Who Will Grab the Spotlight this W Season?
In this engaging conversation, Zena and Layshia share their thoughts on the WNBA General Manager Survey that dropped this week. From there, the duo previews the upcoming WNBA season with bold superlative predictionsfrom best fit for reality TV and the leagues comedian to top platonic duos, best tunnel fits, and more. They also break down which teams have the strongest backup point guards, who boasts the best depth, and which true bigs are poised to dominate the paint. Plus, the crew reflects on legendary WNBA center Tina Charles , who has announced her retirement. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Rundown (times are approximate): 00:00 Intro 00:39 WNBA GM survey favors Aces 10:59 Best Fit To Be On Reality TV 11:14 Layshias pick: Dijonai Carrington 13:39 Zenas pick: Aja Wilson 14:37 League Comedian 15:01 Zenas pick: Courtney Williams 15:44 Layshias pick: Erica Wheeler 19:49 Best Platonic Duo 20:32 Layshia pick: Brittney Griner and Saniya Rivers 24:14 Zenas pick: Georgia Amoore and Rori Harmon 24:22 Zenas pick: Flau'jae Johnson and Natisha Hiedeman 25:44 Best Tunnel Fit 26:28 Zenas pick: Rickea Jackson 00:29:25:18 Layshia's pick: Courtney Williams 32:02 Best Quote 32:30 Layshias pick: Kelsey Plum 33:53 Zenas pick: Kelsey Plum 35:09 Best Backup Point Guard 36:12 Layshias pick: Ty Harris 38:08 Zenas pick: Erica Wheeler 40:08 Best True Big 41:06 Zenas pick: Shakira Austin 42:19 Layshias pick: Brionna Jones 45:26 Best Team Depth 45:47 Layshias pick: Sky and Liberty 49:15 Zenas pick: Liberty 52:19 Most Impactful Rookie 53:15 Zenas pick: Flaujae Johnson 54:50 Layshias picks: Flau'jae Johnson 56:33 Tina Charles announces retirement Related links and articles: by James Boyd by Annie Costabile by Sabreena Merchant by Annie Costabile by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: Thumbnail: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / USA TODAY Sport via Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / USA TODAY Sport via Imagn Images
