This is INSANE. WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike in the middle of the WNBA’s tense CBA negotiations and a potential lockout... just became the FIRST player to officially sign with Saudi Arabia–backed Project B, a brand-new women’s basketball league being marketed as a direct rival to the WNBA.

In this episode, we break down exactly what Project B is, why it’s backed by Saudi investment money, how it compares to Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited, and why Nneka’s move could reshape the future of women’s basketball as we know it.

This move comes as the WNBA and WNBPA battle through CBA talks with salary, revenue-sharing, and offseason restrictions at stake. With top players already invested in rival offseason leagues like Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited, Nneka’s deal could shift power, money, and attention away from the WNBA...

What happens from here!?

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Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo returns to the Courtside Club!

We talk national-title goals, a Team USA gold summer, her evolving off-season grind, and how she manages rising NIL opportunities without losing focus.

She reflects on watching Sonia Citron thrive as a WNBA rookie, the rivalry vibes with UConn, and how Coach Ivey keeps the Irish tight through wins and losses. Hannah also opens up on faith, family, and long-term dreams in media/broadcasting—plus a bold prediction: Notre Dame will shock a lot of people with its new pieces.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

- How Hannah structures an off-season day: weights, skill work, classes, recovery, and film

- Specific skill targets: left hand, deeper 3-range, off-the-dribble shooting

- What Team USA tryouts/camp are really like

- Thoughts on Sonia Citron’s WNBA rookie season

- Locker-room culture under Coach Ivey, handling pressure & social media

- Schedule circle games: UConn, USC, Ole Miss

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Starting with some WNBA news, WNBA players accepted the league’s extension at the 11th hour, which gives them another 30 days to figure out the new CBA to see if we will have a 2026 season.

Moving onto Unrivaled, 3 new faces finalized the rosters for the league: Aari McDonald, Rebecca Allen and Dominique Malonga. Malonga has an interesting situation going on with her overseas

Players who won’t be returning include: Dijonai Carrington, Angel Reese and Sabrina Ionescu. Can Unrivaled do well without a lot of big names playing this season?

Plus, we dive into the latest on the NBA Gambling scandal, ratings skyrocketing, and why the undefeated Spurs have the next face of the league in Victor Wembanyama.

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