Club Hoops
A women’s basketball podcast hosted by Natalie Franklin and her dad, Greg!
It’s all about women’s basketball—smart takes, bold opinions, and a lot of laughs…PURE HOOPS!
New episodes weekly
A women’s basketball podcast hosted by Natalie Franklin and her dad, Greg!
It’s all about women’s basketball—smart takes, bold opinions, and a lot of laughs…PURE HOOPS!
New episodes weekly
Episodes

Monday Feb 02, 2026
The AP Poll Is Out — and the Real Story Isn’t No. 1
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
The AP women’s basketball poll is out, and while UConn is still No. 1, the real conversation starts after that. On this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the latest rankings, SEC depth, sleepers, and what could change as the season moves toward March.Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube page for more content!

Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Is UCLA the Best Team in LA? A Season Breakdown
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
UCLA’s head coach made a bold statement — that the Bruins might be the best team in Los Angeles, even over the Lakers and Clippers. In this episode, we break down whether that claim holds up.
We dive into UCLA women’s basketball this season, examining their rise to national contender status, the advantage of a senior-heavy roster, Lauren Betts’ impact against elite competition, and what to expect from the Bruins in tournament play.
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Monday Jan 12, 2026
LSU Sends a Message: Breaking Down Texas’ First Loss of the Season
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
LSU made a statement in Baton Rouge, knocking off No. 2 Texas 70–65 and handing the Longhorns their first loss of the season.
LSU’s defensive pressure, rebounding dominance, and late-game poise shifted the game from start to finish. We dive into Mikaylah Williams’ two-way performance, LSU’s bench impact, and what this loss reveals about Texas as the season moves forward.
This wasn’t just an upset — it was a blueprint.
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Monday Jan 05, 2026
LSU’s Loss to Vanderbilt: What This Game Revealed About Toughness
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
LSU’s loss to Vanderbilt raised real questions about toughness and late-game identity in SEC play.
In this episode, we break down what went wrong for LSU when the game slowed down, who the Tigers can trust late, and why physical SEC matchups continue to test them. We also discuss LSU’s guard play, including Flau’jae Johnson’s quiet night, and what it says about roles and urgency.
Full credit to Vanderbilt — Mikayla Blakes looked like a star, freshman Aubrey Galavan delivered in a huge moment, and the Commodores showed they’re built for close, physical games.
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Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
USC earned its first road win of the season against Nebraska, but the victory came with concern after Jazzy Davidson left the game with an injury. We break down what the win means for the Trojans and what to watch going forward.
We also discuss Cori Close calling out the media after UCLA’s win over Ohio State Buckeyes women’s basketball — and ask whether coverage of women’s college basketball is slipping.
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Who Can Actually Stop UConn?
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
UConn looks dominant after its win over Iowa — maybe inevitable. So the question is simple: who, if anyone, is built to stop them?
On this episode of Club Hoops, we break down UConn vs Iowa, what stood out, and why the undefeated conversation keeps growing. We also talk South Carolina’s latest recruiting move under Dawn Staley, recap Louisville beating Tennessee, and discuss another big night from Audi Crooks.
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
USC vs UConn Postgame: How Far USC Still Has to Go
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
In this episode of Club Hoops, we break down the USC vs UConn matchup and what the game revealed about the gap between elite women’s college basketball programs.
UConn once again showed why they remain the standard, while USC’s performance highlighted how much ground the program still has to cover in terms of depth, experience, and execution. We also discuss Louisville’s upset win over North Carolina and what it says about both programs after a revealing weekend in women’s college basketball.
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
We take a hard look at the Flau’jae Johnson–Kara Lawson situation and the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations. Plus, we unpack USC’s slow game against Washington and why Arkansas State needs more fan support.And don’t forget — we’re on YouTube now!

Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Fast Break: WNBA Housing Cuts + New Season Start Date
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
The WNBA is proposing cutting player housing AND starting the season earlier — WTF?! Just say you hate the players. In this Fast Break episode, we discuss the new CBA proposals, the potential impact on players, and whether any of this actually helps grow the league.

Monday Dec 01, 2025
Hook Em!
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Texas is on FIRE! In this episode, we break down the Longhorns’ statement wins over both UCLA and South Carolina — what it means for the rankings, and whether Texas deserves to be in the conversation for the No. 1 spot in the country.
We also check in on Duke’s continued struggles, spotlight standout performances from Audi Crooks and Gabriela Jaquez, and unpack the postgame drama involving Janiah Barker and Cori Close.




