Mid-Majors

New Alabama State women's basketball coach Johnetta Hayes holds a black Alabama State jersey while being flanked by athletic director Dr. Jason Cable (left) and president Quinton T. Ross (right)

HBCU notebook: Johnetta Hayes excited to lead Alabama State’s new era and add to its rich history

By Rob Knox / September 16, 2025

Hayes: ‘The biggest thing that keeps me going every day is being able to affect change in our student athletes’ lives’

Yale and El Pacto women's basketball players pose for a photo. They are interspersed in two rows, and the players in the front row are holding a black flag that says "El Pacto" on it in white capital letters.

How a foreign tour might have solved one of Yale’s top challenges from last season

By Jenn Hatfield / September 3, 2025

As the Bulldogs toured Spain and France this summer, they built chemistry earlier than they otherwise could’ve

Howard women's basketball is standing in front of a tiled mural wall in Lisbon, Portugal. which is a strong symbol tied to Portugal’s maritime history.

HBCU notebook: Howard’s trip to Portugal was a memorable building block

By Rob Knox / August 17, 2025

Plus: trio of Hampton players earn valuable experience during WNBA All-Star weekend, and early NCAA schedules revealed

Tiyanna James (left) and Mihjae Hayes (right) playfully compare shoe sizes during a media day when they competed at Virginia State.

HBCU notebook: Bond between Mihjae Hayes and Tiyanna James can elevate Morgan State

By Rob Knox / July 11, 2025

Domond: ‘I think they’re just special young individuals’

Penn guard Sarah Miller attempts an underhanded layup with her left hand. The ball is just about to leave her fingertips. A Columbia defender tries to contest it from behind but can't get her hand close enough.

What Penn’s Sarah Miller learned from ‘surprise’ call-up to Japanese national team

By Jenn Hatfield / July 9, 2025

Miller: ‘I think it was a really good first showing’

Princeton players on the bench, including injured guard Madison St. Rose, rise to their feet and celebrate a play during a game against Harvard. Head coach Carla Berube walks down the sideline, looking over her shoulder at the action on the court.

Inside Princeton guard Madison St. Rose’s recovery from a torn ACL

By Jenn Hatfield / July 5, 2025

After getting hurt last November, St. Rose is expected to be ready for the start of her senior season

A thumbnail for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast (logo top right) episode titled across the bottom as "Biggest draft steal?" below a photo of Jonquel Jones in her time playing for George Washington.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Jonquel Jones, the biggest draft steal?

By The IX Basketball / June 28, 2025

Our Locked On Women’s Basketball draft crew breaks down the draft stock of Jonquel Jones, who was picked No. 6 overall in 2016.

At left, a photo of Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) talking with a referee during a game. At right, a photo of Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell calling out from the sidelines during a game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Cameron Ruby at lower right. White, all-caps text on orange background at lower left reads "Plum Assignments".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kelsey Plum objects; Richmond’s Aaron Roussell talks building a program

By The IX Basketball / June 10, 2025

Roussell: ‘I think our staff has so much pride in what we’re doing’

The Brazilian National Team lines up for the national anthem before its game against the Indiana Fever (Photo credit: Bella Nascimento)

CAA notebook: Bella Nascimento’s unforgettable week — from William & Mary to the world stage

By Rob Knox / May 12, 2025

Nasimento reflects on competing for the Brazilian National Team and sharing the floor with Caitlin Clark.

Two photos of Kaitlyn Chen are displayed side-by-side. At left, she holds the 2024 Ivy League Tournament trophy, which is a large wooden trophy with a gold ball on top. At right, she stands on a ladder and holds up a piece of the net that she cut after winning a national championship.

How impactful have recent Ivy League graduate transfers been outside the conference?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 8, 2025

Nearly 40 Ivy Leaguers whose careers were interrupted by COVID-19 transferred to play as grad students