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UNC head coach Courtney Banghart draws up a play during a timeout at Duke on Feb. 26, 2023. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

Despite three-game skid, it’s not time to sound the alarm on North Carolina just yet

By Jenna Cuniowski / December 4, 2023

Banghart: “We’re not good enough yet, individually or collectively, but we’re made of the right stuff”

DeeDee Hagemann dribbles the ball up the floor for Michigan State against Evansville.

Big Ten roundup: Ohio State beats Tennessee on the road, Michigan State rolling and Mackenzie’s ‘Holmescoming’

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / December 3, 2023

Several teams pick up exciting road wins as conference play gets closer

A picture of the centercourt jumbotron, which is displaying the Ball Dawgs Classic logo

Ball Dawgs Classic refs called wrong 3-point line throughout Thanksgiving tournament

By Emily Adler / December 3, 2023

The Next investigates one of the strangest reffing mix-ups of the year.

Seton Hall head coach Tony Bozzella is pictured in a suit and tie holding a BIG EAST-branded basketball. He is standing against a shimmering black and gold backdrop.

BIG EAST notebook: Tony Bozzella reaches 500 wins, Lucy Olsen is a baller

By Tee Baker / December 3, 2023

Top stories from around the conference

Uncasville, Connecticut/USA - Aug. 17, 2018: Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) shoots during a WNBA basketball game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 96-79. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame reveals iconic 2024 class

By Allie Griffith / December 2, 2023

WBL legend, WNBA All-Stars highlight inductees list

Players in Stanford jerseys are pictured side by side against the Locked on Women's Basketball backdrop. The title "Stanford Prospects" is included in the graphic.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Kiki Iriafen shines against Florida State, Hannah Jump’s defensive growth

By The Next / December 2, 2023

Nation’s best WNBA draft prospect performances from the last week

Shakira Austin undergoes successful surgery on left hip

By Aya Abdeen / December 2, 2023

Mystics center expected to recover fully within four to six months

Kristi Toliver runs onto the court as a spotlight shines on her.

Phoenix Mercury secure elite hire in WNBA All-Star Kristi Toliver

By Jesse Morrison / December 2, 2023

Two-time WNBA champion named Mercury associate head coach

Mackenzie Holmes attempts a layup against Maine on Nov. 30.

‘A full-circle moment’: Mackenzie Holmes, proud Mainer, returns to where it all began

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / December 1, 2023

Holmes and the Hoosiers celebrated her Maine homecoming with a sold-out arena, and plenty of lobster rolls.

Graphic with photo of NC State celebrating on the court. Text below reads "ACC Update." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Head shots of host Natalie Heavren and guest Mitchell Northam at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Hannah Hidalgo’s impact and what to watch for in the ACC

By The Next / December 1, 2023

Notre Dame takes down Tennessee, lessons from UNC vs South Carolina, and much more