The WBB Cinematic Universe: Final Four Recap

Monica and Sara take you straight into the heart of Tampa Bay for a live recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four—and let’s just say, it did not disappoint. With a Final Four lineup of South Carolina, UCLA, Texas, and eventual champs UConn, the energy was electric both in the arena and on this pod.

Monica shares firsthand experience from the sold-out games (over 19K fans!) and a full-circle moment meeting WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper (who’s actually a four-time champ, not three). The duo dish out praise for standout players, some who led a surgical UConn squad to their 12th national title—the most in NCAA basketball history, men’s or women’s.

They also get into:
💥 The vibe (and heartbreak) of UCLA’s first Final Four appearance
🧠 Dawn Staley’s masterclass in third-quarter adjustments
🚨 The WNBA Draft buzz: Paige Bueckers is entering and is widely projected to go No. 1 to Dallas
🔄 Takes on the transfer portal and its impact on team culture

If you couldn’t make it to Tampa, this ep puts you right in the stands—screaming fans, star sightings, and all.

Read the transcript