The AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Rankings are here! South Carolina takes the No. 1 spot, UConn comes in at No. 2, and USC, Texas, LSU, and more are ready to make noise this season.

Tacarra and Courtney from The Mid Majors break down the biggest storylines heading into the women's college basketball season. Is Dawn Staley's South Carolina squad the team to beat? Can Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies survive a loaded nonconference schedule? How dangerous will USC be with JuJu Watkins back?

We also debate LSU's ranking, Madison Booker's leadership at Texas, Vanderbilt's potential with Mikayla Blakes, and the teams that could surprise everyone.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• South Carolina's No. 1 ranking and Dawn Staley's loaded roster
• UConn's brutal nonconference schedule
• USC and JuJu Watkins' return
• Texas and Madison Booker's next step
• LSU's ranking, leadership, and roster questions
• Vanderbilt, Louisville, Duke, and breakout contenders
• The most overrated and underrated teams in the AP Top 25
• Transfer portal additions and players to watch

CHAPTERS

00:00 Women's College Basketball AP Top 25 Preview
02:10 South Carolina No. 1: Dawn Staley's Loaded Roster
06:03 South Carolina's Biggest Challenge: Depth & Chemistry
07:43 UConn No. 2: Should the Huskies Be No. 1?
08:33 Closed Scrimmages vs. Exhibition Games Explained
13:04 Geno Auriemma's Tough UConn Schedule
15:05 USC & JuJu Watkins: Are the Trojans Contenders?
17:41 Strength of Schedule & Tournament Implications
19:54 Michigan, Duke & Transfer Portal Impact
24:27 Texas & Madison Booker: Can the Longhorns Reload?
28:28 Louisville Women's Basketball: Contender Potential
31:42 Vanderbilt & Mikayla Blakes: Breakout Season?
37:57 Notre Dame & Iowa: Tough Nonconference Matchups
40:08 UCLA Women's Basketball: Rebuilding Expectations
43:07 North Carolina, Murray State & Teams to Watch
45:46 LSU Women's Basketball: Is the Ranking Too High?
47:52 Kentucky & Kenny Brooks: Breakthrough Season?
53:45 LSU's Biggest Questions: Leadership & Development
1:00:16 Jada Williams & LSU's Backcourt
1:03:15 TCU & Ole Miss: Does the Talent Fit?
1:07:59 Ohio State, Oklahoma & West Virginia Preview
1:12:52 AP Top 25 Surprises, Sleepers & Biggest Debates

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The Atlanta Dream DESTROYED the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals! Angel Reese delivered another double-double, and Atlanta's balanced offense overwhelmed Golden State in a 26-point blowout.

Tacarra and Courtney of The Mid Majors Podcast break down Atlanta's dominant performance, Golden State's offensive struggles, and whether the Valkyries have any answers heading into Game 4.

Game 3 Highlights & Reactions:

• Angel Reese dominates with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 steals
• Kayla Thornton goes scoreless with just ONE shot attempt
• Gabby Williams struggles from the field, shooting 5-for-18
• Veronica Burton finishes 1-for-7
• Tiffany Hayes scores 14 points off the bench
• Nyara Sabally? No — Janelle Salaün contributes 13 points
• Naz Hillmon adds 15 points for Atlanta
• Is Golden State's rotation costing them the WNBA Finals?
• Rhyne Howard's defensive impact continues
• Can the Valkyries bounce back in Game 4?

CHAPTERS
00:00 Atlanta Dream DOMINATE Game 3
00:55 Dream Beat Valkyries 97-71
01:02 Kayla Thornton Goes Scoreless
02:24 Tiffany Hayes and Golden State's Bench
03:24 Is the WNBA Finals Series Over?
04:44 Courtney Calls Out Golden State's Effort
05:42 Should Tiffany Hayes Play More?
06:59 Golden State Needs Rotation Changes
07:41 Atlanta's Pregame Energy
08:09 Angel Reese Dominates Game 3
08:37 Borlase and Bonner Provide Bench Spark
09:03 Atlanta Dream's Balanced Offense
09:54 Dream Take Control in Third Quarter
10:09 Rhyne Howard's Defense and Steals
10:39 Valkyries Look Defeated
11:17 Game 4 Preview and Final Thoughts

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Angel Reese PUTS ATLANTA ON HER BACK in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals! After a dominant 30-point, 16-rebound performance, Reese leads the Atlanta Dream past the Golden State Valkyries.

Tacarra and Coach Chynna break down Angel Reese's monster performance, her third-quarter takeover, and how Atlanta's defense completely disrupted Golden State's offense.

Was this the game that changed the entire series?

In This Episode:

• Angel Reese dominates with 30 points and 16 rebounds
• Atlanta's 21-9 third-quarter surge changes everything
• Why Angel Reese demanded the basketball
• Jordan Canada's impressive 13-point, 10-assist double-double
• Golden State's offensive struggles and costly turnovers
• Gabby Williams, Kia Stokes, and the Valkyries' defensive effort
• Atlanta's bench production and adjustments
• What the Dream must do to protect home court in Games 3 and 4

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Angel Reese vs. Golden State Game 2 Reaction
00:27 – Angel Reese Explodes for 30 Points & 16 Rebounds
00:56 – Atlanta's Third-Quarter Takeover
01:37 – Coach Chynna: Angel Reese Demanded the Ball
02:05 – Is This the New Standard for Angel Reese?
02:32 – Angel Reese's Defense and Franchise-Player Debate
02:56 – Golden State's Turnover Problems
03:39 – Jordan Canada's Double-Double
04:08 – Gabby Williams and Golden State's Offensive Struggles
05:10 – Can the Valkyries Score Enough to Win?
05:58 – Atlanta's Bench Production
06:44 – Bonner and Borlase Struggle
07:10 – Atlanta's Defense Takes Control
07:40 – Angel Reese Closes Out Game 2
08:07 – Game 3 Preview and Final Thoughts

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