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Photo of Notre Dame's Olivia Miles bent over with her hands on her knees between plays.

The Weekly Fast Break: Hardwood resolutions

By Missy Heidrick / January 1, 2025

Triple doubles, Bear crossings and a Red River preview

Former Pac-12 teams enter the unfamiliar

By Michelle Smith / December 31, 2024

Evaluating former Pac-12 teams as they head into their first seasons outside the Conference of Champions

Cal head coach Charmin Smith gestures with both hands in front of her as she speaks at a podium during ACC media days.

Cal and Charmin Smith make a statement in win over Stanford

By Michelle Smith / December 14, 2024

Smith: ‘I’m happy to beat Stanford and I’m gonna act like it, because that’s a really good team’

Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers celebrate as N.C. State beats Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

2024-25 ACC preview

By Mitchell Northam / October 25, 2024

Can N.C. State go back to the Final Four?

Pac-12 Media Day set photo

Pac-12 moves open the door to possibilities

By Michelle Smith / September 15, 2024

Bold moves breathes new life into Conference of Champions

NCAA building.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Checking back in on college campuses

By The Next / May 20, 2024

While most of the attention on women’s basketball right now is on the WNBA, Missy Heidrick reminds listeners to pay attention to the NCAA

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma smiles on the sidelines. He has a water bottle in his left hand and looks like he's about to use his right hand to unscrew the cap.

Portland notebook: Geno Auriemma speaks on Pac-12, conference realignment

By Michelle Smith / March 30, 2024

Plus, Lindsay Gottlieb and Nicki Collen discuss their experience coaching in the pros

Colorado's Jaylyn Sherrod dribbles the ball with her right hand, trying to get to the rim, as Oregon State's Donovyn Hunter provides resistance.

How Thursday became possibly the best Pac-12 Tournament day ever

By Michelle Smith / March 8, 2024

The Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals featured six ranked teams, two teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble and plenty of drama

Pac-12 Media Day set photo

Pac-12 looking to go out in fine tournament style

By Michelle Smith / March 4, 2024

The Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas should be one of the most competitive conference tournaments in the land

Michelle Smith's view from press row as she covers a game at Stanford's Maples Pavilion.

Saying thanks to the Pac-12 for the memories

By Michelle Smith / March 3, 2024

The Pac-12 Conference has come a long way. On the cusp of its last tournament, Michelle Smith reflects and remembers