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.

2023 WNBA MVP race: The case for the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson

September 8, 2023

‘She’s able to do everything’

How Kierstan Bell went from the end of the bench to consistent contributor for the Aces

August 29, 2023

The sophomore wing has taken a big step in her second year and found a consistent role with the reigning champs

Wearing a baseball cap commemorating the Las Vegas Aces' 2022 WNBA championship, head coach Becky Hammon sits at the podium and answers questions from reporters.

From Rapid City, S.D., to Springfield, Mass.: Becky Hammon’s journey to the Naismith Hall of Fame

August 12, 2023

A’ja Wilson: ‘She’s just changed the game’

The Aces bench celebrates a play in the Las Vegas Aces’ 105-64 win over the Seattle Storm, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.

The Aces’ bench has helped cook up the perfect chemistry

August 4, 2023

Las Vegas has an abundance of talent but one of the biggest reasons for their success has been the chemistry of their roster.

Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes holds the basketball above her head while Connecticut Sun post Brionna Jones guards her.

How Kiah Stokes has filled her defensive stopper role perfectly

July 24, 2023

Aces center Kiah Stokes has found her niche as a defender and rebounder

Team Stewart wins the 2023 All-Star game that was full of smiles

July 16, 2023

The 2023 All-Star game was a great time had by all and filled with many memorable moments

Why Alysha Clark’s versatility has allowed her to fit right in on the Aces

July 3, 2023

Despite only playing 16 games with the Aces, Alysha Clark has fit like a glove so far.

Las Vegas Aces offense attacking inside more as opponents try to stop Kelsey Plum

June 21, 2023

“I get trapped every ball screen, it’s fricking annoying … This year, man, some days I feel like I’m in prison.”

Kelsey Plum drives during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 06, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

What to take away from the Aces’ first loss and four-game road trip

June 9, 2023

“We’re starting to put the pieces together. I don’t think we are playing our best basketball. I think we’re growing on this road trip because we have been put on the ropes a little bit.”

How an adjustment in shooting mechanics helped change Jackie Young’s game

June 4, 2023

Confidence boost from Becky Hammon, workouts with Tyler Marsh turned Young into ‘Silent Assassin’