Posts by Natalie Heavren

Natalie Heavren has been a contributor to The Next since February 2019 and currently writes about the Atlantic 10 conference, the WNBA and the WBL.

Six women sit on stage. The woman second from the left holds a microphone in her hand while answering the question she was asked.

If Not For Them showcases decades of women’s basketball history

May 31, 2023

‘It didn’t just happen that all of a sudden, girls could play in front of TV cameras and have 10 million people watch them in the final’

UMass head coach Mike Leflar smiles at his introductory press conference wearing a suit and UMass tie.

First-time head coach Mike Leflar looks to put his stamp on the UMass program

April 24, 2023

What the start of the Leflar era means for the Minutewomen

Newly appointed Fordham head coach Bridgette Mitchell poses with director of athletics Ed Kull and a basketball

New beginnings in the Bronx: Bridgette Mitchell looks to ‘revive’ Fordham Rams

April 16, 2023

What the beginning of the Mitchell era means for the Rams

Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshall and Addison O'Grady walk back to the bench after the final buzzer as LSU wins the 2023 national championship on April 2, 2023.

Inside Iowa’s locker room after its 2023 national championship loss

April 3, 2023

Curtains close on the Hawkeyes’ season and the careers of Czinano, Warnock

Caitlin Clark smiles as she holds an ESPN microphone and looks out at the Iowa fans after a victory in the 2023 Final Four.

Iowa Hawkeyes take ‘business mentality’ into national championship game

April 2, 2023

‘We’re here to hoist the trophy’

Monika Czinano lifts up Caitlin Clark after Iowa's 77-73 win over South Carolina on March 31. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

How Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano led Iowa to win over South Carolina

April 1, 2023

Clark’s 41 points propelled the Hawkeyes to a program-first NCAA Tournament championship game

Jim Crowley addresses the crowd at his introductory press conference on March 13, 2023. Photo Courtesy of St. Bonaventure Athletics.

Jim Crowley returns to St. Bonaventure

March 26, 2023

What the start of the second Crowley era means for the Bonnies

Saint Louis huddles up before its A-10 Tournament semifinal game against Rhode Island on March 4.

‘What a season’: Saint Louis’ magical run ends with loss to Tennessee

March 19, 2023

Flowers looks back on her accomplishments and what’s ahead for the Billikens

Saint Louis head coach Rebecca Tillett talks to her team in the huddle.

What to watch for from Atlantic 10 teams in the postseason

March 16, 2023

A-10 teams are heading to the NCAA Tournament and the WNIT

Saint Louis poses with the A-10 Championship trophy as confetti falls wearing their championship shirts and hats.

Sights and sounds from Saint Louis’ first Atlantic 10 Tournament championship

March 6, 2023

‘Started from the bottom’, now Billikens are going dancing