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Utah forward Alyssa Pili (35) holds the ball and looks to pass during a game at the Huntsman Center. A referee stands and signals behind her.

Utah moving on without Gianna Kneepkens’ poise, presence and perimeter scoring

By Michelle Smith / December 6, 2023

Roberts: ‘We had to grieve it’

Graphic with photo of UCLA head coach Cori Close giving a thumbs up from courtside during a basketball game. Text below reads "UCLA on the Rise." Locked On Women's basketball logo at top right, headshot of host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Cori Close, UCLA look like Pac-12’s best team

By The Next / December 5, 2023

Lauren Betts makes everyone better, Kiki Rice on the rise, upcoming Pac-12 matchups and much more

Standing at the top of the key, Columbia guard Abbey Hsu yells and points toward teammate Riley Weiss, who is standing outside the 3-point line. The Columbia bench is visible in the foreground, jumping up and down and making the 3-point hand sign.

Columbia’s Riley Weiss is learning from — and scoring with — teammate Abbey Hsu

By Jenn Hatfield / December 5, 2023

Freshman protégée and senior star combined for 39 points, including Hsu’s game-winner, against Villanova

Graphic with a photo of the Drake women's basketball team celebrating their Missouri Valley Conference title in 2023. Text overlay reads "Who can conquer the valley?"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Who can conquer The Valley in 2023-24?

By The Next / December 4, 2023

Missy and Brad Wells recap the Paradise Jam and discuss the top teams in the MVC

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