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WNBA players, former Sparks GM Penny Toler speak out about WNBA proposed plan

By Ari Chambers / June 9, 2020

In a video posted to Instagram, Toler said, “In my opinion, the players should receive their whole salary.”

You can change how women’s basketball is covered in America

By Howard Megdal / June 9, 2020

Become a paid subscriber to The Next. Here’s why.

The definitive Vanderquigs family stats comparison

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2020

Breaking down Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, and Sam Quigley Smith’s storied careers

Crunching the Numbers: 2020 WNBA Rosters

By Kurtis Zimmerman / June 7, 2020

With rosters set in place last week ahead of the May 26 deadline, how do the numbers shake out?

MVC Player Tracker: Dozens of new faces foster move forward after unfinished season

By Christine M. Hopkins / June 6, 2020

From maintaining dominance to navigating unfamiliar starting fives, track all the player movement (or lack thereof) in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Tierra Ruffin-Pratt discusses systemic racism, police brutality

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 5, 2020

Los Angeles Sparks star speaks to The Next about her work on Black Lives Matter

2020 Season Simulation: Connecticut Sun begin season at the top of the standings

By Jenn Hatfield / June 5, 2020

The Sun led the league with a 6-1 record as the calendar changed to June

Missouri women’s basketball join march in honor of George Floyd

By Lauren Rosenberg / June 5, 2020

Coach Robin Pingeton and other members of the women’s basketball team joined the Mizzou football and men’s basketball players and coaches to honor George Floyd.

2020 Season Simulation: Atlanta Dream starting to put things together

By Bailey Johnson / June 5, 2020

Introducing a season while we wait for the season

Mississippi State WBB adds more talent

By Dorothy J. Gentry / June 5, 2020

Nikki McCray-Penson has not missed a beat