Features

How UConn women’s basketball inspired a state and elevated a sport

By Tee Baker / May 24, 2023

Geno Auriemma, Sue Bird and Morgan Tuck unpack an astounding legacy

Mara Braun participates in a t-shirt toss for the Golden Gophers.

State of the Program: Q&A with Minnesota’s new head coach Dawn Plitzuweit

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / May 24, 2023

New head coach looks to turn the tide for a hungry Golden Gophers team in 2023-24

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Kayla Thornton is key to New York Liberty WNBA title hopes

By The Next / May 24, 2023

Howard and Kayla Thornton chat about her career, what stands out to her and her love for defense

Brea Beal dominates on both ends against UCLA during Sweet 16 matchup at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 25, 2023 (Photo credit: South Carolina WBB Twitter).

Institutional Knowledge: Why did this year’s WNBA cuts resonate so much?

By Michelle Smith / May 24, 2023

‘I hope we see a roster expansion soon because I feel like that’s low-hanging fruit’

Monique Billings' defense impact plays a major role in the Atlanta Dream's 19-point comeback over the Lynx on May 23 (Photo credit: Aaron Lavinsky, The Star Tribune)

Inside the largest comeback in Atlanta Dream history

By Hunter Cruse / May 24, 2023

‘It’s directional communication’

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Breanna Stewart scores 45, New York Liberty’s opening night loss fades 

By The Next / May 23, 2023

Howard and Jackie chat about Breanna Stewart’s 45 points performance — and what it means for New York to have a caliber player like Stewie

Karlie Samuelson, Los Angeles Sparks

Karlie Samuelson just wants an opportunity

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 23, 2023

The veteran sharpshooter is confident she belongs in the WNBA

Sights and sounds from Brittney Griner’s first home game of 2023

By Jesse Morrison / May 23, 2023

‘What we saw today was exactly how I pictured BG home’

A photo of South Dakota head coach Kayla Karius talking to her team on the bench is shown at center. The text "Winning ways in South Dakota" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner. Thumbnails of host Missy Heidrick and Karius during their conversation are below the logo.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Winning ways in South Dakota

By The Next / May 22, 2023

An inside look at the Coyotes’ culture and Karius’ first season at the helm

Breanna Stewart’s dazzling home debut shows how everything’s changed in New York

By Jackie Powell / May 22, 2023

Inside Stewart’s record-setting 45 point day in the Liberty’s sold-out home opener