Keep’n it 9450: Codename WBB

In this episode of Keep'n it 9450 Codename WBB, hosts Daniel Artest and Kevin "KDot" Lewis discuss the 2023 WNBA Draft, breaking down the event and grading each team's performance.

KDot grades the draft for each team, with the Atlanta Dream earning an A+ for their selections of Haley Jones, Laeticia Amihere, and Leigha Brown. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky received a C- and the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings both received a C.

The Indiana Fever received an A for selecting Aliyah Boston as the No. 1 overall pick. The hosts discuss Boston's potential as a franchise-changing talent due to her dominant interior presence on defense and potential on offense. The Fever also added valuable players in Berger and Mikesell, which could help turn around their playoff drought.

The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty received a grade of N/A as they did not have any picks in the draft. The Los Angeles Sparks earned an A- and the Minnesota Lynx earned a B+ for their draft selections.

The Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm both earned a grade of B, while the Washington Mystics received a D.

The hosts also discuss the curious case of the Dallas Wings, who acquired several players in the draft but received a grade of C. They break down each player's potential and discuss issues with the Wings' draft process.

Finally, the hosts discuss the surprising draft fall of Brea Beal, who dropped all the way to the end of the second round. While some consider Beal a loser of the draft, the hosts believe that the real losers were the teams that passed up on her. The Minnesota Lynx recognized her potential and drafted her at 24th, giving her a chance to prove herself in the WNBA.

Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of NCAA Women's Basketball? Welcome to Keep’n It 9450, the podcast that covers all things NCAA Women’s Basketball. In this episode, hosts Daniel Artest and Kevin “kdot” Lewis dive into the first two rounds of the tournament, discussing standout teams and players, upsets, and the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups. The hosts express their appreciation for Colorado and Ole Miss, two former WNIT teams that made it to the Sweet 16. They also analyze the upsets, including number one seeds Stanford and Indiana losing to Ole Miss and Miami, respectively. Other upsets in the tournament include 12 seed Toledo over Iowa State, 11th seed Mississippi State over Creighton, 12 seed Florida Gulf Coast over Washington State, 10 seed Princeton over NC State, and 10th seed Georgia over Florida State. The hosts also debate whether Ole Miss is the biggest surprise team so far and if this is their best chance for a Final Four berth. The Athletic’s Best X&O Coaches Poll is another topic of discussion as the hosts talk about the coaches that made the list and their opinions on the definition of X&O’s. The poll includes Tara VanDerveer (Stanford), Geno Auriemma (UConn), Jeff Walz (Louisville), Bill Fennelly (Iowa State), and Karl Smesko (Florida Gulf Coast). Moving on to the Sweet 16 matchups, the hosts highlight players and matchups to watch, including Angel Reese (LSU), Angel Baker vs Haley Van Lith in the battle of the mid-range mafia, Charisma Osbourne vs Brea Beal, Jayla Sherrod (Colorado), and Maddy Siegrist (Villanova). They also discuss games to watch, including SC vs UCLA, Ole Miss vs Louisville, and UConn vs Ohio State. Finally, the hosts make predictions for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds of the tournament, giving their thoughts on who will make it to the Final Four. Don’t miss out on the exciting analysis and predictions on this episode of Keep’n It 9450, Codename WBB- Brackets And Buckets.

In the latest episode of Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB, Daniel and K. Dot break down the UConn vs. South Carolina game, discussing the top performances from both teams. This game was filled with standout performances from some of the most talented players in women's college basketball. Aaliyah Edwards, who led UConn with 25 points, had a fantastic game and is a strong candidate for national player of the year. Aliyah Boston struggled in the first half, but she made a comeback in the second half with an impressive performance, scoring 23 of her 26 points in the second half, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Raven Johnson was a force on the court, neutralizing Nika Muhl's playmaking abilities while scoring 14 points and 7 assists herself. This performance shows Johnson's potential as a playmaker. Kamilla Cardoso was a key player in the second quarter, helping South Carolina get back into the game. In addition, Lou Lopez-Sénéchal had a bit of a struggle but was fantastic when she hit her shots and got confident. Daniel and K. Dot talk about her future as they're convinced she's a first-round pick in this upcoming WNBA draft. AROUND THE NCAA, other standout performances were seen from Caitlin Clark, who recorded her 9th career triple double in a 95-51 victory vs. the Penn State Lady Lions. Clark scored or assisted on 55 points, showing her potential as a dominant player. Angel Reese had another dominant performance with her third 20 and 20 of the season, tallying 26 points and 22 rebounds. Reese has been a dominant force against Texas A&M, breaking an LSU-record 28 rebounds in a previous game. Angel Reese has the potential to be considered among the greats in LSU basketball history. In conclusion, this episode of Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB is a must-listen for fans of women's college basketball. Tune in to hear in-depth analysis of these incredible performances and get a glimpse into the future of these talented players.