Posts by Hunter Cruse

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

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

Atlanta Dream guards Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray hug.

2024 WNBA season preview: Atlanta Dream

May 1, 2024

The Dream remain committed to promising young core, but look to return to the playoffs in 2024

A collage of seven pictures of top WNBA draft prospects: In the middle, UConn guard Paige Bueckers screams in celebration while clenching her fists and flexing; surrounding her, from top-left clockwise: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo holds the ball while looking into the distance; South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley jumps in midair higher than every other player on the court to release a floater; Stanford big Kiki Iriafen holds the ball above her head in midair to release a jump shot over the extended arm of a defender; Texas A&M big Janiah Barker looks down; Texas wing Madison Booker leans over and yells in celebration, while teammates yell in random directions in celebration as well; JuJu Watkins holds the ball over head to release a free-throw.

Who are the top WNBA draft prospects in college basketball?

April 23, 2024

The future has never been brighter

Nyadiew Puoch poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert at the 2024 WNBA Draft

Atlanta Dream add international talent in the 2024 WNBA Draft

April 16, 2024

Atlanta looks toward future with draft haul headlined by Australia’s Nyadiew Puoch

A collage of four pictures of 2024 WNBA draft prospects: top left, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark looks down in thought; top right, Stanford center Cameron Brink smiles while looking down; bottom left, UConn center Aaliyah Edwards celebrates during a game; bottom right, Angers combo guard Leïla Lacan looks ahead while crouched over to dribble forward.

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board v2.0

April 8, 2024

In-depth scouting reports on every potential major contributor

Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair at the 2024 ACC Tournament (Photo credit: Mitchell Northam, The Next)

Dyaisha Fair, Mackenzie Holmes headline roster for Women’s College All-Star Game

April 4, 2024

20 of the nation’s top seniors will cap off their collegiate careers in Cleveland