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Welcome back to Good Follow, presented by DraftKings. I'm Roz. She's Logan. And she's, I don't know which way, and she's Mo Billings. We still got Mo Billings rocking with us, WNBA veteran of the Golden State Valkyries here. And we're breaking down how the women's tournament is impacting the women's game overall.

Welcome back to Good Follow, presented by DraftKings. I'm Roz. She's Logan. And she's, I don't know which way, and she's Mo Billings. We still got Mo Billings rocking with us, WNBA veteran of the Golden State Valkyries here. And we're breaking down how the women's tournament is impacting the women's game overall.

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I love that. And I can't, I can't even imagine there ever being a space or a room where you are not absolutely needed and add value to. So I just, that means a lot. further breathe that into you.

I love that. And I can't, I can't even imagine there ever being a space or a room where you are not absolutely needed and add value to. So I just, that means a lot. further breathe that into you.

No, I think, of course, you know, it's nice for the person who gets to eat at home and sleep in their beds. And, you know, you're already the dominant top seed. Like, how much harder do we need to make this on the little guy? I think we're missing the point.

No, I think, of course, you know, it's nice for the person who gets to eat at home and sleep in their beds. And, you know, you're already the dominant top seed. Like, how much harder do we need to make this on the little guy? I think we're missing the point.

Hey, what's up, y'all? Welcome to Good Follow, presented by DraftKings. I'm Roz Golden-Boudet, and today I am here with the dynamic duo, or maybe we're the terrific trio. My girls are here, Logan Hackett, and we are joined right from the top of the show. She's back, y'all. Monique Billings of the Golden State Valkyries, WNBA vet, and a great friend to the show. And it's deserving of the medal.

Hey, what's up, y'all? Welcome to Good Follow, presented by DraftKings. I'm Roz Golden-Boudet, and today I am here with the dynamic duo, or maybe we're the terrific trio. My girls are here, Logan Hackett, and we are joined right from the top of the show. She's back, y'all. Monique Billings of the Golden State Valkyries, WNBA vet, and a great friend to the show. And it's deserving of the medal.

Like, obviously, if there were more neutral... If we were playing on neutral sites, there's more likelihood for there to be more upsets early, more parity, more madness. And I think the woman's game is elevating to this. It's already, you know, we're seeing more parity. The biggest barrier is...

Like, obviously, if there were more neutral... If we were playing on neutral sites, there's more likelihood for there to be more upsets early, more parity, more madness. And I think the woman's game is elevating to this. It's already, you know, we're seeing more parity. The biggest barrier is...

I knew you were coming and it actually like gave me a reason to make sure I come in focus with my intentions and mine would be focus on the temple. Okay. So, and the temple can be many things like body right now. I'm a month away from my birthday. We are, summer is around the corner and I'm trying to lock in on these goals and what it takes to get there.

I knew you were coming and it actually like gave me a reason to make sure I come in focus with my intentions and mine would be focus on the temple. Okay. So, and the temple can be many things like body right now. I'm a month away from my birthday. We are, summer is around the corner and I'm trying to lock in on these goals and what it takes to get there.

an economic issue you know just putting the butts in seats the biggest draws and fan bases and ticket sales still in the women's game really and naturally follows the biggest stars legendary coaches perennial programs and so like that's the hard part but as everything that logan just listed as far as like the growth of the women's game only puts more uh i think incentive and

an economic issue you know just putting the butts in seats the biggest draws and fan bases and ticket sales still in the women's game really and naturally follows the biggest stars legendary coaches perennial programs and so like that's the hard part but as everything that logan just listed as far as like the growth of the women's game only puts more uh i think incentive and

accountability on the backs of the powers that be to challenge themselves to be better and continue to innovate, find a way to organize the women's tournament where you can optimize attendance and ticket sales, but also optimize fairness. And I think that's the challenge as the game continues to escalate and grow.

accountability on the backs of the powers that be to challenge themselves to be better and continue to innovate, find a way to organize the women's tournament where you can optimize attendance and ticket sales, but also optimize fairness. And I think that's the challenge as the game continues to escalate and grow.

Like, that's really, really well said. Nah, I feel you, because I, too, was on a team that was very, very good in Stanford, you know? And we loved playing at home, of course. But I think, like, back when I was playing, and I'm the generation before you, Mo, I mean, you're talking about we didn't even get challenged until the Final Four. We're talking our first tough game was the Final Four.

Like, that's really, really well said. Nah, I feel you, because I, too, was on a team that was very, very good in Stanford, you know? And we loved playing at home, of course. But I think, like, back when I was playing, and I'm the generation before you, Mo, I mean, you're talking about we didn't even get challenged until the Final Four. We're talking our first tough game was the Final Four.

No offense, respectfully, to everyone we played.

No offense, respectfully, to everyone we played.

but there's the game, there was a gap. You were top 10, you were top five, and then it was like a major gap. Like that's not the case so much anymore. True. And you know, with that parody, it's being driven by some really incredible players. And so the tournament is also impacting a player's draft stock. And I want to point out two examples in Haley Van Lith and Deja Kelly.

but there's the game, there was a gap. You were top 10, you were top five, and then it was like a major gap. Like that's not the case so much anymore. True. And you know, with that parody, it's being driven by some really incredible players. And so the tournament is also impacting a player's draft stock. And I want to point out two examples in Haley Van Lith and Deja Kelly.

Let's start with Haley Van Lith from TCU. She's taken TCU to its first ever Sweet 16 appearance, y'all. She creates shots. She has a dog mentality. She's a fighter. She has recently very publicly spoken about her battle with mental health. And she went to a Final Four when she was with Louisville in addition to two Elite Eights. Now she's taken TCU to the Sweet 16. The girl is a part of winning.

Let's start with Haley Van Lith from TCU. She's taken TCU to its first ever Sweet 16 appearance, y'all. She creates shots. She has a dog mentality. She's a fighter. She has recently very publicly spoken about her battle with mental health. And she went to a Final Four when she was with Louisville in addition to two Elite Eights. Now she's taken TCU to the Sweet 16. The girl is a part of winning.

She is a winner. And then you have Deja Kelly on Oregon on the other side. And for Deja Kelly, she is just a scoring guard. She's unafraid in high pressure situations. She can break down defenders with her handle. This wasn't the best overall season for Oregon as a team, but getting that first round upset and being led by Deja there, I think that was important for her and her draft stock.

She is a winner. And then you have Deja Kelly on Oregon on the other side. And for Deja Kelly, she is just a scoring guard. She's unafraid in high pressure situations. She can break down defenders with her handle. This wasn't the best overall season for Oregon as a team, but getting that first round upset and being led by Deja there, I think that was important for her and her draft stock.

So Mo, I want to come to you as our resident player in the WNBA. When you look at guards like Haley and Deja, who stayed the extra year, who transferred schools again, and they felt they had more to showcase. And then in the tournament, they've had nice showings. What's the biggest factor in translating that college success to the WNBA?

So Mo, I want to come to you as our resident player in the WNBA. When you look at guards like Haley and Deja, who stayed the extra year, who transferred schools again, and they felt they had more to showcase. And then in the tournament, they've had nice showings. What's the biggest factor in translating that college success to the WNBA?

I've been on the road a lot. This is a temple. If your home is organized, you feel clean and organized. So I'm making sure that we're purging of things we don't need, that it's organized here, that doesn't look like suitcases just get packed and unpacked here. And I'll say one more temple would be of the heart.

I've been on the road a lot. This is a temple. If your home is organized, you feel clean and organized. So I'm making sure that we're purging of things we don't need, that it's organized here, that doesn't look like suitcases just get packed and unpacked here. And I'll say one more temple would be of the heart.

Yeah. And I feel like to with the expansion of the WNBA, there's more opportunity for these younger players who it takes time to get there. Like in the past, you know, you could be a top pick and not make the roster because you just aren't up to speed yet on the W. And I think with more rosters, you know, you have a chance to develop a little bit better here. Wouldn't you think, Moe?

Yeah. And I feel like to with the expansion of the WNBA, there's more opportunity for these younger players who it takes time to get there. Like in the past, you know, you could be a top pick and not make the roster because you just aren't up to speed yet on the W. And I think with more rosters, you know, you have a chance to develop a little bit better here. Wouldn't you think, Moe?

Not y'all doing icebreakers. That is so crazy. WNBA teams, they're just like us. Okay, so what was your answer in the icebreaker? Like, you know, what did you reveal to the team about your secret talents or like whatever it was?

Not y'all doing icebreakers. That is so crazy. WNBA teams, they're just like us. Okay, so what was your answer in the icebreaker? Like, you know, what did you reveal to the team about your secret talents or like whatever it was?

and then another fun fact was music what do you like listening to and i told them i'm r b girly but i also love the 2000s the 90s so those are a couple of little facts that i had given oh my gosh you are just like an onion peeling back the layers so much stuff i would love to set intentions do yoga with you and listen to 90s and 2000s r b like you should just like set up a retreat

and then another fun fact was music what do you like listening to and i told them i'm r b girly but i also love the 2000s the 90s so those are a couple of little facts that i had given oh my gosh you are just like an onion peeling back the layers so much stuff i would love to set intentions do yoga with you and listen to 90s and 2000s r b like you should just like set up a retreat

Yeah, like a workshop or something.

Yeah, like a workshop or something.

So just letting go of any hurt, much like your home, purging and making room through organization and cleaning.

So just letting go of any hurt, much like your home, purging and making room through organization and cleaning.

Hey, what's up? Good follow. This is Roz Gold on What A. And I am here with Kalia Copper. What's going on? What's up? What's up? Yeah, I'm good. She's over here representing for Team Rose. You know what's going on. Check the night. And the Phoenix Mercury as well. Four-time all-star out of where? North Philadelphia. I knew you couldn't wait for it. You know, you've been...

Hey, what's up? Good follow. This is Roz Gold on What A. And I am here with Kalia Copper. What's going on? What's up? What's up? Yeah, I'm good. She's over here representing for Team Rose. You know what's going on. Check the night. And the Phoenix Mercury as well. Four-time all-star out of where? North Philadelphia. I knew you couldn't wait for it. You know, you've been...

at the top of your game this whole time, but have you felt like an underdog?

at the top of your game this whole time, but have you felt like an underdog?

Yeah. Not for nothing, on Good Follow Show, we had our preseason ranking. Guess where I put the rose? I don't know.

Yeah. Not for nothing, on Good Follow Show, we had our preseason ranking. Guess where I put the rose? I don't know.

One. Oh, period. I picked y'all to win. Okay. I picked you guys to win. Okay, I like that. So I appreciate the way you guys made me look smart. But it's also the way you finish the season. And one person who's been... mind-blowing is Chelsea. LaKeisha! LaKeisha! So what can you say about Chelsea and this experience with her?

One. Oh, period. I picked y'all to win. Okay. I picked you guys to win. Okay, I like that. So I appreciate the way you guys made me look smart. But it's also the way you finish the season. And one person who's been... mind-blowing is Chelsea. LaKeisha! LaKeisha! So what can you say about Chelsea and this experience with her?

I'm here. Like, right. Like mental notes, mental notes. We didn't even get to the sports coming next, but, but first we need to hear yours, Logan.

I'm here. Like, right. Like mental notes, mental notes. We didn't even get to the sports coming next, but, but first we need to hear yours, Logan.

She had one of the iconic moments of the unrivaled season. So in the semifinals, she drops 39 points. I mean, clutch bucket after clutch bucket after clutch bucket. Actually, you may not know this. So before the game, the jerseys were out there and there were plenty jerseys. Do you know after that game, her jersey was gone? People left that arena and bought the jersey. That's what it's about.

She had one of the iconic moments of the unrivaled season. So in the semifinals, she drops 39 points. I mean, clutch bucket after clutch bucket after clutch bucket. Actually, you may not know this. So before the game, the jerseys were out there and there were plenty jerseys. Do you know after that game, her jersey was gone? People left that arena and bought the jersey. That's what it's about.

Yeah. Yeah. So how do you find your how did you find yourself watching her step up in that way and continue to pour tough shots down the throats of the laces?

Yeah. Yeah. So how do you find your how did you find yourself watching her step up in that way and continue to pour tough shots down the throats of the laces?

One more teammate question because one of the fun things are seeing, like, the interactions between the different combinations of unrivaled players. Yeah. We've loved you and Angel Reese. So what's the friendship there and what is she like as a teammate for you?

One more teammate question because one of the fun things are seeing, like, the interactions between the different combinations of unrivaled players. Yeah. We've loved you and Angel Reese. So what's the friendship there and what is she like as a teammate for you?

How did Belt to Ass come about? Okay, speaking of social media, because there's clips of us doing that.

How did Belt to Ass come about? Okay, speaking of social media, because there's clips of us doing that.

I think all of the trash talk is great. Yeah, right. And the play is backing it up. Right. And it's healthy. And for me, I'm seeing it creating fandom where people are talking about the games and the players and the action versus sometimes the conversation hasn't been about what's on the court. Right. Like, how do you like the trash talk happening in the women's game and during Unrivaled season?

I think all of the trash talk is great. Yeah, right. And the play is backing it up. Right. And it's healthy. And for me, I'm seeing it creating fandom where people are talking about the games and the players and the action versus sometimes the conversation hasn't been about what's on the court. Right. Like, how do you like the trash talk happening in the women's game and during Unrivaled season?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. You mentioned the Eagles. So congratulations. Congratulations. Thanks. Your Philly team, you know, won the Super Bowl. You managed to somehow piece together your schedule because it was literally the Super Bowl and then the unrivaled one on one tournament began. I was there. I was doing your interviews and stuff.

Yeah. You mentioned the Eagles. So congratulations. Congratulations. Thanks. Your Philly team, you know, won the Super Bowl. You managed to somehow piece together your schedule because it was literally the Super Bowl and then the unrivaled one on one tournament began. I was there. I was doing your interviews and stuff.

So can you just explain what the what the Super Bowl experience in New Orleans was like? How was it after they won and your squad won and then turned around and had to come to Unrivaled for the one-on-one tournament?

So can you just explain what the what the Super Bowl experience in New Orleans was like? How was it after they won and your squad won and then turned around and had to come to Unrivaled for the one-on-one tournament?

okay okay consistency 2.0 going into this month is what i'm hearing right i love a doubling down on an intention a saying hey great uh what i said before is still the goal and the focus right now yeah no no no mo i mean you already look how you just set the tone for the show hey i love it and now we get to talk hoops the best part of the show Yes, yes.

okay okay consistency 2.0 going into this month is what i'm hearing right i love a doubling down on an intention a saying hey great uh what i said before is still the goal and the focus right now yeah no no no mo i mean you already look how you just set the tone for the show hey i love it and now we get to talk hoops the best part of the show Yes, yes.

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That $200,000 prize was nothing to sneeze at.

That $200,000 prize was nothing to sneeze at.

Yeah. I'll find a way. You had too much money on the line. Okay, now looking ahead, though, Phoenix Mercury. Ooh, it's a whole lot of new and excitement coming in to Arizona. I'm like, where is Phoenix? To Arizona. So what are you most looking forward to that there's a new big three? It's you, Satu Sabali, and Alyssa Thomas. Yeah.

Yeah. I'll find a way. You had too much money on the line. Okay, now looking ahead, though, Phoenix Mercury. Ooh, it's a whole lot of new and excitement coming in to Arizona. I'm like, where is Phoenix? To Arizona. So what are you most looking forward to that there's a new big three? It's you, Satu Sabali, and Alyssa Thomas. Yeah.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

So let's be intentional as well, making sure that our listeners, our viewers know what we're talking about on this show besides our intentions. Today's show, it's the Sweet 16 coming up here in March Madness Women's Tournament. We're talking Sweet 16 matchups. We are also going to look at the growth of the Women's Tournament. Indie Post, Caitlin Clark era. Things are still up, baby. We up.

So let's be intentional as well, making sure that our listeners, our viewers know what we're talking about on this show besides our intentions. Today's show, it's the Sweet 16 coming up here in March Madness Women's Tournament. We're talking Sweet 16 matchups. We are also going to look at the growth of the Women's Tournament. Indie Post, Caitlin Clark era. Things are still up, baby. We up.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

We up, we up. We are seeing who's raising their draft stock from the tournament. Speaking of being up, we'll obviously discuss the unfortunate injury of Juju Watkins and what that means for her team and USC and the rest of the tournament play. And of course, we've got an exclusive sit down Interview for you guys. It is with a WNBA champion, now an unrivaled champion.

We up, we up. We are seeing who's raising their draft stock from the tournament. Speaking of being up, we'll obviously discuss the unfortunate injury of Juju Watkins and what that means for her team and USC and the rest of the tournament play. And of course, we've got an exclusive sit down Interview for you guys. It is with a WNBA champion, now an unrivaled champion.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. an awesome, fun, cool sit down interview with Kalia Copper. Thank you to her for kicking it with us. And of course, all of you at home watching or wherever you watch this show, we appreciate it. If you haven't yet, subscribe, subscribe, subscribe, subscribe.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. an awesome, fun, cool sit down interview with Kalia Copper. Thank you to her for kicking it with us. And of course, all of you at home watching or wherever you watch this show, we appreciate it. If you haven't yet, subscribe, subscribe, subscribe, subscribe.

She's of the Phoenix Mercury and Team Rose, a four-time All-Star, a Finals MVP. We got Kalia Copper joining the show today. Fire. And it was such a fun interview. So definitely tap in to listen to that interview. Right, Logan?

She's of the Phoenix Mercury and Team Rose, a four-time All-Star, a Finals MVP. We got Kalia Copper joining the show today. Fire. And it was such a fun interview. So definitely tap in to listen to that interview. Right, Logan?

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Thank you for the bell.

Thank you for the bell.

What is deferred? is not denied that part that part that's that part and i too hold the same kind of like overall positive sentiment that juju watkins is gonna come back from this injury she's gonna you know uh come back full strength and with hard work and the best of everything um you know find her way back on the court full stop I have no doubts in her ability to do that.

What is deferred? is not denied that part that part that's that part and i too hold the same kind of like overall positive sentiment that juju watkins is gonna come back from this injury she's gonna you know uh come back full strength and with hard work and the best of everything um you know find her way back on the court full stop I have no doubts in her ability to do that.

Also, this has been done before. This is not something that's impossible. I'm someone, you know, we talked about our intentions up top. I think... it is okay to admit disappointment as well. So this does, this is disappointing for fans, for me as a fan. Like, first of all, I was surprised that Juju got hurt.

Also, this has been done before. This is not something that's impossible. I'm someone, you know, we talked about our intentions up top. I think... it is okay to admit disappointment as well. So this does, this is disappointing for fans, for me as a fan. Like, first of all, I was surprised that Juju got hurt.

I watched a number of clips this off season and was very impressed by her training regimen. You know, it seems like she really focused on body movements, core strength, Pilates, you know, at the best of the best. And so I actually kind of, thought maybe she had trained at such an elite level this wouldn't happen.

I watched a number of clips this off season and was very impressed by her training regimen. You know, it seems like she really focused on body movements, core strength, Pilates, you know, at the best of the best. And so I actually kind of, thought maybe she had trained at such an elite level this wouldn't happen.

But here we are again, you know, whether it's Paige Beckers, Juju Watkins, Cameron Brink, and these really elite female hoopers continue to go down

But here we are again, you know, whether it's Paige Beckers, Juju Watkins, Cameron Brink, and these really elite female hoopers continue to go down

at these moments where it feels like their dominance is just starting to escalate and to a point where there could be an explosion, certainly during March Madness, boy, you know, you're talking about a trajectory that at least on the court for right now for Juju is paused, not over, but paused. And so one of my initial gut reactions is like, jeez,

at these moments where it feels like their dominance is just starting to escalate and to a point where there could be an explosion, certainly during March Madness, boy, you know, you're talking about a trajectory that at least on the court for right now for Juju is paused, not over, but paused. And so one of my initial gut reactions is like, jeez,

This is so prevalent in women's basketball, years after years after years. Where's the science? I just hope for more advanced science to help us avoid these types of things happening over and over again and thwarting some of the blossoming of these players who are just getting started.

This is so prevalent in women's basketball, years after years after years. Where's the science? I just hope for more advanced science to help us avoid these types of things happening over and over again and thwarting some of the blossoming of these players who are just getting started.

um so ultimately i think she's gonna you know she's gonna come back and i i too want to turn this positive but i think as someone who's torn in acl um now begins the process of mental healing acceptance of the disappointment i'm sorry that this happened to juju i'm sorry for her family i'm sorry for her team it's not

um so ultimately i think she's gonna you know she's gonna come back and i i too want to turn this positive but i think as someone who's torn in acl um now begins the process of mental healing acceptance of the disappointment i'm sorry that this happened to juju i'm sorry for her family i'm sorry for her team it's not

Oh, thank you. You know what? Logan was basking in the sun. It was giving very much like Canadian does Florida. Logan was so happy to see the sun out there. 100%.

Oh, thank you. You know what? Logan was basking in the sun. It was giving very much like Canadian does Florida. Logan was so happy to see the sun out there. 100%.

fair, but, but you have to trust, you know, whatever it is you believe God's timing, you know, what's coming for you. And now begins the physical recovery and rehab that as someone who's torn an ACL, I got to tell you, it can only be done one day at a time, one monotonous exercise at a time. And this is as much a physical challenge as it is a mental one.

fair, but, but you have to trust, you know, whatever it is you believe God's timing, you know, what's coming for you. And now begins the physical recovery and rehab that as someone who's torn an ACL, I got to tell you, it can only be done one day at a time, one monotonous exercise at a time. And this is as much a physical challenge as it is a mental one.

Yeah, I mean, I saw, I feel you, Mo. And I feel like I saw some of the formula for success for this team without Juju Watkins happen in their win against Mississippi State. Like, first of all, 29 assists in that game. That's going to be really key because Juju Watkins, like, made so many things happen for her teammates, even just by being on the court.

Yeah, I mean, I saw, I feel you, Mo. And I feel like I saw some of the formula for success for this team without Juju Watkins happen in their win against Mississippi State. Like, first of all, 29 assists in that game. That's going to be really key because Juju Watkins, like, made so many things happen for her teammates, even just by being on the court.

Her gravitational pull opens things up for teammates. So now y'all gotta make easy shots for one another. So that ball's gotta pop. 29 assists is important. Also, if you're losing all that Juju can do on offense, then you've gotta also help by being disruptive on the defensive end. And, you know, they forced 20 turn 20 turnovers. They got 27 points off of that in their last game.

Her gravitational pull opens things up for teammates. So now y'all gotta make easy shots for one another. So that ball's gotta pop. 29 assists is important. Also, if you're losing all that Juju can do on offense, then you've gotta also help by being disruptive on the defensive end. And, you know, they forced 20 turn 20 turnovers. They got 27 points off of that in their last game.

So I think defense creating offense, getting down the court with some tempo and momentum and beating the defense down the court to get you some easier shots. I think that's going to be key against Kansas State. And then obviously defending the three point line. But you mentioned her name and I just want to make sure we give proper like highlight. I mean, what did you Kiki Erie often?

So I think defense creating offense, getting down the court with some tempo and momentum and beating the defense down the court to get you some easier shots. I think that's going to be key against Kansas State. And then obviously defending the three point line. But you mentioned her name and I just want to make sure we give proper like highlight. I mean, what did you Kiki Erie often?

was an incredible after Juju Watkins went down, Juju went down in the first quarter and like that game honestly could have gone anywhere, but instead USC responded by being inspired. And I think that started with Kiki and, you know, 36 points, but it's just the fire and the undeniableness that she played with. And I think she's a baller.

was an incredible after Juju Watkins went down, Juju went down in the first quarter and like that game honestly could have gone anywhere, but instead USC responded by being inspired. And I think that started with Kiki and, you know, 36 points, but it's just the fire and the undeniableness that she played with. And I think she's a baller.

And I think that this was an important moment for her draft stock too, that she's, she's got what it takes in here.

And I think that this was an important moment for her draft stock too, that she's, she's got what it takes in here.

You never counted them out. You wasn't worried about that sleepy finish.

You never counted them out. You wasn't worried about that sleepy finish.

Yeah, yeah. You know, earlier on one of our earlier shows, after it was a limp into March Madness, like we're not going to sugarcoat it. They had a sleepy finish to the season, did Notre Dame. I said, there's still those girls, but they do have like a gut check here. And I think there's different... ways to win. Like, a W is a W, survive in advance, but you can win in different types of styles.

Yeah, yeah. You know, earlier on one of our earlier shows, after it was a limp into March Madness, like we're not going to sugarcoat it. They had a sleepy finish to the season, did Notre Dame. I said, there's still those girls, but they do have like a gut check here. And I think there's different... ways to win. Like, a W is a W, survive in advance, but you can win in different types of styles.

And the way that Notre Dame has moved through the first and second rounds has been dominant and convincing. There's nothing sleepy about it. And more importantly, I think it's them getting back to their identity. You gotta be a team about identity to go far. And they were swarming on defense. They're hustling. They got pace. You know, they look tough.

And the way that Notre Dame has moved through the first and second rounds has been dominant and convincing. There's nothing sleepy about it. And more importantly, I think it's them getting back to their identity. You gotta be a team about identity to go far. And they were swarming on defense. They're hustling. They got pace. You know, they look tough.

And the word they keep using is fighters, you know, which I think is gonna be important. But... On the other side for TCU, like I think TCU is a bunch of fighters as well. Like as a program, this program has had to overcome a lot. They were having open tryouts not too long ago. Talk about it. And now you got individual players who are fighters.

And the word they keep using is fighters, you know, which I think is gonna be important. But... On the other side for TCU, like I think TCU is a bunch of fighters as well. Like as a program, this program has had to overcome a lot. They were having open tryouts not too long ago. Talk about it. And now you got individual players who are fighters.

I mean, and you mentioned that Notre Dame is looking like a November team. If I'm not mistaken, Notre Dame lost in November to TCU, if I'm not mistaken.

I mean, and you mentioned that Notre Dame is looking like a November team. If I'm not mistaken, Notre Dame lost in November to TCU, if I'm not mistaken.

And they had to overcome a 14-point deficit to do so. And Haley Van Lith had 19 of her 21 points in the second half. And Sedona Prince had a 20-20 game. So I think it comes down to toughness. Both these teams are fighters, and it'll be a good one. I think we got a nice sweet 16 battle here.

And they had to overcome a 14-point deficit to do so. And Haley Van Lith had 19 of her 21 points in the second half. And Sedona Prince had a 20-20 game. So I think it comes down to toughness. Both these teams are fighters, and it'll be a good one. I think we got a nice sweet 16 battle here.