Duke

A fully packed crowd of South Dakota State fans stands cheering, clapping and/or holding up three fingers in celebration.

Why scheduling a home-and-home with South Dakota State is a terrible idea

By Emily Adler / November 17, 2024

Only fools go to Brookings, S.D., yet smart coaches keep doing it

Duke's Reigan Richardson takes a shot as Maryland's Allie Kubek defends during a non-conference game on Nov. 10, 2024.

Duke is embracing challenging early-season schedule

By Rob Knox / November 11, 2024

Kara Lawson: ‘All of this is just learning and growing’

Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers celebrate as N.C. State beats Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

2024-25 ACC preview

By Mitchell Northam / October 25, 2024

Can N.C. State go back to the Final Four?

South Carolina celebrates after winning NCAA tournament

2024-25 NCAA top 25 preview

By Missy Heidrick / October 7, 2024

Many more miles to travel to see which roads lead to the 2025 Final Four

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

A close-up photo of Duke guard Jasmine Thomas in a game, leaning forward with her mouth slightly open in an O shape. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "All-time great defender" 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 did Jasmine Thomas fall to No. 12 in the 2011 WNBA Draft?

By The Next / September 1, 2024

Adler: ‘She might be the best point-of-attack defender I’ve scouted’

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is shown from the waist up. She looks straight ahead.

Sunday Notes, Week 12: Kamilla Cardoso has arrived

By Emily Adler / September 1, 2024

Plus, Brittney Sykes’ 3-point shooting and a WNBA draft lottery update

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

McKenzie Forbes screams in triumph and thumps her palm to her chest as her teammates cheer in the background.

Duke and Baylor ousted in Portland, but future is bright

By Bella Munson / March 31, 2024

USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future

A close-up photo of NC State guard Aziaha James going up for a shot with her left hand. The text "2024 March Madness stars" is 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: Who are this year’s March Madness breakout stars?

By The Next / March 30, 2024

‘Aziaha James is just getting to the free-throw line at will’