The WNBA MVP race is closer than ever: Napheesa Collier was the heavy favorite, but her injury has opened the door for A’ja Wilson and Alyssa Thomas. Should missing games cost Collier the award? Does Wilson face voter fatigue? And can Thomas’s triple-double streak sway the voters? Doug Kezirian breaks down the odds, the narratives, and the best bets heading into the final weeks. Plus — which coach is the real value pick for Coach of the Year?

“Voters don’t just reward numbers, they reward stories — and this MVP race has both.” ~ Doug

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HARD PASS Ep. 30

📌 On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

🏀 Who’s the real WNBA MVP?

00:26 - The Hoop Scoop

🏀 Why Napheesa Collier’s injury has cracked the door open, how A’ja Wilson’s dominance collides with voter fatigue, and why Alyssa Thomas’s versatility can’t be ignored.

6:50 - Betting 101

🏀 Natalie Nakase might be the best bet for Coach of the Year; voters are primed to reward her impact.

9:11 - Fans in the Stands

🏀 One fan’s panicking about college props, another thinks athletes are plotting against his bets, and someone swears Bueckers is getting Jordan calls already. 💬 Jump in—are they trippin’ or telling the truth?

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