Posts by Cameron Ruby

Cameron Ruby has been a contributing writer for The Next since April 2023. She is a Bay Area native currently living in Los Angeles.

JuJu Watkins flexes after the USC trojans take the lead over the UCLA Bruins on February 13, 2025.

Sights and sounds from the crosstown, top ten matchup in Los Angeles

February 14, 2025

Heroes, both expected and unexpected, propelled USC over UCLA

USC guard JuJu watkins contests a shot by UCLA center Lauren Betts in last year's cross-town rivalry.

USC and UCLA both beat Ohio State. How do they enter the crosstown matchup?

February 12, 2025

Gottlieb: ‘We want everyone clicking, we want everyone in a rhythm’

UCLA forward Angela Dugalic smiles and high fives teammates amid win over Ohio State.

UCLA’s mental toughness, then and now

February 7, 2025

Cori Close: ‘I don’t really think we try to focus on the pressure of being No. 1’

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum dribbles the ball up the court with no defenders nearby.

What adding Kelsey Plum could mean for the Los Angeles Sparks 

January 27, 2025

Plum, a two-time WNBA champion, could engineer a turnaround for the Sparks on and off the court

Los Angeles Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot has the ball at the top of her dribble as she drives against Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris, who holds out an arm onto Talbot's side while trying to run side-by-side with her in a WNBA game

What the Valkyries gain — and the Sparks lose — from Stephanie Talbot expansion draft pick

December 8, 2024

Talbot brings 199 games of WNBA experience to the Bay Area’s inaugural roster.

UCLA poses holding up the number 4 following their win over South Carolina on Nov 24.

UCLA Bruins upset No. 1, clearing the path to take the spot themselves 

November 26, 2024

Cori Close’s squad showcases depth in dominant performance

USC guard JuJu Watkins looks at and listens to head coach Lindsay Gottlieb during a game.

USC needs to make bigger adjustments as teams learn how to plan for JuJu Watkins

November 24, 2024

USC’s offense has struggled to get Watkins clean looks in multiple games this season

Utah head coach Lynne Roberts is shown in profile as she answers questions from reporters at Big 12 media day. She is seated in an armchair and holds a microphone in her right hand.

In Lynne Roberts era, Los Angeles Sparks hope for better offense, return to championship form

November 24, 2024

Roberts: ‘We’re going to do just fine. We’re going to compete. I want to win now’

Lynne Roberts pumps her fist in the air after a victory in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Los Angeles Sparks appoint Lynne Roberts as new head coach

November 19, 2024

Roberts: ‘The Sparks have a talented roster with tremendous upside, and we will compete tirelessly for WNBA championships’

The Sparks receive a surprise with the second overall pick (again) in 2025

November 18, 2024

Despite having the highest odds for the top overall pick, the Los Angeles Sparks will pick second in April’s WNBA Draft