Posts by Emily Adler

Em Adler (she/her) covers the WNBA at large and college basketball for The Next, with a focus on player development and the game behind the game.

Literally just a close-up of a basketball on a court.

Daily Briefing — Dec. 27, 2021: Basketball returns… technically

December 27, 2021

There is basketball today. That is a true statement.

Becky Hammon points out something on the court to Rudy Gay as he leans in to listen, both standing in front of the scorers table,

Daily Briefing — Dec. 26, 2021: Becky Hammon, WNBA coach? It’s more likely than you think

December 26, 2021

The Daily Briefing is back, with some news about Becky Hammon

Grace Berger begins to flick her wrist as the ball leaves her hand on a jump shot over an outstretched defender.

Daily Briefing — Dec. 24, 2021: We need a break

December 24, 2021

It’s not you; it’s me. And the NCAA not giving me any games to write about

Maya Dodson, mid-air, watches with an outstretched arm as the ball she's laid-up goes up towards the hoop. A defender is grounded beside her, arms up to try to defend in vain, while another defender watches on.

Daily Briefing — Dec. 23, 2021: Notre Dame exorcises its Blue Demons

December 23, 2021

Nebraska keeps on rolling

Olivia Thompson smugly comes over to dap up Destanni Henderson, who is celebrating with an overjoyed Eniya Russell while the rest of the Gamecocks celebrate in the background.

Daily Briefing — Dec. 22, 2021: Getting cocky, as non-conference schedules close

December 22, 2021

Plus: Diamond Miller returns for Maryland

Daily Briefing — Dec. 21, 2021: A Clouden on the horizon

December 21, 2021

Another #1 vs. #2 tonight

Jeanae Terry rises above Georgia Tech's center for for a floater.

Daily Briefing — Dec. 20, 2021: Washington lottery, today’s reward — the No. 1 draft pick

December 20, 2021

Michigan gets its first-ever top-5 win

Hall of Fame Challenge

Daily Briefing — Dec. 19, 2021: Hall of Fame Challenge brings two top-20 matchups

December 19, 2021

Stanford cruises to its third-straight win over Tennessee

Meral Abdelgawad goes up midair for a layup, cradling the ball in her right hand while removing her guide hand.

Daily Briefing — Dec. 18, 2021: Mercury Pokey-ing around

December 18, 2021

Incredibly, two teams blow a 99% win expectancy

Ashlee Austin protects the ball with both hands as she goes up for a layup in front of two defenders.

Daily Briefing — Dec. 17, 2021: How ’bout them Dawgs?

December 17, 2021

DePaul romps again