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Locked On Women’s Basketball: Winter weather brings a flurry of surprise results to college play

By The Next / January 15, 2024

Missy Heidrick recaps the surprising results in women’s college hoops and analyzes how they shake up the Top 25

Molly Davis on the court against Cleveland State.

Big Ten notebook: Minnesota’s big week, Iowa trounces Indiana and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 15, 2024

The Hawkeyes are the lone unbeaten team remaining in Big Ten play

Washington State point guard Charlisse Leger-Walker looks to throw an overhead pass in a home win over UC Davis on Dec. 1, 2023.

Prospect Pulse: Inside Charlisse Leger-Walker’s playmaking wizardry

By Hunter Cruse / January 15, 2024

The Washington State guard is a potential first-round WNBA Draft pick

The University of Washington Women's Basketball team stands in a line along the left side free throw line of the Alaska Airlines Arena facing the Washington State Women's Basketball aligned on the right side free throw line during the National Anthem being sung by a group of elementary school children on Jan 14, 2024 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. The singers are visible on a large jumbotron screen above the basketball court.

Washington State wins Apple Cup over Washington

By Abby Gordon / January 15, 2024

The Huskies struggled to find offensive rhythm against the Cougars

On the left, Tonyus Chavers tips in the missed shot as a member of the Iowa Cornets against her previous team, the St. Louis Streak. On the right: Tonyus Chavers shoots a free throw as a member of the St. Louis Streak.

Five decades on, basketball still guides former WBL player Tonyus Chavers

By Natalie Heavren / January 15, 2024

After playing for the Minnesota Fillies, Chavers now cheers on the Lynx

Creighton Bluejays guard Morgan Maly (30) celebrates with her teammates after making the winning basket in the BIG EAST Tournament. The team is wearing white and blue home jerseys.

BIG EAST Road Trip celebrates conference’s rich basketball tradition

By Tee Baker / January 15, 2024

‘The BIG EAST is a proud basketball conference’

Five Los Angeles Sparks players wrap their arms around each other's waists as they huddle.

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / January 14, 2024

The Sparks head into the WNBA free agency period with a lot of decisions to make.

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Dallas Wings

By Arie Graham / January 14, 2024

Greg Bibb: ‘I’m confident that Satou Sabally will be wearing a Wings’ jersey when the 2024 season begins’

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma smiles on the sidelines. He has a water bottle in his left hand and looks like he's about to use his right hand to unscrew the cap.

In light of Nick Saban retiring, how close are we to a sport without Geno Auriemma?

By Emily Adler / January 14, 2024

And what will it mean when the greatest coach in women’s basketball history finally steps away?

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / January 13, 2024

With plenty of cap space, the Mercury are looking for a star scorer and a younger supporting cast.