The search for a successor is on after WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement on Friday. 

The history books will be kinder to Cathy Engelbert than this last year was as WNBA commissioner. 

The U.S. women's national basketball team is no stranger to passing the torch at a high rate of success. Though a small sample size, the 2026 World Cup is merely another example of it working. 

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Richard Cohen, women's basketball analyst and writer for Her Hoops Stats, who gives his insight into who will be the biggest threat to Team USA heading into the FIBA World Cup. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley discuss what the WNBA players who are not included on Team USA do during the 2026 FIBA World Cup break. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Richard Cohen, women’s basketball analyst and writer for Her Hoops Stats, who discusses how the new WNBA CBA allows players to stay with their teams, resulting in less international basketball experience. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down why the mid-season FIBA World Cup break could impact teams differently — helping banged-up squads rest while potentially creating rust for teams on hot streaks. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Richard Cohen, women’s basketball analyst and writer for Her Hoops Stats, to preview Group A of the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Richard Cohen, women’s basketball analyst and writer for Her Hoops Stats, who questions how Team USA head coach Kara Lawson will work Caitlin Clark into the rotation. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Richard Cohen, women’s basketball analyst and writer for Her Hoops Stats, to preview the upcoming Team USA vs. Team China matchup. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.*Disclaimer: Some World Cup rosters were not fully finalized during the time of recording.

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest news heading into the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, including the news that A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the tournament. With two of Team USA's biggest stars and most experienced players unavailable, can they keep their World Cup hopes alive? How will such a young roster fare on such a big stage?

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Courtney Cox, sports scholar and author of Double Crossover: Gender, Media and Politics in Global Basketball, who gives her insight on how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert could better handle issues within the league. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Courtney Cox, sports scholar and author of Double Crossover: Gender, Media and Politics in Global Basketball, who highlights the growth of international players in the WNBA as they look ahead to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley preview the upcoming matchup between the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx and the No. 4 Atlanta Dream. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley look at the top-eight playoff-clinching teams and discuss how tight the seeding race could become. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. 

Yahoo Sports' Caroline Fenton and women's basketball writer Cassandra Negley react to the news of the Phoenix Mercury buying out star DeWanna Bonner and break down why the veteran is most likely making this move. Catch the full conversation on the "Hoops 360" podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the WNBA's current top eight teams, all of whom have clinched a spot in the 2026 playoffs. How much movement will we see in the standings between now and the postseason? Plus, the duo reacts to the Phoenix Mercury's decision to buy out star DeWanna Bonner's contract and looks ahead to where the ring-chasing veteran could land next.

Yahoo Sports takes a look at the origin of Sophie Cunningham's comments and everything that's happened around the WNBA since.

Kanter Freedom and White declared themselves for the 2027 WNBA Draft after saying they identified as women, challenging the league's eligibility guidelines.

Yahoo Sports' Caroline Fenton and women's basketball writer Cassandra Negley are joined by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and director of upcoming docuseries, The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, Matthew Hamachek, who reveals never-before-told details about how Geno Auriemma pushed Paige Bueckers to the brink of quitting, leading to a players-only meeting that transformed the team's championship season. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley discuss Diana Taurasi's unapologetic personality and unprecedented 20-year loyalty to Phoenix. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley talk about how players not part of the Indiana Fever’s ‘big 3’ are just as important to the team, especially heading into playoffs. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. 

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley discuss how the Indiana Fever continue to prove they're playing with a championship formula. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley discuss what the atmosphere and fan environment was like during the Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo matchup. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.