Get ready for the 2026 season of the WNBA with a can’t-miss preseason breakdown! In this episode of Courtside Cousins, joined by special guest Deadria Clarke to rank every team heading into the new year. From championship contenders to sleeper squads, we’re breaking down rosters, key offseason moves, and the storylines that could shape the season.

Who’s built to make a title run? Which teams are flying under the radar? And where do your favorites land on our list? Tap in as we debate, predict, and set the stage for what’s shaping up to be an electric WNBA season.

In this episode of Courtside Cousins, we sit down with Murphy, a new dad who has gone viral on TikTok for his heartfelt videos teaching his daughter about the greatness of women’s basketball. The conversation goes beyond the clips as we talk about the responsibility of protecting queer women of color, the new age of social media in sports, and how online communities are helping grow the game in real time.

Murphy opens up about fatherhood, fandom, representation, and why women’s basketball deserves to be celebrated with intention. This episode is about more than going viral, it’s about building a community that shows up, protects each other, and keeps pushing women’s sports forward.

She’s not just pressing play, she’s setting the tone. 🎶🔥 Jay Shalé joins us to break down the music scene. We dive into how music impacts momentum, how she carved her lane in sports entertainment, and what it takes to keep arenas rocking from tip-off to the final buzzer. If you love sports, culture, and the energy behind the scenes, this one’s for you!