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Logan Hackett
All?
Roz Golden Woode
Welcome to good follow presented by DraftKings. I'm Roz Golden Woode. That's my girl and co host Logan Hackett. And y', all, we are back from vacation. We are here in studio. I don't know about you, Logan. I'm feeling refreshed. I got a tan. Okay. And I'm ready to go. How are you feeling?
Logan Hackett
I feel rejuvenated. I don't know if it's the weather or what, but everything just feels so bright and happy and sunn. I love it, especially with all star weekend coming up.
Roz Golden Woode
Absolutely. I feel like we're at the halfway point of the W season. Not the summer, though. I feel like we got a good, strong chunk of summer left, right?
Logan Hackett
I hope so.
Roz Golden Woode
I. That's. I'm hanging. I too, am hanging on to the concept of a lot of summer left. Okay. But guys, we have a lot of show and women's basketball and women's sports here to bring to you. So let me give you today's menu for the show. Does Angel Reese deserve an apology? Caitlin Clark, she returns from injury. Dejuana Bonner, she's making some immediate impact for the Phoenix Mercury.
Logan Hackett
And don't forget, y', all, you can watch new episodes not once, but twice a week. One on Tuesday and one on Thursday. And as always, thank you so much for subscribing, commenting, liking following our socials, sending our pages to people. We love to see the love and we love y' all for the love. But, Roz, are you ready to get into it?
Roz Golden Woode
Absolutely. I'm ready to go. Let's do this.
Logan Hackett
Let's do it. So we have got to Talk about Angel Reese because she has been on a heater on absolutely hot fire flames. And you know, when you look at the box score of her games, it is obvious that something has changed and that the sky little made little tweaks on how she's being used. But she's been on an eight game double double streak with absolutely no signs of slowing down. And at the beginning of the season there were huge eyes on her, really underperforming and everyone had takes. But now quiet ain't no bat talk. Nobody's talking about it. I open my feet and it is so peaceful. I love to see it. But that brings me to the question, does Angel Reese deserve an apology?
Roz Golden Woode
You know what angel does deserve? Well, she deserves flowers, right? Because the commotion was loud when she started the season out poorly. And so the, the, the noise should be loud for how well she's responded and now consistently played over a long period of time. We're talking about a month plus now. So, you know, I'm sure I, I would like to imagine that angel don't care about nobody's apology. Like she's just handling her business on the court. But for all the people who are clout chasers around Angel's name, people who dismissed her, people who don't even watch angel play, they were just happy to hear that she started the season off poorly and they were happy that that could confirm all of their assumptions and guesses about her. Those people need to pay attention because her game is doing the talking right now and the numbers are not lying. Like Logan, you showcased all those numbers and right now Angel Reese is playing like a top 10 player in the WNBA. She has how many now? 41 double doubles. She's played a total of 55 games. The math on that is about 74% of her total career games over a year and a half of her baby little WNBA career. Almost 75% of that, she's pulled up with a double double. Like wrap your mind around that, the consistency of that, the toughness of that, the physicality.
Logan Hackett
Yes. I also want to point out 14 games this year she's had a double double. There is one triple double. She's only played 21 games. But I think you're on the way to also mentioning her impression improvement. And that is the biggest thing that has stood out to me. And it's so crazy to watch angel hooping right now because it's nowhere close to the ceiling that I think she possesses. She's shooting about 44 and a half percent from the field and it's still up 5% from last year, but it can 100% get higher. And then when it comes to the assess, she has 16 more assess in 21 games than she did in 34 last year. That is crazy work.
Roz Golden Woode
I, I, I, it's crazy work. And I love you. Talking about Angel's ceiling, like, talk about how much of a jump we saw just within one half of a season. And there absolutely is a strategic adjustment. I think that has a lot to do with the growth we're seeing from Angel. First of all, you know, there, it seems like where the point of action is, that she is catching and starting with the ball is higher up. She has more space to work with now, and she can get downhill and then allow her to utilize her mobility to make a play for herself or to make a play for someone else. She's, she's a nice passer. There's been a couple of mistakes and turnovers. Now that she's handling the ball a little bit more, that comes with the territory. But what we're seeing from angel, she is mobile. She is a playmaker. Her assists are up, her pace, actually. Remember when Tina Charles spoke with her about slowing down in the paint? That was last season, her rookie year, and it seems like something's clicked. Like she's not as in a rush in there, and now she's, she, she's utilizing her strength. She's very strong, but, like, finishing through contact, there is a bump and she keeps going through, or she's stepping through defense and contact and all the things. So we're seeing that, that growth from her. And then I, I think it's better than us catching her when she was on the low block, you know, or getting the ball closer to the rim or catching stagnant. And that really didn't showcase all the different ways she could impact the game.
Logan Hackett
It also says a ton to be doing everything that she's doing off of the court while also still being able to improve. And us even just having this conversation, we absolutely love to see. I mean, I cannot wait to see her in maybe like five years. And the progress that she's had. I always wanted to compare her to 80, and I really think that she'll get there, if not sooner than where 80 is right now.
Roz Golden Woode
Wow, I love that. I love that comparison. A little take.
Logan Hackett
I don't know. I don't even think it's hot. I think it's like lukewarm. Maybe on the cold side, a hot.
Roz Golden Woode
Take that she could be like Alyssa Thomas. Yeah, I Think just the concept of her being a post that could play both sides of the ball and facilitate and quarterback for her team, I absolutely think Angel's capable of that. I like the comparison. I mean, Angel's much bigger, right? Than, Than in some ways. Well, maybe not as strong and, you know, but I like, I think one thing that stands out to me about Angel Reese, she's. She's captivating. You know, what did I say? She gets the people going.
Logan Hackett
Yeah.
Roz Golden Woode
So anyone, anyone that's close to Angel Reese, whether it's her teammates or, or friends or people that work with her, you ever notice they rally behind her, they stand up for. They got positive things to say. It's the folks that like, are looking at her from a distance and often are having a hard time putting her in their simple, like one or two boxes and have a hard time making sense of all the things that she is at once and that she represents and therefore often want to make her smaller or diminish her or point out when she should be humbled. And you know, I've said this before, especially during unrivaled, where I noticed like that whole team, the Rose, like, they, they followed her. Angel's just a young player, but look at all these grown people following Angel. There's just something about her. She's got a big heart, you know, she transcends.
Logan Hackett
And with everything that you just said, I do want to really back just a tiny bit. Only because there was a clip that I saw and following this guy's win over the links, angel said in the post game quote, somebody said we weren't the best young core in the league. I think we are the best young core in the league for sure. Hands down. I, I have to say I think that's a bit debatable. Ross, what do you think?
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, no, she was feeling good. After the game. They did a little post game interview and she. And first of all, that's Angel's nature too. Like, she wants to immediately big up the team. Right. Like, she's very good about, about sharing her moment. Do I think that they're the best young core in the W right now? The Chicago Sky? I think it's debatable for sure. Ski. Oh, it's definitely debatable. Props to the sky. Like any team that has Camila Cardoso and Angel Reese as part of your core, your youthful core, that's. That's a strong group. Right. Plus you can throw in Haley Van Lif. I'll throw in Michaela Onion wedde because she's 25. I'm gonna say 25 and under. So sky. Like, it's not. It's not outlandish. It's just debatable because for me, Logan, and I'm sure there's a number of teams we could mention. I think the Mystics would like to have a word. The Mystics literally have two rookies in the all Star game. You got Kiki, Kiki Urethan, Sonia Citron, also Shakira Austin.
Logan Hackett
If I'm not mistaken, they're the youngest team in the league.
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, they're super young as a team. But also Aaliyah Edwards. I'll still throw her in there, even though I know there was talk about getting, you know, having her move out out of that team. And then the Fever, Caitlin Clark, Aaliyah Boston. That alone is an incredible young core that could dominate the league for years to come. Plus Lexi Hole, Dallas. I don't. I think that they are certainly a very feisty young group there in Paige Beckers and J.J. quinnerlly and Isaiah James. You know, I'll even throw the Lee Yuru in there. She's been doing great since. Since joining them. And then I also want to give us an honorable mention. Like, you gotta shout out when healthy. The Sparks. Youth, Youthful core, young core. Rekia Jackson, Cameron Brinks coming back. And Ray Burrell has just gotten healthy. Like, imagine when they're really healthy, that's a squad. And I'm gonna just shout out the international young players for the Valkyries. Janelle Salon, Carla late. So, like, there's some really good young cores and talent on some teams here. Of all those, Logan, which one do you think is the best?
Logan Hackett
Ooh, my gosh. I might go with Washington at the moment.
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, me too.
Logan Hackett
Yeah. Especially given their potential and the fact that you have two all stars mixed in there. But even Jade Melbourne, I think she's 22, 23. I thought she was so much older.
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, yeah, no, I. Look, all these groups are good. It's interesting. Like, who will stay together the longest? Who doesn't get broken up? You know, do the sky even keep that. That core group of, you know, Carmela Cardoso, Angel Reese together? They were. They were at first pointed to as the cornerstones of the franchise, but over time, like, do they think that this works or do they split them up a little bit? Like, who knows? So we'll see.
Logan Hackett
All this just goes to show how much great young talent there is in this league. Like, we are set up for years to come with new talent coming in.
Roz Golden Woode
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Logan Hackett
That, Caitlin Clark returned against the Wings on Sunday and it's so crazy to think that people were calling this a low scoring game. And it was. She put up 14 points, shooting just 33% from the field. But despite this, she still had a huge on court presence with the 14 points, 13 assists and five steals. All of that happening in 25 minutes. And then the Fever had five players in double digits shooting 50% from the field to beat the Wings by 19. There's been a lot going on with this team, of course, in headlines every single week. But basketball wise, how do you think they're positioned heading into the All Star break?
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, you know, let's call a spade a spade. The Fever have had a bumpy tumultuous first half of the season. I mean, literally, the girls were fighting. They were in fights on the court. They had a key acquisition free agent player up and leave them like Dejuana Bonner dipped okay. They had injuries to guards. Obviously the biggest is your superstar player. Caitlin Clark has barely, hasn't really been healthy this season and also has not had an efficient or, you know, super great season as far as the numbers. And your coach even has missed time, you know, for personal reasons. Absolutely respectable. But it's just been a lot for the Fever. And so I think right now heading into the All Star break, they can say woo saw like they know at least now who they got. They know who's on their team, they know who wants to be there. And they actually won some really good games without Caitlin Clark. I think that's a positive. And the Commissioner's cup win is something tangible in the midst of this crazy season that they can put a feather in their cap and hold on to. This is a tangible big thing. They beat the number one team in the league right now in the Minnesota leagues, in the Minnesota Links. I think this period of craziness and also the time without Cece and. And the injuries, it allowed us to see the growth of playmaking out of Aaliyah Boston. Her being a cerebral post, you could play through all of the passing. Like her game really growed, grew and expanded. Kelsey Mitchell, we have continued to see her find her stride at playing at a high level. She's balling right now like she's just fast a score and can get a bucket in a million ways. It allowed the Fever to re establish just how important Lexi hall is to this team for us, you know, coming into the season, maybe some people might have not remembered the energy and effort and motor she brings, but like, she's just. She's just so important to the fabric of this squad. It allowed newcomers like Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham to establish their roles with this team. And I also think it led to finally, like, with all of the movement and injuries, something cool came in with Arie McDonald in that, you know, now they've got this other ball handler that they can utilize to change pace, to bring energy to up the defensive intensity. And they're figuring out how to use her alongside with Caitlin Clark at times. So I think, look, this is all happening into the break. Last year, out of the All Star and Olympic break, Caitlin Clark took it to another level. This is clearly a different type of situation. Like the All Star break this year, she won't be sitting at home while everybody's at the Olympics and resting and working on her game. It's literally an indie. She's. They're going to be at the center of a circus. It's going to be crazy. There won't be as much rest and break, but at minimum, if Caitlin Clark comes out of the All Star break and is at least healthy and being more efficient and I think the fever can stabilize, they can gain chemistry and they can keep cooking. Okay, I know it was a crazy first half, but they still in this thing, they just gotta stabilize, gain chemistry and you know, for Caitlin Clark, I think her health is key.
Logan Hackett
Also flowers to Erin McDonald because that turnaround is insane. And it, it goes to show that when you find a team that fits your system and that you can play around, it brings out the best in you. And some people just need that. Like Dewana Bonner who went to the Mercury and it became such a big thing. I mean, yeah, Segway, you have people hating her online. She quit the team. She did this, that, okay, whatever. Anyways, she made, she's making a huge impact on Phoenix and you could just tell how happy she is. In Monday's one point went over the Valkyries, she led with 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Now she's playing with Alyssa Thomas and you could just tell that their chemistry is undeniable. Every time they play together, it seems like the best thing happens. They either end up in the semis, the finals. And I think this is exactly what she needed and it's exactly what Phoenix needed and low key Indiana in a sense. Because y' all got Ari because of it.
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, maybe. I mean, I think look for the Indiana Fever fans that are, you know, annoyed and up in arms that Dewana Bonner left like in any sports fandom, league gen regardless of anything, like you should, you should be upset like this. This was a huge shake up to the plans of the team. Every time Duana Bonner comes back to that arena, she should expect to get handedly booed. And that's part of, that's part of sports. That's normal, that comes with the territory. But as far as her fit with the Mercury, look, y' all better not sleep on the Phoenix Mercury. Do not sleep on the Phoenix Mercury. Do not sleep on the Phoenix Mercury. Pay attention y', all, because the fit is fitting. All right. Dejuana Bonner playing with the Mercury. One of the first things I, I noticed when I watched them against the Valkyries is just how in sync she and Alyssa Thomas are. There was so much great two player game the, the way especially at found Dwana Bonner for buckets. And it makes sense. They've been teammates for years in Connecticut. They're also fiance's. Like there's a lot of, there's a lot, there's a lot of comfort there. But I even think beyond that culturally, you know what, what they've been building there in this new era for Phoenix, the team is physical, they're. They're tough, they're disruptive. And I think that dejuana Bonner fits that perfectly as well. And I think it's probably just more peaceful for her. You know, when you're in indie, it's just there's so much circus there and you come to Phoenix and it's just less spotlight. It's just hoops. And I'm sure like that's something that's more comfortable right now for, for what Duana is looking for. And I, I think also like this role. So far she's been coming off the bench. That's a role she's already excelled in. She's done that for the Phoenix Mercury. When she was there in the past, she had three, six player of the year awards. Like this is a familiar world role. And then don't forget the Mercury are already deep. They got the number one bench in the league. If you continue to add Dawana Bonner to that, that's crazy. Plus all the injuries they've had. Kalia Copper missing a lot of the games. Satu Sable has been out, so they need Dana. But let me tell you right now, if all of them get healthy and then all of those international players in that deep bench, then you got a big four of Alyssa Thomas, Dewana Bonner, Kalia Copper and Satu Sablee. That's a very dangerous team. That team is a crazy team to see in the playoffs and it'd be hard to bet against them.
Logan Hackett
Absolutely. I remember if imposed. If this is true in post production producers. No. Can you all just put in the little receipts there? I feel like when we went through the teams with Mo, I was saying Phoenix is a sleeper on paper. I don't know why more people aren't talking about them, but the fact that they have now added Duana to this, I can definitely see them going on a finals run and then everybody being like, whoa, how did this happen? If you watch them, you will 100% understand. A few weeks ago I watched them play the sky and my jaw was genuinely on the floor. If one player was on the bench. If a starter was on the bench, another one was coming out absolutely hitting deep threes. The way that they play as a team is amazing. Coming up, I make my DraftKings pick of the Week. We'll be right back with a Venmo Debit card. You can Venmo more than just your friends. You can use your balance in so many ways.
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Logan Hackett
Welcome back to Goodfellow. Today's episode is presented by DraftKings. DraftKings. The Crown is yours. It is now time for the DraftKings Pick of the Week presented by DraftKings. This Thursday, England and Sweden face off in what might be one of the best quarterfinal matches of the Euros. After a shaky 21 loss to France, England went on a tear scoring 10 goals in their next two matches versus Wales and Netherlands ultimately finishing second in their group. Their ball movement has been fantastic and depth has shown, boasting eight different goal scorers so far. My player to watch. Here's Lauren James who loves coming clutch in big moments. She netted two goals in the Lionesses must win game against Netherlands and I have no doubt that she'll be one of the go to players against Sweden. As for Sweden, they boast a ton of talent as well, but we're flying under the radar until their huge 41 win against the eight time winners Germany to finish first in their group. One player I definitely look out for is Dina Blackstinius who propels the Swedes with their goal scoring abilities. She has the experience scoring eight goals in three Euro tournaments and tends to kick off the momentum with the first goal of the match. Sweden is out for revenge after losing 4 nil to England in the last Euro semifinals, but England are the reigning champions and look like they can go the distance, so I'm going with them to get the win this segment is presented by DraftKings. DraftKings. The Crown is yours. The crown is yours, Bras.
Roz Golden Woode
Oh, no, Logan. The crown is yours, my girl.
Logan Hackett
I tried to beat you to it today.
Roz Golden Woode
I know. You really move fast. I was like, oh, the crown, the crown. Um, but this is the time of the show where we're running down for the headlines and the quick hits. What do you got for us?
Logan Hackett
Yes. So first up, Aaliyah Boston joins Boston Legacy FC as an investor, and that just makes so much sense in and of itself.
Roz Golden Woode
The girls are moguls, Logan. They're where the money resides.
Logan Hackett
We end up yourself. Boston's making big moves already, too, so absolutely love to see it through and through. What we don't love to see is Tobin Heath announcing her retirement. What a legend. So sad to see. I feel like we kind of knew it was coming, but the fact that it's official is heartbreaking.
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, she hadn't played in, like, three years. I think this is actually, you know, just nice closure at the end of a legendary career. So congratulations.
Logan Hackett
I also love how she did the announcement, and it was just so perfect. And she had her wife Kristen, press, and it was beautiful. But on the weekend, we also saw the Wimbledon final, where number eight, IGA Swan Tech, defeated number 13, Amanda Nissimova. And this was crazy. It was the first time since 1911 that a double bagel was in the Wimbledon final. For those who don't know what a double bagel is, it's when you win 6,006. So the other player pretty much didn't get a point on the board. And it's crazy.
Roz Golden Woode
Crazy. The level of domination.
Logan Hackett
Right. Even after the match, she was like, I did not expect. Expect that. Like, so when she's on fire, she is, like, absolutely lights out. And at just 24 years old, she's one win away from a career Grand Slam, which is crazy to think even how long it took Serena to do it.
Roz Golden Woode
Yeah, well, shout out to shout out to iga, you know, representing for Poland, but also on our American side, Amanda, you represented. Even being in the final was crazy. And coming back from, you know, time away for mental health and all the things sh. We're proud. We're proud. And, you know, it's. It's tough to get up there in the final and do what you can 100%.
Logan Hackett
I truly hope Amanda is proud of herself. And lastly, we have Portland revealing their team name, which is the Portland Fire, which also means that the Portland Fire is back because they were in the W, I believe I want to say, I know 2002 is one of the dates. Maybe 2000. 2002.
Roz Golden Woode
Yes. It's a, it's a return to earlier roots. And honestly, we're just happy to see that the Portland Fire have some momentum and are making some moves right now towards coming into the WNBA next season, and they're getting on track.
Logan Hackett
They exist now.
Roz Golden Woode
Yes, they. They exist. And I like the. The logo has a little rose with it, too.
Logan Hackett
It's.
Roz Golden Woode
It's cool.
Logan Hackett
Yeah. It also plays off of the NWSL team because they have their roses. It's really big with, like, Thorn Nation because they're Portland Thorns, but everything just goes with the rose.
Roz Golden Woode
You see all of the synergy there. Logan, this is why I said the crown is yours.
Logan Hackett
The crown is ours. We'll share it.
Roz Golden Woode
We'll share it. And the crown is also yours. To everyone who's watching or listening, our thank you for pulling up and watching this episode of Good Follow show. We are back from vacation. We're headed into the WNBA All Star break where we're following all the summer sports and news and headlines and updates. And that's why you gotta stick with us. Subscribe. If you haven't, follow us on socials, share it with a friend, do all the things we love to kick it with you, and we'll see you later this week. We got another episode coming up. Good follows presented by DraftKings. We'll see you there.
Logan Hackett
Bye.
Roz Golden Woode
Sam. It.
Release Date: July 15, 2025
Hosts: Roz Golden Woode & Logan Hackett
Podcast: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Timestamp: [02:37] – [07:10]
Roz Golden Woode and Logan Hackett delve into the remarkable resurgence of Angel Reese in the WNBA. After a rocky start to the season that drew significant criticism, Angel has transformed her performance, now boasting an impressive eight-game double-double streak.
Logan Hackett highlights Angel's statistical excellence:
"Angel has been on a heater... eight game double double streak with absolutely no signs of slowing down." [02:37]
Roz Golden Woode emphasizes the need to acknowledge Angel’s improvement:
"What Angel does deserve? She deserves flowers, right?... the commotion was loud when she started the season out poorly." [03:15]
The hosts discuss Angel's consistency and physical prowess, noting her ability to maintain high performance over an extended period. Roz cites her impressive stats:
"41 double doubles in 55 games... about 74% of her total career games." [04:43]
They commend Angel's adaptability and growth, recognizing her as a top-tier player in the league who has silenced her critics through sheer talent and determination.
Timestamp: [13:32] – [17:20]
The conversation shifts to Caitlin Clark's return from injury and her impact on the Indiana Fever. Despite a low-scoring game where Clark scored 14 points on 33% shooting, her presence was felt through 13 assists and five steals in 25 minutes of play.
Logan Hackett remarks on Clark's contributions:
"Caitlin Clark returned against the Wings... she still had a huge on court presence with the 14 points, 13 assists and five steals." [13:32]
Roz Golden Woode provides an overview of the Fever's tumultuous first half of the season, marked by internal conflicts, key player departures, and injuries:
"The Fever have had a bumpy tumultuous first half of the season... it's just been a lot for the Fever." [14:08]
Despite these challenges, Roz remains optimistic about the team's ability to stabilize and grow, especially with Caitlin Clark regaining her health and efficiency:
"If Caitlin Clark comes out of the All Star break and is at least healthy and being more efficient... they can stabilize and keep cooking." [16:50]
Logan agrees, stressing the importance of Clark’s health for the Fever's success moving forward:
"Their chemistry is undeniable. Every time they play together, it seems like the best thing happens." [17:20]
Timestamp: [17:20] – [22:08]
Roz and Logan turn their attention to Dejuana Bonner’s recent move to the Phoenix Mercury, highlighting the immediate positive impact she has had on the team. Bonner's chemistry with Alyssa Thomas is particularly noteworthy, enhancing the Mercury's offensive and defensive dynamics.
Logan Hackett praises Bonner's integration into the Mercury:
"Dejuana Bonner is making a huge impact on Phoenix... their chemistry is undeniable." [17:20]
Roz Golden Woode elaborates on how Bonner fits seamlessly into the Mercury's system, emphasizing the increased depth and strategic advantages her presence brings:
"The fit is fitting... If all get healthy, they got a big four... a very dangerous team." [20:46]
The hosts express confidence in the Mercury's potential, suggesting that with healthy key players and continued team cohesion, Phoenix could make a formidable playoff run:
"Phoenix is a sleeper on paper... I can definitely see them going on a finals run." [20:46]
Timestamp: [24:07] – [26:41]
a. Aaliyah Boston Joins Boston Legacy FC
Logan Hackett announces:
"Aaliyah Boston joins Boston Legacy FC as an investor, and that just makes so much sense." [24:07]
Roz Golden Woode adds enthusiasm for Boston's strategic moves in sports investment:
"Boston's making big moves already..." [24:16]
b. Tobin Heath Announces Retirement
Logan Hackett shares the news of Tobin Heath’s retirement, acknowledging her legendary status:
"What we don't love to see is Tobin Heath announcing her retirement. What a legend." [24:16]
Roz Golden Woode reflects on Heath’s career closure:
"She hadn't played in, like, three years... just nice closure at the end of a legendary career." [24:39]
c. Wimbledon Final Highlights
Logan Hackett reports on the historic Wimbledon final where Iga Swiatek delivered a dominating performance:
"At the Wimbledon final, number eight, Iga Swiatek defeated number thirteen, Amanda Nissimova, with a double bagel... first time since 1911." [24:39]
Roz Golden Woode comments on the unprecedented level of domination:
"Crazy level of domination." [25:18]
d. Portland Fire Team Name Reveal
Logan Hackett shares exciting news about the WNBA expansion:
"Lastly, Portland revealing their team name, which is the Portland Fire." [25:55]
Roz Golden Woode appreciates the homage to Portland’s sports heritage:
"It's a return to earlier roots... and the logo has a little rose with it too." [26:24]
The episode concludes with Roz and Logan expressing gratitude to their listeners, encouraging subscriptions and social media engagement. They reiterate their commitment to covering all things sports, especially women's basketball, and tease upcoming episodes focused on the WNBA All-Star break and beyond.
Notable Quotes:
"What Angel does deserve? She deserves flowers, right?... the noise should be loud for how well she's responded." — Roz Golden Woode [03:15]
"Dejuana Bonner is making a huge impact on Phoenix... their chemistry is undeniable." — Logan Hackett [17:20]
"If Caitlin Clark comes out of the All Star break and is at least healthy and being more efficient... they can stabilize and keep cooking." — Roz Golden Woode [16:50]
This episode offers listeners a comprehensive analysis of key figures in women's basketball, insightful sports news, and engaging discussions that showcase the hosts' deep understanding and passion for the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, Roz and Logan provide valuable perspectives that keep you informed and entertained.