Mid-Majors

Brown players, coaches, staff and family members smile for a photo on a plaza in Portugal. A statue of someone riding a horse is visible behind them.

‘No dillydally, just goals’: How Brown used its foreign tour to jumpstart its 2024-25 season

By Jenn Hatfield / October 3, 2024

The Bears started their season in Portugal and Spain. They hope it ends in the Ivy League Tournament — or beyond

Penn players stand in two rows on an outdoor basketball court, with rooftops visible behind them. They put their arms around each other and smile for a photo.

From jet skis to sweaty gyms, Penn’s young roster jells on tour of Italy and Croatia

By Jenn Hatfield / October 1, 2024

Mike McLaughlin: ‘I felt like I was on a postcard’

Former UConn guards Inês Bettencourt and Nika Mühl celebrate a play during the 2024 Big East Championship.

Inês Bettencourt finds comfort in fellow international teammates

By Gabby Alfveby / September 18, 2024

Nike Mühl: ‘That’s like my little sister’

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Lisa Fortier looks on from the sidelines as her team plays the Portland Pilots at McCarthey Athletic Center on Feb 11, 2023.

Gonzaga head coach Lisa Fortier announces cancer diagnosis

By Emily Caron / September 11, 2024

Fortier said she intends to coach the upcoming season

Joe Foley retires after 37 seasons at Little Rock

By Vishakya Deshpande / July 18, 2024

Foley: ‘I always wanted the opportunity to coach and teach not just basketball but also the game of life’

Graphic with photo of Tammi Reiss coaching during a Rhode Island game from the sideline. White text on orange background reads "Tammi on 3-on-3 and URI". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Natalie Heavren and guest Tammi Reiss at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Tammi Reiss talks 3-on-3 ahead of Olympics and Rhode Island’s 2024-25 season

By The IX Basketball / July 18, 2024

Reiss: ‘As an athlete, as a coach, this is the ultimate dream’

George Mason head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis shouts and points her index finger toward the opposite end of the court

Atlantic 10 notebook: Contract extensions, foreign tours

By Natalie Heavren / July 7, 2024

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate in the conference

Fairfield's Janelle Brown stands in the middle of a huddle for the Stags and raises her right hand in the air.

‘The people make the place’: At Fairfield, success is all about family

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / May 11, 2024

An in-depth look at a mid-major on the rise

Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen drives the ball with her left hand on the left side of the court. Columbia guard Kitty Henderson slides her feet diagonally to try to cut Chen off.

What’s in Storrs for Kaitlyn Chen?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 9, 2024

Princeton star chases a national title with post-grad season at UConn

From left to right, Columbia players are pictured next to a photo of USC's McKenzie Forbes and her mom. Photos are positioned over the Locked on Women's Basketball logo and photos of the podcast host and guest. The title "Ivy League Roundup" is featured at the bottom of the graphic.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Ivy League roundup

By The IX Basketball / May 3, 2024

Ivy League reporter Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren