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LSU's Angel Reese smiling at the free-throw line in a win over Missouri on Jan. 4, 2024.

Are recruiting rankings an indicator of WNBA success?

By Hunter Cruse / January 28, 2024

Historical analysis on the last decade of high school rankings from ESPN and BlueStar

UConn Huskies point guard Paige Bueckers releases a layup midair under the rim, while several Maryland Terrapin defenders look on from behind her

Paige Bueckers is having one of the greatest seasons ever

By Emily Adler / January 28, 2024

And it deserves more attention

Chicago Sky forward Alanna Smith takes an open right-handed jump shot as a Minnesota Lynx defender is late to close out.

Minnesota Lynx expected to sign free agent forward Alanna Smith

By Terry Horstman / January 27, 2024

Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx take their first dip into free agency

Jacy Sheldon has her eyes up as she handles the ball with her right hand. Her left arm is bent out to the side to ward off a defender. The text "Is Sheldon a top 5 prospect?" 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: How Jacy Sheldon projects as a 2024 WNBA Draft prospect

By The Next / January 27, 2024

‘You’re not going to find a lot of guards who provide her level of offense and … defense’

Free agency predictions episode -- Mystics guard Natasha Cloud is pictured in a split frame photo besides Sparks guard Jordin Canada.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA free agency predictions

By The Next / January 26, 2024

Moves and predictions for a busy free agency period

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Nneka Ogwumike and WNBA offseason moves

By The Next / January 25, 2024

Plus, TCU and other happenings in women’s college basketball

Jayda Noble screams triumphantly and flexes in front of several of her teammates on the bench, celebrating. Tina Langley watches the action from further down the bench on the left.

How Tina Langley is leading the Washington Huskies’ resurgence

By Bella Munson / January 25, 2024

Langley: ‘I think it’s gonna be fun to watch them grow’

Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike looks out at the court from the baseline behind the basket, as a ref stands next to her

Where do the Sparks go after losing Nneka Ogwumike in free agency?

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / January 25, 2024

A rebuild, but it could be faster than you’d think

Near center court, Columbia guards Fliss and Kitty Henderson jump in the air facing each other and bump chests.

For Columbia’s Kitty and Fliss Henderson, sisterhood — and toughness — travels

By Jenn Hatfield / January 25, 2024

‘[She’s] kind of like a piece of home’

A close-up photo of Indiana's Sydney Parrish with her eyes closed and mouth open in celebration. The text "Transfers and coming home" 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: Introducing the women’s basketball transfer tracker

By The Next / January 24, 2024

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Talia Goodman to discuss The Next’s new women’s basketball transfer tracker