Posts by David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The Next team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
Zia Cooke, Monika Czinano see pathway to playing time
Cooke and Czinano go from Final Four opponents to Sparks teammates
Not many teams in the country can contend with the Bruins’ size led by freshmen centers
Can the Bruins’ unusually deep rotation be an advantage in March?
The senior wing does all the little things that help lead to wins
Carter’s tenure in Los Angeles ends after just one season
Long Beach State has defied early expectations behind a combination of returners and transfers
The third-year guard is a driving force behind the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine.
Samuelson, Gray signings address depth
The veteran sharpshooter is eager to bring her talents to the Sparks.
