Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley take a look at the 2026 playoff field as the regular season winds down, going team by team to identify each contender’s biggest “championship trait.” Could the Indiana Fever’s “Big Three” lead them to a title? Will the Atlanta Dream’s defense prove that defense really does win championships?
Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley take a look at the 2026 playoff field as the regular season winds down, going team by team to identify each contender’s biggest “championship trait.” Could the Indiana Fever’s “Big Three” lead them to a title? Will the Atlanta Dream’s defense prove that defense really does win championships?
Plus, it’s awards season! Caroline and Cass make their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player and Sixth Woman of the Year. Who poses the biggest threat to A’ja Wilson’s MVP bid? And why is Olivia Miles the clear choice for Rookie of the Year?
Also, stay tuned for some news and notes surrounding the WNBA this past week!
01:53 - Breaking down the 8 playoff teams: MN, GS, LV, ATL, IND, WASH, DAL, NY
02:15 - Minnesota Lynx
07:14 - Golden State Valkyries
11:07 - Las Vegas Aces
14:12 - Atlanta Dream
17:25 - Indiana Fever
19:50 - New York Liberty
23:09 - Washington Mystics
25:38 - Dallas Wings
28:05 - 2026 WNBA Awards selections: MVP, ROY, COY, DPOY, MIP, 6th Woman
01:00:32 - News & Notes around the league