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From left to right, Columbia players are pictured next to a photo of USC's McKenzie Forbes and her mom. Photos are positioned over the Locked on Women's Basketball logo and photos of the podcast host and guest. The title "Ivy League Roundup" is featured at the bottom of the graphic.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Ivy League roundup

By The Next / May 3, 2024

Ivy League reporter Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren

Kiki Iriafen jumps for the basketball. A banner at the bottom of the image reads transfer portal lessons. The image has Locked On Women’s Basketball branding.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Spilling transfer-portal secrets

By The Next / April 30, 2024

The Next’s Talia Goodman joins host Howard Megdal to dish on the latest college basketball moves

Three close-up photos of WNBA prospects Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins and MiLaysia Fulwiley are displayed side-by-side. The text "WNBA prospect ranking" 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: Ranking the top WNBA prospects in college basketball

By The Next / April 27, 2024

The top three are all top-20 prospects in WNBA history, our draft experts say

McKenzie Forbes leans forward and yells during the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Inside the Ivy League’s record night at the 2024 WNBA Draft

By Jenn Hatfield / April 25, 2024

Three Ivy Leaguers heard their names called, including Columbia’s first-ever draft picks

Stanford's Cameron brink goes up for a shot against Oregon State's Timea Gardiner.

Sparks land talented duo with WNBA Draft lottery picks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 16, 2024

Two new franchise cornerstones are coming to town.

UConn players pose for photos with the Portland Regional Championship trophy

UConn seniors anchor the voyage to Cleveland

By Michelle Smith / April 2, 2024

Huskies “miracle team” will face Iowa in national semis

UConn’s Paige Bueckers with Locked On Women’s Basketball text reading “Final Four or bust”

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Final Four is taking shape

By The Next / April 1, 2024

Plus, breaking down the controversy surrounding the 3-point line in Portland

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) passes the ball during the second half against Baylor Lady Bears guard Darianna Littlepage-Buggs (5)

JuJu Watkins’ playmaking might be her most underrated skill

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 31, 2024

The freshman star has shown herself to be an impactful playmaker.

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.

McKenzie Forbes screams in triumph and thumps her palm to her chest as her teammates cheer in the background.

Duke and Baylor ousted in Portland, but future is bright

By Bella Munson / March 31, 2024

USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future