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The Weekly Fast Break: Consistency matters

By Missy Heidrick / February 12, 2025

At this point in the season, consistency is the fundamental key to success. Who has it, and who doesn’t?

UNCW's Taylor Henderson dribbles the ball up the floor during a game this season. (Photo credit: Nathan Hovey | UNCW Athletics)

CAA notebook: Taylor Henderson fuels UNC Wilmington’s winning spirit

By Rob Knox / February 12, 2025

Plus a look at impact freshmen from Campbell, Towson and Elon

Bella Nascimento shoots in a game against Towson on Jan. 26. (Photo credit: William & Mary Athletics)

‘Bella is somebody without basketball’: Bella Nascimento’s persistence has lifted William & Mary

By Rob Knox / February 11, 2025

‘I wanted to go somewhere I could compete for and win a championship’

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Life in the Big Ten for the Oregon Ducks

By Julie Schreiber / February 10, 2025

Tannen: ‘[Graves] took over a program that was on life support’

Providence head coach Erin Batth extends her left arm out to the side as she signals to her team from the sideline.

For Providence College, a bigger stage symbolizes its aspirations

By Tee Baker / February 9, 2025

Head coach Erin Batth: ‘We want to play in the Amica’

Lauren Betts, wearing a white UCLA uniform, shoots a free throw.

Lauren Betts will return to UCLA for senior season, forgo 2025 WNBA Draft

By Sydney Wingfield / February 8, 2025

The 6’7 center wants to chase two national titles before turning pro

Vanderbilt guard Iyana Moore gets a Texas defender on her back and extends her right arm to attempt a layup.

Inside Vanderbilt’s rise into a force in the SEC

By Isa Almeida / February 8, 2025

Tom Garrick: ‘If you’re not playing to win, what are you actually playing for?’

UCLA forward Angela Dugalic smiles and high fives teammates amid win over Ohio State.

UCLA’s mental toughness, then and now

By Cameron Ruby / February 7, 2025

Cori Close: ‘I don’t really think we try to focus on the pressure of being No. 1’

A basketball and trophy are displayed at the 2022 Big South basketball media days in Charlotte, N.C. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

Gardner-Webb remaining silent as head coach Scott Merritt is dismissed

By Mitchell Northam / February 6, 2025

After less than two seasons on the job in the Big South, Scott Merritt is out as Gardner-Webb’s head basketball coach

Four Niagara women's basketball players (in black) huddle around each other while freshman guard Nevaeh Otis (No. 1, center) looks to her right and has her hands on her hips. (Photo credit: Demetrius Kazanas).

How Niagara is trying to find silver linings in its one-win season

By Ben Yeargin / February 6, 2025

Pierce: ‘We’re learning lessons here, and we just got to start to figure it out and put it together’