Features

Renee Montgomery opts out of 2020 WNBA season

By Bailey Johnson / June 18, 2020

Veteran guard will sit out to focus on social justice

Dallas Wings’ Tyasha Harris, Ex-Gamecock, Wins SEC Female Athlete of The Year

By Dorothy J. Gentry / June 18, 2020

Welcome to The Next: A basketball newsroom brought to you by The IX. 24/7/365 women’s basketball coverage, written, edited and photographed by our young, diverse staff, dedicated to breaking news, analysis, historical deep dives and projections about the game we love. Subscribe to make sure this vital work, creating a pipeline of young, diverse media…

Indiana Fever release Laney, Mavunga rejoins active roster

By Christine M. Hopkins / June 18, 2020

Two concurrent moves bring Fever roster to 12 with training camp on the horizon

Zahui B. signs with Dynamo Kursk, more from around EuroLeague Women

By Christine M. Hopkins / June 17, 2020

WNBA rookies Satou Sabally and Megan Walker will also join Europe’s best for the 2020-21 season

Samantha Prahalis named to The Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame

By Ben Rosof / June 17, 2020

The former Buckeye standout to be formally recognized as one of Columbus’ best

WNBA and WNBA Players Association earn Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award

By Bela Kirpalani / June 17, 2020

The league and players association were honored for their work in negotiating the most recent collective bargaining agreement, a landmark deal for female athletes.

‘Moved to action,’ Fortier reflects on protests at Gonzaga’s end-of-season banquet

By Christine M. Hopkins / June 17, 2020

On the court, the season didn’t end how the Zags wanted. Off the court, they recognize that life — and even basketball — is about much more

2020 WNBA betting odds see Mystics set for back-to-back championships

By Bela Kirpalani / June 17, 2020

According to Sports Betting Dime’s latest odds, Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics look set for a repeat finish of last year’s success.

Las Vegas Aces sign Alex Bentley

By Ben Dull / June 16, 2020

Aces add another guard with 12th roster spot

Pitt’s Jahsyni Knight has entered the transfer portal

By Mitchell Northam / June 16, 2020

The sophomore played in 30 games — including seven starts — this past season for the Panthers.