March Madness, WNBA Salaries and My Return to the Game

March Madness is here—and so is a major shift in the WNBA.

In this episode of Her Game Her Voice, we break down the chaos of the NCAA Tournament, including how bracket seeding works and why your picks probably won’t survive the first weekend.

Plus, big news from the WNBA: a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is set to transform the league, with massive salary increases, revenue sharing, and long-overdue improvements to player benefits.

But first, a more personal note.

After a month away, I’m back behind the mic following the loss of my dad. This episode begins with a reflection on grief, stepping away from the game, and how basketball has a way of bringing us back when we’re ready.

And of course, this week’s awards:

• 🏀 Buzzer Beater: UCLA dominates and earns a No. 1 seed
• 💨 Airball: Stanford misses the tournament again
• 🚨 Flagrant Foul: A senior night decision that missed the moment

Whether you’re filling out your March Madness bracket, following the future of the WNBA, or just finding your way back to the game—this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Intro + Season 2 Kickoff

00:25 – A Personal Loss

01:47 – The Driveway Hoop Story

03:08 – Returning to the Game

03:30 – March Madness Preview

04:20 – WNBA CBA Update (Big News)

05:02 – Salary Increases Explained

05:33 – Revenue Sharing

05:53 – Quality of Life Improvements

06:17 – Compressed Offseason Chaos

07:21 – Why This Deal Is Transformational

08:09 – Listener Question: How Seeding Works

10:13 – Why Your Bracket Gets Busted

10:51 – Buzzer Beater Award (UCLA)

11:55 – Airball Award (Stanford)

13:26 – Flagrant Foul Award (Tennessee)

14:26 – Outro + Where to Follow

“Big stories, little episodes—amplifying the voices shaping the game on and off the court." - Her Game Her Voice Podcast by Kaari Peterson