Kaylene Smikle

Kaylene Smikle tries to dribble around Ashlon Jackson.

Maryland’s Brenda Frese likes what she’s seeing so far

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / November 22, 2024

Off to a 5-0 start, Maryland’s influx of transfers has meshed seamlessly

Maryland head coach Brenda Frese and star guard Diamond Miller smile for a photo with a ceremonial basketball. The text "Terps rising again" 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: Brenda Frese, Maryland Terrapins reload in transfer portal again

By The Next / May 23, 2024

Frese: ‘I never thought we’d have this many new players coming in’

Red and white confetti falls on Ohio State as the Buckeyes celebrate their Big Ten regular-season title.

Big Ten Tournament preview: Questions for all 14 teams in the conference

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 6, 2024

Can Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes win their third straight title?

Illinois players huddle during their game against Missouri.

Big Ten roundup: Another Caitlin Clark masterpiece, Illinois loses to Missouri and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / December 17, 2023

Several teams facing question marks as non-conference schedule winds down

Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon defends UConn's Nika Muhl as Muhl falls to the floor.

2023-24 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 23, 2023

A look ahead to another competitive season

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark extends her arms, her hands at head level.

One encouraging and one concerning stat for each Big Ten team as the season approaches

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / September 25, 2023

Optimism and caution for all 14 Big Ten teams

Rutgers guard Kaylene Smikle stands alone, holding the ball at shoulder height and preparing to shoot.

State of the Program: Coquese Washington excited about Year 2 at Rutgers

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / June 10, 2023

Rutgers hopes that four new players elevate the program in 2023-24