Pac-12

UCLA forward Emily Bessoir is shown in profile, preparing to take an open jump shot. An Arizona defender is barely visible in the photo, several steps from Bessoir with her hands down.

Arizona loses Maya Nnaji to medical school and other Pac-12 news

By Michelle Smith / December 16, 2023

UCLA’s Emily Bessoir injured, Washington’s defense and more

Graphic with photo of UCLA head coach Cori Close giving a thumbs up from courtside during a basketball game. Text below reads "UCLA on the Rise." Locked On Women's basketball logo at top right, headshot of host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Cori Close, UCLA look like Pac-12’s best team

By The Next / December 5, 2023

Lauren Betts makes everyone better, Kiki Rice on the rise, upcoming Pac-12 matchups and much more

UCLA's Kiki Rice dribbling away from an opponent during a Pac 12 matchup with Stanford.

UCLA hits a defining non-conference stretch

By Michelle Smith / November 30, 2023

Close: ‘I think I’m going to know a lot more going into the holiday break than I do now’

Colorado fifth-year senior guard Jaylyn Sherrod goes to the basket against LSU on November 6.

Pac-12 teams propelled by fifth-year players

By Michelle Smith / November 27, 2023

Pac-12’s final year as we know it could also be its best, thanks to a crop of college elders

Graphic with a photo of Kiki Rice shooting a jumpshot during a game against Stanford. Text reads "Pac-12 Update"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: What we’ve learned about Utah, UCLA and the Pac-12 so far

By The Next / November 17, 2023

From UCLA and Lauren Betts, to Alissa Pili and Utah, Michelle and Natalie catch you up on all-things Pac-12

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Vegas fun and WCC preview

By The Next / November 13, 2023

“This is an incredibly talented team — there is talent up and down the roster.”

Timea Gardiner ready to lead Oregon State ‘rehabilitation’

By Michelle Smith / October 28, 2023

After missing three months because of blood clots, former top recruit ready to leave Beavers

Washington State players surround the Pac-12 broadcasting desk in celebration after winning their first Pac-12 championship.

2023-24 Pac-12 preview

By Michelle Smith / October 25, 2023

One more time for the Pac-12, with title contenders all over

Graphic with a photo of Utah head coach Lynne Roberts clapping and smiling. Text overlay says: "Fountain of Utes"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Utah and Lynne Roberts are ready to capture Pac-12, NCAA glory

By The Next / October 10, 2023

With all of their starters returning, the Utes are on a mission in 2023–24

Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer sits at the podium and speaks at a press conference. Two of her players are on either side of her, and a backdrop of Stanford and Pac-12 logos is displayed behind them.

Institutional Knowledge: Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer talks about grief and excitement in move to ACC

By Michelle Smith / September 2, 2023

‘You invest 40 years into something, and to watch it unravel in 40 minutes, it’s sad’