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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives on the perimeter with her right hand against DePaul guard Anaya Peoples.

‘Women’s sports is at a different level right now’: Sights and sounds from a record-setting Iowa-DePaul exhibition game

By Angie Holmes / October 16, 2023

Over 55,000 fans packed Kinnick Stadium on Sunday

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones stands in the middle of her teammates as they congratulate her.

How Jonquel Jones’ leadership and play pushed New York Liberty to Game 3 win

By Jackie Powell / October 16, 2023

Sabrina Ionescu and her Liberty teammates wanted to win for Jones

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones is seated alongside head coach Sandy Brondello on the post-game media dias. The photo overlays the Locked on Women's Basketball Logo and the title, "Jonquel Jones answers"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: 2023 WNBA Finals — Game 3’s transcendent Jonquel Jones, Chelsea Gray worries

By The Next / October 16, 2023

Historic attendance at Barclays Center characterizes Game 3 Liberty victory

Four Las Vegas Aces players walk onto the court ahead of live game play. They are each a few steps away from each other and walking in roughly a diagonal line.

Barclays Center has not been kind to the Aces in 2023

By Matthew Walter / October 16, 2023

Chelsea Gray injury is major concern for Las Vegas

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu clenches her fists, closes her eyes and screams in celebration.

Jonquel Jones leads Liberty to do-or-die Game 3 win; Aces’ Chelsea Gray injured

By Emily Adler / October 15, 2023

New York beats Las Vegas 87-73 to force a Game 4

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart sits in a defensive stance to guard Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas on the perimeter.

WNBA announces All-WNBA First and Second Teams

By Aya Abdeen / October 15, 2023

Stewart, Thomas and Wilson lead the way; four players make their first All-WNBA teams

Las Vegas Aces players including Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum walk merrily down the court toward the end of their team's bench. Head coach Becky Hammon stands on the side, gazing toward the middle of the court in mild bewilderment.

How Becky Hammon, A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces took over the WNBA

By Emily Adler / October 15, 2023

The Aces are set to define the next era of the league, on and off the court

Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu dribbles up the court with her left hand.

Mid-major coaches find their niche with international recruiting 

By Cameron Ruby / October 14, 2023

The influx of global players promises pace of play and a more level playing field in recruiting.

A preview image for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast episode, WNBA Retrospect: Jewell Loyd. Features a close up picture of Loyd looking to the left of the image, with a white arrow pointing to her along with her name. White text in an orange background captions the episode as "The Gold Mamba"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Jewell Loyd, the Gold Mamba

By The Next / October 14, 2023

The Saturday crew looks back at the WNBA outlook for Jewell Loyd coming out of Notre Dame in this week’s WNBA Retrospect

WBL All-Star Molly Bolin is pictured shooting the basketball against the backdrop of a banner that reads "Pioneers." She is wearing the team's blue, yellow and white uniform.

Aptly named, professional women’s basketball in Bay Area began with Pioneers

By Tee Baker / October 14, 2023

The legacy of the the San Francisco Pioneers