Courtney Vandersloot's legacy and how NIL and the transfer portal have impacted women's basketball

Women's basketball has taken significant strides as a spectator sport in recent years, both in the WNBA and at the college level. Gonzaga's program, led by coach Lisa Fortier, has remained a steady presence in the NCAA Tournament, and alumni Courtney Vandersloot is carving a path as the best passer in WNBA history.Joining the show today is Howard Megdal, the host of the Locked On Women's Basketball podcast and creator of The Next, a newsroom dedicated to women's basketball. Howard and Andy discuss Sloot's legacy, Chicago's chances of repeating, and Kelly Graves' impact on women's basketball as the former coach of both Vandersloot and Sabrina Ionescu.The pair also discuss Gonzaga's spot in the women's basketball space, the impact NIL and the transfer portal have had on the college game, and the exciting projects the excellent folx over at The Next are working on now and going forward.Locked on Zags - Part of the Locked on Podcast Network.}https://www.thenexthoops.com/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.StatHeroStatHero is reshaping the way the way you play fantasy sports. Dozens of house based games to play daily. No sharks, no funky props, just your skill vs the lineups you choose. Sign-up today at StatHero.com/LockedOnAthletic GreensAthletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/COLLEGE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices