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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard receives a pass during warmups.

Atlanta Dream trade for top pick with eyes ‘expected’ on Rhyne Howard, as Washington plans for the future

By Spencer Nusbaum / April 6, 2022

Washington looks to snag favorable pick in 2023; sources believe Dream will snag Kentucky’s Howard

Among a mess of bodies, Olivia Thompson hangs on a South Carolina staffer, smiling widely while looking to the right of the viewer, while confetti rains down in the background

Daily Briefing — April 4, 2022: TEAM OF DESTANNI — South Carolina dominates UConn for second national title

By Emily Adler / April 4, 2022

Cocks call game

South Dakota State players and coaches gather around a WNIT championship banner with the tournament trophy

Daily Briefing — April 3, 2022: JACKED UP — South Dakota State cruises to 2022 WNIT title

By Emily Adler / April 3, 2022

It’s Championship Sunday!

Paige Bueckers, crouching, and Aaliyah Edwards, sitting on the ground, yell in celebration, while Azzi Fudd runs in, smiling, from the background to celebrate. Stanford Cardinal Cameron Brink walks away from Bueckers and Edwards.

Daily Briefing — April 2, 2022: CARDINAL SINS — UConn outduels Stanford for championship berth

By Emily Adler / April 2, 2022

The Hull has been breached

Geno Auriemma stands at halfcourt, but the Final Four logo, looking into the distance, away from the camera

Daily Briefing — April 1, 2022: Final Four tips off

By Emily Adler / April 1, 2022

Ball is a four-letter word

2022 WNBA Draft logo. (WNBA Media Central)

Inside the WNBA’s initial list of 2022 draft opt-ins

By Isabel Rodrigues / March 30, 2022

Hillmon, Howard, Smith all in; still waiting on Cunane

A Stanford player smiles widely while riding on Haley Jones' back and waving a Stanford flag with one hand. Some cheerleaders pose next to them for a photo, while on their other side, the Cardinal mascot smiles and gives a thumbs-up.

Daily Briefing — March 28, 2022: STANFORD STANDOUTS — Cardinal outlast Texas for Final Four berth

By Emily Adler / March 28, 2022

And that’s what happens when South Carolina makes its shots

Introducing: Locked On Women’s Basketball, presented by The Next

By Howard Megdal / March 23, 2022

A daily women’s basketball podcast, with insight from the entire staff of The Next, is here

Elizabeth Kitley holds her follow-through while watching her jump shot, as the defender, Nerea Hormosa, holds a contesting hand out while also watching the shot

Daily Briefing — March 19, 2022: THE EAGLES HAVE LANDED — FGCU upsets Virginia Tech to open March Madness

By Emily Adler / March 19, 2022

Elizabeth Kitley scores 42 points in the losing effort

Who’s Next — The Next’s Draft Board v1.0

By Emily Adler / March 18, 2022

Which prospects project best at the WNBA level?