Posts by Hunter Cruse

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

MiLaysia Fulwiley taking shots at practice ahead of South Carolina's season opener.

Film room: What makes MiLaysia Fulwiley a generational prospect?

November 17, 2023

Fulwiley’s electric point guard play has translated immediately as a true freshman

A collage of the top nine 2024 WNBA draft prospects in college, including South Carolina point guard Te-Hina Paopao, UConn big Aaliyah Edwards, Kentucky wing Maddie Scherr, UConn point guard Paige Bueckers, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark, Algers (France) combo guard Leïla Lacan, Ohio State off-ball guard Jacy Sheldon, Stanford big Cameron Brink, and Wazzu combo guard Charlisse Leger-Walker

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

November 3, 2023

The most detailed 2024 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room

Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard smiling at Atlanta Dream exit interviews

How did Atlanta Dream assess an up-and-down 2023 season?

September 28, 2023

Padover: ‘I’m as excited as I’ve ever been for this team and what’s to come’

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard receives a pass during warmups.

‘She did her thing’: Rhyne Howard makes historic playoff debut for Atlanta Dream in Game 1 loss

September 16, 2023

‘I’m not here to look to break records. I’m here to win’

Atlanta Dream forward Monique Billings closes out on jump-shot in Minnesota.

Atlanta Dream ready to capitalize on first WNBA playoff trip since 2018

September 11, 2023

Atlanta will face challenging opponent in Dallas Wings

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) during the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on July 20, 2023. (Photo Credit: Chris Poss, The Next)

Naz Hillmon’s reliability is a Dream come true

September 6, 2023

‘She doesn’t act like a second-year player’

MN Lynx vs Atlanta Dream, Cheyenne Parker (F#32) & Jessica Shepard (F#10) on May 23rd, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Photo credit: John McClellan, The Next

Why Atlanta has the WNBA’s worst record in August

August 27, 2023

Tanisha Wright: ‘This team needs to grow up’

A photo of Atlanta's bench during loss to Washington Mystics in June 2023 in Washington, D.C.

How assistant coach Barbara Turner is making a difference for Dream

August 20, 2023

Turner’s long journey from the hardwoods to the sideline

Monique Billings, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray standing under the basket during Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics game in Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra, The Next)

Notebook: Atlanta’s offensive woes continue in late collapse at Seattle

August 11, 2023

Dream are still in contention to host the WNBA Playoffs with one month to go

Spain's Alicia Flórez shooting a floater in FIBA U18 contest.

Why Spain’s Alicia Flórez could make the WNBA one day

August 8, 2023

‘Rarely have I seen someone celebrate each positive action on defense; her energy is contagious’