Hoops 360

WNBA Week 1 Top Takeaways: Azzi Fudd’s status, Aces will be just fine, Cameron Brink called out + officiating growing pains

Episode Summary

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women basketball writer Cassandra Negley react to the top takeaways from the WNBA’s 30th season tipoff. They highlight the most anticipated and historic Wings-Fever matchup, move on from the Aces ugly home opener, and shout out the young Mystics core who nearly took down the Liberty veterans.

Episode Notes

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women basketball writer Cassandra Negley react to the top takeaways from the WNBA’s 30th season tipoff. They highlight the most anticipated and historic Wings-Fever matchup, move on from the Aces ugly home opener, and shout out the young Mystics core who nearly took down the Liberty veterans.

The duo also take a deep dive into the differences they’ve seen in officiating from last season to this season. Will early-season growing pains around officiating settle down by All-Star Weekend? All that and much more!

What was your favorite moment from opening week? Let us know in the comments!

01:07 - Highlighting Dallas Wings 107-104 defeat over Indiana Fever

05:58 - What is the level of concern for Caitlin Clark's back injury?

10:17 - What is Azzi Fudd's status?

17:10 - There's no need to worry about the Las Vegas Aces

23:45 - Young Washington Mystics show grit against New York Liberty veterans

26:56 - Will the Los Angeles Sparks have the same issues as last season: Defense?

31:12 - Early impressions of expansion teams: Toronto Tempo & Portland Fire

37:54 - How are officiating changes impacting the game?

38:22 - Breanna Stewart on officiating

39:45 - Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on officiating

45:14 - Must-watch matchups