Posts by Eric Rynston-Lobel

Eric Rynston-Lobel has been a contributor to The Next since August 2022. He covered Northwestern women's basketball extensively in his four years as a student there for WNUR, previously worked as a sports reporter for the Concord Monitor in New Hampshire and now works as a freelancer based in Chicago.

Monika Czinano pumps her fist after making a layup

How no dribbling, elite footwork and an infectious personality produced Iowa post Monika Czinano

January 23, 2023

‘If everybody was a little bit like Monika, I think this world would be a lot better place’

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Cancun Challenge reveals 2023 women’s field

January 18, 2023

2023 field includes four Power Five programs

Lisa Byington and Stephanie White are seated courtside wearing their television headsets during the first-ever Big Ten women's college basketball game on FOX.

Lisa Byington Q&A: Broadcasting the first Big Ten women’s college basketball game on FOX

January 15, 2023

‘If you don’t know something exists, how are you going to try to find it?’

FGCU head coach Karl Smesko addresses his team.

Karl Smesko: College basketball’s ultimate mad scientist, philosopher and professor

January 12, 2023

A look inside one of the most innovative programs in college basketball

Illinois head coach Shauna Green talks with her team during a game in mid-November.

Underestimate Shauna Green’s Illinois at your own risk

December 21, 2022

‘Everyone’s gonna think we suck’

Aliyah Boston carries the ball as she strides past a defender and towards the rim

No. 1 South Carolina and No. 5 Indiana provide injury updates on Aliyah Boston and Grace Berger

November 28, 2022

Boston hurt her right foot on Sunday — while Berger injured her knee on Friday

Dawn Staley lifts her arms to the sky as the confetti falls on South Carolina's 2022 national championship.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Committee announces Final Four sites for 2027 through 2031

November 23, 2022

Portland will host its first Final Four in 2030

Brittney Griner holds up a photo of her Russian club team during her trial on Aug. 4, 2022.

U.S. Embassy officials meet with Brittney Griner in Russia

November 3, 2022

‘This continues to be a top priority’

Kate Popovec-Goss at Missouri Valley Conference media day.

Bradley’s head coach Kate Popovec-Goss is meant for this

November 2, 2022

‘When I sat in that chair, I felt like I was home’

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Spalding Hoophall Classic announces expanded field for girls’ showcase

October 29, 2022

There is growth on the girls’ side of the event, but it still lags behind the boys’ showcase