Posts by Hunter Cruse

Hunter Cruse covers the Atlanta Dream and the WNBA Draft for The Next.

Kate Harpring #15 of the Double Dynasty dribbles the ball up the court during an OT Select game on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Top-20 recruit Kate Harpring named inaugural Overtime Select MVP

September 16, 2024

New high school league spotlights 15 top prospects in championship game

Kelis Fisher #8 of the ISO WRLD in action during an OT Select Game on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo credit: Adam Hagy, Overtime)

Get to know 2025 UConn commit Kelis Fisher

August 15, 2024

‘I want to build a legacy, I want to win, and probably be in the Hall of Fame one day’

Kaleena Smith participates in an OT Select Game on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo credit: Adam Hagy, Overtime)

No. 1 sophomore Kaleena Smith is redefining what it means to be a small guard

August 14, 2024

‘I feel like I’m different from everyone else’

Sienna Betts (left) and Jazzy Davidson (right) of the All Knighters during an OT Select Game on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo credit: Adam Hagy, Overtime)

Top 2025 recruits Sienna Betts and Jazzy Davidson form a dominant duo at Overtime Select

August 11, 2024

Betts: ‘I think she’s my favorite player to ever play with, I’m going to say that now and forever’

Mia Pauldo (3) looks toward a defender and holds the ball toward her left side during a game for Overtime Select team Double Dynasty.

Overtime Select prospects reflect on impact of high school recruit rankings

August 7, 2024

Taylor Brown: ‘When I see those lists come out, and I’m not on them, I just use it as motivation and fuel’

Jezelle "GG" Banks #3 of the YGE celebrates during an OT Select game on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo credit: Adam Hagy, Overtime)

GG Banks, Oliviyah Edwards shine during Overtime Select’s debut weekend

August 6, 2024

Fast-rising stars kick off new prospects league

Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere handles the ball for Canada against Japan at the 2022 FIBA World Cup on Sept. 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo credit: @CanBball on X/Twitter)

Canada’s Laeticia Amihere becomes the youngest Olympian in Dream history

July 7, 2024

“It’s going to be a moment that is very meaningful for me and my family”

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) leads a pregame huddle ahead of a game against the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C on May 29, 2024 (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

How Naz Hillmon is steadying Atlanta amid rocky 7-10 start

July 1, 2024

How forward Naz Hillmon is making her impact for the Dream on and off the court through the team’s early struggles

Atlanta Dream wing Maya Caldwell (#33) dribbles the ball in a game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 8, 2022 (Photo credit: John McClellan | The Next)

Atlanta Dream notebook: Jordin Canada returns from injury, Maya Caldwell signed

June 26, 2024

Allisha Gray: ‘I’m so excited. About time!’

A photo of the Atlanta Dream's sellout crowd inside State Farm Arena on June 21, 2024.

‘I don’t have the answers’: Atlanta Dream’s slide continues in front of record home crowd

June 22, 2024

Tanisha Wright is still figuring out how to get the Dream to click