Episodes
LaChina Robinson welcomes ACC analyst Debbie Antonelli to the show to weigh in on where Louisville goes after their loss to NC State, where the Wolfpack stands in the landscape of women's hoops, who should be the new No. 1 team in the country, player of year candidates and much more. Plus, ATR delves into WNBA Free Agency with Winsidr's Ben Dull who gives us some insight into Candace Parker's move to Chicago, the outlook of Mystics, Sue Bird's future in Seattle, the Aces with Chelsea Gray and...
Published 02/04/21
As we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day 2021, take a listen to this very important podcast hosted by the Women's Sports Foundation in honor of the 48th anniversary of Title IX. LaChina Robinson moderates 'Girls of Color and Title IX: An Unfulfilled Promise," a conversation that explores the disparate effects of the law, which has been powerful for opening doors for girls and women in sport, but has often left girls of color behind. It features panelists Candace Parker, Dawn...
Published 02/03/21
In this special, bonus episode of Around the Rim, LaChina Robinson welcomes in Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair and Chicago Sky guard Sydney Colson ahead of the Aggies' 10-year anniversary of their 2011 National Championship. Coach Blair and Sydney share special moments from the locker room and take us through the grind of getting to the Final Four, and eventually the national championship against a highly favored Skylar Diggins led Notre Dame team.
Published 01/30/21
LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby put a bow on last week's storylines, look ahead to Big Monday and welcome in Big Ten analysts Lisa Byington and Christy Winters-Scott to the show to talk about the impressive performances around the conference, as well as defend the conference from LaChina's mistrust. After which, LaChina goes one-on-one with Michigan forward Naz Hillmon to discuss her 50-point performance against Ohio State and much more.
Published 01/27/21
The SEC is heating up, so LaChina Robinson welcomes in ESPN women's basketball analyst Carolyn Peck and ESPN PxP announcer Courtney Lyle to weigh in on the happenings around the conference, including Georgia's emergence, Tennessee's outlook ahead of their UConn matchup and more. Plus, Hartford Courant's Alexa Philippou joins to share insight from the Huskies' perspective of the big matchup against the Lady Vols.
Published 01/21/21
LaChina Robinson and producer Terrika Foster-Brasby restart the new season of Around the Rim with espnW writer Mechelle Voepel, who discusses the implications COVID-19 has had on the season, preview the upcoming top 25 matchups and surprise teams and players so far this season. Plus, Atlanta Dream F Elizabeth Williams joins the show to shed light on the WNBA's impact on social justice and the recent Georgia senate race.
Published 01/13/21
LaChina Robinson welcomes in ESPN women's basketball analyst and Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo to close out the 2020 WNBA season. The two discuss their most memorable moments, the Storm's championship win, and what they are looking towards in the offseason. Plus, we share LaChina's sit-down with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert from the espnW Summit.
Published 10/21/20
LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby welcome in WNBA writer Chantel Jennings of The Athletic. Together, they breakdown the early stages of the WNBA semifinals, discuss adjustments each team needs to win and predict the two teams who'll be left standing in the end! Plus, the trio weighs in on the recent league award winners and more.
Published 09/24/20
Terrika Foster-Brasby welcomes guest hosts Christy Winters-Scott and Lisa Byington to prepare for the WNBA postseason. WNBA Champion Jantel Lavender and 2x WNBA Champion Kristi Toliver join the show to weigh in with their playoff previews including dangerous teams, rookie of the year candidates, possible Finals matchups and more. Plus, Debbie Antonelli stops by to announce the winners of the "Antonelli Awards!"
Published 09/14/20
Terrika Foster-Brasby welcomes guest host ESPN PXP Announcer Tiffany Greene to moderate a WNBA Roundtable featuring some of the best minds in women's basketball: WBB analysts Carolyn Peck, Debbie Antonelli, Christy Winters-Scott and espnW WBB writer Mechelle Voeple. They panel weighs in on the first half of the season, discuss their early favorites for league awards and look ahead to the second half of the season.
Published 08/31/20
Terrika Foster-Brasby welcomes PXP announcer Meghan McPeak as guest host for this week's episode of Around the Rim! Megan shares insight into being the first and only female PXP announce in the NBA, the Mystics' 5 game skid, the teams that impress her the most and more. Plus, Storm's Jordin Canada and Mercury assistant coach Chasity Melvin join from the WNBA bubble in Bradenton, FL.
Published 08/13/20
LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby reflect on the WNBA's opening weekend and welcome in Sparks G Seimone Augustus and Aces F Angel McCoughtry. Both discuss their hot start to the season, beginning a new chapter of their careers on a new team and much more.
Published 07/30/20
LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby take a glance inside the Florida bubbles with Boston Celtics VP of Player Development and Organization Growth Allison Feaster in Orlando and Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby in Bradenton. Both guest explain the process, the practice structure, game preparation and so much more!
Published 07/23/20
LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby share updates on Kara Lawson's hire at Duke, the WNBA game schedule and Elena Delle Donne's medical opt out denial. Plus, they continue to conversation on social justice reform with Mercury's Brianna Turner and Delaware WBB's head coach Natasha Adair and junior guard Paris McBride.
Published 07/16/20
On this ATR Fast Break episode, LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss the recent questions surrounding the WNBA accommodations at IMG academy, Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler's opposition to social action, Duke's head coaching vacancy and much more!
Published 07/09/20
LaChina Robinson is joined by Big East Commissioner and former WNBA President Val Ackerman, who weighs in on an assortment of topics around the league from the start of the season, the absence of the Olympics, NCAA's handling of coronavirus and much more.
Published 07/06/20
Hosted by the Women's Sports Foundation in honor of the 48th anniversary of Title IX, LaChina moderates 'Girls of Color and Title IX: An Unfulfilled Promise.' The conversation explores the disparate effects of the law, which has been powerful for opening doors for girls and women in sport, but has often left girls of color behind. It features panelists Candace Parker, Dawn Staley, Neena Chaudhry and Sarah Axelson with a special guest appearance from WSF Founder Billie Jean King.
Published 06/24/20
The WNBA season is slated to return and Terrika puts LaChina on the hot seat to help break it all down. The two discuss the recent announcement of a 22-game return, what impact it may have on social justice reform, what are some unanswered questions and more.
Published 06/18/20
LaChina Robinson and producer Terrika Foster-Brasby weigh in on the current racial climate across the nation and welcome in Mystics' guard Natasha Cloud, who discusses her latest piece for The Players Tribune, why she's been so vocal in the fight against police brutality and much more.
Published 06/03/20
NCAA Women's Basketball Vice President Lynn Holzman and Senior Associate Commissioner Debbie Richardson join LaChina Robinson to detail in depth the breaking news on the new use of the NET to determine the NCAA tournament field.
Published 05/04/20
In this coaches' roundtable hosted by women's basketball analyst and National Champion Carolyn Peck, Hall of Famers Coach Dawn Staley of South Carolina and Coach C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers discuss the responsibility that comes along with being female African American head coaches, building a championship roster, how COVID-19 has affected recruiting and so much more.
Published 04/23/20
WNBA Prospects and Baylor standouts Lauren Cox and Te'a Cooper share their thoughts on the abrupt end to the season, how they are preparing for the WNBA Draft, the possibility of playing oversees and much more.
Published 04/16/20
Dream coach Nicki Collen joins LaChina Robinson to discuss preparing for the WNBA Draft, the new look of Atlanta after WNBA free agency, how analytics played a role in the structuring if the team and much more.
Published 04/16/20
WNBA Prospect and Oregon standout Ruthy Hebard sheds insight on her upbringing in Alaska, her first WNBA experience, playing alongside Satou Sabally & Sabrina Ionescu, her first WNBA experience, what any team that selects her can expect and much more.
Published 04/13/20
WNBA Prospect and Princeton G/F Bella Alarie joins LaChina Robinson to discuss her career at Princeton, her development through USA Basketball, her WNBA future and more.
Published 04/08/20