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.
Liz Cambage, Chennedy Carter headline the Sparks’ unexpected flurry of moves
An impressive win for a young team looking to establish itself
After returning home from playing at UNLV and overseas, Kelli Thompson is both coaching and getting buckets at the Women’s Drew League
The WNBA legend is enjoying her transition into coaching and being a visible mentor to young basketball players
Michelle Miller was a standout at Princeton. Now, as she finishes medical school at UCLA, she can be found getting buckets at the Women’s Drew League.
Sparks guard is bridging the gap between players and fans
The star post player who scored 53 points in a game last season is set to make a big impact for the Bruins
After getting the help they needed from other teams, the Sparks couldn’t finish an improbable run to the postseason
