Locked On Women’s Basketball

A close-up photo of Colorado State guard Becky Hammon during a game. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "From undrafted to star PG" 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 did Becky Hammon go undrafted in 1999?

By The Next / June 15, 2024

WNBA Retrospect returns, with a focus on players who were undervalued as pro prospects

Seattle Storm

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Assessing the Seattle Storm

By The Next / June 14, 2024

Host Natalie Heavren chats with Storm beat writer Bella Munson about how the Seattle team is working together and finding success

Graphic with photo of Kianna Smith looking at the camera and holding a basketball over her right shoulder. White text on orange background below reads "Cover the WNBA for what it is." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Gigi Speer and guest Kianna Smith at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Process, playing overseas and pivoting with Kianna Smith

By The Next / June 13, 2024

Kianna Smith: “We want to be recognized for how hard we work, the talent that we produce on the floor, just the same way that any other sport is”

Brittney Griner smiling in a game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Brittney Griner is back

By The Next / June 12, 2024

‘Her journey has been kind of an astounding story … I think she has a very driven mindset and unique motivation’

Graphic with photo of Alanna Smith (8) celebrating and smiling toward the right during a game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm. Mercedes Russell walks with her back to the camera slightly in front of Smith. White text on orange background below reads "The Alanna Smith Lynx". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Alanna Smith at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Alanna Smith powers Minnesota Lynx hot start, eyes Australia gold

By The Next / June 11, 2024

Smith talks making it in the WNBA, Opals at the Olympics and more

Mystics players in recent games

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Making sense of the 0-12 Washington Mystics

By The Next / June 10, 2024

‘They’re sticking together. They aren’t blaming anybody. They’re not pointing fingers, they’re not splintering’

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots a left-handed jump shot, and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards raises her right arm to try to contest it. The text "A rookie showdown" 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: Breaking down Aaliyah Edwards vs. Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

By The Next / June 8, 2024

Edwards starred individually, but Reese and Cardoso got the win

A preview thumbnail for the Locked On Women's Basketball podcast about the 2024 Commisioner's Cup, featuring a bottom banner that reads "EAST COAST BATTLE: LIBERTY VS. SUN". Above that, the Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu dribbles the ball backwards through her legs as she is defended by DiJonai Carrington

Locked On Women’s Basketball: East Coast battle

By The Next / June 7, 2024

Jackie Powell and Emily Adams break down the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup through the first few Cup games with an eye to a major upcoming matchup.

Graphic with photo of Rachel Banham dribbling the ball during a game between the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings. White text on orange background reads "Rachel Banham's got moves". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Rachel Banham at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Connecticut Sun’s Rachel Banham knows how to focus on what matters

By The Next / June 6, 2024

Finding rhythm as a three point shooter, undefeated Connecticut Sun, thoughts on coaching and more!

Sandy Brondello in a New York Liberty game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Sandy Brondello’s coaching ubiquity

By The Next / June 5, 2024

Host Howard Megdal chats with New York Liberty and Team Australia head coach Sandy Brondello on how she manages to simultaneously do both