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Graphic with a photo of Caitlin Clark on the left and Aliyah Boston on the right. Text overlay reads "2024 WBB Predictions."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 bold predictions

January 5, 2024

Jackie Powell and Alex Simon discuss WNBA free agency, the NCAA Tournament and more

Sarah Andrews (24) raises her right hand, celebrates a shot for Baylor during a game against TCU.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Sarah Andrews, Baylor Bears rolling, eyeing banners for Foster Pavilion

January 4, 2024

With big wins and rocking home crowds, Baylor are surpassing every expectation

Graphic with a photo of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. Text overlay reads "Caitlin Clark does it again." There is a Locked On Women's Basketball logo in the upper right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Caitlin Clark is unstoppable; how Texas recovers from Rori Harmon loss

January 3, 2024

Howard discusses Caitlin’s 40-point performance and game-winner against Michigan State, plus, the Longhorns’ odds

Juju Watkins (12) shoots over a defender during a game for USC.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Juju Watkins, Lauren Betts writing LA stories for USC and UCLA

January 2, 2024

‘USC has been waiting for this moment and the fact that it’s happening [while] UCLA is No. 2 in the country is a big deal for LA”

UCLA guard Londynn Jones drives past USC guard Kayla Padilla and gathers the ball on the left side of her body. The text "A loaded Pac-12 for 2024" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Roaring into 2024 with a loaded Pac-12

January 1, 2024

‘You’re going to have matchups that you’re going to circle in this Pac-12 calendar every weekend’

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Patriot League prepares for conference play and Holy Cross looks to repeat

December 29, 2023

‘Anything can happen in the league’

UConn guard Nika Muhl holds the ball near her face with two hands as Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon defends her. The text "Who is rising & falling?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Which 2024 WNBA draft prospects are rising and falling?

December 23, 2023

Evaluating Jacy Sheldon, Nika Muhl, Angel Reese and more

Graphic with photos of Indiana head coach Teri Moren (top left), Virginia tech head coach Kenny Brooks (top left-center), LSU's Angel Reese and Alexis Morris (top right-center), Iowa's Caitlin Clark (top right), Diana Taurasi (bottom left), the New York Liberty's Ohemaa Nyanin (bottom left-center), Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon (bottom right-center), and Natasha Cloud (bottom right). Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Text at the bottom reads "Top Stories + Podcasts of 2023"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Next staff picks — Top stories and podcasts of 2023

December 22, 2023

Join Jackie Powell and Isabel Rodrigues as they reflect on The Next’s top stories and podcasts of the year!

Graphic with photo of Princeton's Madison St. Rose (23) celebrating during a game at Jadwin Gym. Text below reads "Setting the Ivy Table." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Jenn Hatfield and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Breaking down Princeton, Columbia and the Ivy League battles ahead

December 21, 2023

With so many newcomers on the league’s top teams, who will emerge at the top of the standings in 2024?

Graphic with a photo of Iowa coach Jan Jensen. Text overlay reads "They've always scored in Iowa."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Jan Jensen, Iowa basketball paved the way for Caitlin Clark’s time now

December 20, 2023

Jensen and Howard Megdal discuss the state’s rich basketball history and its impact on today’s game