The Next: A Women's Basketball Newsroom from The IX

31/12/2024

On the latest episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, host Missy Heidrick recaps the 2024 portion of the NCAA women's basketball season and looks ahead to 2025:

Host Missy Heidrick talks to listeners about the end of the 2024 portion of the NCAA women's basketball season and what to expect in 2025.

29/12/2024

As 2024 turns to 2025, it's time for the heart of conference play in ! In a new episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer preview the title races in each Power Four conference. 🎧⬇️

Who will win the Power Four conferences? Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer break down the title races in the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC.

28/12/2024

For Loyola Chicago, replacing the leadership of Sam Galanopoulos has been a journey this season — and it's had to be by committee. Our Alissa Hirsh takes you inside that process in practices and games.

Former star Sam Galanopoulos led Loyola Chicago on and off the court. This season, the captains are developing their own leadership dynamic.

28/12/2024

Check out this stat from our Jenn Hatfield: In Ivy League WBB, the team that has allowed the fewest points per 100 possessions has won at least a share of the regular-season title in 13 of the last 14 seasons.

So with that in mind ... who might win it this season?

Princeton has had the Ivy League's best defense for several years, but this season, there's a new team on top.

28/12/2024

On the latest episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, Natalie Heavren goes back through history with Brenda Pitts:

Host Natalie Heavren sits down with Brenda Pitts to discuss her career in basketball, as well as sports management and administration.

27/12/2024

USC and UCLA are both enjoying Hollywood-worthy starts to the season.

Our Michelle Smith took a closer look at the star-power in LA and how they’re creating a model for long-term success.

USC and UCLA both appear to be built for something big, maybe even something worthy of a Hollywood script, a perfect representation of L.A.

26/12/2024

Today's episode of Locked On Women's Basketball is a very special year in review! Our Gigi Speer and the New York Post's Madeline Kenney look back on the growth of and the in 2024.

The Next's Gigi Speer and the New York Post's Madeline Kenney look back on women's basketball, both college and professional, in 2024.

26/12/2024

"She's the lieutenant."

The first 2024-2025 SEC notebook features Mississippi's KK Deans, who is making a difference after an injury-plagued last season.

24/12/2024

After months of speculation, Sabrina Ionescu officially signs on with new 3x3 league Unrivaled. She will play with Phantom BC:

After months of indecision, New York Liberty star guard Ionescu will join familiar faces in the new 3x3 league Unrivaled with Phantom BC.

24/12/2024

A new era for the Washington Mystics is underway, with Jamila Wideman as the new GM and Sydney Johnson as the head coach:

Jamila Wideman, a former WNBA player, takes over as the Washington Mystics' general manager, while Sydney Johnson steps in as head coach.

24/12/2024

The Dallas Wings have hired Chris Koclanes as their head coach:

https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/dallas-wings-hire-chris-koclanes-as-head-coach/

24/12/2024

'Mary, just being Mary, they created a spot for her."

Averaging career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals and 3-point percentage, her leadership has been key for the Rams.

23/12/2024

Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell challenged his team with an elite nonconference schedule. Our Natalie Heavren analyzes what the Spiders learned through their early-season tests.

Richmond sits at 9-4 heading into A-10 play, what lessons did they learn and who has emerged along the way?

23/12/2024

Despite a 72-70 loss to USC on Saturday, UConn Women's Basketball freshman Sarah Strong showed exactly why she has the potential to be an era-defining player for the Huskies. Our Tee Baker has more from the XL Center:

Against No. 7 USC, UConn freshman Sarah Strong scored 22 points, adding 13 rebounds, five assists, four steals and a block.

22/12/2024

On Friday, Bay Area fans were treated to a preview of the future of women's basketball at the Chase Center. Our Matthew Walter has more on the growing excitement around the Golden State Valkyries and the Bay Area Women's Classic:

Friday's Bay Area Women's Classic gave women's basketball fans an idea of what Golden State Valkyries will bring to San Francisco.

22/12/2024

In a new edition of the notebook, our Rob Knox digs into what makes Texas Southern duo Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton so special. Plus, updates from around the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and The Southwestern Athletic Conference and a look at UMES star Zamara Haynes

In a new edition of the HBCU notebook, a look at Texas Southern standouts Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton, UMES' Zamara Haynes and more!

22/12/2024

At South Dakota State Women's Basketball, home game promotions go beyond the typical fare: you might even leave with freshly auctioned livestock in tow. Our Emily Adler has more on the Jackrabbits' culinary crossovers:

Every program has promotions for their many home games, most of which are variations on the same themes. And then there's South Dakota State.