Women’s basketball is exploding — in the NCAA, WNBA and around the world. 🏀

In this episode of Fullcourt Passport, Ric Bucher and Bostjan “Boki” Nachbar are joined by special guest Rachel Galligan — former D1 standout, three-time Hall of Famer, ex-pro, longtime analyst and CEO of Go Global Recruiting — to break down where the women’s game is right now and where it’s headed next.

They dive into:

• Why women’s basketball is as popular and profitable as it’s ever been
• How stars like Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have elevated the WNBA
• The WNBA CBA negotiations: revenue share, salaries, facilities & player benefits
• The rise of unrivaled, Project B and global leagues challenging the status quo
• How European development (Spain, France, etc.) differs from the U.S. grassroots & AAU scene
• Why more international players are choosing the NCAA route & NIL
• The real pros and cons of the transfer portal
• How players and parents should choose the right college fit (not just chase NIL money)

Later, Ric and Boki connect it all back to their EuroLeague world: roster building, culture, and why not every great player fits every system.

00:00 – Intro: Ric, Boki & Rachel’s 3x Hall of Fame résumé

03:00 – State of women’s basketball in the U.S. and worldwide

08:00 – WNBA CBA: revenue share, salaries & facilities players won’t accept anymore

15:00 – New leagues (Unrivaled, Project B) and global competition for talent

21:00 – U.S. vs European development: AAU culture vs team basketball & IQ

28:00 – Why international players are now drawn to NCAA & NIL

35:00 – WNBA’s biggest product issue: roster spots, injuries & “junior team” ideas

41:00 – Transfer portal & NIL: Rachel’s advice to players, parents & agents

46:00 – Ric & Boki react: COVID, fit, loyalty and development paths

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