Big Ten

Penn State Shay Ciezki dribbles the ball with her right hand in Big Ten play. She has her eyes up as a Minnesota defender approaches.

Three teams that could rise in the Big Ten in 2023-24

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / September 29, 2023

These programs missed the NCAA Tournament last year but are ready to turn things around

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Maryland’s Brenda Frese on Alyssa Thomas, Diamond Miller, Shyanne Sellers and more 

By The Next / September 28, 2023

Howard and Brenda Frese talk Terrapins basketball, WNBA MVP discourse, Alyssa Thomas’s legacy

Photo of Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit with a text overlay reading "Dawn of a New Era."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Dawn Plitzuweit, Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare to conquer Big Ten

By The Next / September 26, 2023

Dawn and Howard discuss her decision to coach at Minnesota, returning talent and more

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark extends her arms, her hands at head level.

One encouraging and one concerning stat for each Big Ten team as the season approaches

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / September 25, 2023

Optimism and caution for all 14 Big Ten teams

Laila Phelia dribbles the ball up the floor for Michigan.

State of the Program: Michigan relying on key returners and three transfers for success in 2023-24

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / August 15, 2023

New faces in Ann Arbor look to continue Wolverines’ remarkable streak of consistency

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Power Five conference realignment craziness

By The Next / August 7, 2023

What are the implications of conference realignment on women’s basketball?

Michigan State head coach Robyn Fralick works with Theryn Hallock and Moira Joiner at practice.

State of the Program: With a new coach and some returning talent, Michigan State could fly under the radar

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / August 2, 2023

Robyn Fralick looks to parlay success at Bowling Green into a winning culture in East Lansing

Locked On Women’s Basketball: A new Spartan spirit for Robyn Fralick and Michigan State

By The Next / July 31, 2023

Fralick joined Missy Heidrick to discuss her return to the Great Lakes State and what to expect from the Spartans

Penn State Shay Ciezki dribbles the ball with her right hand in Big Ten play. She has her eyes up as a Minnesota defender approaches.

State of the Program: Penn State hoping transfer portal acquisitions produce first winning season since 2016-17

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / July 25, 2023

Carolyn Kieger’s group hopes some fresh faces help turn the tide in State College

“AP National Player of the Week Jaz Shelley and Nebraska came from 14 down to take down Caitlin Clark and Iowa on Feb. 11, 2024.

State of the Program: After missing NCAA Tournament, Nebraska eager to get back out there

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / July 16, 2023

Huskers trying to bounce back after missing out on NCAA Tournament in 2022-23