Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Projecting the impact of top 2027 posts Jayla Forbes (Texas) and Caroline Bradley (LSU).

The Lynx rookie can distribute and score at a high level, and she can shoulder the pressure with her unshakeable confidence.

On this episode of Chiney Today, Chiney Ogwumike checks the temperature across the WNBA with a summer Heat Check: which teams are full blaze, which teams are heating up, and which teams need some AC. Chiney breaks down why A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are still dangerous, how Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings are ahead of schedule, why Angel Reese looks right at home with the Atlanta Dream, and what is going wrong for the Chicago Sky. Plus, Chiney gives love to Nneka Ogwumike’s unforgettable game-winner during the WNBA’s 30th anniversary celebration. Then, Chiney reacts to the latest NBA headlines, including LaMelo Ball reportedly heading to Minnesota to team up with Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves getting paid as a major piece of the Lakers’ future. In this episode: WNBA Heat Check — Chiney breaks down the teams that are full blaze, heating up, and in need of AC. A’ja Wilson and the Aces — Why A’ja’s dominance is anything but boring and why Las Vegas is still a team to deal with. Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings — How Dallas has already passed last year’s win total and why Paige is leading the rise. Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream — Chiney explains why Atlanta may be the perfect fit and why Angel’s rebounding is generational. Chicago Sky Questions — Why the Sky’s season has been frustrating and what their roster construction says about the bigger picture. Nneka’s 30th Anniversary Moment — Chiney revisits the Sparks’ comeback win and Nneka’s storybook game-winner. LaMelo Ball to Minnesota — What LaMelo could unlock next to Anthony Edwards and why the Timberwolves needed another playmaker. Austin Reaves Gets Paid — What Reaves’ reported Lakers deal means for L.A.’s future with Luka and LeBron. Chiney Today is your home for hoops, headlines, and happy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How secure are Kaleena Smith (2027), Tatianna Griffin (2028) and Kristen Winston (2029) at No. 1?

Eve Long, the No. 5 recruit and the top forward in the 2027 SC Next Super 60, committed to Notre Dame on Wednesday.

USC keeps its hold on No. 1, South Carolina slots right behind, as Arizona and Arizona State enter the top 25.

South Carolina jumps to the top after making key additions, and Duke and USC join the top five.

With the additions of Jordan Lee and Oliviyah Edwards, the Gamecocks top our first look at next season's NCAA tournament.

Find out how the 2026 five-star recruits are projected to fit within their future programs.

Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader Nov. 1 in Rome to open the season.