Locked On Women’s Basketball

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Locked On Women’s Basketball Final Four Recap Show: Oh my, Caitlin Clark

By The Next / April 1, 2023

Our hosts break down how Clark is a generational offensive talent after Iowa’s Final Four stunner

Super drafts are coming. How did we get here and is the league prepared for it? Featuring photographs of Aaliyah Edwards, Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Caitlin Clark. (Photo Credits: Domenic Allegra and John McLellan)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Super drafts are coming

By The Next / March 31, 2023

Can the league support a handful of super drafts as a number of factors lead to elite talent piling into the 2024 and 2025 WNBA Drafts?

Locked on Women’s Basketball: 2023 Final Four: LSU, South Carolina and underrated SEC get their due 

By The Next / March 29, 2023

Howard and Gabriella chat about SEC being underrated and South Carolina’s dominance

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Can anyone stop Aliyah Boston and South Carolina? 

By The Next / March 28, 2023

Howard and Michelle chat about the Final Four teams, Dawn Staley’s impact on women’s basketball and more

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Two down and two to go: Setting the field for the 2023 Final Four

By The Next / March 27, 2023

Missy and Matthew talk about the Elite Eight matchups, players who have made a splash in the tournament and tonight’s games

Close-up photos of South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere and Iowa State’s Stephanie Soares are displayed side-by-side. The text "Top Upside Swings" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, the Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner, and the text "Draft Profile" is in all caps below the logo.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Stephanie Soares’ lottery buzz, Laeticia Amihere’s versatility and more

By The Next / March 25, 2023

Will Soares soar into the lottery this spring?

A number of UConn's international players face unique challenges in the world of NIL. (Photo Credit: Domenic Allegra)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: International NIL

By The Next / March 24, 2023

Gabriella Levine joins host Natalie Heavren to break down the unique situation in the world of NIL for UConn’s international players.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Lisa Leslie previews the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament 

By The Next / March 23, 2023

Howard and Lisa Leslie chat about DraftKings, her inside-outside game and the 2023 NCAA Tournament

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Dan Hughes talks NCAA Tournament, Seattle Storm tenure and his ties

By The Next / March 22, 2023

Howard and Dan Hughes chat about his tie collection, broadcasting and WNBA coaching career

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Atlanta Dream’s Kia Vaughn, now in front office, reflects on her career

By The Next / March 21, 2023

Howard and Kia Vaughn chat about her WNBA career, coach Vivian Stringer’s impact and leadership role