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USC's Kennedy Smith runs with UCLA's Kiki Rice as Rice dribbles the ball with her left hand. Rice has her right elbow up as Smith stays on her right hip.

Why Kennedy Smith is such a versatile threat for USC

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 29, 2025

The Trojans wing has been among the most impactful freshmen in the country

Lauren Betts (51) has been the leading scorer and rebounder for UCLA during the 2024-25 season.

How Lauren Betts became a championship-level player for UCLA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 29, 2025

McPhee-McCuin: ‘She is everything as advertised’

NC State Wolfpack guard Saniya Rivers (22) holds the ball at hip height and prepares to shoot against the LSU Tigers during the second half of a Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. on March 28, 2025.

NC State seniors say a grateful goodbye to the Wolfpack

By Bella Munson / March 29, 2025

Saniya Rivers: ‘I wouldn’t want to play with anybody else, play for anybody else’

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley drives to the rim as Maryland forward Allie Kubek slides her feet to try to contain her and guard Kaylene Smikle reaches toward Fulwiley from the perimeter.

Takeaways: MiLaysia Fulwiley helps South Carolina avoid Sweet 16 upset

By Hunter Cruse / March 29, 2025

Dawn Staley: ‘MiLaysia just wants to win’

Duke guard Oluchi Okananwa smiles as she is interviewed by ESPN after a win in the NCAA Tournament.

Takeaways: How Duke knocked off North Carolina to advance to its first Elite Eight since 2013

By Hunter Cruse / March 29, 2025

Oluchi Okananwa: ‘Playing under Coach Lawson, she’s created this culture where we want to play defense’

Flau'Jae Johnson holds up a finger gun and blows fake smoke from the gun in a an NCAA Tournament practice session at Spokane Arena.

Spokane notebook: Day 1 of the Sweet 16

By Bella Munson / March 28, 2025

Flau’Jae Johnson: ‘We just go in there with the mindset of just being the most prepared team’

Graphic with photo of UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) looking towards the basket with her hands on her hips during a game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background below reads "Can UConn Make It Out of Spokane?"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Sweet 16 Spokane Preview — Can Paige Bueckers win a national title?

By The Next / March 28, 2025

Deep dive on each Spokane region Sweet 16 match-up

The South Carolina bench celebrates a made shot. The Gamecocks will be one of six SEC teams in the Sweet 16.

SEC notebook: Elite Eight, Final Four on the line for final six SEC teams

By Wilton Jackson / March 27, 2025

Texas faces off against Tennessee in an all-SEC Sweet 16 matchup

Florida State junior guard Ta’Niya Latson looks down the court as a defender stands ready in front of her and slightly to the right. Latson stands, dribbling the ball with her left hand

Florida State will look to build on second-round exit next season

By Natalie Heavren / March 26, 2025

Makayla Timpson: ‘We put our program back where [it] needed to be’

Kiki Iriafen drives toward the basket with the ball in her hands.

The Weekly Fast Break: A sweet menu set-up

By Missy Heidrick / March 26, 2025

The NCAA Tournament is giving us a monster Sweet 16, filled with newcomers, stars and excellent matchups. Who will prevail?