Posts by Missy Heidrick

Retired Kansas State shooting guard who spent almost 20 years working in Higher Education and Division 1 athletics. Currently working as a WBB and MBB basketball analyst for television, national college basketball correspondent at The IX Basketball, podcast host, WBB Naismith Award board of selectors member and run my own consulting business.

Colorado Buffaloes center Aaronette Vonleh blocks out Kansas State Wildcats center Ayoka Lee (50) during the Sweet 16 at Bramlage Coliseum.

The Weekly Fast Break: Say your piece

December 11, 2024

High on Rocky Top, triple-doubles and Iowa hoops

Sedona Prince drives to the basket

The Weekly Fast Break: Rivalries run deep

December 4, 2024

NET Rankings, triple-doubles and surging TCU

Geno Auriemma celebrates his record-setting win.

The Weekly Fast Break: Thanksgiving edition

November 27, 2024

A new No. 1, Geno & shining Golden Knights

USC star JuJu Watkins shouts instructions as she dribbles the ball with her left hand under pressure.

The Weekly Fast Break: Opportunities galore, JuJu Watkins vs. Hannah Hidalgo

November 20, 2024

TCU’s big start, Smesko out and much more

South Carolina guard Te-hina Paopao signals up the court during a Final Four game against NC State. NC State's Aziaha James (10) runs beside her.

The Weekly Fast Break: Packed up and ready to go (to the Final Four)

November 13, 2024

Paopao powers Gamecocks, Stanford has familiar name on the court and much more

Kansas State center Ayoka Lee shoots a fadeaway jump shot over a UNC defender, who has a hand in Lee's face.

2024-25 Big 12 preview

November 2, 2024

Loaded rosters put new-look Big 12 front and center in women’s basketball conversations

2024-25 Summit League preview

October 22, 2024

Can anyone bounce South Dakota State from the top spot?

South Carolina celebrates after winning NCAA tournament

2024-25 NCAA top 25 preview

October 7, 2024

Many more miles to travel to see which roads lead to the 2025 Final Four

The Weekly Fast Break: A new champion wears the crown

April 10, 2024

What have we learned from the 2023-24 season?

The Weekly Fast Break: Rocking and rolling to the Final Four

April 3, 2024

Gamecocks, Hawkeyes, Huskies and the Wolfpack are still dancing