podcasts

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

Tina Thompson, wearing a yellow USC jersey, holds the ball with two hands away from a defender. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and Unique Offensive Star" 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: What made Tina Thompson the WNBA’s first No. 1 overall draft pick?

By The Next / July 8, 2023

Thompson had ‘a truly unique skill set’ in the mid-1990s at USC

A close-up photo of Atlanta Dream forward/guard Haley Jones handling the ball. The text "Early All-Rookie Team" 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: Early WNBA All-Rookie Team picks

By The Next / June 17, 2023

Jones, Boston, Dojkić are some of the rookies who have impressed

A photo of Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper shooting over Minnesota Lynx guard Diamond Miller is the centerpiece of the image. The text "Outlooks for Storm, Lynx, Sky" 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: Outlooks for Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx and more

By The Next / June 10, 2023

Seattle embraces youth movement, while Minnesota bets on vets

Satou Sabally and the Dallas Wings' defensive-minded mentality have them in a groove early in the season. A photo of Sabally dribbling in a game against the Connecticut Sun with the episode title of "Wings Finding a New Groove" (Photo Credit: Chris Poss)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Wings finding a groove

By The Next / June 9, 2023

Isabel Rodrigues is joined by The Next’s Dallas Wings beat reporter Arie Graham to discuss Satou Sabally and all things Wings.

Shakira Austin puts her arm around Eric Thibault. White letters on orange text read 'big boy pants' in D.C.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Who’s wearing ‘big boy pants’ in Washington?

By The Next / June 8, 2023

Alex and Jenn discuss what’s going on in Washington D.C. from the sideline to Shakira Austin

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Coquese Washington has Rutgers women’s basketball on the right track 

By The Next / June 6, 2023

Howard and Coquese Washington talk all things Rutgers plus Year 1 in the books

Close-up photos of Seattle's Jordan Horston and Dallas' Satou Sabally are shown side-by-side. The text "Around the WNBA" 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: WNBA rookie check-in, breakout players and more

By The Next / May 27, 2023

Plus, what’s gone wrong in Phoenix?

A photo of South Dakota head coach Kayla Karius talking to her team on the bench is shown at center. The text "Winning ways in South Dakota" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner. Thumbnails of host Missy Heidrick and Karius during their conversation are below the logo.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Winning ways in South Dakota

By The Next / May 22, 2023

An inside look at the Coyotes’ culture and Karius’ first season at the helm