Posts by Matthew Walter

Matthew Walter covers the Las Vegas Aces, the Pac-12 and the WCC for the Next. He is a former Director of Basketball Operations and Video Coordinator at three different Division I women's basketball programs.

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Women’s Basketball Bracketology: UCLA, UConn top the preseason bracket

November 2, 2025

And Colorado, Columbia, George Mason and Miami crack the bubble

Oregon State celebrates winning the WCC Tournament title against Portland. They are all shown from the front with a large ticket in front of them and two players holding trophies.

2025-26 WCC preview

October 26, 2025

Twelve teams gear up for ultra competitive conference title race

Valkyries guard Veronica Burton and forwards Janelle Salaun and Monique Billings sit on the bench. They are shown from the front with people in the backgroud.

Where did the regular-season Golden State Valkyries go?

September 15, 2025

And how can they return in time for Game 2?

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase smiles as she coaches her team. She is shown from the front with a large crowd behind her.

How Natalie Nakase and her staff have driven the Golden State Valkyries’ unprecedented success

September 8, 2025

The Valkyries are the first WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs in their first season

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton and guard Carla Leite and other players celebrate a big play. They are shown from the front.

How the Golden State Valkyries became the first-ever WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs

September 5, 2025

Natalie Nakase: ‘We’ve written it our way’

Valkyries Forward Janelle Salaun looks out at the crowd. She is shown from the front with a large but out of focus crowd behind her.

How Janelle Salaün became a basketball star in 11 years

August 30, 2025

Iliana Rupert: ‘She always had this killer mode, but now she’s efficient with it’

Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert shoots a floater. She is shown from the front with a large but out-of-focus crowd behind her.

Iliana Rupert’s growth has been on full display with the Golden State Valkyries

August 9, 2025

Rupert is scoring nearly 10 points per game this season after averaging less than 4 in her first two WNBA seasons

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton walks down the court. She is shown from the front with a large but out of focus crowd behind her.

‘We cannot replace KT’: How the Valkyries look to adjust without All-Star Kayla Thornton

July 26, 2025

The Golden State Valkyries will need everyone else to step up after losing the heart and soul of their team to a season ending knee injury

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball. She is shown from the front, and a packed but out-of-focus crowd is in the background behind her.

Kate Martin’s growth with the Golden State Valkyries: Confidence and ball screens

July 7, 2025

Martin: ‘I think just being more comfortable out there, letting the game come to me’

Golden State Valkyries forward Chloe Bibby shoots over Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston. She is shown from the front and a packed crowd is in the background behind her.

‘Aggressive and confident’: After years of growth overseas, Chloe Bibby is ready for her opportunity with the Golden State Valkyries

June 26, 2025

Bibby: ‘If I get it and I’m open, and I know that’s the right shot, I’m gonna shoot it, and I feel confident with that’