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.

USC basketball looks to young players for improvement

August 6, 2021

Jordyn Jenkins and Madison Campbell should be ready to make a big impact

Sparks make roster moves before the season resumes

August 4, 2021

The absence of Vadeeva likely signals an increasing role for Lauren Cox

‘The next 25 years is going to be really interesting’

July 16, 2021

Cathy Engelbert shares what’s next for the WNBA

WNBA’s young talent has arrived

July 16, 2021

The league’s up and coming stars took center stage at the 2021 All-Star Game

Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA create a new legacy in the Space Jam world

July 11, 2021

The inclusion of WNBA players in the latest movie is a watershed moment

How Los Angeles’ defense is keeping team afloat

July 7, 2021

Offense remains a problem, however

Sparks make roster moves ahead of contract deadline

June 30, 2021

The moves appeared to leave the Sparks incredibly thin in the frontcourt

Sparks hit a bump in the road

June 24, 2021

Defense is among the WNBA’s best, but L.A.’s offense is sputtering

Los Angeles Sparks react to Nneka Ogwumike’s exclusion from 2021 Olympic team

June 24, 2021

‘She should be on that team’

What Karlie Samuelson, Kristine Anigwe bring to Sparks

June 17, 2021

Toughness and shooting help round out Los Angeles’ rotation