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The MidMajors

The MidMajors

By: Tacarra Barnes & Courtney Lumpkin
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The podcast for women’s hoops fans who want it all: news, laughs, and no fluff. Former D1 ballers Tacarra Barnes and Courtney Lumpkin break down everything in college basketball and the WNBA with real energy, real insight, and real love for the game© 2026 The MidMajors Basketball Parenting & Families Politics & Government Relationships
Episodes
  • Kentucky Signs WHO?! | WNBA IS BACK | Rookie Predictions, MVP Odds & Major League Changes
    May 7 2026

    Welcome to The Mid Majors Podcast — where the real hoop talk happens: unfiltered and unapologetic. Hosted by former Division I athletes Tacarra & Courtney, we break down the biggest WNBA storylines, rookie expectations, transfer portal chaos, veteran leadership, and the future of women’s basketball. In this episode, we discuss Kentucky’s surprising signing, Hailey Van Lith’s next chapter, Natasha Cloud’s impact in Chicago, Tina Charles’ legacy, developmental contracts in the WNBA, and early MVP predictions featuring A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark. We also dive into player development, roster construction, fan culture, defensive matchups, and how the WNBA continues evolving into one of the most competitive leagues in sports.


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    1 hr
  • WNBA Roster Cuts, Caitlin Clark Impact & Media Bias | Tyler Byrum Interview
    May 4 2026

    Welcome to The Mid Majors Podcast, where the real hoop talk happens — unfiltered and unapologetic. In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Byrum to break down the biggest stories shaping the WNBA right now — from roster cuts and player development to the impact of media coverage, race, and marketability in women’s basketball.

    We also dive into: The rise of Caitlin Clark and her impact on the league The dynamic between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark WNBA roster strategies and surprising cuts The challenges of covering women’s sports in today’s media landscape Championship predictions and team outlooks ️ Featuring insights on teams like the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, plus discussion on the Washington Mystics and more.


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    52 mins
  • TRANSFER PORTAL:1569 ONLY 652 COMMITTED? | LAST PORTAL VIDEO
    Apr 28 2026

    The NCAA women’s basketball transfer portal is officially out of control. With over 1,569 players in the portal and only 652 commitments, Tacarra Barnes and Courtney break down the biggest roster moves, NIL money talk, top commitments, underrated transfers, and why the women’s game is shifting fast.

    We also preview the upcoming WNBA season and discuss which college stars could make immediate impact.

    Topics Covered:
    Kentucky transfer portal additions
    LSU lands international frontcourt help
    Tennessee’s underrated portal strategy
    Crystal Henderson, Trinity Jones & more names to watch
    NIL money influencing portal decisions
    WNBA season preview + live watch party updates

    Thursday Call-In Show returns at 8PM


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    14 mins
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