<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>SEC women’s basketball podcast covering news, analysis, transfer portal moves, and coaching insights.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:53:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/Ng5AI0Tb.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:37:22 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Malorie McBride]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Sports News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Basketball]]></category><itunes:author>Malorie McBride</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;SEC women’s basketball podcast covering news, analysis, transfer portal moves, and coaching insights.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Malorie McBride</itunes:name><itunes:email>malyourpal22@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Sports News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Sports"><itunes:category text="Basketball"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is Mississippi State About to Breakthrough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down the outlook for Mississippi State Bulldogs women's basketball heading into SEC play and why this team could become one of the biggest surprises in the conference. From roster strengths and key returners to potential concerns and postseason ceiling, this is a full SEC scouting report on Mississippi State women’s basketball for the 2026 season.<br /><br />We discuss:<br /><br />Mississippi State’s biggest strengths<br />Key players to watch<br />SEC matchups that could define the season<br />Offensive and defensive outlook<br />NCAA Tournament expectations<br />Ceiling and floor for the Bulldogs<br />Why Mississippi State could shake up the SEC race<br /><br />If you enjoy women’s college basketball analysis, SEC coverage, recruiting talk, scouting reports, and in-depth team breakdowns, make sure to subscribe for more content throughout the season.<br /><br />#MississippiState #HailState #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #MississippiStateBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCAAWBB #SECBasketball #Bulldogs #BasketballAnalysis <br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Hook<br />0:32 Sam Purcell Trying to Build<br />2:00 A Look at Last Season<br />3:10 Fun Tidbit about Sam Purcell<br />4:26 Losses to the Portal and Graduates<br />6:20 2 of Their Best Players Stay<br />8:34 Portal Additions<br />12:50 X Factors<br />14:15 Biggest Question Marks<br />16:33 Ceiling and Floor<br />19:35 Overall Bold Prediction<br />20:26 Life has been crazy!<br />21:00 Thank you<br /><br /><br />TikTok ✅ <br />Apple Podcasts ✅<br /><br />SEC Women's Hoops Podcast<br /><br />#womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5d9fdcad-bb40-4095-953e-3ce5952ab81f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:19:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b837ac0cc7f8a5630f6fd5e41f2950dc9b4818238f805eb67042dd16816c6784/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZDlmZGNhZC1iYjQwLTQwOTUtOTUzZS0zY2U1OTUyYWI4MWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNWMwMTRjMDhiZGJjNTMxM2NiMWRlL21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNl9fMTctNDUtMjQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="41212595" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/5d9fdcad-bb40-4095-953e-3ce5952ab81f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down the outlook for Mississippi State Bulldogs women&apos;s basketball heading into SEC play and why this team could become one of the biggest surprises in the conference. From roster strengths and key returners to potential concerns and postseason ceiling, this is a full SEC scouting report on Mississippi State women’s basketball for the 2026 season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We discuss:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mississippi State’s biggest strengths&lt;br /&gt;Key players to watch&lt;br /&gt;SEC matchups that could define the season&lt;br /&gt;Offensive and defensive outlook&lt;br /&gt;NCAA Tournament expectations&lt;br /&gt;Ceiling and floor for the Bulldogs&lt;br /&gt;Why Mississippi State could shake up the SEC race&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you enjoy women’s college basketball analysis, SEC coverage, recruiting talk, scouting reports, and in-depth team breakdowns, make sure to subscribe for more content throughout the season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#MississippiState #HailState #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #MississippiStateBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCAAWBB #SECBasketball #Bulldogs #BasketballAnalysis &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chapters&lt;br /&gt;0:00 Hook&lt;br /&gt;0:32 Sam Purcell Trying to Build&lt;br /&gt;2:00 A Look at Last Season&lt;br /&gt;3:10 Fun Tidbit about Sam Purcell&lt;br /&gt;4:26 Losses to the Portal and Graduates&lt;br /&gt;6:20 2 of Their Best Players Stay&lt;br /&gt;8:34 Portal Additions&lt;br /&gt;12:50 X Factors&lt;br /&gt;14:15 Biggest Question Marks&lt;br /&gt;16:33 Ceiling and Floor&lt;br /&gt;19:35 Overall Bold Prediction&lt;br /&gt;20:26 Life has been crazy!&lt;br /&gt;21:00 Thank you&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TikTok ✅ &lt;br /&gt;Apple Podcasts ✅&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SEC Women&apos;s Hoops Podcast&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Is Mississippi State About to Breakthrough?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach Yo Won the Portal... Now How Far Can Ole Miss Go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How good can Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball be next season after an aggressive transfer portal offseason? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about Coach Yo and the Rebels heading into the new SEC women’s basketball season. From how Ole Miss finished last year to the key departures, portal additions, returning talent, X-factors, biggest question marks, realistic ceiling and floor, and one bold prediction — this is a full deep dive into the future of Ole Miss women’s basketball.<br /><br />We discuss how the transfer portal could shape the Rebels’ identity, whether the new roster has what it takes to compete at the top of the SEC, and what expectations fans should realistically have entering the season. If you follow SEC women’s basketball, recruiting, roster movement, or the transfer portal, this episode is for you.<br /><br />Topics include:<br />• Ole Miss transfer portal recap<br />• Key players lost and gained<br />• Coach Yo’s offseason strategy<br />• Biggest X-factors for the Rebels<br />• Ceiling and floor predictions<br />• SEC women’s basketball outlook<br />• Bold prediction for Ole Miss this season<br /><br />Chapters<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo">0:00</a> Hook<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=117s">1:57</a> Last Season<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=187s">3:07</a> Losses to the W and Portal<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=370s">6:10</a> Portal Additions<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=731s">12:11</a> X Factors <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=824s">13:44</a> Biggest Question Marks <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=1030s">17:10</a> Ceiling and Floor<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=1295s">21:35</a> Bold Prediction<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=1313s">21:53</a> Ndjakalenga Interview Recap<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;t=1358s">22:38</a> Shout Outs<br /><br />TikTok ✅ <br />Apple Podcasts ✅<br /><br />SEC Women's Hoops Podcast<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womensbasketball">#womensbasketball</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wbb">#wbb</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenshoops">#womenshoops</a></p><h2></h2>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54a61bbe-7c05-49ce-949b-cb0fc90b4581</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:35:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/298b36bff25daa8321fc47b3b48e66704de4c59d0e455ea49d30b3312a371f9c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NGE2MWJiZS03YzA1LTQ5Y2UtOTQ5Yi1jYjBmYzkwYjQ1ODEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwOTJmMTkxZmMyNWU5ZDRjNjAwNWZhL21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xN19fNC01OS0zNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="44946642" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/54a61bbe-7c05-49ce-949b-cb0fc90b4581/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How good can Ole Miss Rebels women&apos;s basketball be next season after an aggressive transfer portal offseason? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about Coach Yo and the Rebels heading into the new SEC women’s basketball season. From how Ole Miss finished last year to the key departures, portal additions, returning talent, X-factors, biggest question marks, realistic ceiling and floor, and one bold prediction — this is a full deep dive into the future of Ole Miss women’s basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We discuss how the transfer portal could shape the Rebels’ identity, whether the new roster has what it takes to compete at the top of the SEC, and what expectations fans should realistically have entering the season. If you follow SEC women’s basketball, recruiting, roster movement, or the transfer portal, this episode is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topics include:&lt;br /&gt;• Ole Miss transfer portal recap&lt;br /&gt;• Key players lost and gained&lt;br /&gt;• Coach Yo’s offseason strategy&lt;br /&gt;• Biggest X-factors for the Rebels&lt;br /&gt;• Ceiling and floor predictions&lt;br /&gt;• SEC women’s basketball outlook&lt;br /&gt;• Bold prediction for Ole Miss this season&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chapters&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&quot;&gt;0:00&lt;/a&gt; Hook&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=117s&quot;&gt;1:57&lt;/a&gt; Last Season&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=187s&quot;&gt;3:07&lt;/a&gt; Losses to the W and Portal&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=370s&quot;&gt;6:10&lt;/a&gt; Portal Additions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=731s&quot;&gt;12:11&lt;/a&gt; X Factors &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=824s&quot;&gt;13:44&lt;/a&gt; Biggest Question Marks &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=1030s&quot;&gt;17:10&lt;/a&gt; Ceiling and Floor&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=1295s&quot;&gt;21:35&lt;/a&gt; Bold Prediction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=1313s&quot;&gt;21:53&lt;/a&gt; Ndjakalenga Interview Recap&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH5akzzkSo&amp;amp;t=1358s&quot;&gt;22:38&lt;/a&gt; Shout Outs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TikTok ✅ &lt;br /&gt;Apple Podcasts ✅&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SEC Women&apos;s Hoops Podcast&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womensbasketball&quot;&gt;#womensbasketball&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wbb&quot;&gt;#wbb&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenshoops&quot;&gt;#womenshoops&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Coach Yo Won the Portal... Now How Far Can Ole Miss Go?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the SEC to the W]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, former Vanderbilt and Texas women’s basketball standout and current member of the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA.</p><p></p><p>We talk about Ndjakalenga’s basketball journey from South Dakota to the SEC, what it was like playing for Coach Shea Ralph at Vanderbilt, helping lead the Commodores to a historic Sweet 16 season, and how SEC basketball prepared her for the WNBA. </p><p></p><p>Ndjakalenga also shares insight into life at the professional level, staying ready for opportunities, and what she’s learned during her time with the Golden State Valkyries.</p><p></p><p>If you love SEC women’s basketball, Vanderbilt women’s basketball, WNBA conversations, and player interviews, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.</p><p></p><p>Chapters<br />0:00 Hook<br />0:50 Accomplishments<br />2:35 Her Roots &amp; Who Got Her Into the Game<br />3:24 Who She Looked Up To<br />4:50 What Part of Her Upbringing Still Shows Up Today?<br />6:10 Why Vanderbilt?<br />9:20 How did Coach Shea Ralph Develop Her Game?<br />12:20 What Did Being A Part of 2 Major Programs Teach Her?<br />16:30 Biggest Difference Between College &amp; the W<br />18:50 Playing in Ballhalla (Golden State Valkyries)<br />20:58 Coach Nakase Being Confident in Ndjakalenga<br />22:18 Things That Don't Show Up On the Box Score<br />23:35 Chalk Talk or Cap<br />28:30 Advice to Younger Players</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">13c52e33-8125-4941-b13b-2924c0e50224</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:06:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/19f2ed2f3649380997d46eaef68f372666af35406c27071048235a1ec1b35b8e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxM2M1MmUzMy04MTI1LTQ5NDEtYjEzYi0yOTI0YzBlNTAyMjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjkzOTE1ZTkxMjY3ZmQyM2Y3NmQ1L21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMl9fNC00Mi0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="61348197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/13c52e33-8125-4941-b13b-2924c0e50224/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I’m joined by Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, former Vanderbilt and Texas women’s basketball standout and current member of the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about Ndjakalenga’s basketball journey from South Dakota to the SEC, what it was like playing for Coach Shea Ralph at Vanderbilt, helping lead the Commodores to a historic Sweet 16 season, and how SEC basketball prepared her for the WNBA. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ndjakalenga also shares insight into life at the professional level, staying ready for opportunities, and what she’s learned during her time with the Golden State Valkyries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you love SEC women’s basketball, Vanderbilt women’s basketball, WNBA conversations, and player interviews, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;br /&gt;0:00 Hook&lt;br /&gt;0:50 Accomplishments&lt;br /&gt;2:35 Her Roots &amp;amp; Who Got Her Into the Game&lt;br /&gt;3:24 Who She Looked Up To&lt;br /&gt;4:50 What Part of Her Upbringing Still Shows Up Today?&lt;br /&gt;6:10 Why Vanderbilt?&lt;br /&gt;9:20 How did Coach Shea Ralph Develop Her Game?&lt;br /&gt;12:20 What Did Being A Part of 2 Major Programs Teach Her?&lt;br /&gt;16:30 Biggest Difference Between College &amp;amp; the W&lt;br /&gt;18:50 Playing in Ballhalla (Golden State Valkyries)&lt;br /&gt;20:58 Coach Nakase Being Confident in Ndjakalenga&lt;br /&gt;22:18 Things That Don&apos;t Show Up On the Box Score&lt;br /&gt;23:35 Chalk Talk or Cap&lt;br /&gt;28:30 Advice to Younger Players&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:31:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From the SEC to the W</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Circle Moment with WKU's Torri James]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of The Chalk Talk Podcast, I sit down with Torri James to talk about her journey from high school basketball to playing Division I basketball at Western Kentucky University. We dive into the realities of the transfer portal, NIL opportunities in women’s college basketball, player development, recruiting, team culture, and what it takes to compete at the next level.<br /><br />Torri also shares insight on facing SEC competition, adjusting to the speed and physicality of college basketball, and her goals moving forward with Western Kentucky Lady Toppers.<br /><br />If you love women’s college basketball, the SEC, recruiting talk, transfer portal conversations, and behind-the-scenes athlete stories, this episode is for you.<br /><br />Topics Covered:<br />• Women’s college basketball<br />• NCAA transfer portal<br />• NIL in college sports<br />• Recruiting and player development<br />• WKU Women’s Basketball<br />• SEC women’s basketball discussion<br />• Transition from high school to Division I<br />• Athlete mindset and preparation<br /><br />Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more women’s basketball coverage, player interviews, team breakdowns, and SEC basketball content every week.<br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Intro<br />0:59 Backstory of Meeting Torri<br />2:59 Spotlight on Torri's Defense and Growth at Western<br />4:29 Why Western? Biggest Adjustment from High School to College<br />7:37 Mindset Shifts<br />9:25 Torri Becoming a Vocal Leader for WKU<br />11:14 State of Women's Basketball<br />12:46 Growth of the Game/Skills and Pace<br />14:08 What is something you've had to develop at this level?<br />17:59 Overall thoughts on the transfer portal<br />23:46 One thing you would change about the transfer portal<br />27:52 Does the portal create pressure to perform immediately?<br />31:15 Playing SEC teams and the biggest difference in how they play<br />36:54 Playing against Mikayla Blakes<br />38:33 Chalk Talk or Cap Game<br />49:24 What does it mean to you to play at this level right now?<br />50:18 If you could give advice to younger players coming up in this era of basketball what would it be?</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">94c8be89-730b-43f6-9e57-8d8110667908</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:35:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d99e67910a61ab655cc6d493e61985695cb9d8bb5b7a19100bca974616f9bdd4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NGM4YmU4OS03MzBiLTQzZjYtOWU1Ny04ZDgxMTA2Njc5MDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmYmU0ZWI1YTFkYzg3NGZjNDAzMzhmL21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS03X18zLTMtMzkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="102523028" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/94c8be89-730b-43f6-9e57-8d8110667908/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Chalk Talk Podcast, I sit down with Torri James to talk about her journey from high school basketball to playing Division I basketball at Western Kentucky University. We dive into the realities of the transfer portal, NIL opportunities in women’s college basketball, player development, recruiting, team culture, and what it takes to compete at the next level.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Torri also shares insight on facing SEC competition, adjusting to the speed and physicality of college basketball, and her goals moving forward with Western Kentucky Lady Toppers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you love women’s college basketball, the SEC, recruiting talk, transfer portal conversations, and behind-the-scenes athlete stories, this episode is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topics Covered:&lt;br /&gt;• Women’s college basketball&lt;br /&gt;• NCAA transfer portal&lt;br /&gt;• NIL in college sports&lt;br /&gt;• Recruiting and player development&lt;br /&gt;• WKU Women’s Basketball&lt;br /&gt;• SEC women’s basketball discussion&lt;br /&gt;• Transition from high school to Division I&lt;br /&gt;• Athlete mindset and preparation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more women’s basketball coverage, player interviews, team breakdowns, and SEC basketball content every week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chapters&lt;br /&gt;0:00 Intro&lt;br /&gt;0:59 Backstory of Meeting Torri&lt;br /&gt;2:59 Spotlight on Torri&apos;s Defense and Growth at Western&lt;br /&gt;4:29 Why Western? Biggest Adjustment from High School to College&lt;br /&gt;7:37 Mindset Shifts&lt;br /&gt;9:25 Torri Becoming a Vocal Leader for WKU&lt;br /&gt;11:14 State of Women&apos;s Basketball&lt;br /&gt;12:46 Growth of the Game/Skills and Pace&lt;br /&gt;14:08 What is something you&apos;ve had to develop at this level?&lt;br /&gt;17:59 Overall thoughts on the transfer portal&lt;br /&gt;23:46 One thing you would change about the transfer portal&lt;br /&gt;27:52 Does the portal create pressure to perform immediately?&lt;br /&gt;31:15 Playing SEC teams and the biggest difference in how they play&lt;br /&gt;36:54 Playing against Mikayla Blakes&lt;br /&gt;38:33 Chalk Talk or Cap Game&lt;br /&gt;49:24 What does it mean to you to play at this level right now?&lt;br /&gt;50:18 If you could give advice to younger players coming up in this era of basketball what would it be?&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Full Circle Moment with WKU&apos;s Torri James</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chalk Talk: Tennessee Lady Vols - Biggest Wildcard in the SEC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball are one of the biggest question marks in the SEC heading into the new season… so what should we expect?<br /><br />In this episode of Chalk Talk, we break down everything you need to know about Tennessee women’s basketball — from last season’s inconsistencies to a complete roster rebuild through the transfer portal.<br /><br />After finishing 16–14 and exiting early in both the SEC and NCAA tournaments, the Lady Vols are turning the page under Kim Caldwell with a brand-new identity focused on pace, spacing, and high-level competition.<br /><br />We dive into:<br />• Key departures, including Talaysia Cooper<br />• Impact additions like Kaylene Smikle and multiple SEC transfers<br />• How the new roster fits this system<br />• The biggest X-factor for the season<br />• Major question marks (defense, size, and chemistry)<br />• Ceiling vs. floor in a loaded SEC<br /><br />Is this a rebuilding year… or could Tennessee surprise people?<br /><br />If you’re a fan of SEC women’s basketball, transfer portal news, and in-depth team breakdowns, this is the place for you.<br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Tennessee Biggest Wildcard of the SEC?<br />1:32 Recap of Last Season<br />4:00 Losses to the Portal and W<br />4:58 Additions<br />10:24 X Factors<br />11:21 Question Marks<br />14:49 Ceiling &amp; Floor<br />16:40 Sleeper Team<br /><br />TikTok ✅ <br />Apple Podcasts ✅<br /><br />SEC Women's Hoops Podcast<br /><br />#womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a9d9225f-d974-4e37-9308-03c376fc9865</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:15:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ed2692d251f50c0ed6932224b3638dcf6e566fc26ead374cad6054a884528a83/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhOWQ5MjI1Zi1kOTc0LTRlMzctOTMwOC0wM2MzNzZmYzk4NjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmOTU2YTY0Njk5MTE1OTRlMTA5MjBmL21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS01X180LTMyLTYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="33247129" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/a9d9225f-d974-4e37-9308-03c376fc9865/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball are one of the biggest question marks in the SEC heading into the new season… so what should we expect?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of Chalk Talk, we break down everything you need to know about Tennessee women’s basketball — from last season’s inconsistencies to a complete roster rebuild through the transfer portal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After finishing 16–14 and exiting early in both the SEC and NCAA tournaments, the Lady Vols are turning the page under Kim Caldwell with a brand-new identity focused on pace, spacing, and high-level competition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We dive into:&lt;br /&gt;• Key departures, including Talaysia Cooper&lt;br /&gt;• Impact additions like Kaylene Smikle and multiple SEC transfers&lt;br /&gt;• How the new roster fits this system&lt;br /&gt;• The biggest X-factor for the season&lt;br /&gt;• Major question marks (defense, size, and chemistry)&lt;br /&gt;• Ceiling vs. floor in a loaded SEC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Is this a rebuilding year… or could Tennessee surprise people?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you’re a fan of SEC women’s basketball, transfer portal news, and in-depth team breakdowns, this is the place for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chapters&lt;br /&gt;0:00 Tennessee Biggest Wildcard of the SEC?&lt;br /&gt;1:32 Recap of Last Season&lt;br /&gt;4:00 Losses to the Portal and W&lt;br /&gt;4:58 Additions&lt;br /&gt;10:24 X Factors&lt;br /&gt;11:21 Question Marks&lt;br /&gt;14:49 Ceiling &amp;amp; Floor&lt;br /&gt;16:40 Sleeper Team&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TikTok ✅ &lt;br /&gt;Apple Podcasts ✅&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SEC Women&apos;s Hoops Podcast&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Chalk Talk: Tennessee Lady Vols - Biggest Wildcard in the SEC?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEC Transfer Portal Update: The Rest of the Conference (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of my SEC transfer portal breakdown is here. In this video, I take a look at the rest of the conference and analyze how each team is building through the portal so far. From key additions to under-the-radar pickups, there’s a lot to unpack as rosters start to take shape for the upcoming women’s college basketball season.<br /><br />If you missed Part 1, make sure to check that out for a full look at the SEC.<br /><br />Which SEC team do you think is making the best moves in the portal right now?</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">416754b2-37ed-4ca5-b5a0-472ef714c4ad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:56:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e0e2273215204d7424d0d8c8068b5978901d2849641c5f7410ef0f0d82922960/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MTY3NTRiMi0zN2VkLTRjYTUtYjVhMC00NzJlZjcxNGM0YWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMzdmM2M3M2NlNDM2MGY2ZmJlYmZlL21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zMF9fMTgtMTEtNDAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="74143599" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/416754b2-37ed-4ca5-b5a0-472ef714c4ad/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Part 2 of my SEC transfer portal breakdown is here. In this video, I take a look at the rest of the conference and analyze how each team is building through the portal so far. From key additions to under-the-radar pickups, there’s a lot to unpack as rosters start to take shape for the upcoming women’s college basketball season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you missed Part 1, make sure to check that out for a full look at the SEC.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Which SEC team do you think is making the best moves in the portal right now?&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>SEC Transfer Portal Update: The Rest of the Conference (Part 2)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Was Meant to Be: Kiyomi McMiller & Tammi Reiss Go Full Circle at Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Florida women’s basketball just made one of the biggest transfer portal moves in women’s college basketball by landing elite guard Kiyomi McMiller — but the real story goes far beyond the stats.</p><p></p><p>In this video, we break down Kiyomi McMiller’s transfer to the Florida Gators, her long-standing relationship with new head coach Tammi Reiss, and why this SEC transfer portal addition could completely reshape Florida’s future. From her dominant scoring numbers at Penn State to the full-circle recruiting story that began when she was just 10 years old, this is one of the most fascinating transfer portal stories of the offseason.</p><p></p><p>We’ll cover:<br />🏀 Kiyomi McMiller’s impact at Penn State<br />🏀 Why she chose Florida<br />🏀 Her connection with Tammi Reiss<br />🏀 What this means for Florida women’s basketball in the SEC<br />🏀 Why this could be one of the most important portal pickups of 2026</p><p></p><p>If you follow women’s college basketball, the transfer portal, SEC basketball, or Florida Gators women’s hoops, this is a move you need to know about.</p><p></p><p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/news/florida-womens-hoops-lands-elite-transfer-guard-kiyomi-mcmiller/" target="_blank">https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/news/florida-womens-hoops-lands-elite-transfer-guard-kiyomi-mcmiller/</a> </p><p></p><p>#FloridaGators #WomensBasketball #KiyomiMcMiller #TransferPortal #SECBasketball #TammiReiss #CollegeBasketball #FloridaWBB</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">493b109c-c5d9-42fb-a81b-1bb6b8a5798c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f468f0c269e3bdaf010dd10c290b0b50c1799907770625cc814e36dfda4a4ceb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0OTNiMTA5Yy1jNWQ5LTQyZmItYTgxYi0xYmI2YjhhNTc5OGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMTY0NjU2ODcxOGIwNDQ0MjdhN2JhL21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yOV9fMy01Mi0zNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="17230933" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/493b109c-c5d9-42fb-a81b-1bb6b8a5798c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Florida women’s basketball just made one of the biggest transfer portal moves in women’s college basketball by landing elite guard Kiyomi McMiller — but the real story goes far beyond the stats.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this video, we break down Kiyomi McMiller’s transfer to the Florida Gators, her long-standing relationship with new head coach Tammi Reiss, and why this SEC transfer portal addition could completely reshape Florida’s future. From her dominant scoring numbers at Penn State to the full-circle recruiting story that began when she was just 10 years old, this is one of the most fascinating transfer portal stories of the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll cover:&lt;br /&gt;🏀 Kiyomi McMiller’s impact at Penn State&lt;br /&gt;🏀 Why she chose Florida&lt;br /&gt;🏀 Her connection with Tammi Reiss&lt;br /&gt;🏀 What this means for Florida women’s basketball in the SEC&lt;br /&gt;🏀 Why this could be one of the most important portal pickups of 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you follow women’s college basketball, the transfer portal, SEC basketball, or Florida Gators women’s hoops, this is a move you need to know about.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Source: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/news/florida-womens-hoops-lands-elite-transfer-guard-kiyomi-mcmiller/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/news/florida-womens-hoops-lands-elite-transfer-guard-kiyomi-mcmiller/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FloridaGators #WomensBasketball #KiyomiMcMiller #TransferPortal #SECBasketball #TammiReiss #CollegeBasketball #FloridaWBB&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>This Was Meant to Be: Kiyomi McMiller &amp; Tammi Reiss Go Full Circle at Florida</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's Winning the SEC Portal Race Right Now? Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The SEC transfer portal race is heating up—and some teams are already pulling ahead. In this video, we break down which programs are <b>winning the SEC portal right now</b>, which ones are making smart moves, and how it’s shaping the upcoming women’s college basketball season.</p><p></p><p>From impact transfers to roster strategy, this is your go-to update on <b>SEC women’s basketball portal news</b>, team trends, and early winners.</p><p></p><p>If you’re following the transfer portal, recruiting, or the future of SEC hoops, this is one you don’t want to miss.</p><p></p><p><b>Topics covered:</b><br />SEC transfer portal update<br />Women’s college basketball portal analysis<br />Top SEC teams in the portal<br />Roster movement + early winners</p><p></p><p>#SECWBB #TransferPortal #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #SECBasketball</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b629e8c-a531-4a4b-a967-60007964c918</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:49:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7aac5f97c5b389b3052082dce7c9f9ab1d04877b213b70a749cf2b62e5b54f5e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YjYyOWU4Yy1hNTMxLTRhNGItYTk2Ny02MDAwNzk2NGM5MTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZWI5MjljOGZjYmJhNjFlOGY4Yzc3L21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yN19fMy0xNy0yOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="65820360" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/9b629e8c-a531-4a4b-a967-60007964c918/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The SEC transfer portal race is heating up—and some teams are already pulling ahead. In this video, we break down which programs are &lt;b&gt;winning the SEC portal right now&lt;/b&gt;, which ones are making smart moves, and how it’s shaping the upcoming women’s college basketball season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From impact transfers to roster strategy, this is your go-to update on &lt;b&gt;SEC women’s basketball portal news&lt;/b&gt;, team trends, and early winners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re following the transfer portal, recruiting, or the future of SEC hoops, this is one you don’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Topics covered:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SEC transfer portal update&lt;br /&gt;Women’s college basketball portal analysis&lt;br /&gt;Top SEC teams in the portal&lt;br /&gt;Roster movement + early winners&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#SECWBB #TransferPortal #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #SECBasketball&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Who&apos;s Winning the SEC Portal Race Right Now? Part 1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama Just Made a Big Hire… Pauline Love Changes Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Alabama women’s basketball just made a major move by hiring Pauline Love as its new head coach—and this changes everything in Tuscaloosa. In this mini episode, we break down who Pauline Love is, from her upbringing and playing career to her rise in coaching and reputation as a culture builder and recruiter. We also dive into what she’s done in the transfer portal and why she’s the right fit for this next era of Alabama WBB.<br /><br />If you follow SEC women’s basketball, coaching hires, or the transfer portal, this is everything you need to know about Alabama’s newest leader and what her impact could look like moving forward.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">55f49a58-5489-4543-9b41-f4a6c35b88cf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:39:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6576aa93238b3b07ada2c2a27de2fe0c46ce210d4d1ae7ebf1debdf45dd3e827/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NWY0OWE1OC01NDg5LTQ1NDMtOWI0MS1mNGE2YzM1Yjg4Y2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYWNjODY3NjFmYzA4MDZmZTIxNjg4L21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNF9fMy01MS0yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="21567677" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/55f49a58-5489-4543-9b41-f4a6c35b88cf/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Alabama women’s basketball just made a major move by hiring Pauline Love as its new head coach—and this changes everything in Tuscaloosa. In this mini episode, we break down who Pauline Love is, from her upbringing and playing career to her rise in coaching and reputation as a culture builder and recruiter. We also dive into what she’s done in the transfer portal and why she’s the right fit for this next era of Alabama WBB.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you follow SEC women’s basketball, coaching hires, or the transfer portal, this is everything you need to know about Alabama’s newest leader and what her impact could look like moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Alabama Just Made a Big Hire… Pauline Love Changes Everything</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Didn't Just Hire a Coach... They Hired a Builder]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Georgia didn’t just hire a coach—they hired a program builder. In this episode of Chalk Talk South, we break down why Ayla Guzzardo could be a game-changer for Georgia Women’s Basketball. From her dominant junior college run to turning Southeastern Louisiana into a conference champion and flipping McNeese into a 29-win team, her track record speaks for itself.<br /><br />We dive into Georgia’s massive roster turnover, key transfer portal additions, and how Guzzardo’s ability to develop players could reshape the Bulldogs faster than expected. If you care about SEC women’s basketball, the transfer portal, and coaching hires that actually matter, this is for you.<br /><br />👉 Subscribe for more SEC women’s basketball breakdowns, portal updates, and coaching analysis.<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/georgiabasketball">#GeorgiaBasketball</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womensbasketball">#WomensBasketball</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/secbasketball">#SECBasketball</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/transferportal">#TransferPortal</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegebasketball">#CollegeBasketball</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0e2a9a88-8215-4698-9bb3-ae0aabe0ad79</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:11:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fa48bb28b916f9a9d09e8a311c3c3b5e768b561c1945946eab9b9e4cb997e63d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwZTJhOWE4OC04MjE1LTQ2OTgtOWJiMy1hZTBhYWJlMGFkNzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllODE4MjVjY2RlNjZmNWNjMGVjNzU5L21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMl9fMi0zNi01My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="23339824" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/0e2a9a88-8215-4698-9bb3-ae0aabe0ad79/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Georgia didn’t just hire a coach—they hired a program builder. In this episode of Chalk Talk South, we break down why Ayla Guzzardo could be a game-changer for Georgia Women’s Basketball. From her dominant junior college run to turning Southeastern Louisiana into a conference champion and flipping McNeese into a 29-win team, her track record speaks for itself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We dive into Georgia’s massive roster turnover, key transfer portal additions, and how Guzzardo’s ability to develop players could reshape the Bulldogs faster than expected. If you care about SEC women’s basketball, the transfer portal, and coaching hires that actually matter, this is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👉 Subscribe for more SEC women’s basketball breakdowns, portal updates, and coaching analysis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/georgiabasketball&quot;&gt;#GeorgiaBasketball&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womensbasketball&quot;&gt;#WomensBasketball&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/secbasketball&quot;&gt;#SECBasketball&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/transferportal&quot;&gt;#TransferPortal&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegebasketball&quot;&gt;#CollegeBasketball&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Georgia Didn&apos;t Just Hire a Coach... They Hired a Builder</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Hire: SEC Coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>From Hollywood dreams to SEC sidelines—get to know Tammi Reiss, the new head coach of Florida Gators women's basketball. In this episode of Chalk Talk South Women’s Hoops, we break down her journey from University of Virginia standout to WNBA player, her coaching rise at Rhode Island Rams women's basketball, and what she brings to the SEC.<br /><br />🏀 What to expect:<br /><br />-Her unique path from acting to coaching<br />-Connection with Dawn Staley and their shared history<br />-How she rebuilt Rhode Island into a winner<br />-Early transfer portal moves and roster outlook at Florida<br />-Why her grit and experience could reshape the Gators<br /><br />If you love SEC women’s basketball, coaching breakdowns, and transfer portal insights—this one’s for you.<br /><br />Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rimonthly.com/tammi-reiss/" target="_blank">https://www.rimonthly.com/tammi-reiss/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7046ada2-7398-42f4-8c0f-0d95ba26864d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:09:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e35b5f14569e6c6a226f7c21724616df3fc4a20e7de3d84367a51ff129eea225/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MDQ2YWRhMi03Mzk4LTQyZjQtOGMwZi0wZDk1YmEyNjg2NGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNTA1OWRhNDVjMTQzMGQyNjJjZTU3L21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xOV9fMTgtNDEtMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="21963067" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/7046ada2-7398-42f4-8c0f-0d95ba26864d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;From Hollywood dreams to SEC sidelines—get to know Tammi Reiss, the new head coach of Florida Gators women&apos;s basketball. In this episode of Chalk Talk South Women’s Hoops, we break down her journey from University of Virginia standout to WNBA player, her coaching rise at Rhode Island Rams women&apos;s basketball, and what she brings to the SEC.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🏀 What to expect:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Her unique path from acting to coaching&lt;br /&gt;-Connection with Dawn Staley and their shared history&lt;br /&gt;-How she rebuilt Rhode Island into a winner&lt;br /&gt;-Early transfer portal moves and roster outlook at Florida&lt;br /&gt;-Why her grit and experience could reshape the Gators&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you love SEC women’s basketball, coaching breakdowns, and transfer portal insights—this one’s for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.rimonthly.com/tammi-reiss/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.rimonthly.com/tammi-reiss/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Behind the Hire: SEC Coaches</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Women's Hoops Is Having a Moment Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Tap into the rise of women’s basketball and why the game is exploding right now 🔥</p><p>In this episode of <i>Chalk Talk South</i>, I sit down with a Duke insider to break down the rapid growth of women’s hoops—from elite talent and faster gameplay to the impact of the transfer portal, NIL, and evolving team culture. We dive into Duke women’s basketball’s Elite Eight run, behind-the-scenes insights, and one unforgettable March Madness moment you had to see to believe.</p><p>Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the game, this conversation gives you a fresh perspective on where women’s basketball is headed—and why now is the time to pay attention.</p><p>🏀 Topics Covered:</p><ul><li>Growth of women’s college basketball</li><li>Duke women’s basketball culture &amp; success</li><li>Transfer portal &amp; NIL impact</li><li>Differences in today’s game vs. the past</li><li>Elite Eight &amp; March Madness moments</li></ul><p>👉 If you love women’s basketball, you’re in the right place. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more SEC and national women’s hoops coverage!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">32511193-ad06-42c6-a3a1-6db3a5b89f21</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:08:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/762da6f9d1c0c8d0ffca0a585ee3625527bca68b849ca5842bf80b5e7ab9b69b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMjUxMTE5My1hZDA2LTQyYzYtYTNhMS02ZGIzYTViODlmMjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMTk2MDgwOGI3YTNlZmM0YmMzZTk4L21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xN19fNC04LTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="136196327" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/32511193-ad06-42c6-a3a1-6db3a5b89f21/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Tap into the rise of women’s basketball and why the game is exploding right now 🔥&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Chalk Talk South&lt;/i&gt;, I sit down with a Duke insider to break down the rapid growth of women’s hoops—from elite talent and faster gameplay to the impact of the transfer portal, NIL, and evolving team culture. We dive into Duke women’s basketball’s Elite Eight run, behind-the-scenes insights, and one unforgettable March Madness moment you had to see to believe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the game, this conversation gives you a fresh perspective on where women’s basketball is headed—and why now is the time to pay attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🏀 Topics Covered:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growth of women’s college basketball&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Duke women’s basketball culture &amp;amp; success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transfer portal &amp;amp; NIL impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Differences in today’s game vs. the past&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Elite Eight &amp;amp; March Madness moments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 If you love women’s basketball, you’re in the right place. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more SEC and national women’s hoops coverage!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:10:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why Women&apos;s Hoops Is Having a Moment Right Now</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Down Women's Hoops with a Rookie]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>New to women’s basketball? This episode is for you.</p><p>In <i>Breaking Down Women’s Hoops with a Rookie</i>, I sit down with a first-time women’s basketball fan to talk through what makes the game so exciting—from SEC physicality and top players to the rise of the sport and why more people are tuning in than ever. We dive into real fan perspectives, the transfer portal, team culture, and even play a fun “Chalk Talk or Cap” segment.</p><p>Whether you’re just getting into women’s college basketball or already love SEC hoops, this episode gives you a fresh, relatable take on the game—and why now is the perfect time to start watching.</p><p>🏀 Topics include:</p><ul><li>Getting into women’s basketball as a new fan</li><li>SEC basketball insights &amp; standout teams</li><li>Player shoutouts &amp; favorites</li><li>Transfer portal talk &amp; game growth</li><li>Fun fan debate: Chalk Talk or Cap</li></ul><p>👉 If you love women’s basketball, SEC sports, and real conversations about the game, you’re in the right place.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">00c29765-0630-47d4-af53-7fb961e02b60</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Malorie McBride]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:08:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1ee24e5e779cc859f681de74bc893c5c45602f0a8e13e68f9e582a93f23b4cb4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMGMyOTc2NS0wNjMwLTQ3ZDQtYWY1My03ZmI5NjFlMDJiNjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZTViMDQ3OS1kZDMyLTQ0NjYtOTczZS0wZDJlOTNlZDlkYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk3NWM2ZDU1NzRlZDRkODk4MjY4ZTEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNmY4ZWM3ODJmOTFlN2ZhYjU2ZDc2L21hbG9yaWUtbWNicmlkZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC05X18yLTU1LTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="76223364" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/episodes/00c29765-0630-47d4-af53-7fb961e02b60/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;New to women’s basketball? This episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;i&gt;Breaking Down Women’s Hoops with a Rookie&lt;/i&gt;, I sit down with a first-time women’s basketball fan to talk through what makes the game so exciting—from SEC physicality and top players to the rise of the sport and why more people are tuning in than ever. We dive into real fan perspectives, the transfer portal, team culture, and even play a fun “Chalk Talk or Cap” segment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re just getting into women’s college basketball or already love SEC hoops, this episode gives you a fresh, relatable take on the game—and why now is the perfect time to start watching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🏀 Topics include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting into women’s basketball as a new fan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;SEC basketball insights &amp;amp; standout teams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Player shoutouts &amp;amp; favorites&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transfer portal talk &amp;amp; game growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fun fan debate: Chalk Talk or Cap&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 If you love women’s basketball, SEC sports, and real conversations about the game, you’re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/be5b0479-dd32-4466-973e-0d2e93ed9dab/logos/1bf5054f-bb1f-418c-b493-0ef2f2eabc43.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Breaking Down Women&apos;s Hoops with a Rookie</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>