This week we welcome Alaska’s finest to the pod, Alissa Pili! Haley and Alissa break down just how talented the PAC-12 is this year, Alissa’s journey from standout USC freshman to showstopping Utah senior, and what the future holds for one of the most dominant players in college hoops right now.
PAC-12, Oregon State sleeper team, South Carolina game (1:33) 💤💪🏾
Raegan Beers, Lauren Betts, JuJu Watkins (6:15) 📋
Growing up in Alaska, family, recruiting (11:45)❄️🐻
Choosing USC, PAC-12 Freshman of the Year (19:15) ☀️📚
Transfer portal, Utah decision, regaining confidence (27:10) ⛰️😎
Losing in the Sweet 16, teammate flowers, WNBA future (42:35) 💐🧡
Homecoming in Alaska, tattoos, Vibe Check (52:45) ✅

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This week we welcome Alaska’s finest to the pod, Alissa Pili! Haley and Alissa break down just how talented the PAC-12 is this year, Alissa’s journey from standout USC freshman to showstopping Utah senior, and what the future holds for one of the most dominant players in college hoops right now. <ol> <li>PAC-12, Oregon State sleeper team, South Carolina game (1:33) 💤💪🏾</li> <li>Raegan Beers, Lauren Betts, JuJu Watkins (6:15) 📋</li> <li>Growing up in Alaska, family, recruiting (11:45)❄️🐻</li> <li>Choosing USC, PAC-12 Freshman of the Year (19:15) ☀️📚</li> <li>Transfer portal, Utah decision, regaining confidence (27:10) ⛰️😎</li> <li>Losing in the Sweet 16, teammate flowers, WNBA future (42:35) 💐🧡</li> <li>Homecoming in Alaska, tattoos, Vibe Check (52:45) ✅</li> </ol>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones has been a force in women’s basketball, on and off the court. Now she’s jumping behind the mic to give us an inside look at the women who are changing the game in the paint and beyond. Haley will welcome a who’s who of the women’s game to talk about the biggest news in hoops and their experiences on the court, all while bringing fans behind the scenes of women’s basketball with the most promising and charismatic young stars. It’s a whole Vibe. PERIOD.

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This week we welcome Alaska’s finest to the pod, Alissa Pili! Haley and Alissa break down just how talented the PAC-12 is this year, Alissa’s journey from standout USC freshman to showstopping Utah senior, and what the future holds for one of the most dominant players in college hoops right now.  PAC-12, Oregon State sleeper team, South Carolina game (1:33) 💤💪🏾 Raegan Beers, Lauren Betts, JuJu Watkins (6:15) 📋 Growing up in Alaska, family, recruiting (11:45)❄️🐻 Choosing USC, PAC-12 Freshman of the Year (19:15) ☀️📚 Transfer portal, Utah decision, regaining confidence (27:10) ⛰️😎 Losing in the Sweet 16, teammate flowers, WNBA future (42:35) 💐🧡 Homecoming in Alaska, tattoos, Vibe Check (52:45) ✅ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alissa Pili

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This week, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins the show fresh off her return from injury. Rori delves into the challenges and — silver linings — of watching from the sidelines, as well as her important leadership role with the Longhorns and what excites her most about stepping into the SEC for her senior season. Rori Harmon is a hooper to keep your eye on – don’t miss!
Target on Texas, Notre Dame matchup, Madison Booker flowers (5:10) 🎯💐 
Backcourt duo blind-rank, joining the SEC, South Carolina (13:00) ⛹🏾‍♀️🔥
Scouting Report: Georgia Amoore, Raven Johnson (18:50) 📋🤫
Basketball roots, talented HS class, Choosing Texas (24:10) 🌱🧡
Being a freshman point guard, ACL recovery journey, coaching from the bench (36:55) ❤️‍🩹🗣
NIL, evolution of Rori’s game, Vibe Check (52:25) 💸✅

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. 

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This week, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins the show fresh off her return from injury. Rori delves into the challenges and — silver linings — of watching from the sidelines, as well as her important leadership role with the Longhorns and what excites her most about stepping into the SEC for her senior season. Rori Harmon is a hooper to keep your eye on – don’t miss!<ol><li>Target on Texas, Notre Dame matchup, Madison Booker flowers (5:10) 🎯💐 </li><li>Backcourt duo blind-rank, joining the SEC, South Carolina (13:00) ⛹🏾‍♀️🔥</li><li>Scouting Report: Georgia Amoore, Raven Johnson (18:50) 📋🤫</li><li>Basketball roots, talented HS class, Choosing Texas (24:10) 🌱🧡</li><li>Being a freshman point guard, ACL recovery journey, coaching from the bench (36:55) ❤️‍🩹🗣</li><li>NIL, evolution of Rori’s game, Vibe Check (52:25) 💸✅</li></ol>About Our Host:Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop: Subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePlayersTribune/videos">Youtube</a>Follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoopstribune/?hl=en">Instagram</a>

This week, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins the show fresh off her return from injury. Rori delves into the challenges and — silver linings — of watching from the sidelines, as well as her important leadership role with the Longhorns and what excites her most about stepping into the SEC for her senior season. Rori Harmon is a hooper to keep your eye on – don’t miss!

Target on Texas, Notre Dame matchup, Madison Booker flowers (5:10) 🎯💐 
Blind-rank backcourt duos, joining the SEC (13:00) ⛹🏾‍♀️🔥
Scouting Report: Georgia Amoore, Raven Johnson (18:50) 📋🤫
Basketball roots, talented HS class, Choosing Texas (24:10) 🌱🧡
Being a freshman point guard, ACL recovery journey, coaching from the bench (36:55) ❤️‍🩹🗣
NIL, evolution of Rori’s game, Vibe Check (52:25) 💸✅

Rori Harmon

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This week we sit down with a reigning champion – South Carolina’s Sania Feagin! Sania takes us through her years playing for Dawn Staley, the mindset of the South Carolina team, and what she’s bringing to her senior season.  
Natty celebrations, Forest Park HS jersey retirement, 3x3 gold medal (1:30) 🥳🥇
Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC, being the No. 4 recruit in HS, modeling her game after A’ja Wilson and Blake Griffin (5:52)💪🏾⛹🏾‍♀️
Learning from Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso in the post, 2023 Final Four loss to Iowa (14:55)🤓💔
Last summer’s slow start, clicking in the first game vs. Notre Dame, close Sweet 16 game vs. Indiana  (19:15)😅😮‍💨
Championship Game mindset, Raven Johnson flowers, Vibe Check (29:15)💐✅ 

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. 

Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop: 

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This week we sit down with a reigning champion – South Carolina’s Sania Feagin! Sania takes us through her years playing for Dawn Staley, the mindset of the South Carolina team, and what she’s bringing to her senior season.  <ol><li>Natty celebrations, Forest Park HS jersey retirement, 3x3 gold medal (1:30) 🥳🥇</li><li>Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC, being the No. 4 recruit in HS, modeling her game after A’ja Wilson and Blake Griffin (5:52)💪🏾⛹🏾‍♀️</li><li>Learning from Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso in the post, 2023 Final Four loss to Iowa (14:55)🤓💔</li><li>Last summer’s slow start, clicking in the first game vs. Notre Dame, close Sweet 16 game vs. Indiana  (19:15)😅😮‍💨</li><li>Championship Game mindset, Raven Johnson flowers, Vibe Check (29:15)💐✅ </li></ol>About Our Host:Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop: Subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePlayersTribune/videos">Youtube</a>Follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoopstribune/?hl=en">Instagram</a>

This week we sit down with a reigning champion – South Carolina’s Sania Feagin! Sania takes us through her years playing for Dawn Staley, the mindset of the South Carolina team, and what she’s bringing to her senior season.  

1. Natty celebrations, Forest Park HS jersey retirement, 3x3 gold medal (1:30) 🥳🥇
2. Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC, being the No. 4 recruit in HS, modeling her game after A’ja Wilson and Blake Griffin (5:52)💪🏾⛹🏾‍♀️
3. Learning from Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso in the post, 2023 Final Four loss to Iowa (14:55)🤓💔
4. Last summer’s slow start, clicking in the first game vs. Notre Dame, close Sweet 16 game vs. Indiana  (19:15)😅😮‍💨
5. Championship Game mindset, Raven Johnson flowers, Vibe Check (29:15)💐✅

Sania Feagin

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Arizona’s gritty guard, Jada Williams, joins the show as she steps into her sophomore season with the Wildcats! From dominating as a teenager, to becoming one of the first high school athletes to sign an NIL deal, to sharing her passion for basketball on social media, Jada has always embraced the spotlight. Now, she’s focused on making her mark in college hoops – so tune in!
Team bonding UNO games, playing near KC this year, backcourt rankings 😱 (2:07)
USC / UCLA rivalry this year is fire, blowing up on social media at a young age, moving from Kansas City to San Diego 🔥 (8:00)
California HS basketball culture, choosing Arizona, breakout game vs. Stanford 🗣️ (15:45)
Off-season work, Helena Pueyo flowers, NIL, Vibe Check 💪🏽 (37:30)

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. 

Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop: 

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Arizona’s gritty guard, Jada Williams, joins the show as she steps into her sophomore season with the Wildcats! From dominating as a teenager, to becoming one of the first high school athletes to sign an NIL deal, to sharing her passion for basketball on social media, Jada has always embraced the spotlight. Now, she’s focused on making her mark in college hoops – so tune in!<ol><li>Team bonding UNO games, playing near KC this year, backcourt rankings 😱 (2:07)</li><li>USC / UCLA rivalry this year is fire, blowing up on social media at a young age, moving from Kansas City to San Diego 🔥 (8:00)</li><li>California HS basketball culture, choosing Arizona, breakout game vs. Stanford 🗣️ (15:45)</li><li>Off-season work, Helena Pueyo flowers, NIL, Vibe Check 💪🏽 (37:30)</li></ol>About Our Host:Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game. Other places to find Sometimes I Hoop: Subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePlayersTribune/videos">Youtube</a>Follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoopstribune/?hl=en">Instagram</a>

Arizona’s gritty guard, Jada Williams, joins the show as she steps into her sophomore season with the Wildcats! From dominating as a teenager, to becoming one of the first high school athletes to sign an NIL deal, to sharing her passion for basketball on social media, Jada has always embraced the spotlight. Now, she’s focused on making her mark in college hoops – so tune in!

1. Team bonding UNO games, playing near KC this year, backcourt rankings 😱 (2:07)
2. USC / UCLA rivalry this year is fire, blowing up on social media at a young age, moving from Kansas City to San Diego 🔥 (8:00)
3. California HS basketball culture, choosing Arizona, breakout game vs. Stanford 🗣️ (15:45)
4. Off-season work, Helena Pueyo flowers, NIL, Vibe Check 💪🏽 (37:30)

About Our Host:

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones is an NCAA national champion, All-American, and No. 6 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Listen as she welcomes top players to the mic to dissect basketball’s biggest storylines, celebrate top performances, and give flowers to the players growing the game.

Jada Williams

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