Caitlin Clark

L to R: Boomer (Indiana Pacers mascot), Steve Simon (Pacers Sports & Entertainment co-owner), Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, Herb Simon (Pacers Sports & Entertainment owner), Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner), Rick Fuson (PS&E COO/President), Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever legend and former general manager, on Indiana’s NBA All-Star committee. Photo credits: Tony East, The Next

How WNBA is leveraging NBA All Star Weekend like never before

By Aya Abdeen / February 15, 2024

WNBA CMO Phil Cook shares how the weekend plan came together

Jaz Shelley dribbles the ball up the floor for Nebraska.

Big Ten notebook: Huskers stun Hawkeyes, Ohio State romps, big week for Indiana

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / February 11, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s chase of Division I scoring record continues

Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones during a WNBA semifinals game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sept. 28, 2021

The pros and cons of the Phoenix Mercury’s trade for Kahleah Copper

By Jesse Morrison / February 6, 2024

‘The opportunity to add a player of Kahleah’s caliber in the prime of her career is rare’ said Phoenix’s GM

Kassondra Brown dribbles the ball for Rutgers against St. Francis

Big Ten notebook: Rutgers picks up first conference win, Ohio State tops Indiana

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / February 5, 2024

The Scarlet Knights pulled off an upset in Lincoln, Ohio State won its second top-10 game of the year and Caitlin Clark scored 38 at Maryland

Elena Delle Donne, Nneka Ogwumike and DeWanna Bonner are all still unsigned in WNBA free agency, as of Feb. 2. (All photo credits: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why has WNBA free agency felt different in 2024?

By The IX Basketball / February 2, 2024

Rachel Galligan of Winsidr breaks down the moves that have happened and what’s still coming

Jackie Stiles: The original Midwest phenom

By Angie Holmes / January 30, 2024

Missouri State legend offers Caitlin Clark advice as she closes in on scoring mark

Tay Valladay celebrates during Penn State's win over Maryland

Big Ten notebook: Lady Lions finding their stride, Michigan State takes down Michigan

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 28, 2024

Penn State’s offense on fire

LSU's Angel Reese smiling at the free-throw line in a win over Missouri on Jan. 4, 2024.

Are recruiting rankings an indicator of WNBA success?

By Hunter Cruse / January 28, 2024

Historical analysis on the last decade of high school rankings from ESPN and BlueStar

A close-up photo of Indiana's Sydney Parrish with her eyes closed and mouth open in celebration. The text "Transfers and coming home" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Introducing the women’s basketball transfer tracker

By The IX Basketball / January 24, 2024

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Talia Goodman to discuss The Next’s new women’s basketball transfer tracker

Six of the top prospects in WNBA history — Candace Parker, Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner — pictured in a graphic.

Ranking the top WNBA Draft prospects of all time

By Emily Adler / January 23, 2024

See where all the greats line up