Stanford

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer is covered in confetti as her team celebrates her 1,203 win as head coach.

Tara VanDerveer’s sudden retirement from Stanford reverberates

By Michelle Smith / April 10, 2024

VanDerveer spoke to The Next on Tuesday about why this was the right time

Graphic with photo of USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) dribbling the ball at left and UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) blocking a Duke player's shot at right.

JuJu vs. Paige showdown will be about more than two stars

By Michelle Smith / March 31, 2024

USC is more than – and has always been more than Watkins in the same way that UConn has been more this season than Paige Bueckers. But it’s hard to quibble with the excitement, interest and ratings that it builds.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma smiles on the sidelines. He has a water bottle in his left hand and looks like he's about to use his right hand to unscrew the cap.

Portland notebook: Geno Auriemma speaks on Pac-12, conference realignment

By Michelle Smith / March 30, 2024

Plus, Lindsay Gottlieb and Nicki Collen discuss their experience coaching in the pros

Stanford senior forward Cameron Brink walks on the court with her head down.

NC State’s successful game plan is Stanford’s demise

By Michelle Smith / March 30, 2024

Wolfpack reach Elite Eight behind Aziaha James’ 25-point second half

Graphic with photos of Angel Reese (left) and Cameron Brink (right). Text below reads "Sweet 16 Predictions." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Jackie Powell and guest Cameron Ruby at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 preview

By The Next / March 29, 2024

The Pac-12 dominates the remaining field, the Region of Doom and looking ahead to the Elite Eight

Texas guard Madison Booker (35) dribbles the ball towards the BYU basket during the basketball game at the Moody Center.

Sweet 16 notebook: Day 1 in Portland

By Bella Munson / March 29, 2024

Insights ahead of the Sweet 16 in Portland

The UCLA Bruins celebrate after a win.

With five teams in the Sweet 16, Pac-12 has its proof point in last hurrah

By Michelle Smith / March 28, 2024

Five of the eight games in the Sweet 16 will have a Pac-12 in it

Junior forward Kiki Iriafen places Stanford's nameplate on the bracket after scoring 41 points to lead the Cardinal to an 87-81 overtime win over Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. (Photo courtesy of Stanford Athletics)

This time, Stanford survives NCAA Tournament second-round scare to advance out of Maples

By Michelle Smith / March 25, 2024

35 games into the season and headed to the Sweet 16 in Portland, Stanford are still learning about themselves

USC's JuJu Watkins celebrates her team's victory. Photo credit: USC Athletics

Bigger challenges lie ahead for Pac-12 NCAA Tournament teams

By Michelle Smith / March 24, 2024

In a very chalky weekend so far, six of the seven Pac-12 entrants move on to the second round Sunday and Monday.

Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks (55), forward Jalynn Bristow (1), and guard Emily Ryan (11) celebrate with guard Hannah Belanger (13) after a four-point play against Cincinnati during the third quarter of a NCAA women's basketball at Hilton Coliseum on March 2, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State’s Audi Crooks makes grand NCAA Tournament debut with 40-point gem

By Michelle Smith / March 23, 2024

Crooks led the way as the Cyclones came back from down 20 to beat Maryland.