We were wrong about LSU — and January finally forced the conversation.

After back-to-back SEC losses, LSU’s flaws came fully into focus. We break down what went wrong against Kentucky and Vanderbilt, why the warning signs were always there, and what Kim Mulkey’s brutally honest postgame comments reveal about this team’s toughness, discipline, and ceiling in conference play. From turnovers to late-game execution, LSU’s January slide raises real questions about whether this roster can survive the SEC gauntlet without the edge they once had.

But LSU isn’t the only storyline.

This episode covers a wild week across women’s college basketball, including:

Kentucky and Vanderbilt proving they’re for real

Mikayla Blakes continuing her rise as one of the most electric players in the country

Iowa State’s unbeaten run ending and the blueprint for slowing Audi Crooks

Jada Williams responding to defensive disrespect

Baylor adjustments, clutch guard play, and second-half momentum swings

UCLA dismantling USC and why the Trojans simply aren’t there yet

South Carolina surviving Florida and the growing concerns about offensive consistency

A blunt film-based breakdown of where South Carolina can be attacked defensively

Texas looming as a nightmare matchup in the SEC

Stock up / stock down on Player of the Year contenders including Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, Madison Booker, Rori Harmon, Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles, and Flau’jae Johnson

We also shift to the pro side, unpacking the latest WNBA CBA leak, the league’s disputed $700 million loss claims, expansion fee math, and why public reactions to women asking for more money continue to expose deep-rooted misogyny in sports discourse. If you’re confused by the numbers — or tired of bad-faith arguments — we walk through the logic plainly.

Finally, we close with a look at Unrivaled as it tips off, early storylines to watch, player availability updates, and why this league is positioned to generate some of the most compelling moments of the season.

January doesn’t lie. Vibes fade. Film tells the truth.
And women’s basketball just gave us a lot to talk about.

00:00 – New Year Chaos in Women’s College Basketball
03:30 – LSU Reality Check & January Wake-Up Call
07:55 – Kim Mulkey, Culture Questions & LSU’s Cracks
19:18 – Vanderbilt Is Real + Weekend Upsets
21:11 – Baylor vs Iowa State: Turning Point Game
28:47 – UCLA & South Carolina Separate Themselves
40:20 – Player of the Year Stock Watch
44:04 – WNBA CBA Leak, Money Math & Backlash
52:03 – Unrivaled League & Closing Thoughts

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Sarah Strong is emerging as one of the most dominant players in women’s college basketball at UConn.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we break down what makes the UConn freshman a generational talent, why she’s already being discussed in WNBA Draft terms, and how her game fits into the future of women’s basketball.

We also cover Jerzy Robinson committing to South Carolina, Dawn Staley’s roster strategy, NIL and eligibility changes affecting college basketball, the Michigan debate between Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, and why Kentucky is quietly becoming a problem in the SEC.

Thoughtful analysis, real opinions, and no kid gloves.

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Will the strike be the END of the WNBA?

Strike-mas eve is here… and the WNBA is not feeling festive.
We break down the WNBPA’s 98% strike authorization vote, why the league’s “end of the WNBA” talking points don’t pass the smell test, and what this means for a 2026 season that already feels shaky.
Then it gets uglier: the Connecticut Sun are reportedly one step closer to being moved to Houston, and we’re not letting the league slide for trying to rip a legacy fanbase out of New England.
Plus: Unrivaled media days are giving us a glimpse of what women’s hoops could look like when it’s run right (and yes… Paige’s TikTok rhythm allegations are back).
On the college side, we’re locked in on LSU freshman Grace Knox — why she’s rising fast and what makes her impact legit.
And finally: Texas A&M just won the volleyball national title after taking out three #1 teams… and we might officially be volleyball people now.

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