Sweet 16 Birmingham Preview: What is South Carolina’s path to Tampa? | Women’s Basketball Podcast

Host Jackie Powell is joined by SB Nation’s Mitch Northam where the two preview both Birmingham regionals. (For analysis prior to the Spokane regionals, watch yesterday’s show here: https://youtu.be/cOtQuWpvqto?si=0tTxZ...) First, Jackie asks Mitch about what potential upsets could happen and why specifically in the Birmingham 3 regional. Could No. 5 seed Tennessee under first-year head coach Kim Caldwell move onto the elite eight? Later Mitch explains the significance of Duke vs. UNC and how this is such an important moment for schools in the infamous North Carolina research Triangle. And finally, Mitch and Jackie examine what path lies ahead for the defending champion South Carolina and their coach Dawn Staley as the Gamecocks try to return to yet another NCAA Tournament Final Four. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images Other links to click: Mitch previews the ACC battle for the ages: https://www.sbnation.com/2025/3/27/24... Find all of Mitch’s work at SB Nation here: https://www.sbnation.com/authors/mitc... Mitch goes deep on Maryland’s defensive anchor Mir McLean https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sp... Chelsea Leite and Bela Munson’s preview of the Spokane regionals https://youtu.be/cOtQuWpvqto?si=gD-zS... Mitch’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWomensBasket... Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow Locked On Women's Basketball on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonWBB Follow The Next on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenexthoops --------------------------------ABOUT LOCKED ON Women's Basketball ------------------------------------- Locked On Women's Basketball is a daily podcast covering all aspects of the women's basketball world! Join host Howard Megdal (The IX, The Next) as he interviews the incredible staff of The Next, along with the biggest and most influential names in the sport. All that and more on Locked On Women's Basketball, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. --------------------------------ABOUT OUR SPONSORS------------------- Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. 5-Hour ENERGY Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Peach-Mango. Need one now? Grab a 5-hour ENERGY shot at your local grocery or convenience store—they’re everywhere! Stock up today and stay energized. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #WNBA #NCAA #WomensBasketball #WomensBasketballCollege