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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?

Minnesota Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon looks to pass the ball in a game against the Washington Mystics on June 8, 2021. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Layshia Clarendon on induction into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor

By Lucas Seehafer / March 17, 2022

‘Oh, damn, I was pretty good back in the day’

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

Russian state news agency reports detention of Brittney Griner extended until May 19

By Howard Megdal / March 17, 2022

New date runs beyond start of WNBA season

The Texas Longhorns team and pep band gather at halfcourt and pose in celebration of their Big 12 Tournament title.

Daily Briefing — March 14, 2022: HORNS UP — Texas upsets Baylor for Big 12 tournament championship

By Emily Adler / March 14, 2022

WE HAVE A BRACKET

Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan

Why the Indiana Fever dealt Teaira McCowan to Dallas

By Tony East / March 10, 2022

The move represents a seismic change in direction for the Fever under Lin Dunn

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

Russian officials detain Brittney Griner

By Gabriella Lewis / March 5, 2022

All other WNBA players have been evacuated from Ukraine and Russia