Posts by Mitchell Northam

A basketball and trophy are displayed at the 2022 Big South basketball media days in Charlotte, N.C. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

Gardner-Webb remaining silent as head coach Scott Merritt is dismissed

February 6, 2025

After less than two seasons on the job in the Big South, Scott Merritt is out as Gardner-Webb’s head basketball coach

Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner celebrates near her team's bench.

High-powered offense has Georgia Tech undefeated and ahead of schedule

December 17, 2024

The Yellow Jackets are one of just nine remaining undefeated teams this season

UNC head coach Courtney Banghart looks toward the court from the sidelines during a game.

Kaitlyn Chen, Sarah Strong present familiar faces for UNC’s Courtney Banghart in battle versus UConn

November 14, 2024

As Tar Heels prepare to face UConn, Banghart must gameplan against two players she recruited hard

Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers celebrate as N.C. State beats Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

2024-25 ACC preview

October 25, 2024

Can N.C. State go back to the Final Four?

Cayla Petree talks to her team.

Cayla Petree out at Morehead State; program silent on why

October 23, 2024

Assistant coach Chris Palmer appears to be the Eagles’ interim head coach

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles sits on the bench at Purcell Pavilion ahead of the Irish's Jan. 7, 2024 game against UNC. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

Behind the scenes, Olivia Miles has played a crucial role in Notre Dame’s Sweet 16 run

March 28, 2024

Sonia Citron: “If we can defend her, we can defend anyone in the country”

Virginia Tech hits a crossroads as NCAA Tournament begins

March 22, 2024

Is this the end of an era for the Hokies?

Miami head coach Katie Meier holds one finger up as she sits at the podium and speaks with reporters at the Sweet 16 in 2023. A March Madness backdrop is visible behind her.

Katie Meier retires from Miami after 19 seasons, leaving a void in the ACC

March 21, 2024

In many ways, Katie Meier is ACC women’s basketball

Miami head coach Katie Meier puts her arms in the air and smiles widely after a win in the 2023 Sweet 16.

Under Katie Meier, Miami’s success in March should no longer be a surprise

March 8, 2024

A year removed from an Elite Eight run, Meier’s Hurricanes Marched on again Thursday

2023-24 ACC preview

October 30, 2023

Virginia Tech’s depth is a storyline to watch