Geno Auriemma vs Dawn Staley, UCLA Makes History, WNBA Draft & Candace Hall of Fame | Ep.32

Summary

Podcast Summary: Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston

Episode 32: "Geno Auriemma vs Dawn Staley, UCLA Makes History, WNBA Draft & Candace Hall of Fame"
April 8, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, co-hosts Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston break down a major week in women’s basketball, with highlights including UCLA’s historic NCAA Championship win, the Geno Auriemma vs. Dawn Staley handshake controversy, WNBA expansion and draft intrigue, and Candace’s own Hall of Fame induction. The duo bring their usual blend of humor, honesty, and candid player perspective, weaving in direct experience and emotional moments from their storied basketball journeys.

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Key Discussions & Insights

Hall of Fame Induction and Listener Love

• Candace’s Hall of Fame Induction (04:32): Candace reflects on being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, sharing gratitude for the experience, and shouting out the other 2026 inductees.
  • “I appreciate it. I feel great. …I really felt love. I felt the love and I smelled the flowers and I took in the moment and super grateful.” – Candace Parker [04:49]
• Listeners showed love to the podcast during the Final Four weekend, with both hosts expressing appreciation for their fan community.
  • “There were so many post ups that came up and said they loved our podcast. So I just want to give love to everybody that listens and shared.” – Candace Parker [02:23]

UCLA's Historic NCAA Championship

• UCLA’s First NCAA-Era Title (13:05)
  • Both hosts celebrate UCLA’s dominant season and their core of seniors who stayed loyal, noting 100% of the championship points came from those returning players.
  • “...in the world of the transfer portal, right? These three seniors…decided to stay and stick it out... their senior lineup contributed to 100% of their points yesterday. I just think it was…written in the stars.” – Candace Parker [14:23-15:16]
  • Emphasized team’s authentic chemistry: “You can tell, like, they genuinely love each other... Like, it didn't matter who scored.” – Aliyah Boston [15:57]
• Corey Close's Coaching Milestone (46:40): Lauded as a “driver’s seat moment” for leading UCLA to its first title after 15 years as head coach.
  • “She led UCLA to its first national championship in program history and captured her own first title in the process. ...Few people pour in the game like Corey Close does.” – Candace Parker [46:40]

The Geno Auriemma vs. Dawn Staley Handshake Controversy

• Incident Breakdown (22:00)
  • The hosts analyze the postgame interaction, calling out Geno's lack of sportsmanship and how it overshadowed South Carolina’s win.
    • “...at the end of the game, Geno exchanged some words with Dawn, AKA kind of a full crash out. …We have video from two different angles, and Aliyah is going to walk us through it.” – Candace Parker [22:29]
  • “They exchanged words at center court...” – Aliyah Boston [22:50]
  • On Geno’s (PR) Apology: “He never mentioned Dawn's name. ...If you are sincerely apologizing to someone, then you would say their name.” – Candace Parker [25:36]
  • Candace connects this to a pattern with UConn: “A lot of people can be gracious when they're on top and when you know that somebody is not a threat, but when it's the moment that somebody is a threat…this is...what their relationship is.” [26:25]
• Impact: Both agree the controversy wrongly overshadowed South Carolina’s accomplishment.
  • “...it completely hijacked the fact that South Carolina beat an undefeated UConn team. ...Unfortunate.” – Candace Parker [27:45]

Transfer Portal Madness & Tennessee Troubles

• Portal Mayhem (30:21)
  • The transfer portal opened with “a thousand plus entries” and several entire teams (e.g., Iowa State) entering. Audi Crooks especially noted as a big target.
    • “A thousand entries at the time of this recording. That's silly.” – Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston [30:38-30:46]
  • Discussion on best landing spots for key transfers like Audi Crooks.
• Tennessee’s Roster Exodus (31:50)
  • Candace laments the Lady Vols' state, noting the only person left is the coach.
    • “I want to see my team...I want to be around the fans at the Final Four. Like, you were able to be with South Carolina, you know, like, I'm anxious to want to have that feeling again. ...We gotta start making strides so that this program, you know, doesn't fall by the wayside…” – Candace Parker [32:37]
  • ESPN’s Holly Rowe’s viral tweet calling out Tennessee leadership is discussed. [34:21]

WNBA Expansion Draft & Trades

• Toronto Tempo & Portland Fire Expansion Draft (35:26)
  • Review of expansion draft process and rosters: Toronto’s shooters; Portland’s selection of injured Nico Mole.
  • “I really like Julie Aleman...Marina Mabry and Aaliyah Nye. ...This is a Sandy Brandello roster.” – Candace Parker [36:15]
• Major Angel Reese Trade (37:30)
  • Trade details: Angel Reese from Chicago to Atlanta for picks.
  • Debate over “who won the trade,” with both noting it’ll depend on how the picks turn out.
    • “Honestly. I know everyone's saying that Chicago lost the trade...I feel like evaluating a trade actually is, you know, later down the line.” – Aliyah Boston & Candace Parker [37:55-38:10]

WNBA Draft Preview

• Draft Night Memories (39:42)
  • Both share their experiences as #1 picks and how it felt in the moment.
    • “Everyone was saying that I was going number one. But until… I heard my name called, I felt like I had so much nerves.” – Aliyah Boston [39:50]
• Top Prospects (41:56)
  • Dallas owns #1 pick; question of trading it or keeping it. Consensus that Paige Bueckers would be impactful in a combo guard role.
  • Top draft fits debated for teams like Dallas, Minnesota, Seattle.
    • “I like Paige playing point guard, but playing dual guard…Can you imagine a backcourt of Olivia Miles and Paige Bueckers?” – Candace Parker [42:05]
  • Notable “steals” in the draft predicted:
    • Gabriela Hackes, Flau’jae Johnson, Tanaya Latson, Raven Johnson.

NCAA Awards Roundup

• Sarah Strong: Naismith Player of the Year (28:10)
  • “I think it was a no brainer, to be honest with you. Strong is the eighth Husky to earn the honor…” – Candace Parker [28:10]
• Hannah Hidalgo: Defensive Player of the Year, Nancy Lieberman Award (29:08+)
• Shay Ralph: Coach of the Year for Vanderbilt (29:53+)

Personal & Lighter Moments

• Podcast Prank Aftermath (02:52): Aliyah recounts how the April Fool’s prank still haunts her, while Candace revels in her mischief.
  • “...the NIL Legacy fund prank, it was some of my best work.” – Candace Parker [03:15]
• Banter About Falling Videos and Friendship (07:01): “My fresh take this week is: don’t look at me when someone falls!” – Candace Parker [07:01]
• 'Cocks Up' Slogan (27:53): Hilarious exchange about South Carolina’s team cheer, with Candace’s disbelief at “hashtag cocks up.”
• Draft Night Prep: Aliyah and Candace riff about getting dolled up and the surreal nature of draft night.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You can tell, like, they genuinely love each other. …They just knew what it took to win. And they went out there every single game.” – Aliyah Boston, on UCLA’s chemistry [15:57]
• “It is what it is. …I am going to get my lick back. But officially, congrats, Candace. Basketball Hall of Fame. Basketball Hall of Fame. Yes, Queen.” – Aliyah Boston [04:32]
• “If you are sincerely apologizing to someone, then you would say their name. So there is that. I think this was probably PR...” – Candace Parker [25:37]
• “The only player, the only person on the roster is the coach. …I want to know how you’re feeling about Big O. Did you see?” – Aliyah Boston, on Tennessee [32:02]
• “My fresh take this week is don’t look at me when someone falls.” – Candace Parker [07:01]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Candace’s Hall of Fame Induction – 04:32
• UCLA’s NCAA Title & Senior Core – 13:05
• Geno vs. Dawn Postgame Drama – 22:00 to 27:45
• NCAA Awards Rapid Fire – 28:10 to 29:53
• Transfer Portal Discussion – 30:21
• Tennessee Program Struggles – 31:50
• WNBA Expansion Draft & Angel Reese Trade – 35:26 & 37:30
• WNBA Draft Talk – 39:42
• Driver’s Seat: Corey Close Shoutout – 46:40
• Listener Q&A (AT&T Fan Connection) – 48:40

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Episode Vibe & Tone

The episode delivers a vibrant blend of insightful basketball analysis, behind-the-scenes player perspectives, heartfelt reflections, and the trademark playful banter between Candace and Aliyah. Their willingness to tackle league drama, shout out underappreciated teams and coaches, and poke fun at themselves and their peers makes this an essential listen for hoops fans wanting the “real talk” behind the headlines.

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For New Listeners

Whether you’re looking for sharp on-court analysis, a taste of player culture, or just a good laugh from two WNBA stars, this episode delivers it all—plus, plenty to look forward to in the coming WNBA season and next week’s draft.

Transcript

[Candace Parker]

There's nothing else to talk about with the.

[Aaliyah Boston]

How about Tennessee?

[Candace Parker]

No, there's nothing else. We're gonna.

[Aaliyah Boston]

So I don't think Tennessee has one player on the roster. Did you hear that?

[Candace Parker]

Sorry, my headphones are like.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, I don't think there's anything wrong with your headphones. So the only person on the roster is the coach. Honestly, I want to know how you're feeling about Big O. Did you see?

[Candace Parker]

Did I see you text me immediately when the breaking news hit you talk about. Did I see? Like, what are you. What are you talking about? I'm sorry.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I'm sorry. This is genuinely. It's not even funny. It's really not even funny. But. But like, how are you doing? Are you okay?

[Candace Parker]

What's up, everyone? And welcome back to Post Moves. I'm Candace Parker, here with my co host, Aaliyah Boston.

[Aaliyah Boston]

That's me. You see? You see how you tried to cop? Like, you can't outdo the doer?

[Candace Parker]

See, I did a double. That's me. But it was just single. Follow us at postmoveshow on all socials

[Aaliyah Boston]

and don't forget to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, wherever you get your podcast. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

[Candace Parker]

Yeah. This is a big week in the Parker household. Do you know why? Do you want to know why? My son started riding his bike at four.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Okay.

[Candace Parker]

Two wheels.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I was gonna say training wheels or what?

[Candace Parker]

We went on like a two hour bike ride yesterday and then we had to go again. He's gonna. He's like, asking me after school to go on a bike ride after we record the post Moves.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Like, wow, he is. Oh, he's locked in.

[Candace Parker]

He's locked in. And I'm not going to like. I mean, it's a precursor. I mean, we know he's athletic. It just further proves he's athletic. Like, I wish.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Do you ever wish sometimes that you were more athletic?

[Candace Parker]

I saw that trend on TikTok.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Why?

[Candace Parker]

Some of the funniest. Some of the funniest. Because I got a spy on my daughter. Some of the funniest responses for that. Like, they.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I think, no, it's actually hilarious.

[Candace Parker]

Who do they ask that was like, mad athletic? And he was like, what? Oh, no. Was it Simone Biles? Simone Biles response was the funniest.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Oh, I didn't even see yours.

[Candace Parker]

But also, Aaliyah from last week. We were in Phoenix for the final four and there were so many people that came up and said that they were listeners to our podcast. I know two Post Moves. There were so many post ups that came up and said they loved our podcast. So I just want to give love to everybody that listens and shared because it does feel good to. To hear that our listeners loved it.

[Aaliyah Boston]

100. It was, it was really nice. They literally were like, we love your pod. We like. I was like, oh, thanks.

[Candace Parker]

You know what else they loved?

[Aaliyah Boston]

You know what else I didn't love? I feel like I'm still living through that prank. Like, I feel like I'm still feeling like the end of it. Like, it's still not over. Like, I had people text me, called me and was like, dang, like, Hannah's really got you good. And I was like, now it's my turn. You know what I'm saying?

[Candace Parker]

Like, I'm on my toes. I'm on my toes. Don't worry. The NIL Legacy fund prank, it was some of my best work. What did your mom, what did your mom say? That's what I want to know. Because I don't want to ever. Honestly, she was like, Boston.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, honestly, she was like, leah, I feel like I would have told you if I saw that. I was like, girl, this is not the time. Girl, be so serious.

[Candace Parker]

It was crazy though, because I didn't notice until people started commenting that I was like, giving myself away by, like, going like this and, like, going like this. And you know how they say you gotta tell when you're duping someone, like, you scratch your nose or like, there's something that you do. And I, I totally gotta work on that because I almost gave myself away.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, you didn't. Because I was looking at 1.7. I was like, yeah, this is a good day. It's a good day to have a good day. But okay, jokes on me.

[Candace Parker]

And shout out to our team. Who edited that because the, like, the turning to black and then the rain and then your face, your face. I didn't realize it did. Like, you were like. When you finally realized that you.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Such sad moments. Like, why would you really do that, though? Like, when you think about it,

[Candace Parker]

because it was one of the most epic April Fool's jokes ever. So that's why I did it. But, you know, it is what it is.

[Aaliyah Boston]

It is what it is. Okay, well, that was kind of, you know, I didn't really enjoy that. But it's fine because once again, like, I am going to get my lick back. But officially, congrats, Candace. Basketball hall of Fame. Basketball hall of Fame. Yes, Queen.

[Candace Parker]

I appreciate it. I feel great. And it was at an amazing time at both Final Fours. It was a whirlwind for sure as we went to Phoenix. And then we got into Indianapolis late Friday night after the Final Four Games. So we went to both men's and women's, which I think is huge. I got to work a little bit, but I really felt love. I felt the love and I smelled the flowers and I took in the moment and super grateful. Still super grateful. Can't believe it. But now I have to, like, figure out my speech and my fit and.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Okay, girl, you be styling. You'll be styling, please.

[Candace Parker]

Oh, shout out to Diamond. She's my stylist. But, like, honestly, I gotta, you know, and I'm one of those speech writing people that like my TED Talk. I didn't finish the speech until a day before this speech because I'm one of those, like, I gotta tie it back together and if it doesn't tie back together, I'm not gonna work. It'. Yeah, it's not going to work. And so I never write speeches ahead of time. So I'm a little nervous because I have to turn in my speech. So we'll see. But it won't be 45 minutes, I promise, I promise, I promise. But also, like, a huge congrats to the class that I'm being inducted with alongside, so the class of 2026, Elena Deladon, Shamiko Hosklaw 96 Olympic team. On the men's side, Amari Stoudemire, Mike D', Antoni. Doc Rivers, Mark Few. And longtime official Joey Crawford, who is actually really dope. Like, you think of a ref and you're like, ugh.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, he's like.

[Candace Parker]

He's pretty dope. So I love that. Yeah. Congrats to the whole class. But it's time for our fresh take of the week, presented by Wendy's. Wendy's new spicy chicken sandwich is crispier, crunchier and. And more flavor packed than ever. Wendy's, we're so back. My fresh take this week is don't look at me when someone falls. Are you a person that can't look at me? No, no, no, you can't look at me.

[Aaliyah Boston]

If you look at me when someone.

[Candace Parker]

Do you know someone that you can look at when someone falls?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Genuinely, I don't think so. Like, I don't. That's not even my type of friendships, man. Like, I shouldn't be able to look at any of my friends if someone falls.

[Candace Parker]

But do you think it's a problem if I send fall videos and I'm gonna. No, everybody thinks about. Really, everybody Thinks my brother's such a nice guy, but he really enjoys fall videos. Like, that's.

[Aaliyah Boston]

So you make sure he gets a laugh, right?

[Candace Parker]

So we send them back and forth on Instagram. It's. It's my favorite thing. That's fine. When you, like, know they're gonna fall, but you don't know how is the Instagram reels. Oh, man, don't look at me. When somebody falls, especially if they trip and they stumble and they try to catch themselves or if they're falling for

[Aaliyah Boston]

a really long time. Like when they're. When they're really falling for a long time and it's a. It's a deep tumble. I'm a goner.

[Candace Parker]

Do you remember that video? So and so Takes a Tumble? It was like the original YouTube. Not original, but like, it was like when YouTube videos kind of started. Whatever. But anyway, this bigger woman was standing on a table and she was like singing and she's singing and she steps and you know something's about to happen because she's standing on a table singing and she steps forward and the table falls forward and she falls. And I think that's when I fell in love with fall videos. And so ever since then. Yeah, so don't look at me when someone falls. And if you are someone that can be looked at when someone falls, please come, please. Because please reach out.

[Aaliyah Boston]

We're not going to be.

[Candace Parker]

Please reach out friend group, though. Reach out to us. Okay. I know I'm not the only one who does this, but between the boys, Layla's volleyball, and traveling for the NBA, I do a lot of online shopping. I actually do a lot of late night in the studio online shopping. Like a lot actually. To the point where I come home, see packages at the front door and genuinely open it like it's Christmas because I have no idea what I ordered. It's like a surprise gift for me, from me to me, but I don't know what me bought me. But let's be honest, those surprises don't always hit the way you think they will. The last time I ordered a coat online, it looks so dope on the website, I put it on at home and immediately knew, yeah, this is probably not it. The fit was off, the vibe was off. It didn't match anything I owned. Straight back in the box, immediate return. And with milestone birthdays and graduations coming up, I'm not taking any chances. So that's why I'm shopping in store at Macy's. I can actually try things on, feel the fabrics, see the Full look head to toe. I need to see how the pieces come together and make sure everything actually fits. And Macy's even has personal stylists who can help you find the perfect look, which makes it so much easier. No guessing, no surprises. Don't get me wrong, though. I'm still gonna probably online shop, but for the big moments, I'm going to Macy's. Back in 1995, Wendy's invented the iconic spicy chicken sandwich. Built from scratch, they perfected the balance of heat and flavor in every bite. So, yeah, Wendy's set the standard, but standards don't stand still.

[Aaliyah Boston]

So in 2026, they're going back. Back to the flavor, back to the quality, and back to the kitchen to make the sandwich that started it all better. Meet the new spicy chicken. Same iconic sandwich from Wendy's. Now even more iconic.

[Candace Parker]

I see what they did there. They made me read the old sandwich, and they let you read the new sandwich. We're talking a bold blend of nine peppers and spices. And the breading even crispier than before. Golden and glistening with that signature spice blend. Crispier, crunchier, and more flavorful than ever. All cooled down with some pickles, tomato, and mayo because you deserve more from your chicken sandwich.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Being the first was one thing, but being the best, that's Wendy's thing. So don't just take their word for it. Consider this your official invitation. Come see, come compare, come taste. Trust them. You're going to have to eat it to believe it. 2026 Quality is our Recipe LLC.

[Candace Parker]

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[Aaliyah Boston]

But drivers aren't like everyone else. They see and do things differently.

[Candace Parker]

They live life by their own rules, and they certainly don't follow the crowd.

[Aaliyah Boston]

That's why this is a reminder for me from Volkswagen and from drivers everywhere to actually take control.

[Candace Parker]

Make the most of every day. Take your own path.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Grab the wheel, get in the driver's seat of your own life.

[Candace Parker]

Because, honestly, what are you waiting for?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Head over to vw.com and see what's waiting for you.

[Candace Parker]

All right, it's time for what we want to talk about. And, boy, do we have a lot to say. Let's start with the winner of the very first post moves Bracket challenge. Congrats to ESPN. 757-92630. Picks 3 Change your username because this is actually crazy. We know they're a millennial

[Aaliyah Boston]

because that's a crazy name. You didn't Even try.

[Candace Parker]

That's kind of boomerang. That's boomerish. Please DM the post moves Instagram account or email postmoveshowmail.com with your info and proof that it is actually you

[Aaliyah Boston]

and Candace. Do you remember last time we were on this? And our picks were, like. We were in, like, 900th place, dude. We finished in 16th. What do you want to say for us, really?

[Candace Parker]

Are you happy that we got 16th?

[Aaliyah Boston]

I mean, that was progress. We were at the bottom, babe.

[Candace Parker]

That's true. We were at the bottom, and everybody was talking about us, but we got all our final Four, right?

[Aaliyah Boston]

I mean, even though you were so salty that all the number one seeds were making it, I don't know what

[Candace Parker]

you thought that was, but I was like, yeah, this is probably the best group of number one seeds together. Yeah. Congrats to ucla. First of all, you made us win our brackets. Second of all, thank you. Your first championship in the NCAA era. Obviously, you all won with Annie Myers at. In the AIAW era, but first championship. I mean, congrats. Dominant effort against Aaliyah's Gamecocks.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Why'd you have to mention that, though?

[Candace Parker]

You could. I'm just saying. Y.

[Aaliyah Boston]

You couldn't just say the Gamecock. See, now it's y'. All. You see how you adding y' all

[Candace Parker]

so you not with them. So you go shoot. You only shooting a jam.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I ride. But. But listen, it was just a. It was just a hard game. You know what I'm saying? It was just a hard game.

[Candace Parker]

You only shoot in the gym with them when they hoisting championship trophies. That's the only time you. I'm just saying.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I wrapped my girls.

[Candace Parker]

Okay, but yesterday, start to finish.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Okay?

[Candace Parker]

We're not talking about them right now. I'm sorry.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I just had to take it. I'm sorry.

[Candace Parker]

And we gonna talk about them, I'm

[Aaliyah Boston]

sure, but there's no one to talk about.

[Candace Parker]

Gabriela Haquez led UCLA with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists. Lauren Betts, 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks. Lauren Betts earned most outstanding player. But I think the biggest storyline behind that is in the world of the transfer portal, Right? These three seniors. Yeah, three seniors decided to stay and stick it out. And after last year losing in the Final Four, they decided to come back and run it back. And I think in this day and age, to commit to it. I think they said that, and they're.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Wait, wait, hold on. I think there's four.

[Candace Parker]

Were there four?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, because it's Kiki. Oh, Last year.

[Candace Parker]

I mean, Kiki Lauren and. And though you're extra year.

[Aaliyah Boston]

And then Hawk is.

[Candace Parker]

Okay, well, then in the age of seniors deciding. And core core members deciding to come back, and then it was crazy because their senior lineup contributed to 100% of their points yesterday. So I just think it was. Yeah, it was written in the stars. I mean, there's no better coach in terms of just being a good human and putting her head down and working and sticking with it to get it. But also her quote of saying, our talent is going to be the floor, our character will be the ceiling. And I love that quote. Um, and I just.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I don't know.

[Candace Parker]

Congratulations, ucla.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, congrats. Honestly, what I. What I loved about ucla, like, the entire season is obviously, you know, like, you scroll on social media, you're on TikTok, whatever, and, like, they'd have a bunch of videos, but you can tell, like, they genuinely love each other. And I think it's always so funny. Like, you'll see it all over, like, Twitter people, like, oh, they won because of power, friendship, and, like, all that stuff. But I think that's a real thing. And you saw that with ucla, like, it didn't matter who scored. And this was all throughout the season. Like, they just knew what it took to win. And they went out there every single game. Like, granted, yes, they lost to Texas early on, but outside of that, it was like, that was their wakeup call early in the season, and they never looked back.

[Candace Parker]

And they played a pretty tough schedule considering. I mean, UCLA beat South Carolina earlier in the year. Right. Didn't they beat South Carolina?

[Aaliyah Boston]

It was because Texas had. Texas won. So they played us and then Texas beat us.

[Candace Parker]

No, because you guys lost. You guys lost in the championship. You're right. You're right at the players era.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Like I said, I ride my game.

[Candace Parker]

Chill out. So who did they beat that was. Oh, they beat Duke in the.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Candace Parker]

Okay, okay, okay. But they played a pretty tough schedule, if you think about it. I think they flew under their radar, having only had one loss all season to another great team. Can we talk about the semis, though, for a little bit? Because that's really what I want to talk about.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, it's. What do you have to say?

[Candace Parker]

Man, that Texas UCLA game, that was like a rock fight. Goodness. It was like nobody could score.

[Aaliyah Boston]

It was rough. It really was crazy.

[Candace Parker]

It was nuts. It was absolutely crazy.

[Aaliyah Boston]

But, yeah, no, it was.

[Candace Parker]

I do want to give it up to the Longhorns, though, because I think in terms of Rory Harmon and what she's done throughout her career. Two Final Fours. I loved her poise on the podium when speaking about her teammate, Madison Booker. And just in terms of her tough shooting night, because you know, you want your team to have your back.

[Aaliyah Boston]

And honestly, like, that part sucks and that's the part about social media that's just always gonna suck is like, obviously Madison has been hooping the entire season. Like, she has been carrying Texas. Her and Rory have been showing up every single night. She has an off night, like. And I just know, I can't even imagine what her comments and like, what people say, but I'm like, have, like, you guys don't come out here and hoop. You don't. And sometimes you just have a tough night. And so for her, it's just about, listen, you just keep showing up, you know what I'm saying? Like, it's so hard because people always got something to say. But I mean, Madia Hooper, she is a freaking Hooper.

[Candace Parker]

That's why it was crazy that she shot the percentage she shot and it was still a three point game.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, exactly.

[Candace Parker]

And if Lauren Betts doesn't get that

[Aaliyah Boston]

block, block at the end. Yep.

[Candace Parker]

You know, it's a, it's a one point game at that point. And so obviously I, I, you know, I just want to give it up to Longhorns because I think they had a great two year run, played really well, and that's what's so difficult about winning a national championship. Speaking of national championship, the anniversary of our meeting, I would say. Oh, yeah, it's crazy. In 2022, April 3rd, you won the national championship at South Carolina. And then you had a little moment on the mic.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Oh, my gosh.

[Candace Parker]

Which was insane. It was insane to me.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Kenneth Parker, I love you, girl. I want you to know, though, like, on the real, like on the realest. That was like the best time of my life. I was like shocked. And then when we got down off the podium, I was like, wait, can I go see Candace? Can I go meet Candace?

[Candace Parker]

I almost got tears. I got tears in my eyes. Look at my wine teeth.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, look at my face. I, like, couldn't believe it. I just couldn't believe this was, like, real. Like, I was.

[Candace Parker]

No, I got, I got tears in my eyes. Just because your biggest moment, you know, it's nuts. I can't even put it into words. So I, I was so proud of you. I love your character. I love your game, obviously. But I think the story of the year before you missing the put back right and then you coming back and standing on the podium and, you know, being open and honest and facing things head on. So I just. I love you, and I know we joke and things like that, but I'm really proud of you, and I'm so excited to watch you play and get busy this year. But I will never take for granted that moment because in moments that are people's, for them to then take that moment and, you know, share it with me was super special. So thank you, AB. Okay, now I got to go back to being big sister, because this is crazy. We're not going to get all sentimental. Not today. Okay.

[Aaliyah Boston]

You're so unserious. But we were just talking about the Longhorns. I mean, you don't want to talk about UConn.

[Candace Parker]

I mean, I know everybody's tuning in to talk about what we're going to talk about, which to me, it hijacked the fact that South Carolina beat an undefeated Yukon team.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah.

[Candace Parker]

If I'm being completely honest, the final four games, South Carolina, 6,248, held Yukon to under 50 points, which was the first time in a very long time that they didn't score 50. We were both there. AB you were hanging with Flava. Flav. You taught him how to.

[Aaliyah Boston]

SC Was actually so funny. Yes. Yes. You crazy. Yes. That's how you do it. So anytime you hear a Scuba. Oh,

[Candace Parker]

yo. First of all, I. I love his show. I love New York. I love that entire thing. So I was actually laughing, like, watching.

[Aaliyah Boston]

It was very. It was so funny. Do you Scuba girl.

[Candace Parker]

Bye. I am almost 40 years old, and if Flav. Flav didn't have a clock hanging around his neck, he wouldn't have been scuba in either. I'd have been making fun of him. But what we really want to get to is at the end of the game, Geno exchanged some words with Dawn, AKA kind of a full crash out. We can call it what it is. And I'm sure everyone has seen this by now, or you are living under a rock. We have video from two different angles, and Aaliyah is going to walk us through it.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I'm gonna. Oh, it's getting hot. She said she did. Oh, she said she's shaking her hand. Oh, okay. Has to be held. And don't do that. Don't do that. Yeah, that's what I'm talking about,

[Candace Parker]

man. The assistance.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I mean, look at Boyer. Look at. I mean, Boyer. Mary comes along like they all building a fortress around her. They exchanged words at center court, and

[Candace Parker]

Gino drinks Some water to drink. And this is the separate angle, obviously, we need the tea from the guy in the glasses. I don't know who said it, but he has a smile.

[Aaliyah Boston]

His reaction. Yeah, he was literally cheating.

[Candace Parker]

Twitter went crazy about this. Oh, Don Philly.

[Aaliyah Boston]

But you know when, like, you get to point in, you're really. No, you're hot. You're hot.

[Candace Parker]

I think it was just caught off guard, especially since the year before when Don got her ass kicked.

[Aaliyah Boston]

And he was like, did you know that? They're like, come give me a hug.

[Candace Parker]

Yeah, come give me a hug. And I think that's kind of the irony.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Right.

[Candace Parker]

Nobody likes getting their ass kicked. And to be honest with you, I'll call a spade a spade. Because against Connecticut Sun, I remembered one of the players and we gonna just leave it at that. Said some really crazy things at the end of the game. And I. And I. The buzzer sound, and I walked to the back because it was going to be an issue if I. If I shook hands. This is when they beat us in Chicago in Game 5. She said some real slick shit, like, ridiculous. So I walked to the back because I was going to get in trouble if I stayed out there and had to see her and shake her hand. So I do regret not shaking other people's hands like Courtney Williams and some of the other players on the Connecticut Suns team.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah.

[Candace Parker]

So I think all of us have had those moments of unsportsmanship and things like that.

[Aaliyah Boston]

However,

[Candace Parker]

I just think that you can't have a video of you doing that the year before when the situation was kind of the same.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah.

[Candace Parker]

And then this year, it completely hijacked the fact that South Carolina beat an undefeated UConn team. And that's the thing that I think it took away. I think Andrea Carter said it. I think there's another number of others that have said it. And then it took a really long time to get the apology. So. The apology. And if we have it, do we have it? Do we? Do we have it? So this is what Gino said the next day. It says, there's no excuse for how I handled the end of the game versus South Carolina. It's unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut. I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don't want my actions to detract from that. I've had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to Apologize to them. He never mentioned Don's name.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Never.

[Candace Parker]

And so if you're not. If you are sincerely apologizing to someone, then you would say their name. So there is that. I think this was probably pr, because a lot of us have rpr, right? Stuff like this. So that's what this sounds like. The thing that is glaring to me, Aaliyah, and this is what has gone on and on in my mind is. And this is what I think is summed up, because there. We've had different reactions to this. When he's whooping your ass and you are not a threat, there's virus, right? But every person that has won against him or challenged him, this is kind of what. Where. What their relationship is. He don't like Don don't like him. They might respect each other, but they don't like Pat. Damn sure didn't like him. And that's part of the reason why I don't like. You know what I mean?

[Aaliyah Boston]

So it's.

[Candace Parker]

It's one of those things where it's like you. A lot of people can be gracious when they're on top and when you know that somebody is not a threat, but when it's the moment that somebody is a threat. And my thing is, is like, Coach Summit is one of the most respectable people you will ever meet in your life. And she did not mess with Gino. Like, didn't. Didn't mess with him. And so therefore, it's. I don't know. I. I think that there are different ways and. And that you can do things obviously super successful. And I'm not trying to, like, pile on, but I think people are acting so surprised by this. Like, this wasn't. This hasn't always been the case. So I. That's all I gotta say is, you know. Yeah, it's easy to respect people when you're whooping the ass standing at half court after you win by 30, but it is hard, like, when you're losing to shake hands and to be respectful for the game. So it is what it is. I think dawn obviously handled it as best she could. She gave the credit after the game to court Corey close. But a lot of this was overshadowed by that, and, you know, it's unfortunate.

[Aaliyah Boston]

It's all right, though, baby. Sorry. They might cut that, but Cox up.

[Candace Parker]

Is that what you said?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, that's.

[Candace Parker]

Cox were down. They. Y'. All.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Y' all lost her down yesterday, but Cox are up on Friday.

[Candace Parker]

Okay, so. So, yo, I've never heard that.

[Aaliyah Boston]

You ever, like. If I ever Post about them. That's all I say.

[Candace Parker]

Like hashtag cocks up.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah.

[Candace Parker]

Yo, that's wild. Naismith awards Sarah Strong, Naismith player of the Year. Congrats to her. I think it was a no brainer, to be honest with you. Strong is the eighth Husky to earn the honor of Naismith player of the year and the fourth to do so as an underclassman following Maya Moore, Brianna Stewart and Paige Beckers. She is one of seven underclassmen who received award since 1983. So her resume, she has such a bright future, honestly. And I love how she was like I rip my jersey. Like that was. I don't know. She's just about hoop. You know, those people that you could tell are just Hoopers, Hoopers.

[Aaliyah Boston]

And honestly, like I know last year when they, when they won, like I felt like she didn't really show too much emotion. But this year, even throughout their games, like you just saw it starting to like bloom life, something happened. Like she was the one speaking in the huddle first. Like, I mean her ceiling, man, it's going to be so good.

[Candace Parker]

You talk about ceilings too, man. Hannah H go. She don't have to duck to go through a doorway, but man n defensive player of the year, it's. She is mighty. She is tiny, but she is mighty. The first guard since 2020 to win the defense player of the year. It's normally a big man's award. AB you won that, you know. Well in 2022 and 2023 and Hannah won the Nancy Lieberman award which is goes out to the best point guard in the country. So shout out to Hannah. Shoot. She gonna be recruiting. Got her team deal. Elite eight. See if she can make a final four. I love watching Hannah play.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Me too. Me too. She comes with such energy and it just amps everyone up. Like it's fun to watch her. Probably not fun to play against her though.

[Candace Parker]

It is not because she is swiper. No swiping like she is a thief. It is crazy. Jewelry stores when she walks in. Watch the diamonds. Shay Ralph Naismith Women's college coach of the year. She led Vandy to a 29.5 Overall Record and 13 and 3 sec record. The most successful regular season in school history helped lead them to sweet 16 for the first time in 17 years. Let's talk about the transfer portal that opened today. Officially.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Even though I can't lie, this transfer portal is nasty. It's really like, I know every year it's crazy, but I feel like there's been so many transfers like all of Iowa State enter the portal. Audi Crooks. Now that's. That's going to be a big pickup.

[Candace Parker]

I mean, a thousand entries at the time of this recording.

[Aaliyah Boston]

That's silly.

[Candace Parker]

A thousand plus entries.

[Aaliyah Boston]

That's silly.

[Candace Parker]

I don't even know if that's recording.

[Aaliyah Boston]

There's enough space for that.

[Candace Parker]

So 10 players from Iowa State hit the portal, including Audi Crooks, which, by the way, where would you like to see her?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Depends on, like, I know TCU has been a hot heater, but depends on, like, who they have for guards and Biggs, because with Olivia Miles out and Suarez out going to the draft, I mean, what's their offense like? Is still going to play super fast paced. It all depends on that. But I know they're always a hot spot.

[Candace Parker]

I'd like to see her at Notre Dame.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Ooh, do you like that? Okay. I mean, that's. That's really not bad. That's.

[Candace Parker]

I like donor Dame because I think coach Ivey will know kind of what to do with her in the pick and roll. Cause obviously there are, you know, some deficiencies on the defensive end, but when you have someone like Hannah can cover up stuff, she doesn't have to do anything in a pick and roll. Cause Hannah can get over, under, around, through whatever. So I just think that that might. That might make things interesting. There's nothing else to talk about with the.

[Aaliyah Boston]

How about Tennessee?

[Candace Parker]

No, there's nothing else. We're going to.

[Aaliyah Boston]

So I don't think Tennessee has one player on the roster. Did you hear that?

[Candace Parker]

Sorry, my headphones are like.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, I don't think there's anything wrong with your headphones.

[Candace Parker]

So I.

[Aaliyah Boston]

The only player, the only person on the roster is the coach. And honestly, I want to know how you're feeling about Big. Oh, did you see?

[Candace Parker]

Did I see? You text me immediately when the breaking news hit. You're talking about. Did I see? Like, what are you. What are you talking about? I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

[Aaliyah Boston]

This is genuinely. It's not even funny. It's really not even funny.

[Candace Parker]

But

[Aaliyah Boston]

like, how are you doing? Are you okay?

[Candace Parker]

It's difficult, I'm not gonna lie. Because, you know, you pour so much of your energy and heart and now I'm a fan, so I'm really a fanatic and I want to see my team. Like, I want to be around the fans at the Final Four. Like, you were able to be with South Carolina, you know, like, I'm anxious to want to have that feeling again. It's Been a long time since we've been back to the Final Four. I was in the jersey and I know I'm about to turn 40, so it's been a really long time. So it's just disappointing. I mean, obviously you can't control the portal all the time. However, we've. We've got to get better. Like, we got to. We got to start making strides so that this program, you know, doesn't fall. Fall by the wayside for sure. So I think Olivia was a huge plus when we signed her. Yeah, I was there actually on her

[Aaliyah Boston]

visit, see how that was going to look.

[Candace Parker]

Where's she gonna go?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, well, I have a suggestion.

[Candace Parker]

No, she's not going to you. South Carolina. She not going to South Carolina.

[Aaliyah Boston]

H. I mean, she could go follow that other coach went to ucf, didn't he?

[Candace Parker]

And lsu. Lsu?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Oh, yeah. I mean, honestly, I really hope she'll go there, but

[Candace Parker]

I really think that Olivia obviously needs a good point guard. So, yeah, if you're her, where do you go? You need shooters and you need a point guard. So where do you go? That's the question.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Ucla, baby.

[Candace Parker]

Well, Holly Row had some things to say. She tweeted out what Danny White is allowing to happen to the Lady Vols hoops is making me so sad. Gut wrenching to watch him let one of the greatest programs in women's sports history disintegrate. I am devastated. Yeah, I am a big believer in supporting through the ups and downs, so I'm gonna support through the ups and downs. But we gotta start making some changes, man. Like, yeah, we gotta start getting better and being back in it. Because for us, it's like start letting time tick. That's like Law Tech and like, you know, back in the day where it was like, yeah, Law Tech used to be good. I remember be like, man, get out of here. I'm not trying to have that happen. Expansion draft happened on Friday. The broadcast was a little underwhelming. I'm not going to lie. It was maybe five minutes long. Just don't put it on television.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I can't even lie. Like, I was watching it. I was at the shoe, I was watching it. And then they just like put all the names up on the thing and I was like, oh, well, that's it. Well, there you have the full roster.

[Candace Parker]

Well, Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo have selected their rosters and let's start with Portland. Is anybody jump out at you as well? One that jumps out is Nico Mole. She just tore her ACL for the second year. In a row in Euro basket. I feel I was hurting for her.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I was hurting for her.

[Candace Parker]

I feel so sick. But I'm. I hope she gets the care that she needs there. And then here is the Toronto tempo roster. I really like Julie Aleman. She was my point guard in Chicago. I really like Marina Mabry and Aaliyah Nye.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I mean shooters now, space on the floor.

[Candace Parker]

I and this is like a Sandy Brandello. Yeah, this is a Sandy roster. To be honest, to be honest with you and honestly under the radar is Milich Milic can play a little bit. She played in Minnesota for a little bit of time, right?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Am I.

[Candace Parker]

That's her right. She can, she can play a little bit. I like her. Niara, you know, Niara Sabali was huge in getting New York to win the championship in that game five. She had huge spurts.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, she did.

[Candace Parker]

So I, I think this roster, if I'm grading, is better than the Portland Fire roster. But listen, only time will tell because of the expansion draft. The Fever lost two players in the expansion draft. Chloe Bibby and Kib Christy Wallace. And Chicago made a trade to protect their roster so they didn't lose which also went viral because everybody was like so yeah, we're protecting the tanking players but hey, everybody has a reason for that decision. And you know what that reason was?

[Aaliyah Boston]

No.

[Candace Parker]

They traded Bubbly a trade. We got our first trade of the season. Let's go. Angel Reese is being traded the Atlanta Dream after two seasons in Chicago Chicago Atlanta receives Angel Reese the right to swap a second round pick with the sky in 2028. And Chicago receives the dreams 2027 first round pick and 2028 first round pick. Who do you think won the trade?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Honestly? Honestly. I know everyone's saying that Chicago lost the trade. I mean SW swapping some picks. I mean the only thing with Chicago swapping picks is can't they swap next year's draft? Aren't they eligible to be swapped their pick too?

[Candace Parker]

Like I But also it's like if you're getting the Dreams pick and let's say they are top whatever then your pick's going to be late anyway. Yeah, I don't know. I. With these trades like for instance, right. Sometimes face value of trades you're like of course this team won but then you got to figure out who the picks are. So I feel like evaluating a trade actually is, you know, later down the line. Obviously I think Atlanta wanted another big. They are sticking with the playing the two bigs big, big lineups. They're going to put Angel Reese with Brianna Jones, who you love, you love playing against.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I love Bri Jones.

[Candace Parker]

That's your favorite player. It is so difficult.

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, it is, though, but it's.

[Candace Parker]

Play defense on her. No, I. I know. You cannot move Bri Jones.

[Aaliyah Boston]

It's fine. And difficult at the same time.

[Candace Parker]

Well, all I know is good luck blocking them out.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Well, here's the thing. I'm just gonna. I'm gonna be boxing out my person, you know, I'm saying, So I need my teammates to do the thing.

[Candace Parker]

Girl, I can't even angel and Bri Jones on the same team. Try blocking them out on both sides.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Girl, push back.

[Candace Parker]

Yeah. Okay, so the free agency timelines. The designation period will be held April 6th and 7th, which is Monday and Tuesday. The negotiation period is April 8th through the 10th. Signings can begin April 11th, and the draft will be held April 13th. So we will know who is drafted.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I know. I'm kind of excited.

[Candace Parker]

All right, so the WBA draft is next week. We both went number one. What do you remember from your draft night?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Oh, getting all dolled up, hair done, makeup done. It was so crazy. So obviously everyone was saying that I was going number one. But until, like, I heard my name called, I felt like I had so much many nerves. Like, it was just all over and I was just sitting there, like, playing with my nail. I'm like. I'm like, is my name gonna be first? And my name's first. I'm Loki. Gonna be heartbroken. It was like, one of those things. But honestly, just getting all dressed up, getting on the bus with everyone, and we're all, like, at the. At the location, everyone's all dressed so cute, taking pictures and just, like, being in the moment that we've always dreamed of. Like, it's so crazy. It's actually crazy. I was looking at some of my memories, and it was obviously draft week a few years ago. And so I was looking at my pictures. I was like, wow, this was, like, such a fun time. Like, this was such a fun day. It was so good. It was so good.

[Candace Parker]

It's so interesting because many moons ago, the draft was the day after the national championship game. So I was so out of it from being up super late, and I decided to wash my hair. So I actually had my mom straighten my hair, which is why I didn't have, like, the straight up silk press bust down, you know, straight. But we did it because it. Yeah, like, we won the championship the night before. It was bittersweet. Still had A year of eligibility left. But it was funny because I was going back and forth. Just because you have that, like, you know, bittersweet feeling.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah.

[Candace Parker]

So it was kind of like, I remember the draft, but I didn't really get to like, fully be present, you know.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah. So with the draft coming up, we're going to help you stay ready. So this is Stay Ready presented by nhtsa. One glance at your phone while driving can cost you a ticket or a crash. Put the phone away or pay. Paid for by nhtsa. And to get you ready for next week, let's talk about the first couple of draft picks. Okay, so Dallas has the number one pick. Who you going with?

[Candace Parker]

My question is, if you're Dallas, do you keep it?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Why would you not keep it?

[Candace Parker]

Well, okay, if I'm Dallas, to be honest with you, and this is no shade on anyone, I think I like Paige playing point guard, but playing dual guard, right. Like moving her off the ball sometime. Can you imagine a backcourt of Olivia Miles and Paige Beckers?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Yeah, that'd be kind of insane.

[Candace Parker]

So my thing is, do you think they could trade it and go down to like two or three if other teams aren't going to? Because our other team's going to pick Olivia ahead of that. Like, I don't know. And also I will say I haven't seen a fam play, so I can't really comment on that. Obviously she's long, she's lanky, she's six foot four. But I've seen clips, but I have not seen.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Again, no, same here. So.

[Candace Parker]

So let's do top. Let's do top three picks. How about that? Okay, so if you're Dallas, do you go big? Do you go back court for Paige if they do keep the pick? Minnesota, obviously they were on the brink of a championship last year, had a great season, were number one for most of the year until they lost in the semis of the WNBA playoffs. You have Nafisa Collier. Do you go with a big. Do you go with a point guard as Courtney Williams?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Like, when is Speed going to be ready to play? Because she did have surgery. So, I mean, I don't know. It's the way though that, yes, I can see Dallas, like, sure, picking az, but at the same time I can really see AZ in a Minnesota or Seattle offense. Like if she's Minnesota, is her offense like that is Gino, like the past, the back door, the chin action, like that is her. You know what I'm saying? So would I be shocked if Dallas doesn't Pick az. I feel like I would because there's obviously so much hype around that. So I could see them picking awa and then maybe az is 2 or 3, depending on the offense. You know what I'm saying? But I don't know. I don't know.

[Candace Parker]

All right, who's the steal in this year's draft? Who do you think is the absolute steal?

[Aaliyah Boston]

I don't know if Olivia Mouth, but I think she's really about to. She can really shine.

[Candace Parker]

I think FLA is going to be good. I think Tanaya Latson is going to be good.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I think. And I'm not just riding for my cocks here, but I am. I think Raven defensively, I think whoever gets her to obviously continue to work on that O game, that shooting, that three ball, but I think she's been shooting a lot better. She's going to be. She's going to be on people's butt, okay. When on the other side of that ball, she's not going to care. And that's what I love about her, especially in the league where, like, yes, people play defense, but not, not up on you for the entire game. And that's her. So I think Raven's going to be a good steal, too. So I don't.

[Candace Parker]

I agree. I agree. I. I will throw Gabriella Hawkes in there.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Oh, yeah.

[Candace Parker]

I think she's going to be a good pro. She is going to be a good pro. And yeah, I think in terms of needs, I would say Dallas backcourt, you could go, I like your AZ pick at Minnesota. I don't think Minnesota passes on easy fud Seattle, I think they are rebuilding. I don't know if Skyler and Neca are returning. So therefore, if you are rebuilding, who are you rebuilding around? And to me, if you want to rebuild around a player, do you go Flage, do you go Lauren Betts, do you go.

[Aaliyah Boston]

I mean, because they already have Dom. So.

[Candace Parker]

That's a good point. That's a really good point, man. That's why they pay you the big bucks. Well, guess what? We're gonna find out in a week. We're going to find out in a week. It's time for our driver's seat moment of the week presented by Volkswagen, where we spotlight someone who stepped up, seized the moment, and delivered. This week, Corey Close is firmly in the driver's seat. She led UCLA to its first national championship in program history and captured her own first title in the process. She's coached at UCLA for 15 years. Longest tenured coach at one school before winning her first title. She adapted to the NIL and transfer portal era, making a major splash by bringing in Lauren Betts from Stanford. And that move in the incredible senior class helped transform UCLA into a championship team. Her resume this season speaks for itself. Big Ten Coach of the Year, regular season champions, Conference champions, NCLA champions, Final Four appearance, and now national championship. I mean, few people pour in the game like Corey Close does and honestly, I couldn't be happier for me too. Congratulations.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Congrats.

[Candace Parker]

Congrats to Corey Close. And she had her mom with her in the post game interview.

[Aaliyah Boston]

It was really cute.

[Candace Parker]

It's really amazing.

[Aaliyah Boston]

It was beautiful.

[Candace Parker]

So shout out to Corey Close and in leather pants. Keep rocking them leather pants, Corey. I can't wait to see next year. You know what we were talking about earlier? Just like first impressions and reading people. It's funny because you can always tell when someone actually wants to be there. Like at practice, a workout, whatever it is. There's always that one person who's locked in, asking questions, bringing energy. And you're like, yeah, all right, I want that person around, right?

[Aaliyah Boston]

You don't even have to guess.

[Candace Parker]

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[Aaliyah Boston]

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[Candace Parker]

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[Aaliyah Boston]

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[Candace Parker]

That split second of distraction can throw off everything. Your reaction time, your awareness, your ability to avoid someone else's mistake, you could damage your car, injure yourself, or hurt someone you care about. Or you could get pulled over for a reminder that your phone isn't worth the risk.

[Aaliyah Boston]

So before you start driving, make it easy on yourself. Put your phone on silent. Toss it in the glove box. Set it to do not disturb. Put the phone away or pay. Paid for by nhtsa. All right, before we wrap things up, let's get into our AT&T fan connection. When the connection matters, it has to be at and T. Okay, first question is from jjhoopsbid343. Last week, the warriors were so injured that Malevi Leons took a free throw left handed. Would you rather take a free throw with your left hand or granny style? Honestly, I think I'm going left handed because one, I feel like I have better chance. Like, you know, I could get it up there, you know, I'm saying. But granny style, if I miss, I just feel like granny style. People think so easy. Like, how could I miss granny style? You know, I'm saying? So I might as well challenge myself. We're already down.

[Candace Parker]

So definitely left handed. Definitely left handed. I feel. I feel like I could bet it on left. So, yeah, for sure. Left handed. All right, so this next one is from at Chef 7. Be honest. What's the best drink for this meal? And the meal is a Kalia Copper special. This is a Kalia Copper special. Pregame. Like, three eggs scrambled, three pancakes. We're talking some sausages, pork, turkey bacon. No, wait. Turkey sausage. Which looks like it. And turkey and regular bacon.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Ooh, I can't lie. Orange juice. Gotta go with this meal. I'm sorry.

[Candace Parker]

Pepto Bismo. Yeah. I would say the best drink is Pepto Bismo, because you gonna be. Oh, this?

[Aaliyah Boston]

No, no, it has to be.

[Candace Parker]

You said orange juice with syrup. Can we just talk about this?

[Aaliyah Boston]

What's wrong?

[Candace Parker]

You cannot drink orange juice with syrup.

[Aaliyah Boston]

That is, you can do whatever you want.

[Candace Parker]

No, I need a black coffee with this.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Oh, you're playing around.

[Candace Parker]

A black coffee? No, nothing in it. Just black coffee with this syrup. You're going to drink orange juice with syrup?

[Aaliyah Boston]

Agree to disagree on that note. Next question from Dreamy Dream 8990. Azbud's dad used Saran Wrap to wrap her right arm so she would use her left. Did you do anything like this to get better? Can't even lie. No. I used to shoot with two hands. Maybe I should have, but honestly,

[Candace Parker]

I used to do push ups, and so I used to do push ups during commercials because my dad said that you gotta get better when you watch the tv. So I do push ups during commercials and I would brush my teeth and I would eat with my left hand to get my left hand better. So I always brush my teeth with my left and I would eat. So not now, but when I was trying to get better.

[Aaliyah Boston]

Dedicated to the grind.

[Candace Parker]

Yeah, man, she was in that St. Thomas sun. It was the easy island girl life. That's what it was. That's what it was. Just admit it. You're soft. Aaliyah. Well. Oh, that's a wrap on this week's episode of post moves. Thanks for tuning in. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe on YouTube and whenever or wherever you get your podcast and follow postmoos show on all socials and at postmoo show. That's two S's and ozzy sleep but never cared.

[Aaliyah Boston]

See y' all next week.

[Candace Parker]

She woke you up.