Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops

SEC women’s basketball podcast covering news, analysis, transfer portal moves, and coaching insights.

Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops is a news podcast hosted by Malorie McBride, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Malorie McBride hosts Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops, a news show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  SEC Women's Basketball: Who Faces the First REAL Test? | SEC Risers

  Sep 22, 202626 minS1

  The 2026-27 women’s college basketball season is almost here, and it’s time to find out when the schedule gets REAL. Welcome to the FIRST TEST series on Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops! In this series, I’m breaking down the first matchup on every SEC team’s schedule that could give us a real look at who they are heading into conference play. We’re starting with the SEC Risers: Arkansas, Auburn, Missouri, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. For each team, I’m breaking down: The game I’m circling Why the matchup matters ⚔️ What makes it a test What I’ll be watching What we could learn ️ The official TEST LEVEL — Warm-Up, Legit, Major, or National Some of the matchups on the board: Arkansas vs. James Madison & High Point Auburn vs. Texas Tech Missouri vs. Illinois Florida vs. West Virginia Georgia vs. Colorado & Oregon Alabama vs. North Carolina From new-look rosters and coaching changes to defensive questions, offensive identity, chemistry, and early opportunities to make a statement, these games could tell us a lot about where each program stands before SEC play begins. Which SEC team has the toughest first test? And is there another game YOU would have circled? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Like the video Join the conversation Subscribe to Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops for more SEC women’s basketball coverage all season long. #SECWomensBasketball #WomensCollegeBasketball #NCAAW #SEC #WomensBasketball #ChalkTalkSouth Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:02 Introducing SEC First Test 2:07 Arkansas First Test vs JMU and High Point 7:33 Auburn First Test vs Texas Tech 10:23 Mizzou First Test vs Illinois 13:23 Florida First Test vs West Virginia 16:51 Georgia First Test vs Colorado and Oregon 20:13 Alabama First Test vs North Carolina 25:02 Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

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  Episode #34

  Clara Strack Talks Kentucky Basketball, Kenny Brooks & the SEC

  Sep 18, 202615 minS1

  Kentucky women’s basketball star Clara Strack joins Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops to talk about the Wildcats, her growth as one of the top post players in the country, and what’s ahead for Kentucky in the 2026–27 women’s college basketball season. Coming off a standout season in which she averaged nearly 17 points and 10 rebounds per game while recording 91 blocks, Strack has established herself as one of the premier players in the SEC. In this conversation, Clara discusses how her game has evolved beyond the traditional post position, the confidence she’s developed under head coach Kenny Brooks, and how Kentucky is preparing her for the next level. We also dive into the culture Kenny Brooks has built at Kentucky, the Wildcats’ talented group of newcomers, why depth will be so important in the SEC, and whether Kentucky has what it takes to compete for an SEC championship this season. Plus, Clara takes on Chalk Talk or Cap, talks about the legacy she hopes to leave at Kentucky, and shares a little about who she is away from the basketball court. IN THIS EPISODE: • Clara Strack’s development at Kentucky • Playing for Kenny Brooks • Becoming a more versatile, positionless post player • Preparing for a future in the WNBA • Kentucky’s newcomers and team chemistry • What makes SEC women’s basketball so difficult • Kentucky’s SEC championship potential • Clara’s legacy and work ethic • Chalk Talk or Cap If you love Kentucky women’s basketball, SEC women’s basketball, or women’s college basketball, be sure to subscribe to Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops for more player interviews, team breakdowns, scouting reports, and coverage throughout the season. 00:00 – Intro: Kentucky Star Clara Strack 01:21 – How Clara’s Game Has Evolved 02:17 – Kenny Brooks & Kentucky’s Culture 03:40 – Becoming a Complete, Versatile Post Player 05:20 – What Excites Clara About This Kentucky Team 06:40 – What It Takes to Win in the SEC 08:23 – Clara’s Favorite SEC Arenas 09:43 – Chalk Talk or Cap 12:54 – The Legacy Clara Wants to Leave at Kentucky 13:37 – Getting to Know Clara Off the Court 14:57 – Closing Thoughts #ClaraStrack #KentuckyWBB #KentuckyBasketball #SECWBB #WomensCollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #BBN #ChalkTalkSouth TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

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  Episode #33

  Vanderbilt Legend Dee Davis Talks Vandy Basketball, Coaching & More

  Sep 8, 202645 minS1

  Former Vanderbilt standout Dee Davis joins Chalk Talk South! Dee Davis is one of the most accomplished point guards in Vanderbilt women’s basketball history, finishing her career as the program’s all-time assists leader, a two-time First Team All-SEC selection, and a WNBA Draft pick. In this episode, Dee takes us back to her Vanderbilt days, sharing memories from her playing career, competing in the SEC, and what made those Commodore teams so special. We also talk about Vanderbilt women’s basketball today and get her perspective as a former player and alum on the direction of the program. But Dee’s basketball journey didn’t end at Vanderbilt. Today, she’s a coach, and we talk about her transition from player to coach, winning a state championship at her alma mater, and what coaching has taught her about the game and the next generation of players. We also talk about the growth of women’s basketball, how the game has evolved since Dee played, the opportunities today’s players have, and where she thinks the women’s game is headed next. VANDERBILT BASKETBALL SEC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DEE DAVIS WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GROWTH COACHING & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Subscribe to Chalk Talk South for more SEC women’s basketball coverage, interviews, analysis, and conversations about the game we love. #VanderbiltBasketball #Vandy #WomensBasketball #SECBasketball #SECWomensBasketball #ChalkTalkSouth #DeeDavis #collegebasketball Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:45 Jump Ball 4:43 Growing Up Playing Ball 6:59 Realizing Her Potential 9:54 Being Recruited By and Choosing Vanderbilt 13:14 Adjusting as a Freshmen to a Starting Point Guard Role 16:07 Being the Assist Leader at Vanderbilt 18:08 Winning Two SEC Championships 2004 and 2007 24:43 Vanderbilt’s Evolution Now 26:49 Advice to Vandy Players Today 28:51 Lessons from Player to Coach 31:05 Biggest Difference in Coaching Collegiately vs High School 33:27 Thoughts on NIL 35:45 Winning a State Title at Princeton High School (Dee’s Alma Mater) 39:12 Chalk Talk or Cap 41:16 Full Circle - Who is Dee Beyond Basketball? 43:29 Thank You Dee! TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

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  Episode #32

  SEC Scouting Report: South Carolina

  Aug 25, 202618 minS1

  South Carolina women's basketball is loaded heading into the 2026-27 season — but are the Gamecocks the team to beat in the SEC and the country? In this South Carolina scouting report, we take a closer look at Dawn Staley's roster, including superstar Joyce Edwards, potential X-factor Agot Makeer, Tessa Johnson, Ashlyn Watkins, Chloe Kitts and one of the most talented freshman classes in the country. We break down South Carolina's strengths, biggest questions, ceiling, floor and my bold prediction for the Gamecocks heading into the 2026-27 women's college basketball season. And there's one freshman I didn't get to in the video: Justine Loubens, a 6-foot-1 guard from France. Loubens joins South Carolina after playing professionally for La Roche Vendée Basket Club. She gives Dawn Staley another intriguing perimeter piece, particularly as a shooter, and could be a longer-term development piece on an incredibly deep roster. With a loaded returning roster, an elite 2026 recruiting class and another international addition in Loubens, South Carolina has the talent to make a serious run at another SEC championship and national championship. Topics covered: • South Carolina women's basketball 2026-27 roster • Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks • Agot Makeer — the X-factor • South Carolina's freshman recruiting class • SEC women's basketball• South Carolina's ceiling and floor • My bold prediction for the Gamecocks • Can South Carolina win the national championship? If you love SEC women's basketball, make sure to subscribe to Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops for scouting reports, interviews, SEC analysis and more. #SouthCarolinaWomensBasketball #Gamecocks #DawnStaley #SECWomensBasketball #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #JoyceEdwards Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:36 Recap of Last Season 2:10 Outdoor Exhibition September 27th vs College of Charleston 2:57 Key Losses 4:15 Raven Johnson Moment 5:38 Maddy McDaniel 6:48 Portal Addition and Incoming Freshmen 10:25 X factor 12:32 Biggest Question Mark 14:11 Ceiling vs Floor 16:40 Overall Bold Prediction 17:17 Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe 17:24 Go watch my video on an SEC former Lady Vol Great Alberta “Bird” Auguste TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

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  Episode #31

  A Two-Time Champion’s Lady Vol Story | Alberta "Bird" Auguste

  Aug 23, 20261h 11mS1

  Two-time NCAA champion and former Tennessee Lady Vol Alberta “Bird” Auguste joins Chalk Talk South: Women’s Hoops for a conversation that Lady Vol fans won’t want to miss! Bird takes us behind the scenes of her time playing for legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, including what it was really like inside the Tennessee Lady Vols program and what it took to win back-to-back national championships in 2007 and 2008. We talk about Bird’s journey from junior college to Tennessee, adjusting from being a star scorer to embracing her role on a championship team, and what it was like playing alongside Candace Parker and other legendary Lady Vols. Bird also shares stories about Pat Summitt’s coaching and leadership, the growth of women’s basketball, how the game has evolved since her playing days, and what she thinks about today’s college basketball landscape. And Bird’s story didn’t end when basketball did. She also opens up about her transition into law enforcement with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), her work serving the Nashville community, and how the lessons she learned as a Lady Vol continue to shape her life today. If you’re a Tennessee Lady Vols fan, Pat Summitt fan, Tennessee women’s basketball fan, or a fan of the growth of women’s basketball, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to Chalk Talk South for more SEC women’s basketball conversations, scouting reports, interviews and analysis! #TennesseeLadyVols #LadyVols #TennesseeBasketball #PatSummitt #BirdAuguste #WomensBasketball #ChalkTalkSouth #SECWomensBasketball Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:08 Jump Ball 8:12 Who is Bird? And Growing up in Louisiana 12:44 JUCO days at Central Florida 15:02 JUCO to Tennessee and First Interactions with Pat Summitt 21:34 Transitioning to Tennessee and Understanding and Playing Your Role 25:00 Back to Back National Championship Runs 2007 & 2008 41:51 Being Coached by Pat Summitt 46:17 Being Drafted to the WNBA and the Transition 53:07 Transitioning Into a Career in Law Enforcement 57:21 Chalk Talk or Cap 1:06 What is Bird Most Proud Of? TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

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