Hoops, Highlights, and High Heels
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04/11/25 • 15 min
Get laced up, y’all—this one’s a full-court press. In this solo deep-dive, host Lacey Balch breaks down the entire 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball season. From UConn’s championship domination to Paige Bueckers’ comeback legacy and Sarah Strong’s breakout freshman year, this episode covers the hottest highlights, record-breaking stats, viral bloopers, and transfer portal shakeups.
We hit the Recovery Room with updates on JuJu Watkins’ ACL rehab and Paige’s rise from injury to trophy. Then it’s straight into WNBA Draft Day tea—top 8 prospects, bold landing spots, and the Las Vegas Aces’ big plans for 2025–26.
Oh, and of course, the fan-favorite: Smash or Pass returns with the top 5 most popular female hoopers of the year.
Tap in for:
- NCAA Final Four breakdown
- WNBA mock draft predictions
- Transfer portal drama
- Media coverage + streaming numbers
- Bold fan questions to answer in the comments
Unfiltered. Sports podcast. Tap in. Lace up.
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#FastPacedLace #WomensBasketball #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #JuJuWatkins #SarahStrong #2025Draft #NCAAW
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Get laced up, y’all—this one’s a full-court press. In this solo deep-dive, host Lacey Balch breaks down the entire 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball season. From UConn’s championship domination to Paige Bueckers’ comeback legacy and Sarah Strong’s breakout freshman year, this episode covers the hottest highlights, record-breaking stats, viral bloopers, and transfer portal shakeups.
We hit the Recovery Room with updates on JuJu Watkins’ ACL rehab and Paige’s rise from injury to trophy. Then it’s straight into WNBA Draft Day tea—top 8 prospects, bold landing spots, and the Las Vegas Aces’ big plans for 2025–26.
Oh, and of course, the fan-favorite: Smash or Pass returns with the top 5 most popular female hoopers of the year.
Tap in for:
- NCAA Final Four breakdown
- WNBA mock draft predictions
- Transfer portal drama
- Media coverage + streaming numbers
- Bold fan questions to answer in the comments
Unfiltered. Sports podcast. Tap in. Lace up.
Follow Fast-Paced Lace wherever you get your pods.
Instagram: @fastpacedlace
Email: [email protected]
#FastPacedLace #WomensBasketball #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #JuJuWatkins #SarahStrong #2025Draft #NCAAW
Follow & Connect:
Instagram: @fastpacedlace
Email: [email protected]
#FastPacedLace #SportsPodcast #WomenInSports #VegasSports #BMXRacing #PreslieGould #HelmetSafety #NicLong #TheRecoveryRoom #UnfilteredSports
Previous Episode
Startin’ Fast, Stayin’ Laced
Welcome to the first-ever episode of FastPacedLace—the unfiltered sports podcast bringing heat from the sidelines to the studio.
In this kickoff episode, host Lacey Balch takes you through the bold backstory of how a mouthy sports mom turned her BMX parking lot rants into a full-blown sports media platform with Vegas flavor and a mission to protect athletes.
We’re talking:
- The truth behind helmet safety in youth sports
- The stats the big networks won’t cover
- The rise of women’s sports (and why it’s still underfunded)
- And a spotlight on Preslie Gould, fresh off a killer weekend at the Rock Hill SC Nationals
Plus, a sneak peek at next week’s episode: The Captain’s Dash featuring Olympian Nic Long—a deep dive into recovery, resilience, and leadership in BMX.
Hit play, follow the pod, and remember:
We’re fast. We’re laced. We’re here.
Unfiltered. Unapologetic. FastPacedLace.
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Email: [email protected]
#FastPacedLace #SportsPodcast #WomenInSports #VegasSports #BMXRacing #PreslieGould #HelmetSafety #NicLong #TheRecoveryRoom #UnfilteredSports
Next Episode
Grid Girls, Gridiron, & Gloss feat Jaclyn McDonald
Jaclyn McDonald joins Lacey for an unapologetic ride through the Formula 1 paddock and the NFL sidelines. She’s got thoughts on Lewis Hamilton’s bold move to Ferrari (spoiler: she’s here for it), Oscar Piastri’s talent vs. presence debate, and why the San Francisco 49ers are still her toxic sports situationship.
They also deep-dive into WAG fashion, female fandoms, and what it really means to be a loud woman in a male-dominated sports world. No scripts. No filters. Just pure, laced-up energy.
Episode Highlights:
•F1: Lewis to Ferrari & the Oscar Piastri charisma check
•NFL: Niners recap, female fans & the fashion factor
•Women in sports: owning the mic and the moment
Episode Drop Date: April 18, 2025
Duration: ~35 minutes
#FastPacedLace #JaclynMcDonald #F1Podcast #NFLTakes #WomenInSports #WAGStyle #FerrariEra #SassySportsTakes #49ersFaithful #GridGirls
Follow & Connect:
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Email: [email protected]
#FastPacedLace #SportsPodcast #WomenInSports #VegasSports #BMXRacing #PreslieGould #HelmetSafety #NicLong #TheRecoveryRoom #UnfilteredSports
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