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.

The UCLA Bruins celebrate after a win.

Olympic qualifiers, medical absences force UCLA to lean on mental toughness

February 9, 2024

‘That’s really the secret to our success: our commitment to each other’

USC's Galen Center fills up ahead of Sunday's cross-town matchup.

USC uses young talent, grad transfer leadership to deliver UCLA its first loss

January 16, 2024

‘JuJu and the nerds’ pay dividends for the Trojans

UCLA's jumbotron features a bear destroying a USC jersey ahead of the rivalry matchup on December 30, 2023.

Sights and sounds from UCLA and USC’s Tinseltown tussle 

January 1, 2024

Close: ‘This was the hottest ticket in any sport’

Odyssey Sims goes up for a layup against defender Allisha Gray in the 2023 AU Hoops season.

Athletes Unlimited announces 2024 return to Dallas, roster and schedule

December 13, 2023

Returning stars Allisha Gray and Lexie Brown will be joined by new faces Angel McCoughtry, Tiffany Mitchell and more

Coach C. Vivian Stringer addresses a crowd at the Basketball Hall of Fame (Photo credit: Rutgers)

C. Vivian Stringer named 2024 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women’s Basketball

December 7, 2023

Coach Stringer’s impact will be recognized by Naismith throughout the 2023–24 season

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stands at a wooden podium and speaks with the media ahead of a 2023 playoff game. An orange backdrop featuring the WNBA playoffs and Google logos is behind her.

Portland WNBA expansion plans halted

November 1, 2023

Commissioner Engelbert cites impending Moda Center renovations in letter to senator

Florida State head coach Brooke Wyckoff answers a question at the 2023 ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Photo by Nell Redmond/ACC)

Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff recovering from successful breast cancer surgery 

October 31, 2023

‘I am looking forward to continuing to lead our women’s basketball program through another successful season’

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) warms up before the WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on August 14, 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Brionna Jones returns to Maryland as director of player personnel 

October 25, 2023

The Terrapin alumna will serve on her former head coach Brenda Frese’s staff

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray shoots a fadeaway jump shot over two New York Liberty defenders while center Kiah Stokes sets a screen.

Las Vegas Aces will miss both Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes in Game 4

October 17, 2023

New details on Riquna Williams’ availability

Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu dribbles up the court with her left hand.

Mid-major coaches find their niche with international recruiting 

October 14, 2023

The influx of global players promises pace of play and a more level playing field in recruiting.