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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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down their midseason picks for college basketball’s biggest awards. The hosts discuss who’s leading the Player of the Year race as of now, along with Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year. The duo also highlights some under-the-radar teams who are quietly making noise outside the Top 25.

Plus—Breanna Stewart was drafted ten years ago?! Caroline and Cass tap into the 2016 throwback trend to revisit what the WNBA looked like a decade ago.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest WNBA CBA update as the offseason clock continues to tick. How could a potential moratorium impact the league and its players? The duo is also joined by WNBA and Unrivaled guard Erica Wheeler, who shares what makes playing for Unrivaled unique and what it’s like being coached by WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon.

Plus, Caroline and Cass unpack Vic Schaefer’s comments after LSU hands Texas its first loss of the season and spotlight their favorite college players of the week.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations as the third deadline looms. Where do the league and the WNBPA stand—and is a strike on the horizon? The hosts also dive into the tipoff of Unrivaled and ask a big question: what will the Lunar Owls look like without star forward Napheesa Collier?

Plus, Atlanta Dream and Athletes Unlimited guard Te-Hina Paopao joins the show! Te-Hina talks about her transition from South Carolina to the professional game and shares her goals and excitement heading into the AU season.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley tip off the new year by unveiling their bold 2026 resolutions for women’s basketball. They break down the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations and highlight the growing momentum behind Unrivaled.

They also spotlight Duke’s improved consistency, which must continue as the team enters conference play. Plus, the duo shares what they hope to see next from the Connecticut Sun as questions around ownership continue.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley look back on an eventful 2025 and highlight their own top five moments of the year. Between the WNBA, college hoops, and everything happening on and off the court, the duo run through their most memorable moments you won’t want to miss.

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