March is finally Marching. After a wild opening weekend that saw Cinderellas dancing and a favorites falling, we’re breaking down everything that happened and looking ahead to a massive Sweet 16 slate.

We’re joined by Mia Nicastro to talk about the reality of being a mid-major player on the national stage. Mia opens up about what it takes to reach this moment, the chip on her and her team's shoulder, and why the big stage is the ultimate chance to show the world what she’s capable of.

We also dive into the bracket:

• The First Weekend Recap: Who lived up to the hype and who went home too early?
• Sweet 16 Previews: Can anyone knock off a No. 1 Seed this year?
• Coaching Carousel & The Portal: It’s already "Moving Season." We discuss the latest coaching hires and the big names entering the portal as the off-season officially begins for the rest of the country.

Michael and Melissa break down the March Madness Bracket and who they put on upset alert, as well as predict their Elite Eight, Final Four, and Championship matchups. Later, Nebraska Basketball's Britt Prince, a rising star in the class of 2028, joins the show to talk about her rise alongside her Huskers, her signature look, and decorated career to this point.

Utah guard Lani White joins Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser on this week's episode of The Next Woman Up. Lani wants you to know she's more than just a hooper, as she shares some of her interests of the court as well as what makes her so impactful on it. We also talk about her famous family and what she learned from her NBA father and talented musician sister - who can also hold her own on the hardwood!

Michigan State superstar Grace VanSlooten joins the show to talk her journey from high school to IMG Academy to being a McDonald's All American and now one of the best players in college basketball. Additionally, Melissa and Michael go through the latest Top 16 release from the committee and some of the stalwarts and surprising that took home regular-season conference titles.

On a special episode of the The Next Woman Up podcast, Emma Bachellieri and Jordan Robinson, the authors of Court Queens - out March 17th - join Michael and Melissa to talk about how the book came together and some of the stories from their journey through the history of women's basketball.

The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's star forward Nyla Harris is The Next Woman Up! This senior is rising up draft boards for her fearless style of play of on and off the court intangibles. Nyla will have you ready to run through a brick wall after this wide-ranging interview that covers both her style on the court and interests off of it.

Michael and Melissa were joined by Kentucky super star Clara Strack, one of the top players in college basketball this season and a high-riser ahead of the 2027 draft.

They also play a fun game of "who said it" and get you caught up with conference races getting tight.

USA Today's Meghan Hall joins Michael and Melissa to give her take on the Top 16 teams in women's college basketball with Selection Sunday just a month out. Later, Michael and Melissa chat with Northwestern star Grace Sullivan, one of the top scorers in the country.