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Mystics guard Rui Machida sits on the bench during practice with two assistants. They are all looking at a computer screen.

Inside the data revolution coming to the WNBA

By Emily Adler / April 9, 2024

Second Spectrum, a real-time data tool, to come online for teams in 2024

A collage of four pictures of 2024 WNBA draft prospects: top left, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark looks down in thought; top right, Stanford center Cameron Brink smiles while looking down; bottom left, UConn center Aaliyah Edwards celebrates during a game; bottom right, Angers combo guard Leïla Lacan looks ahead while crouched over to dribble forward.

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board v2.0

By Emily Adler / April 8, 2024

In-depth scouting reports on every potential major contributor

NCAA President Charlie Baker giving a speech

Charlie Baker says NCAA will have units for women’s tournament by 2024-25 season

By Howard Megdal / April 7, 2024

Baker: ‘Our goal is to get it up for the next fiscal year’

Former LSU guard Seimone Augustus and current head coach Kim Mulkey hold up one hand each in the shape of an L in front of Augustus' on-campus statue.

Seimone Augustus, Michele Timms headline Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

By Aya Abdeen / April 6, 2024

Fellow inductees Harley Redin and Michael Cooper also have ties to women’s basketball

Team USA center/forward Shakira Austin shoots a close-range shot with her right hand.

Mystics’ Shakira Austin gives positive injury update, possible timeline for return

By Jenn Hatfield / April 6, 2024

Washington’s frontcourt star said she’s ‘ahead of schedule’ after hip surgery

Team USA center Brittney Griner shoots a right-handed fadeaway shot over a male practice player.

‘She’s so dope’: Team USA players react to Brittney Griner’s return to camp

By Scott Mammoser / April 6, 2024

This month’s camp was only Griner’s second time training with Team USA since her release from a Russian prison

Forward Sarah Strong shoots an open 3-pointer during the McDonald's All American Game as a defender is late to contest her shot.

What top prospect Sarah Strong’s commitment means for UConn

By Aya Abdeen / April 6, 2024

Strong chose UConn over Duke and North Carolina on Saturday morning

Side-by-side photos of UTSA forward Elyssa Coleman blocking a shot and fellow forward Jordyn Jenkins taking a shot as multiple defenders try to contest.

UTSA stars Jordyn Jenkins, Elyssa Coleman will return for redshirt senior seasons

By Sydney Wingfield / April 5, 2024

Jenkins: ‘Returning for my final season … was a no-brainer’

Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair at the 2024 ACC Tournament (Photo credit: Mitchell Northam, The Next)

Dyaisha Fair, Mackenzie Holmes headline roster for Women’s College All-Star Game

By Hunter Cruse / April 4, 2024

20 of the nation’s top seniors will cap off their collegiate careers in Cleveland

Caitlin Clark smiling

WNBA releases list of players who declared for 2024 draft

By Aya Abdeen / April 4, 2024

Caitlin Clark and Cameron Brink lead the pack