Posts by Tia Reid

Tia Reid covers the Phoenix Mercury for The Next. Her other work has also appeared on NCAA.com, College Gym News, Cronkite News/Arizona PBS and the Walter Cronkite Sports Network. Tia is a senior at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Diana Taurasi sits in front of a Phoenix Mercury backdrop with her arms out

Diana Taurasi reflects on career in retirement press conference

March 14, 2025

Taurasi: ‘At the end of the day, I did everything because I wanted to win’

TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith (10) celebrates after with her arm up and confetti falling

TCU ‘Underfrogs’ win first ever Big 12 Tournament title

March 10, 2025

TCU beat Baylor 64-59 to win their first ever Big 12 tournament championship game and complete a historic turnaround

TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith (10) dribbles the ball as Baylor Bears guard Jada Walker (11) defends her

Baylor and TCU to match up a third time for Big 12 tournament championship

March 9, 2025

TCU aims for its first Big 12 Tournament title, but will have to knock off perennial power Baylor

TCU guard Hailey Van Lith shoots a 3-pointer. No defenders are in the frame to contest the shot.

How Hailey Van Lith has found redemption with TCU

March 8, 2025

After a disappointing performance with LSU in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Hailey Van Lith has entered her prime with TCU

Baylor guard Sarah Andrews dribbles the ball while one Iowa State player reaches to steal it away and another one defends with her arms up in the air.

How vengeful Baylor and unpredictable Oklahoma State made the Big 12 Tournament semifinals

March 8, 2025

The tournament’s winningest team will face off with one that’s never claimed the trophy

TCU center Sedona Prince and guard Hailey Van Lith high-five while walking down the court.

What making the Big 12 Tournament semifinals means for TCU and West Virginia

March 8, 2025

A revamped Horned Frogs team takes on the defensive-minded Mountaineers

Iowa State Cyclones' forward Addy Brown (24) shoots the ball over Kansas Jayhawks' guard Laia Conesa (6)

Addy Brown’s 41 points punctuate Day 2 of the Big 12 tournament

March 7, 2025

The Big 12’s youth stood out Thursday

ASU guard Jalyn Brown (23) dribbles to her right while defended by GCU guard Trinity San Antonio (23)

Big 12 newcomers highlight Day 1 of the 2025 tournament

March 6, 2025

Arizona State provides the day’s biggest upset

Photo of new Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas sitting in front of a microphone addressing the media.

Alyssa Thomas excited to join Phoenix Mercury’s new ‘Big Three’

February 27, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury officially introduced Alyssa Thomas on Tuesday, projecting their expectations for the vital role she’ll play

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi stands with her head turned to the right

Diana Taurasi’s legacy, through her eyes and those who know her best

February 26, 2025

Geno Auriemma: ‘Diana is the greatest winner in the history of basketball, period’