (20:50) 🏀💸✅

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Media superwoman Lauren "Bigggg Lo" Dreher pulls up with Owen and Myles ahead of the WNBA All-Star break for a midseason check-in. Along with trending topics, she also talks about her journey into becoming a voice trusted by fans and players alike.

The first half of a special two-parter: Owen moderates a conversation between Myles -- a WNBA awards voter for the first time -- and writer Mark Schindler, who also holds a vote. This episode features the six starting forward spots, along with the rationales behind why each selection was made. Episode 10b will discuss their backcourt nominations.

Natalie and Zena Keita host Ladies First Fridays on Brother From Another. They react to Jimmy Butler saying the Heat will win Game 4 against the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic’s nonchalance when it comes to his individual stats. They also discuss the impact of Tyler Herro’s absence. Natalie and Zena discuss Adam Silver’s comments on Saudi investment in sports and Subria Whitaker joins the discussion to break down what Saudi investment would mean from the WNBA perspective. They also discuss DeWanna Bonner’s 41-point game to break the Las Vegas Aces undefeated win streak, WNBA Power Rankings and potential All-Stars. Nat and Zena react to Jalen Hurts’ appearance in Teyana Taylor’s commercial for the debut of her signature Air Jordan collection.

00:00                   Jimmy Butler’s promise to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals

08:44                   Nikola Jokic’s focus on the Denver Nuggets team success

14:23                   Tyler Herro’s absence hurts Heat

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18:29                   Potential Saudi investment in NBA and WNBA; Adam Silver, Cathy Engelbert comments 

26:24                   WNBA Power Rankings: Sun, Aces, Sky, Liberty, Wings; Aliyah Boston, Kahleah Copper

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40:09                   Jalen Hurts appears in Teyana Taylor’s Air Jordan Collection video

Zena Keita and Kelsey Nicole Nelson host Brother From Another on Women’s Wednesday. Zena and Kelsey discuss the 2023 WNBA Draft, five players being drafted from Dawn Staley’s program, the Orange Carpet outfits, increased WNBA Draft viewership and upcoming changes for the WNBA season. Jim Trotter joins to discuss the altercation between Clippers’ teammates Bones Hyland and Mason Plumlee and preview the playoff matchup between the Clippers and Kevin Durant’s Suns. Marcus Thompson also joins the show to discuss the NorCal battle between the Warriors and Kings and recap the NBA Play-In game between the Lakers and Timberwolves and the Atlanta Hawks upset over the Miami Heat. Zena and Kelsey react to Brittney Griner’s announcement that she is writing a memoir about her imprisonment in Russia.

00:00                   Dawn Staley building a dynasty: Aliyah Boston drafted no. 1

04:35                   WNBA Draft Orange Carpet: Zia Cooke, Brea Beal, Haley Jones

07:04                   WNBA Talk: Draft viewership; charter flights

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17:18                The NBA’s getting chippy: Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee, Trae Young, Rudy Gobert

23:24                   Suns are betting favorites

27:19                   Warriors-Kings series preview

29:51                   Clippers vs Suns playoff matchup

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32:47                   Battle of North California: Warriors vs Kings

39:52                   Lakers beat Timberwolves in play-in

46:44                   Hawks upset the Heat

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49:16                   Brittany Griner announces she’s writing a memoir

Michael Holley and Ashley Nicole Moss discuss the Knicks-Cavaliers playoff matchup, Carmelo Anthony’s legacy with the New York Knicks and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest MVP remarks. Mike Jones joins the show to discuss the Ravens signing Odell Beckham Jr. and whether that will be enough to keep Lamar in Baltimore. Kurt Helin also joins and weighs in on Damian Lillard’s unwillingness to rebuild with the Blazers and to preview the NBA’s play-in matchups. Michael and Ashley react to criticism about Halle Berry’s social media post and Aliyah Boston drafted 1st overall by the Indiana Fever.

00:00 Knicks-Cavaliers playoff matchup preview

01:38 Carmelo Anthony ruined the Knicks?

10:32 DeMarcus Cousins’ speaks out on Jokic as MVP

14:14 Giannis says he’s more focused on winning a championship than MVP

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21:21  Lamar Jackson reportedly recruited OBJ

32:52 Cardinals troubles continue

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35:31 Dame is unwilling to rebuild in Portland

39:40 Timberwolves at Lakers play-in preview; Rudy Gobert suspension

47:09 Hawks at Heat play-in preview; Jimmy Butler on Heat being underestimated 

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48:51 Halle Berry criticized for posting nude on social media 

49:57 Aliyah Boston drafted 1st overall by Indiana Fever

The @orioles #beerbong celly.  Agua not #cerveza folks. 
 @raysbaseball 10-0.  Serious opening season #mlb streak.  
I need to discuss #beefnetflix I’m not giving away any spoilers.  
#nbafinals @bucks vs @memgrizz I’m going for it. 
 @lakers vs wondering how much more punch @timberwolves have left.  I would have punched Anderson too if he kept calling me a bitch.  
@sacramentokings please shut up #draymondgreen @warriors who was talking sweep.  GS hasn’t been #roadwarriors this #nba season.  
#traeyoung could be traded by @atlhawks this offseason.  
Congrats on all the players drafted by @wnba last night. #dawnstaley had five @gamecockwbb players drafted. Very impressive.  Good luck making a roster.
 Tonight #lukehughes joins brother @jackhughes in his #nhl debut for @njdevils as they play @buffalosabres 7-1-1 last 9 games.  #sabres beat @nyrangers in #shootout last night.  
@ny_islanders bad loss to @capitals last night.  Fighting for #wildcard spot in #stanleycupplayoffs right now.

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#rahmbo wins @themasters but won’t be getting any more texts from #zachertz pre tournament.  
#nbaplayoffs starting tomorrow & @timberwolves will give the @lakers all they can handle in #playintournament in  LA.  Six #nba players averaged 30+ PPG for first time since 1962.  
So happy #obj isn’t coming to @nyjets let him be the @ravens headache.
  #ufc287 #israeladesanya vicious #knockout of #alexpereira what a fight.  #jorgemasvidal #gamebred calls it a #ufc #mma career.  
@qu_mih first #icehockey #nationalchampionship ten seconds into OT over @gophermhockey unbelievable.  
Two SIXTY goal scorers in #nhl this year.  Congrats #connormcdavid & #davidpastrnak on the accomplishment.  
#oneilcruz @pittsburghpirates get well soon.  
Not ever #running #thetunnel in #bathengland longest foot tunnel in which you have 55 hours to complete.  100 in and out or 200 times thru the tunnel.  Intense.

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This week we’ve got a certified BUCKET on the pod! She’s the Big East Player of the Year, led the country in scoring this season and became the all-time leading scorer in Villanova history (men or women, might we add) with 2,896 points – Maddy Siegrist! Haley and Maddy dive into the WNBA draft process, that wild NCAA championship game, and Maddy’s record-breaking career on the whole. Tune in and catch these two at the WNBA draft on Monday, April 10. 

1. WNBA draft process and draft night outfit (1:15) 💃🏽🏀
2. Championship game reactions, standout players this season, playing against UConn (6:30) 🏆
3. Favorite games of the season, shoutout to college basketball fans, best conference debate (14:21) 🗣️🗣️🗣️
4. Basketball roots, choosing Villanova, freshman year injury (19:50) 💙
5. Film session horror story, 50 point game, modeling her game after Delle Donne (25:53) 5️⃣0️⃣❕
6. NIL and Vibe Check (34:15) 💸✅

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We’re dunkin’ on you this week!!! Sometimes I Hoop is back recording from Stan U with a key member of the Funky Four … Fran Belibi! Fran and Haley discuss their four years playing at Stanford, coming up through USA Basketball, and some of their funniest (and most traumatic?) memories together. Tune into this ever-so-entertaining duo as we head into Final Four weekend!

1. Ole Miss upset and somber locker room hugs 🥲🫂 (2:00) 
2. Adjusting to post-tournament life, best game senior year, what is a NARP? 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ (7:38)
3. Four unique years of college basketball, memory lane, that time the Navy Seals came through 💪🏾😅 (13:30) 
4. Funky Four origin story and best conference debate 4️⃣⛹🏾‍♀️ (22:24)
5. USA Basketball, choosing Stanford, Vibe Check 🇺🇸🏀✅ (26:54)

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36-0 @gamecockwbb which is a program record as #aliyahboston and teammates go for back to back #nationalchampionships in Dallas Friday. What a #finalfour semifinal matchup with #caitlinclark & @iowawbb should be exciting.  #dawnstaley will make sure #ladygamecocks are ready.  @hokiesmbb first time in Final four. Get #angelreese #bayoubarbie & @lsuwbkb in the other semifinal. 
 @sacramentokings clinch that #nbaplayoffs spot already! 
Career high 40pts #immanuelquickley in @nyknicks win over @houstonrockets last night.  
Does anyone want #lamarjackson & why do the @nyjets think #aaronrodgers will be #joenamath in 2023?  All their eggs in one basket. What could go wrong?  
1088 laps around a 400m track for 48 hours of #running @runcamille 270.5 miles.  New #endurance record.  
@nyrangers in the #stanleycupplayoffs anything is possible!

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36-0 @gamecockwbb which is a program record as #aliyahboston and teammates go for back to back #nationalchampionships in Dallas Friday. What a #finalfour semifinal matchup with #caitlinclark & @iowawbb should be exciting.  #dawnstaley will make sure #ladygamecocks are ready.  @hokiesmbb first time in Final four. Get #angelreese #bayoubarbie & @lsuwbkb in the other semifinal. 
 @sacramentokings clinch that #nbaplayoffs spot already!
  Career high 40pts #immanuelquickley in @nyknicks win over @houstonrockets last night. 
 Does anyone want #lamarjackson & why do the @nyjets think #aaronrodgers will be #joenamath in 2023?  All their eggs in one basket. What could go wrong? 
 1088 laps around a 400m track for 48 hours of #running @runcamille 270.5 miles.  New #endurance record.
@nyrangers in the #stanleycupplayoffs anything is possible!

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Sweet 16! Get pumped UP by our five guests who are still ballin’ in the tournament this weekend. Hear some of our favorite moments with Aliyah Boston, Jordan Horston, Caitlin Clark, Hailey Van Lith and Flau'Jae Johnson. From their electric confidence on the court to sold out crowds to legendary coaches. Tune into us and tune into the tournament!

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Stanford guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-America, and team captain in her senior season. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect women’s college basketball storylines, big performances, and each guest’s career on and off the court. From rankings and upsets to NIL and TikTok, this podcast will take you all the way to the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Listennnn, we’ve got a real special episode this week! We’ve heard from top college hoopers all season long, but this week we’re gonna hear from their mamas! Haley sits down with her Day One, Ms. Monique Jones, along with the moms of Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston and Jordan Horston. Tune in to hear Rhvonja (RJ) Avery, Cleone Boston, and Malika Horston discuss the unique experience of raising basketball players, the highs and lows of their journeys, and of course some slightly embarrassing stories about their daughters. Shoutout to all the moms!!

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