Locked On Women’s Basketball

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Two photos are shown side-by-side. On the left, Duke guard Chelsea Gray poses for a photo in her uniform. On the right, Maryland forward Alyssa Thomas smiles as she hugs head coach Brenda Frese. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "2014 WNBA Draft gems!" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why were Alyssa Thomas, Chelsea Gray undervalued WNBA prospects?

By The Next / September 14, 2024

Two of the top players to come out of the class of 2014 were picked fourth and 11th overall

Graphic with a photo of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and rookie Angel Reese at the 2024 draft. Text overlay reads "Cathy Engelbert's misstep on CNBC."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s comments on CNBC matter

By The Next / September 13, 2024

Jackie Powell and Maggie Hendricks discuss the comments, responses and what they would have liked to see

Kennedy Burke attempts a layup for the New York Liberty with LA Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot defending her.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kennedy Burke talks Liberty’s title push

By The Next / September 12, 2024

‘It’s tough going from team to team and just finding your role’

Graphic with photo of Dan Hughes during a game as a coach. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background below reads "Climbing the Dan Hughes Coaching Tree." Headshots of guest Dan Hughes and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Breanna Stewart, Cheryl Reeve and more — Dan Hughes talks coaching tree

By The Next / September 11, 2024

Hughes: ‘New York, without question to me, has attacked the regular season like a team that wants to be champions’

Two photos of Washington as a coach.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Marian E. Washington continues the conversation

By The Next / September 9, 2024

Washington: ‘I really believed that our women’s program deserved to be supported’

A close-up photo of Tiffany Hayes smiling at the 2012 WNBA Draft. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "How did she fall to No. 14?" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How Tiffany Hayes went from polarizing prospect to all-time draft steal

By The Next / September 7, 2024

The former second-round pick is in her 12th season in the WNBA

Marian E. Washington coaching a game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Marian E. Washington’s legacy

By The Next / September 6, 2024

Washington: ‘At 78, I decided to tell the story myself’

Graphic with photo of Caitlin Clark celebrating during a WNBA game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Gigi Speer and guest Symone Stanley at lower right. Text at lower left reads "What is Caitlin really like?"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA playoff breakdown, what is Caitlin Clark REALLY like?

By The Next / September 5, 2024

Playoffs approach, benefits of the Olympic break, and more

Niele Ivey addresses the fans at a Notre Dame game.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Niele Ivey keeps building in South Bend

By The Next / September 4, 2024

A look at Notre Dame ahead of the 2024-25 season

Tina Charles smiles on the court with a camera in her face.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Atlanta Dream in contention

By The Next / September 3, 2024

‘That’s the biggest blessing that you could have’