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Stanford women's basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer is showered with confetti over the Locked on WBB logo and the podcast episode title "A new era of Stanford WBB"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: A new era of Stanford WBB

By The Next / April 22, 2024

Analyst Missy Heidrick and Michelle Smith talk about Stanford’s new path and other happenings in the college game

Stanford's Cameron brink goes up for a shot against Oregon State's Timea Gardiner.

Sparks land talented duo with WNBA Draft lottery picks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 16, 2024

Two new franchise cornerstones are coming to town.

Tara VanDerveer discusses her retirement at a press conference on Wednesday, April 10.

Tara VanDerveer passes the Stanford torch to Kate Paye in emotional press conference

By Michelle Smith / April 11, 2024

VanDerveer: ‘I just felt I’m ready’

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer is covered in confetti as her team celebrates her 1,203 win as head coach.

Tara VanDerveer’s sudden retirement from Stanford reverberates

By Michelle Smith / April 10, 2024

VanDerveer spoke to The Next on Tuesday about why this was the right time

Graphic with photo of USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) dribbling the ball at left and UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) blocking a Duke player's shot at right.

JuJu vs. Paige showdown will be about more than two stars

By Michelle Smith / March 31, 2024

USC is more than – and has always been more than Watkins in the same way that UConn has been more this season than Paige Bueckers. But it’s hard to quibble with the excitement, interest and ratings that it builds.

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

Stanford senior forward Cameron Brink walks on the court with her head down.

NC State’s successful game plan is Stanford’s demise

By Michelle Smith / March 30, 2024

Wolfpack reach Elite Eight behind Aziaha James’ 25-point second half

Graphic with photos of Angel Reese (left) and Cameron Brink (right). Text below reads "Sweet 16 Predictions." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Jackie Powell and guest Cameron Ruby at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 preview

By The Next / March 29, 2024

The Pac-12 dominates the remaining field, the Region of Doom and looking ahead to the Elite Eight

Texas guard Madison Booker (35) dribbles the ball towards the BYU basket during the basketball game at the Moody Center.

Sweet 16 notebook: Day 1 in Portland

By Bella Munson / March 29, 2024

Insights ahead of the Sweet 16 in Portland

The UCLA Bruins celebrate during their win at Colorado on January 19.

With five teams in the Sweet 16, Pac-12 has its proof point in last hurrah

By Michelle Smith / March 28, 2024

Five of the eight games in the Sweet 16 will have a Pac-12 in it