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Chattanooga's Addie Porter rises for a right-handed layup as a Furman help defender is too late to contest.

2023-24 Southern Conference preview

By Caylen Johnson / November 4, 2023

Returners to watch, new transfers and coaching moves

A preview thumbnail for the 2023 preseason BIG EAST preview podcast, featuring a picture of UConn's No. 44 Aubrey Griffin driving to the basket against No. 1 on Georgetown, Kelsey Ransom, and a title at the bottom of the image that reads "BIG EAST PREVIEW"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: BIG EAST preview

By The Next / November 3, 2023

The Next’s BIG EAST beat writer Tee Baker joins host Natalie Heavren to preview the 2023-24 BIG EAST season

A collage of the top nine 2024 WNBA draft prospects in college, including South Carolina point guard Te-Hina Paopao, UConn big Aaliyah Edwards, Kentucky wing Maddie Scherr, UConn point guard Paige Bueckers, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark, Algers (France) combo guard Leïla Lacan, Ohio State off-ball guard Jacy Sheldon, Stanford big Cameron Brink, and Wazzu combo guard Charlisse Leger-Walker

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

By Emily Adler / November 3, 2023

The most detailed 2024 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room

UConn redshirt senior guard Paige Bueckers is pictured dribbling the ball in UConn's navy blue away jerseys.

2023-24 BIG EAST preview

By Tee Baker / November 3, 2023

Key storylines from all 11 BIG EAST programs

How Azurá Stevens became a Pan-American Games gold medalist

By Scott Mammoser / November 2, 2023

‘It’s always a special opportunity, not to be taken for granted.’

Graphic with a photo of Columbia head coach Megan Griffith taking down the net. Text under photo: "Lions keep climbing"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Coach Megan Griffith, Columbia Lions are poised to reach new heights

By The Next / November 2, 2023

Howard and Megan talk all things Abbey Hsu and the 2023–24 Lions

Norfolk State's Makoye Diawara battles against South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament this past March.

2023-24 MEAC preview

By Rob Knox / November 2, 2023

Norfolk State has the pieces to repeat in a tough conference

2023-24 Patriot League preview

By Todd Goclowski / November 1, 2023

Seems like old times: traditional rivalries and the return of a dynasty highlight the season ahead

Graphic with side-by-side photos of Nicki Collen and Howard Megdal. Text overlay reads "Beware of Baylor."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Baylor head coach Nicki Collen talks Big 12 title hopes, Sarah Andrews

By The Next / November 1, 2023

Howard and Nicki discuss the upcoming season and improved depth on the Bears’ roster

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stands at a wooden podium and speaks with the media ahead of a 2023 playoff game. An orange backdrop featuring the WNBA playoffs and Google logos is behind her.

Portland WNBA expansion plans halted

By Cameron Ruby / November 1, 2023

Commissioner Engelbert cites impending Moda Center renovations in letter to senator