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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The Atlanta Dream let Game 1 of the WNBA Finals slip away against the Golden State Valkyries! Was this a Valkyries coaching masterclass or did Atlanta completely give the game away?

Tacarra, Courtney, and Coach Chynna of The Mid Majors Podcast break down Atlanta's late-game collapse, Golden State's defensive adjustments, Gabby Williams' dominant 26-point performance, and the coaching decisions that changed everything.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Gabby Williams TAKES OVER: Williams scores 26 points while the rest of Golden State's offense struggles.

Angel Reese SHUT DOWN: How Golden State's defensive adjustments limited Reese to just 3 second-half points.

Rhyne Howard vs. Allisha Gray: Did Atlanta put the ball in the wrong player's hands during the biggest possessions?

Natalie's Coaching Masterclass: How Golden State's rotations, bench production, and defensive strategy helped secure the victory.

Atlanta's Bench Problem: Just 6 bench points! Did the Dream's lack of depth and rotations cost them Game 1?

The Final Possessions: Coach Chynna explains why Atlanta's late-game execution simply didn't add up.

Was this a game the Golden State Valkyries WON, or one the Atlanta Dream GAVE AWAY?

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️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Atlanta Dream Let Game 1 Slip Away
01:11 The Final Possession That Changed Everything
02:19 Gabby Williams Dominates With 26 Points
03:04 Natalie's Coaching Chess Match
03:31 Golden State's Defensive Adjustments on Angel Reese
04:32 Angel Reese Scores Just 3 Points in the Second Half
05:09 Golden State's Bench Makes the Difference
06:36 Valkyries' Shooting Struggles
07:02 Breaking Down Atlanta's Late-Game Mistakes
07:52 Why Allisha Gray Should Have Closed
08:39 Rhyne Howard's Costly Late-Game Decisions
09:16 Did Atlanta Give the Game Away?
09:43 What Happens If Golden State Shoots Better?
10:20 How Letitia Defended Angel Reese
11:31 Atlanta Dream's Bench and Stamina Issues
12:32 Did Eight Days Off Hurt Atlanta?
13:35 Natalie Wins the Coaching Battle
14:02 Final Thoughts

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WNBA Finals Preview: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries!

DJ Tricey Trice joins The Mid Majors Podcast to break down the WNBA Finals, defensive matchups, coaching strategies, All-Defensive and All-Rookie selections, and what it really takes to build a full-time sports media career.

Can the Atlanta Dream overcome the Golden State Valkyries' defensive pressure? Is Natalie Nakase the biggest advantage in this series? And can Carl Smesko's offensive system deliver a championship?

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries Finals predictions
• Natalie Nakase vs Carl Smesko: Coaching chess match
• Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard, Gabby Williams and key players to watch
• Why bench depth and defensive efficiency could decide the Finals
• DeWanna Bonner's postseason impact
• WNBA All-Defensive First and Second Team reactions
• WNBA All-Rookie Team debate
• DJ Tricey Trice's journey from a $40 webcam to full-time sports media
• Growing a YouTube channel, monetization, livestreaming and building your own brand

️ DJ Tricey Trice shares the behind-the-scenes reality of sports podcasting, from daily WNBA coverage and press access to creating consistent content and building an independent media business.

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00:00 Introduction & DJ Tricey Trice Joins the Show
02:14 DJ Tricey Trice's Sports Media Journey
06:07 The Grind of Full-Time Sports Podcasting
09:26 Growing a YouTube Channel & Content Strategy
12:42 WNBA Finals Preview: Dream vs Valkyries
15:08 Natalie Nakase's Coaching Advantage
18:49 Carl Smesko's Offensive System
20:54 Can Atlanta Beat Golden State's Defense?
23:13 Valkyries Roster Depth & Matchup Advantages
27:29 Angel Reese & the Rebounding Battle
30:16 WNBA Finals Predictions
32:27 DeWanna Bonner's Playoff Impact
37:16 Why Efficiency Will Decide the Finals
40:31 Angel Reese's Impact on Atlanta
45:13 WNBA All-Defensive Team Reactions
48:47 Angel Reese's Elite Rebounding
51:31 Gabby Williams & Angel Reese: Players to Watch
57:58 Final WNBA Finals Prediction
58:23 WNBA All-Rookie Team Debate
1:02:01 Seattle Storm & Roster Needs
1:06:55 The Evolution of Post Play
1:09:19 Closing Thoughts & Shoutouts
1:14:08 Twitch, YouTube Growth & Monetization

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A’ja Wilson has made history AGAIN, and Tacarra and Courtney of The Mid Majors Podcast are celebrating one of the greatest players in WNBA history!

With five MVP awards, A’ja Wilson continues to build a legendary basketball résumé. But is there even a debate left about who the WNBA GOAT is?

In this episode, Tacarra and Courtney break down Wilson’s historic fifth MVP, her dominance in women’s basketball, the Las Vegas Aces' playoff situation, and why her greatness deserves recognition instead of excuses.

From comparisons to Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James to the pressure of leading the Aces through the WNBA playoffs, we're discussing what makes A’ja Wilson an all-time great.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• A’ja Wilson makes history with her fifth WNBA MVP
• Why the WNBA GOAT debate might officially be over
• A’ja Wilson’s legacy and place in basketball history
• Can the Las Vegas Aces complete a playoff comeback?
• Why critics need to stop making excuses for greatness
• Giving A’ja Wilson the flowers she deserves

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Is A’ja Wilson officially the greatest WNBA player of all time? Or is there still a debate?

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CHAPTERS
00:00 A’ja Wilson’s Historic Fifth MVP Reaction
00:41 Celebrating A’ja Wilson’s Greatness
01:09 Why This MVP Moment Feels Personal
01:23 Is the WNBA GOAT Debate Officially Over?
02:08 Five MVP Awards: A Historic Achievement
02:29 Addressing A’ja Wilson’s Critics
02:43 Giving A’ja Wilson Her Flowers
02:59 MVP Announcement and Aces Playoff Drama
03:13 Can the Las Vegas Aces Make a Comeback?
03:56 Why A’ja Wilson Deserves Congratulations
04:18 Comparing A’ja to Serena, Jordan and LeBron

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Caitlin Clark's exit interview has WNBA fans talking, but did she handle the tough questions perfectly? On The Mid Majors Podcast, Tacarra and Courtney break down Caitlin Clark's comments on racism, discrimination, leadership, and the Indiana Fever's future heading into WNBA free agency.

Was Clark's response exactly what the moment needed? Should the Indiana Fever front office be doing more to support its franchise player? And will Kelsey Mitchell return to Indiana next season?

IN THIS EPISODE:

Caitlin Clark's exit interview and why we believe she handled it well

Clark's comments on hate, racism, and discrimination in the WNBA

Why the Indiana Fever front office needs to take more responsibility

The pressure on Caitlin Clark to speak on issues beyond basketball

Kelsey Mitchell's free agency and whether she'll stay with the Fever

WNBA contracts, roster building, and why players shouldn't take less money

Caitlin Clark's leadership, competitive mentality, and relationship with teammates

Did the Indiana Fever underachieve despite their individual talent?

Tacarra and Courtney also discuss Aliyah Boston, the Fever's roster-building challenges, and why the team's offseason decisions could shape its championship future.

Chapters

00:00 Intro: Why We Had to Discuss Caitlin Clark
00:27 Caitlin Clark's Exit Interview Reaction
01:37 No Fluff: Breaking Down the Tough Questions
04:32 Why Clark Handled the Interview So Well
05:23 Caitlin Clark Addresses Racism and Hate
06:54 Is the Indiana Fever Front Office the Problem?
09:10 Why Fever Leadership Needs to Speak Up
10:04 Caitlin Clark's PR Training vs. Genuine Answers
11:43 Should Athletes Be Expected to Be Activists?
15:38 Caitlin Clark Says She Likes Being Booed
16:22 Clark's Competitive Mentality Explained
17:42 Why Not All Caitlin Clark Fans Are the Same
20:24 WNBA Contracts and the Designated Veteran Rule
22:02 Caitlin Clark and the Fever's Roster Building
23:39 Should WNBA Players Take Less Money?
30:01 Caitlin Clark's Leadership and Team Chemistry
33:49 Clark's Competitive Postgame Comments
38:09 Does Caitlin Clark Need to Lead the Fever?
41:07 Will Kelsey Mitchell Leave Indiana?
42:46 Final Thoughts: Indiana Fever Offseason Outlook
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The Atlanta Dream are taking control of the New York Liberty, and the Golden State Valkyries are outworking the Las Vegas Aces! Are we witnessing two major WNBA playoff upsets?

On this episode of The Mid Majors Podcast, former Division I basketball players Tacarra and Courtney break down two physical WNBA playoff battles featuring Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jordin Canada, Jackie Young, and Tiffany Hayes.

ATLANTA DREAM vs. NEW YORK LIBERTY

The Dream's balanced offense and physical defense have New York searching for answers. Jordin Canada delivered 23 points and 8 assists, while Angel Reese added 23 points and 7 rebounds. Naz Hillmon made her presence felt against Jonquel Jones, helping Atlanta control the physical battle.

Breanna Stewart exploded for 35 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, but where was the rest of the Liberty? Tacarra and Courtney question Sabrina Ionescu's aggression, New York's late-game execution, and the coaching decisions that could cost the Liberty their season.

GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES vs. LAS VEGAS ACES

The Valkyries continue to prove that effort, rebounding, and depth matter in the WNBA Playoffs. Golden State's physicality and timely contributions have put serious pressure on Las Vegas.

Tiffany Hayes provided 21 points off the bench, but the Aces still struggled to find consistent offense. Jackie Young's shot volume, Becky Hammon's rotations, and the Aces' lack of reliable scoring options all come under the microscope.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Angel Reese and Jordin Canada lead Atlanta's balanced attack
• Breanna Stewart carries the Liberty while Sabrina Ionescu struggles
• Naz Hillmon's physical defense against Jonquel Jones
• New York's costly late-game decisions
• Golden State's toughness and bench production
• Tiffany Hayes provides a spark for Las Vegas
• Jackie Young and Becky Hammon face tough questions
• Can the Liberty and Aces respond before it's too late?

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Are the Dream and Valkyries proving they're the tougher teams? Can the Liberty and Aces turn these series around? Drop your predictions in the comments!

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️ CHAPTERS

00:00 WNBA Playoff Recap: Dream, Liberty, Aces & Valkyries
00:21 Atlanta Dream's Overtime Win vs. New York Liberty
02:37 Breanna Stewart's 35-Point Performance
04:20 Angel Reese Is Atlanta's X-Factor
06:21 Naz Hillmon vs. Jonquel Jones: Physical Battle
08:39 New York Liberty's Rebounding and Effort Problems
10:23 Sabrina Ionescu's Offensive Struggles
12:34 Liberty's Late-Game Collapse and Coaching Decisions
14:55 Atlanta's 17 Turnovers and New York's Missed Chances
16:57 Why the Dream's Balanced Offense Is Dangerous
19:19 Postgame Comments Spark Debate
23:54 No Excuses for the New York Liberty
29:17 Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries Recap
30:38 Tiffany Hayes and Bench Production
32:05 Why the Valkyries Are Outworking Las Vegas
34:50 Jackie Young Needs More Offensive Aggression
37:37 Becky Hammon's Postgame Frustration
43:22 Could Chennedy Carter Help the Aces?
45:25 WNBA Playoff Predictions and Final Thoughts

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