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A close-up shot from straight on of Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus shooting the ball. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "Premier Bucket-Getter" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Seimone Augustus, the WNBA’s best isolation scorer and bucket-getter

By The Next / September 9, 2023

‘The ideal shooting guard prospect but in a big wing’s body’

Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard shoots a left-handed jump shot. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "The Great Utility Wing" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Scouting Alana Beard, the greatest perimeter defender in WNBA history

By The Next / September 2, 2023

‘She’s able to make these impact plays in spaces where you don’t really see it coming’

Graphic with a photo of Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston. Caption reads "Low-grade Fever in Indiana."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Low-grade Fever in Indiana and playoff hopes

By The Next / August 28, 2023

Missy and Tony talk about the Indiana Fever turnaround under Christie Sides

UConn guards Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird listen to head coach Geno Auriemma. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "The Offensive Engine" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Diana Taurasi, a generational offensive engine

By The Next / August 26, 2023

‘The hype around Diana was at the highest level for a prospect that you can think of’

UConn point guard Sue Bird and her teammates sport national championship T-shirts. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "The Always Reliable PG" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Sue Bird, a model for scalability and efficiency at point guard

By The Next / August 19, 2023

‘The platonic ideal of a point guard for the early aughts’

Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt points out something to forward Tamika Catchings. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "Best Ever Non-No. 1 Pick" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Why did Tamika Catchings fall in 2001 WNBA Draft?

By The Next / August 12, 2023

Should the Charlotte Sting have picked Catchings over Georgia’s Kelly Miller?

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes holds three fingers in the air and sticks her tongue out in celebration. The phrase "Building Around Brittney" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Can Brittney Sykes lead hobbled Washington Mystics to glory?

By The Next / August 3, 2023

And when will the Mystics’ injured players return?

Locked On Women’s Basketball: A new Spartan spirit for Robyn Fralick and Michigan State

By The Next / July 31, 2023

Fralick joined Missy Heidrick to discuss her return to the Great Lakes State and what to expect from the Spartans

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Nneka Ogwumike, Jordin Canada and Los Angeles Sparks’ silver linings so far 

By The Next / July 18, 2023

Howard, general manager Karen Bryant and head coach Curt Miller talk all things Sparks

Polish center Margo Dydek, playing for the San Antonio Silver Stars, towers over her teammates in a huddle. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "7'2 Defensive Giant" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Margo Dydek, the Poland post patrol

By The Next / July 15, 2023

At 7’2, Dydek had a unique defensive presence and remains the WNBA’s all-time leader in blocks