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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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