Posts by David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The Next team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
Two new franchise cornerstones are coming to town.
The junior guard buried Texas with a barrage of 3-point shots
The freshman star has shown herself to be an impactful playmaker.
The Penn graduate transfer has been a steadying hand all season and into the NCAA Tournament
The senior captain is the longest-tenured player on the roster
The junior guard turned in a career season for the Anteaters.
The Big West Tournament Semifinals featured an upset and top seed advancing.
Wahinekapu’s all-around game has helped Hawaii secure the top seed in the Big West Tournament
The Sparks’ guard-heavy roster gets even more crowded.
They’ll need veteran mentorship for a young roster, likely including several 2024 draft picks
