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Air Force forward Jayda McNabb and Northern Colorado forward Aniah Hall jump to to control the ball in the opening tip off at center court of a basketball game.

In the Rocky Mountains, Front Range rivalry games add spice to the nonconference schedule

By Steve Silverman / November 20, 2024

Local Colorado programs use the non-conference season to build their profiles, create rivalries, and hunt wins

Napheesa Collier in Lynx uniform

Locked On Women’s Basketball: A deep dive into Unrivaled

By The Next / November 20, 2024

Bazzell: ‘How do we provide a solution for some of the top players in the world?’

Mississippi Valley State guard Sh'Diamond McKnight (with the ball) prepares to shoot a foul shot against Prairie View A&M during a game in the 2023-24 season.

HBCU notebook: Mississippi Valley State’s Sh’Diamond McKnight no longer a secret

By Rob Knox / November 20, 2024

Plus a look inside Norfolk State’s win over Missouri, Laila Fair’s leadership at Morgan State and how Aniya Gourdine’s strong summer is helping guide Southern

Photo of Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover (l) and coach Karl Smesko (r) sitting in front of a banner with the team's logo.

Why hiring Karl Smesko is a ‘great win’ for the Atlanta Dream

By Wilton Jackson / November 20, 2024

Atlanta general manager Dan Padover also described Smesko as a “proven winner”

Unrivaled schedule release: Tastiest matchups, biggest rivalry games

By Chelsea Leite / November 20, 2024

Now that we know the Unrivaled rosters, let’s take a look at some exciting team ups and potential rivalries.

USC star JuJu Watkins shouts instructions as she dribbles the ball with her left hand under pressure.

The Weekly Fast Break: Opportunities galore, JuJu Watkins vs. Hannah Hidalgo

By Missy Heidrick / November 20, 2024

TCU’s big start, Smesko out and much more

Unrivaled releases team rosters for first season

By Chelsea Leite / November 20, 2024

Tasty team combos and the intrigue of wild cards…

Lynne Roberts pumps her fist in the air after a victory in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Los Angeles Sparks appoint Lynne Roberts as new head coach

By Cameron Ruby / November 19, 2024

Roberts: ‘The Sparks have a talented roster with tremendous upside, and we will compete tirelessly for WNBA championships’

Gal Raviv dribbles with her left hand while looking forward and Princeton guard Skye Belker is pursuing her

Emptying the MAAC notebook: Quinnipiac guard trio shines, Gabrielle Kennerly and Morgan Lee make a statement

By Ben Yeargin / November 19, 2024

Also, Fairfield’s flaws on display and Siena’s freshmen guards excel

Graphic with photo of Ohio State coach Katie Smith speaking during the team's media day. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background below reads "Katie Smith Goes Home". Head shots of guest Katie Smith and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Katie Smith returns to The Ohio State University, talks Minnesota Lynx

By The Next / November 19, 2024

Smith: ‘It’s been a whirlwind’