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Looking down from the nosebleeds into a completely empty basketball court

The Sunday Notes column goes on hiatus

By Em Adler / March 17, 2024

You’ll just have to enjoy Easter and Passover without me

Host Em Adler is joined by co-host Lincoln Shafer to talk about their favorite non-senior prospects in college basketball, including South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins and Stanford’s Kiki Iriafen. (Both photos from X, formerly known as Twitter; Left: @GamecockWBB Right: @StanfordWBB)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Prospects to know for the 2025-27 WNBA Drafts

By The Next / March 16, 2024

Our WNBA Draft experts talk about their favorite non-senior prospects in college basketball.

Rebekah Gardner poses with her hands on her hips during a game.

New York Liberty acquire rights to Rebekah Gardner from Chicago

By Jackie Powell / March 15, 2024

New York’s low-risk trade could yield a higher reward and less worry about the in upcoming expansion draft

MN Lynx vs Chicago Sky, Sky team Alanna Smith (F#8), Courtney Williams (G#10), Elizabeth Williams (C-F#1) Kahleah Copper (G-F#2) on May 19th, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)

Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams are bringing a “great ball of energy” to Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / March 13, 2024

The Lynx introduced the pair of free agent newcomers, who expressed their excitement at joining the franchise

Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson attempts a shot through contact from Connecticut Sun guard Kelly Faris.

Stefanie Dolson returns to Washington Mystics, seven years after being traded

By Jenn Hatfield / March 13, 2024

Dolson will give Mystics a different look in the paint — and outside it, too

Stanford's Cameron brink goes up for a shot against Oregon State's Timea Gardiner.

Cameron Brink declares for 2024 WNBA Draft

By Michelle Smith / March 12, 2024

Brink announced Tuesday afternoon with a social media post that she will be moving on to the WNBA following her final NCAA run with the Stanford Cardinal

A graphic with a photo of Cameron Brink shown in profile and smiling during a game for Stanford. Text below reads "All-WNBA Upside?" The Locked On Women's Basketball logo is at top right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Cameron Brink’s intersection of scalability and star upside

By The Next / March 9, 2024

‘She is exactly what you would come up with if you were trying to think of the perfect post’

Tynesha Lewis has made a difference at Elizabeth City State University through her passion, love and dedication. (Photo Credit/Joel Onais Photography/ECSU Athletics) 

‘She’s preparing them for life’: Fueled by a legend, Tynesha Lewis is making an impact at Elizabeth City State

By Rob Knox / March 7, 2024

After a storied college career at N.C. State under Kay Yow, Lewis’ wealth of experience is bringing ECSU to new heights

Graphic with photo of Natisha Hiedeman (2) diving for a basketball during a game for the Connecticut Sun. The text below reads "Going Places." The Locked On Women's Basketball logo is at the top right. Headshots of guest Natisha Hiedeman and host Howard Megdal are at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Natisha Hiedeman, difference-maker for Minnesota Lynx, Penn State

By The Next / March 7, 2024

‘When you’re happy off the court, you’re playing great on the court. So I feel like this is going to be a really exciting season for me’

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks with the media ahead of a playoff game between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA returns to Canada for exhibition game May 5. Will northern expansion follow?

By Aya Abdeen / March 7, 2024

Engelbert: ‘Globalizing the game is an important part of our strategy’