Big 12

University of Northern Iowa's Maya McDermott celebrates with head coach Tanya Warren.

University of Northern Iowa notches first-ever win over top-10 team

By Angie Holmes / November 22, 2024

The Panthers dominated Iowa State after their star player was sidelined for the rest of the season

Air Force forward Jayda McNabb and Northern Colorado forward Aniah Hall jump to to control the ball in the opening tip off at center court of a basketball game.

In the Rocky Mountains, Front Range rivalry games add spice to the nonconference schedule

By Steve Silverman / November 20, 2024

Local Colorado programs use the non-conference season to build their profiles, create rivalries, and hunt wins

Lynne Roberts pumps her fist in the air after a victory in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Los Angeles Sparks appoint Lynne Roberts as new head coach

By Cameron Ruby / November 19, 2024

Roberts: ‘The Sparks have a talented roster with tremendous upside, and we will compete tirelessly for WNBA championships’

Photo of a basketball with the Big 12 Conference logo on it. Text overlay Big 12 WBB front & center. There is a Locked On Women's Basketball podcast logo in the top right and a small picture of host Missy Heidrick beneath it.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Big 12 basketball front and center

By The Next / November 11, 2024

Missy Heidrick talks new faces, returning stars and predictions for the Big 12 season

Kansas State center Ayoka Lee shoots a fadeaway jump shot over a UNC defender, who has a hand in Lee's face.

2024-25 Big 12 preview

By Missy Heidrick / November 2, 2024

Loaded rosters put new-look Big 12 front and center in women’s basketball conversations

Lior Garzon and Nyamer Diew smile with the arms around each other on the basketball court at the University of Colorado Special Events Center.

Colorado is coming together as one big, international family

By Steve Silverman / November 1, 2024

Nworie: ‘We actually are together as one, as a family’

Colorado head coach JR Payne gestures toward her players during practice as she explains a drill.

With overhauled roster and conference move, it’s a new era for Colorado

By Steve Silverman / October 2, 2024

JR Payne: ‘I think we can be as good as we want’

Baylor head coach Nicki Collen points toward the court from the sidelines during a game against Iowa State.

Baylor extends contract for head coach Nicki Collen through 2030

By Sydney Wingfield / July 30, 2024

From a ‘whirlwind’ first season, to becoming the Bears’ steady leader, Collen’s future in Waco is set

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Utah head coach Lynne Roberts talks new conference and new roster

By The Next / July 17, 2024

‘It’s going to be new. … But I’m choosing to look at that as a fun thing’

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Big 12 heightens its focus on the women’s game

By The Next / July 15, 2024

‘This is just a great time to think, every day, how do we elevate women’s basketball?’