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

11/11/2024

The Minnesota Lynx announced the departures of Clare Duwelius and Katie Smith.

Minnesota Lynx announce departures of General Manager Clare Duwelius and Assistant Coach Katie Smith

11/11/2024

NCAAW season = Missy Heidrick season!

She’s back with a Big 12 Conference preview for Locked On Women's Basketball and you won’t want to miss it.

Missy Heidrick discusses new faces in the Big 12 Conference and returning stars, plus top teams Kansas State, Iowa State and Baylor.

11/11/2024

Following a loss on Sunday to Maryland, Duke Women's Basketball returns to Durham with valuable lessons learned that they believe will contribute to success this season. Our Rob Knox was in College Park and has the story.

The Duke Blue Devils' challenging schedule is no surprise, as it's the best way for fifth-year head coach Kara Lawson to measure her team.

11/11/2024

The torch is passed at Stanford Women's Basketball, but the influence of legendary head coach Tara VanDerveer remains. Our Michelle Smith checks in with the rebuilding Cardinal:

After legendary head coach Tara VanDerveer retired over the summer, Stanford are rebuilding under new torch bearer Kate Paye.

10/11/2024

Spanish center Awa Fam might be the next best WNBA prospect in the world, as our Emily Adler writes.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/international/awa-fam-a-spanish-teenager-might-be-the-next-best-wnba-prospect-in-the-world/

10/11/2024

The Ivy League women's basketball is 8-4 so far this season, including Harvard's marquee win at Indiana on Thursday. Our Jenn Hatfield explains what we've learned about the Ancient Eight early on.

The Ivy League has gone 8-4 so far in the 2024-25 season. Here are some takeaways about what we’ve learned through Saturday's games.

09/11/2024

Who have the most impactful freshmen been so far this season? In a new Locked On Women's Basketball episode, Hunter Cruse, Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer talk about standout freshmen from Michigan Women's Basketball, Ohio State University Women's Basketball, South Carolina Women's Basketball, Louisville Women's Basketball and more.

The Saturday podcast crew breaks down the strong play from several freshmen, including three at Michigan, to start the season.

09/11/2024

You might've heard about Aaliyah Chavez, the top recruit in the high school class of 2025. But have you heard about her coach at Monterey High School, Jill Schneider, who has a long USA Basketball legacy? Our Tee Baker has the story:

Monterey High School standout guard Aaliyah Chavez has learned from Hall-of-Fame coach and former USA Basketball player Jill Schneider.

09/11/2024

UAlbany and the University of Rhode Island will face off at 7 p.m. ET, pitting siblings Lily (UAlbany) and Sophie (URI) Phillips against one another for the first time. Our Natalie Heavren spoke with the Phillips sisters about their intertwined basketball careers and the game ahead.

Lilly and Sophie Phillips prepare to face off for the first time on Friday night after growing up competing together.

09/11/2024

It was a big week for front-office moves in the WNBA.

The lovely Annie Costabile joined Jackie Powell for Locked On Women's Basketball to talk about Curt Miller taking over as GM in Dallas, Stephanie White making a move to Indiana and Tyler Marsh getting a shot in Chicago.

Jackie Powell and Annie Costabile talk coaching changes and front office moves by the Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky.

08/11/2024

The Dallas Wings announced on Friday that Curt Miller will take over as general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations. Our Sydney Wingfield has the details.

The Dallas Wings announced on Friday that they've hired Curt Miller as general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations.

08/11/2024

Albany and Rhode Island face off on Friday, pitting siblings Lily (UAlbany) and Sophie (URI) Phillips against one another for the first time. Ahead of the game, our Natalie Heavren spoke with the sisters about their intertwined basketball careers and the game ahead.

Lilly and Sophie Phillips prepare to face off for the first time on Friday night after growing up competing together.

08/11/2024

Who is Ty Ellis, the new assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces? Our
Sydney Wingfield has more on the franchise's most recent coaching hire.

Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon announced on Wednesday that Ty Ellis was hired as an assistant coach for the team.

07/11/2024

On Thursday’s episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, Providence head coach Erin Batth joins host Howard Megdal to discuss Batth's time at Providence, BIG EAST competition and so much more.

Friars head coach Erin Batth joins host Howard Megdal to discuss her time at Providence, the competition in the BIG EAST and so much more.

06/11/2024

On Tuesday's episode of Locked On Women's Basketball with host Howard Megdal, UTSA Women's Basketball forward Jordyn Jenkins discusses her basketball journey and expectations for the upcoming season.

On Tuesday's episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, UTSA forward Jordyn Jenkins joins host Howard Megdal.

05/11/2024

Even after losing Desi-Rae Young, the UNLV Lady Rebels are still the favorites to finish atop the Mountain West this season. Scott Mammoser takes a deep dive into why.

Despite losing key talent from last season, UNLV looks to compete atop the Mountain West once again in 2024-25.

05/11/2024

With Jan Jensen leading Iowa Women's Basketball, Jensen's brought Randi Henderson on board to succeed her coaching the posts. But Henderson refuses the nickname, 'Post Whisperer.' That, she says, is for Jensen.

Angie Holmes has the story:
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-randi-henderson-returned-to-continue-iowas-post-tradition/

04/11/2024

College basketball is back!

Catch up on offseason moves, players to watch, coaches polls and more with our conference previews.

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