Posts by Matthew Walter

Matthew Walter covers the Las Vegas Aces, the Pac-12 and the WCC for the Next. He is a former Director of Basketball Operations and Video Coordinator at three different Division I women's basketball programs.

Endyia Rogers shoots a layup in her 28 point performance against Washington during the Pac-12 tournament on March 1, 2023. Photo Credit: Powers Imagery

Sights and sounds from Pac-12 Tournament, Day 1

March 2, 2023

‘You’re learning to play deep into March’

How injuries helped Santa Clara’s Lexie Pritchard and Ashlee Maldonado grow on and off the court

March 1, 2023

The two guards for the Broncos battled through season ending injuries a year ago to lead Santa Clara

How do student-athletes persevere through injuries? Just ask San Diego’s Myah Pace

March 1, 2023

‘There’s definitely been a lot of times throughout my career where I just felt down’

Utah forward Alyssa Pili (35) holds the ball and looks to pass during a game at the Huntsman Center. A referee stands and signals behind her.

How Alissa Pili rediscovered her love for basketball and became the Pac-12’s leading scorer in the process

February 23, 2023

‘She’s a unicorn, she is so unique, she’s such a nightmare matchup wise like how do you guard that?’ Utah coach Lynne Roberts

Lauren Gustin shoots a floater at home against Utah. Photo Credit: BYU Photo

How BYU’s Lauren Gustin became the nation’s leading rebounder

February 10, 2023

“I would say her motor, like motor is not a thing you can teach. And she has it, she just never stops. She’s 110% all the time.”

How a DM on Instagram got one of the Pac-12’s best 3-point shooters to Colorado

February 6, 2023

Frida Formann’s consistency and high basketball IQ has helped Colorado find success the last few years

Washington Mystics wing Alysha Clark (22) defends Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) during a game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Alysha Clark expected to sign with the Las Vegas Aces in free agency

January 29, 2023

The 2022 WNBA champs take another step towards building a super team by signing 2x champ Alysha Clark

Candace Parker high-fives teammate Kahleah Copper

How Candace Parker’s versatility will make the Las Vegas Aces even more dangerous

January 28, 2023

Parker will team up with A’ja Wilson to give the Aces a dominant frontcourt — and perhaps a superteam

What does it take to be a successful sixth woman? Just ask San Francisco’s Jasmine Gayles

January 24, 2023

‘Jasmine is the perfect sixth player — she’s unselfish and wants to do everything she can to help the team win’

Dearica Hamby holds the ball above her head at the top of the key with a defender on her.

How trading away Dearica Hamby gives Las Vegas Aces flexibility this offseason

January 21, 2023

Plus, how Amanda Zahui B. fits the Aces’ style of play