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USC's JuJu Watkins celebrates her team's victory. Photo credit: USC Athletics

Bigger challenges lie ahead for Pac-12 NCAA Tournament teams

By Michelle Smith / March 24, 2024

In a very chalky weekend so far, six of the seven Pac-12 entrants move on to the second round Sunday and Monday.

Colorado's Jaylyn Sherrod dribbles the ball with her right hand, trying to get to the rim, as Oregon State's Donovyn Hunter provides resistance.

How Thursday became possibly the best Pac-12 Tournament day ever

By Michelle Smith / March 8, 2024

The Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals featured six ranked teams, two teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble and plenty of drama

Graphic with photo of Arizona head coach Adia Barnes coaching on the sidelines during a game. Text below reads "Raising Arizona". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Adia Barnes and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Adia Barnes, Arizona are ten toes down at Pac-12 Tournament

By The Next / March 5, 2024

‘So here we are, not winning as many games but figuring out a way to be successful’

Arizona head coach Adia Barnes gives instructions from the sidelines.

Even with double OT loss, Arizona making the case for itself and the Pac-12

By Michelle Smith / March 1, 2024

The Wildcats need a strong finish to seal the NCAA deal

Brenda Frese stands on the sideline

Portal Perspective: Which coaches are turning over top-tier transfer talent?

By Emily Adler / February 18, 2024

Let’s remember a truly unprecedented number of transfers

Pac-12 action: Kiki Iriafen (44) smiles and claps for her Stanford teammates from the bench, alongside fellow Stanford players and coaches.

Parity hits the top Pac-12 teams hard

By Michelle Smith / January 29, 2024

Through the first four weekends, the drama has been palpable and the upsets plentiful

Mizzou head coach Robin Pingeton walks by the halfcourt logo

Stock down: Which women’s college basketball coaches are on the hot seat?

By Emily Adler / December 31, 2023

This article isn’t Jolly; in fact, it’s quite Grave(s)

Colorado fifth-year senior guard Jaylyn Sherrod goes to the basket against LSU on November 6.

Pac-12 teams propelled by fifth-year players

By Michelle Smith / November 27, 2023

Pac-12’s final year as we know it could also be its best, thanks to a crop of college elders

Pac-12 Media Day set photo

Pac-12’s last ride is the elephant in the room at media day

By Michelle Smith / October 13, 2023

‘Our team’s theme is ‘Best year ever,’ and I think that that’s kind of what everyone wants’

Washington State's Charlisse Leger-Walker yells in celebration after hitting a big shot against Utah.

Charlisse Leger-Walker’s dagger three punctuates Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals

By Matthew Walter / March 3, 2023

Plus, UCLA, Stanford and Colorado advance