The GIST

Unrivaled’s rollout heats up as it announces key updates

Unrivaled — the new 3v3 pro women’s basketball league tipping off in January — is primed for success. As Front Office Sports recently highlighted, savvy leadership decisions and partnerships have positioned the league to profit as interested parties continue to sign on before ticket sales officially go live this week.

November 18, 2024

WNBA alum and entrepreneur Fran Harris announces Austin’s bid for 16th franchise

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It seems every U.S. city wants in on the WNBA’s 16th franchise. As of yesterday, there’s one more contender: An Austin, Texas, bid led by former Houston Comets player and Shark Tank alumna Fran Harris.

November 13, 2024

Freshman phenoms are taking over women’s and men’s college basketball

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In an era of fifth-year seniors, the youngsters are still making their mark on the college basketball landscape just over a week into the new season. Here are four freshmen to watch who are proving that age is just a number.

November 13, 2024

The second annual NBA Cup tips off under new branding

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New name, same tourney — the rebranded NBA Cup (previously known as the In-Season Tournament) tipped off last night, ushering in the league’s second annual in-season competition, complete with even flashier courts and cash prizes to place a greater emphasis on early schedule games.

November 13, 2024

Men’s and women’s college basketball games to watch this weekend

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You don’t have to wait ’til March to see some top teams battle it out — men’s and women’s basketball is bringing the madness, even in November. Here are four games that fall in the “must-see TV” category this weekend.

November 08, 2024

An exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah Hidalgo

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Notre Dame women’s basketball star and preseason All-American Hannah Hidalgo made waves last season thanks to her lockdown defense and 22.6 points per game on average.

November 06, 2024

First top-25 women’s college basketball matchups of the season did not disappoint

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If Monday’s opening day slate of women’s college basketball games is any indication, we’re due for an absolutely wild season ahead.

November 06, 2024

Sports Business

WNBA head coaching turnover could signify growth era for league

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November 04, 2024

On Friday, the Indiana Fever hired former Connecticut Sun head coach (HC) and former Fever player (and HC) Stephanie White. She fills one of seven recent HC vacancies as the league sees unprecedented turnover: Nearly 60% of last year’s coaches are no longer in the same role, the most for any WNBA hiring cycle in history.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #413

Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

November 19, 2024

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Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

Hoop, there it is!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set.

Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waiting for, as the brand-new women’s hoops league prepares to draft its 36 inaugural players into teams, plus a couple updates from Athletes Unlimited Basketball, who are making roster moves themselves.

And finally, there’s so much to discuss from the NBA, from LA Laker LeBron James’ continued dominance to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic season start. All hoops, all the time.

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