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Locked On Women’s Basketball: Gophers are ready for the Big Ten season

By The Next / November 6, 2024

Plitzuweit: ‘Probably the biggest thing we have to figure out is – how do we score more efficiently?’

UCLA center Lauren Betts fights for a rebound against USC center Clarice Akunwafo and USC guard JuJu Watkins.

2024-25 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 17, 2024

Four new teams, dozens of storylines in the new-look conference

A collage of seven pictures of top WNBA draft prospects: In the middle, UConn guard Paige Bueckers screams in celebration while clenching her fists and flexing; surrounding her, from top-left clockwise: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo holds the ball while looking into the distance; South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley jumps in midair higher than every other player on the court to release a floater; Stanford big Kiki Iriafen holds the ball above her head in midair to release a jump shot over the extended arm of a defender; Texas A&M big Janiah Barker looks down; Texas wing Madison Booker leans over and yells in celebration, while teammates yell in random directions in celebration as well; JuJu Watkins holds the ball over head to release a free-throw.

Who are the top WNBA draft prospects in college basketball?

By Emily Adler / April 23, 2024

The future has never been brighter

Red and white confetti falls on Ohio State as the Buckeyes celebrate their Big Ten regular-season title.

Big Ten Tournament preview: Questions for all 14 teams in the conference

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 6, 2024

Can Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes win their third straight title?

Minnesota guard Mara Braun shoots an open midrange jump shot near the elbow.

How Mara Braun’s injury impacts Minnesota

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 30, 2024

Plitzuweit: ‘It was a really tough blow’

Tay Valladay celebrates during Penn State's win over Maryland

Big Ten notebook: Lady Lions finding their stride, Michigan State takes down Michigan

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 28, 2024

Penn State’s offense on fire

Molly Davis on the court against Cleveland State.

Big Ten notebook: Minnesota’s big week, Iowa trounces Indiana and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 15, 2024

The Hawkeyes are the lone unbeaten team remaining in Big Ten play

Alexis Markowski dribbles the ball for Nebraska against Northwestern State

Big Ten notebook: Michigan surprises, Nebraska defends home court and Michigan State continues to impress

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 2, 2024

The Wolverines defend their home court against ranked Ohio State

DeeDee Hagemann dribbles the ball up the floor for Michigan State against Evansville.

Big Ten roundup: Ohio State beats Tennessee on the road, Michigan State rolling and Mackenzie’s ‘Holmescoming’

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / December 3, 2023

Several teams pick up exciting road wins as conference play gets closer

Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon defends UConn's Nika Muhl as Muhl falls to the floor.

2023-24 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 23, 2023

A look ahead to another competitive season