Posts by Hunter Cruse

Hunter Cruse covers the Atlanta Dream and the WNBA Draft for The Next.

Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere handles the ball for Canada against Japan at the 2022 FIBA World Cup on Sept. 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo credit: @CanBball on X/Twitter)

Canada’s Laeticia Amihere becomes the youngest Olympian in Dream history

July 7, 2024

“It’s going to be a moment that is very meaningful for me and my family”

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) leads a pregame huddle ahead of a game against the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C on May 29, 2024 (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

How Naz Hillmon is steadying Atlanta amid rocky 7-10 start

July 1, 2024

How forward Naz Hillmon is making her impact for the Dream on and off the court through the team’s early struggles

Atlanta Dream wing Maya Caldwell (#33) dribbles the ball in a game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 8, 2022 (Photo credit: John McClellan | The Next)

Atlanta Dream notebook: Jordin Canada returns from injury, Maya Caldwell signed

June 26, 2024

Allisha Gray: ‘I’m so excited. About time!’

A photo of the Atlanta Dream's sellout crowd inside State Farm Arena on June 21, 2024.

‘I don’t have the answers’: Atlanta Dream’s slide continues in front of record home crowd

June 22, 2024

Tanisha Wright is still figuring out how to get the Dream to click

Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright stands on the sideline and watches the game with her hands loosely clenched at chest level.

What’s wrong with the Atlanta Dream’s offense?

June 8, 2024

Is Atlanta’s system maximizing star Rhyne Howard’s talents?

Kaleena Smith, GG Banks and Jazzy Davidson during Overtime Select Captain's Weekend (Photo by Asher Greene | Overtime)

Overtime Select spotlights top recruits, future WNBA stars with inaugural captains

June 7, 2024

Top high school recruits in 2025-27 classes to play in groundbreaking league

Jenica Lewis defends Jerzy Robinson during the OT Select Captain's Weekend on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo credit: Asher Greene | Overtime)

‘It’s history’: Overtime Select poised to elevate top high school prospects

June 4, 2024

New league is redefining high school women’s basketball

Atlanta Dream wing Rhyne Howard drives to the basket during a game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 26, 2024. (Photo credit: @AtlantaDream on X/Twitter)

Notebook: Where do Atlanta Dream stand through four games?

May 27, 2024

Stats and storylines after 2-2 start to the season

Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles drives for a layup

‘It’s a blessing to be here playing for Atlanta’: Tina Charles shines in WNBA return

May 16, 2024

She became oldest player in franchise history to score at least 20 points

Dallas Wings guard Crystal Dangerfield has her eyes up as she dribbles the ball with her left hand.

What acquiring Crystal Dangerfield means for the Atlanta Dream

May 4, 2024

Atlanta adds reliable point guard in low-risk, high-reward trade