Posts by Aya Abdeen

Aya Abdeen is a student in sports journalism at Arizona State University and has been a contributing writer for The Next since December 2022. She is also a sports reporter for the Sun Devils’ women’s basketball team for The State Press. Her work has also appeared on AZPreps365.

Former LSU guard Seimone Augustus and current head coach Kim Mulkey hold up one hand each in the shape of an L in front of Augustus' on-campus statue.

Seimone Augustus, Michele Timms headline Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

April 6, 2024

Fellow inductees Harley Redin and Michael Cooper also have ties to women’s basketball

Forward Sarah Strong shoots an open 3-pointer during the McDonald's All American Game as a defender is late to contest her shot.

What top prospect Sarah Strong’s commitment means for UConn

April 6, 2024

Strong chose UConn over Duke and North Carolina on Saturday morning

Caitlin Clark smiling

WNBA releases list of players who declared for 2024 draft

April 4, 2024

Caitlin Clark and Cameron Brink lead the pack

Kellie Harper out as head coach for the Tennessee Lady Vols after five seasons

April 1, 2024

Harper is out after the Lady Vols’ second-round exit in this year’s NCAA Tournament

Caitlin Clark shrugs on the court

Caitlin Clark named to Team USA roster for training camp

March 28, 2024

The roster will feature nine Olympians

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stands at a wooden podium and speaks with the media ahead of a 2023 playoff game. An orange backdrop featuring the WNBA playoffs and Google logos is behind her.

WNBA returns to Canada for exhibition game May 5. Will northern expansion follow?

March 7, 2024

Engelbert: ‘Globalizing the game is an important part of our strategy’

Caitlin Clark smiles as she holds an ESPN microphone and looks out at the Iowa fans after a victory in the 2023 Final Four.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for 2024 WNBA Draft

February 29, 2024

Clark is presumed to be picked first by the Indiana Fever

A'ja Wilson tries to shoot past Jonquel Jones in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Brooklyn, NY. Photo Credit: Dominic Allegra | The Next

A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces face Puerto Rico in South Carolina

February 29, 2024

Wilson: ‘I’m excited and can’t wait to return to Columbia with my Aces team’

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.

Women’s Champions Classic to take place at Barclays Center in December

February 17, 2024

Recently announced early-season event will include UConn, Louisville, Iowa and Tennessee.

Caitlin Clark pulls up for a shot against South Carolina on March 31, 2023.

NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Committee reveals its current top 16

February 15, 2024

South Carolina, Stanford, Colorado, Ohio State would be no. 1 seeds