Posts by Natalie Heavren

Natalie Heavren has been a contributor to The Next since February 2019 and currently writes about the Atlantic 10 conference, the WNBA and the WBL.

Richmond players sit and stand while looking at head coach Aaron Roussell who is leading the huddle with a marker in his hand. Roussell's coaching staff stand behind him, listening intently.

Where does Richmond stand heading into Atlantic 10 play?

December 23, 2024

‘It really was a gauntlet’

Richmond forward Anna Camden clenches her fist and screams in celebration as cheerleaders cheer behind her.

Anna Camden is doing what she can, when she can — and that’s plenty for Richmond

December 14, 2024

Aaron Roussell: ‘Richmond women’s basketball is infinitely better because Anna Camden came into our world’

Saint Louis guard Shun'teria Anumele looks to her left and smiles as fans and a teammate in the background hold up three fingers to signal a made 3-pointer.

How freshman guard Shun’teria Anumele is making an early impact at Saint Louis

November 29, 2024

Rebecca Tillett: ‘Shun has the potential to be a best player in her career’

Left: Sophie Phillips shoots a corner 3-pointer. Her hands are in the follow-through position with the ball already in the air. Right: Lilly Phillips drives to the basket for a right-handed layup. The ball is about to come off of her right palm.

When Rhode Island travels to UAlbany on Friday, the Phillips family will be ‘a house divided’

November 8, 2024

Bob Phillips: ‘It should be special’

Richmond players lean forward with their arms around each other in a circle around one player.

2024-25 Atlantic 10 preview

October 31, 2024

A look at what to expect from all 15 schools

Duquesne head coach Dan Burt looks to his right down the sideline with his right hand on his hip.

What Duquesne head coach Dan Burt’s contract extension means for the Dukes

October 12, 2024

Burt: ‘This really solidifies finishing my career at Duquesne, and I’m really excited to say that’

Fifteen Milwaukee Does players sit for a team photo. #30, first row, third row from the right is Brenda Pitts.

From the court to the classroom, Alabama native Brenda Pitts changed the Tide of the sport industry

July 14, 2024

Pitts: ‘I tried out. The rest is history’

George Mason head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis shouts and points her index finger toward the opposite end of the court

Atlantic 10 notebook: Contract extensions, foreign tours

July 7, 2024

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate in the conference

UMBC head coach Candice Hill leans into the microphone with both hands during her introductory press conference. She's wearing a "Retriever gold" shirt and black blazer, matching the school's colors.

Candice Hill returns home to UMBC

April 19, 2024

Hill looks to rebuild the Retrievers’ program and compete for championships

Saint Louis players, coaches and staff gather to take a photo with the purple 2024 Postseason WNIT Champions banner. Most are wearing white hats and either wearing or holding up black championship shirts. One player is also holding the trophy with a smile.

How Saint Louis won its first WNIT championship 

April 12, 2024

Rebecca Tillett: ‘We want to do big things together. And we just did’