{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a0d4eb737caf8ca3e31e/699d417ce3f0d89ce2005fa9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Who Will Claim the Final No. 1 Seed?","description":"<p>The WNBA has reached its revenue-sharing target for the first time. Chantel and Sabreena break down what that milestone means and explore its potential impact on the ongoing CBA negotiations.</p><p><br></p><p>They then turn to college basketball, taking a look around the country and analyzing the performances of the TCU, Minnesota, and Kentucky as they approach the NCAA tournament.</p><p><br></p><p>Next, they break down the race for the final No. 1 seed, explaining how the selection committee evaluates teams. They discuss strengths and weaknesses of Texas, Vanderbilt, and other SEC and Big Ten contenders, emphasizing the importance of head-to-head matchups and the implications of the SEC tournament.</p><p><br></p><p>To close the show, we take an early look ahead and discuss where Paige Bueckers might rank in 2026.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7062643/2026/02/21/wnba-housing-cba-counterproposal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WNBA offers housing concession in CBA counterproposal to players</a> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7066988/2026/02/23/wnba-march-deadline-cba-term-sheet-schedule/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WNBA says 2026 season will be impacted if no deal on a CBA by March 10</a> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7065074/2026/02/23/womens-college-basketball-rankings-duke-louisville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Women’s college basketball rankings: How Louisville, Duke tripped against bubble teams</a> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7064004/2026/02/22/iowa-michigan-womens-basketball-win/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Iowa puts clamps down on No. 6 Michigan for signature victory</a> by Chantel Jennings</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}