Posts by Tee Baker

Tee has been a contributor to The IX Basketball since March Madness 2021 and is currently a contributing editor, BIG EAST beat reporter and curator of historical deep dives.

Creighton guard Lauren Jensen dribbles against a UCLA defender

Lauren Jensen’s evolution has elevated Creighton to new heights

January 6, 2025

Jim Flanery: ‘She’s just great about lifting people up around her’

Xavier Musketeers guard Meri Kanerva dribbles the ball up the court with her right hand.

BIG EAST notebook: Faith Masonius’ trick shot, fantastic freshmen

January 4, 2025

League play is underway in women’s basketball’s fifth power conference

Sarah Strong faces double-team defense as she drives to the basket

Despite defeat, Sarah Strong showed she’s ready for prime time

December 22, 2024

Lindsay Gottlieb: ‘Sarah Strong is going to make a lot more game winning shots than she ever misses’

Butler's Kilyn McGuff dives after a basketball

BIG EAST notebook: Feast Week takeaways

December 3, 2024

Azzi Fudd returns for the Huskies, Villanova looks for scorers

UConn players and head coach Geno Auriemma pose with a frame UConn jersey with the number 1,217

For Geno Auriemma, breaking wins record is a testament to the people around him

November 21, 2024

Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey clinch win 1,217

Grace Efosa runs up the court with left hand raised to point to a teammate

BIG EAST notebook: Friars are building, Huskies start Strong and more

November 16, 2024

What’s trending across the conference?

Monterey head coach Jill Schneider claps from the sideline of a basketball game.

Despite dashed Olympic dreams, Jill Schneider’s legacy is golden

November 9, 2024

The coach behind the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Aaliyah Chavez

Paige Bueckers motions to the crowd with both hands using the 3-point sign

2024-25 BIG EAST preview

October 31, 2024

As Paige Bueckers and UConn search for an elusive championship, other programs look to dethrone the Huskies

Diana Taurasi smiles while running on the basketball court

‘If this is it’: Diana Taurasi celebrated during Phoenix’s regular season finale

September 20, 2024

Sights and sounds from a Footprint Center farewell

Paige Bueckers is seated on the bench wearing a UConn home white jersey, looking up and smiling

BIG EAST media rights deal provides exposure, security

July 22, 2024

Women’s basketball coverage will triple starting with 2025-26 season