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UConn’s Paige Bueckers with Locked On Women’s Basketball text reading “Final Four or bust”

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Final Four is taking shape

By The Next / April 1, 2024

Plus, breaking down the controversy surrounding the 3-point line in Portland

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.

McKenzie Forbes screams in triumph and thumps her palm to her chest as her teammates cheer in the background.

Duke and Baylor ousted in Portland, but future is bright

By Bella Munson / March 31, 2024

USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future

Paige Bueckers yells a celebratory yell.

UConn back in business with Sweet 16 win over Duke

By Michelle Smith / March 31, 2024

The Huskies bent under the weight of intense defensive pressure, foul trouble and their relentless lack of depth – but they did not break. And their reward is a 28th trip to the regional finals.

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

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

The Weekly Fast Break: Sweet 16 survivors

By Missy Heidrick / March 27, 2024

Game-by-game breakdowns of the Sweet 16

Paige Bueckers drives to the basket

Paige Bueckers is making up for lost time

By Tee Baker / March 26, 2024

‘We have the best player in America’

On the left, UConn huddles up during its First Round game against Jackson State. On the right, Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair jumps in the air, clenching her fists and screams in celebration.

NCAA Tournament first round notebook from Storrs

By Natalie Heavren / March 24, 2024

UConn and Syracuse victories set up match between former BIG EAST foes

Paige Bueckers yells a celebratory yell.

What to watch for from BIG EAST teams in the postseason

By Tee Baker / March 20, 2024

Key storylines from around the conference