Zia Cooke

South Carolina star Aliyah Boston addresses media in locker room ahead of UCLA matchup at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. on March 24, 2023. (Photo credit: Gabriella Lewis)

South Carolina reflects on newbie nerves but stays confident as united team

By Gabriella Lewis / March 24, 2023

“Freshies” bring confidence to undefeated Gamecocks

The Weekly Fast Break: Hello Cinderella

By Missy Heidrick / March 21, 2023

Two top seeds are out, the Sweet 16 is here.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Finding second-round value with Zia Cooke, Taylor Soule and Endyia Rogers

By The Next / March 11, 2023

Who are the second round standouts?

Jordan Horston and Laeticia Amihere among standout draft prospects from SEC Tournament

By Hunter Cruse / March 10, 2023

Top WNBA draft prospects shine in Greenville, S.C.

Zia Cooke rises up over a Tennessee player at the SEC Tournament Championship game on March 5. Cooke was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2023 WNBA Draft. (Photo credit: SEC)

Day 5 SEC Tournament: Will South Carolina ever lose?

By Gabriella Lewis / March 6, 2023

14 teams, 13 games, 12 mascots, and 57,000+ fans.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: SEC battle of unbeatens: How did No. 1 South Carolina top No. 5 LSU

By The Next / February 13, 2023

Missy and Alex break down the matchup between No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 5 LSU — AP Top 25 Poll

How South Carolina pulled out the win over Stanford

By Gabriella Lewis / November 22, 2022

Gamecocks celebrate win in first Maples game in 12 years

Stanford

Locked on Women’s Basketball: South Carolina vs. Stanford preview, who will come out on top?

By The Next / November 15, 2022

Natalie and Michelle discuss Sunday’s matchup between South Carolina and Stanford

Two pictures of 2023 WNBA draft prospects side-by-side: on the left, Aliyah Boston carries the ball as she strides past a defender and towards the rim; on the right, Stanford Cardinal big wing Haley Jones holds the ball by her midsections as she drives forward past the free-throw line while looking ahead

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2023 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

By Em Adler / November 7, 2022

The most detailed 2023 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room

Cover picture featuring two photos side-by-side -- on the left, UCLA guard Charisma Osborne going up for a layup and on the right, then-Buffalo guard Dyaisha Fair rises midair for a jumper, with her guide hand having left the ball -- a couple title lines that say "BEST GUARDS IN THE WNBA DRAFT?"; the "Locked on Women's Basketball Podcast" logo; and pictures of co-hosts Hunter Cruse, Joshua Welch, and Em Adler laughing

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The best guards in the WNBA Draft

By The Next / October 29, 2022

How do Jacy Sheldon, Charisma Osborne, Zia Cooke, Ashley Joens and more stack up?