Posts by Howard Megdal

Howard is the founder of The Next and editor-in-chief.

Raven Johnson of South Carolina shoots against Indiana in Albany.

Raven Johnson fulfills Aliyah Boston’s South Carolina prophecy

March 29, 2024

Dawn Staley’s South Carolina remake works as intended

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo dribbling the ball.

Hannah Hidalgo’s journey is just beginning

March 29, 2024

Niele Ivey: ‘She’s never going to stop playing’

Colorado head coach JR Payne speaks to the media from a podium.

Colorado and Iowa reflect on their second time around in NCAA Tournament

March 29, 2024

Lisa Bluder: ‘I’m sure they’re looking forward to this rematch’

Katie Lou Samuelson reacts with surprise during a game against the Washington Mystics on Aug. 7, 2022. (Domenic Allegra photo)

Indiana Fever agree to terms with Katie Lou Samuelson

February 1, 2024

Inside what motivated Samuelson, Fever to come together

Shorthanded Las Vegas Aces found answers in Game 4

October 18, 2023

How sheer will propelled the Aces to victory

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray shoots a fadeaway jump shot over two New York Liberty defenders while center Kiah Stokes sets a screen.

Las Vegas Aces will miss both Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes in Game 4

October 17, 2023

New details on Riquna Williams’ availability

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Sources: Portland expected to be second WNBA expansion team

October 5, 2023

Discussions have reached Board of Governors level

Betnijah Laney and Breanna Stewart embrace following the New York Liberty's 87-84 victory in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals in Uncasville, CT on Oct. 1, 2023. (Domenic Allegra photo)

Column: Betnijah Laney made this moment possible for the New York Liberty

October 2, 2023

Brondello: ‘B’s built like this’

Olivia Nelson-Ododa of the Connecticut Sun corrals a rebound against the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals on Sept. 26, 2023. (Howard Megdal photo)

Did the Connecticut Sun improve on their Game 1 deficiencies?

September 26, 2023

Mixed signs in Game 2 as the Liberty tie the series

Connecticut Sun guard Rebecca Allen smiles and high-fives teammate DeWanna Bonner as she is introduced before a game.

Rebecca Allen thrives in New York Liberty playoff game — but for the Connecticut Sun

September 24, 2023

Longtime Liberty mainstay critical to Sun win in Game 1 on the road