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Washington Mystics players Erica McCall (24) and Sydney Wiese (15) share a laugh as they walk onto the court during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Shots, monsoons and patience: Inside Erica McCall’s summer without the WNBA

By Jenn Hatfield / October 16, 2022

At first, McCall was in ‘struggle mode’ trying to rehab an injury, but she found a community in Phoenix that helped her thrive

Shakira Austin of the United States drives past Nairimar Vargas of Puerto Rico.

EuroLeague qualifiers: DVTK and Olympiacos get in, ESBVA leads Girona

By Antonio Losada / October 15, 2022

Just one spot in the EuroLeague regular season is still up for grabs, and one game will decide it

Jacy Sheldon smiles in her red Ohio State jersey.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Meet Jacy Sheldon, Ohio State’s space-conducting creator

By The Next / October 15, 2022

A 2023 WNBA Draft film session with Sheldon and Hunter Cruse

Thumbnail for the Playback stream series, New York Liberty Rewind, with Jackie Powell

New York Liberty Rewind on Playback, Episode 1

By The Next / October 14, 2022

The debut episode of beat writer Jackie Powell’s rewind of the 2022 Liberty season as Jackie watches the home opener against the Sun

Locked on Women’s Basketball: 3×3, Lexie Hull and the WBL

By The Next / October 14, 2022

The pair also discuss the upcoming FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2022

France's Coline Franchelin (2) shoots over USA's N'dea Jones (13)

The Morning Post-Up, Vol. 4 — France wins gold at U23 3×3 World Cup

By Isabel Rodrigues / October 14, 2022

Plus: Updates from the EuroLeague and EuroCup qualifiers

1976 USA

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Ann Meyers Drysdale, Lusia Harris and the 1976 USA hoops legends who paved the way

By The Next / October 13, 2022

Howard and Andrew discuss the 1976 USA basketball team and origin stories of Ann Meyers Drysdale and Pat Summitt

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Stella Johnson Day at Rider, where Lynn Milligan is building her next NCAA power in the MAAC

By The Next / October 12, 2022

Howard and coach Lynn Milligan discuss the upcoming Rider jersey retirement of Stella Johnson

Cameron Swartz

Cameron Swartz is one of several intraconference impact ACC transfers

By Mitchell Northam / October 12, 2022

‘If that kid ever goes in the portal, we better be the first phone call she gets’

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Is Diamond Johnson the next N.C. State star? Will Hailey Van Lith elevate Louisville? ACC Madness!

By The Next / October 11, 2022

Its ACC women’s basketball media day and The Next’s ACC reporter Mitchell Northam is on hand for the festivities