Virginia Tech

A pink and purple backdrop prominently shows the Washington Mystics' name and logo as one of their first-round draft picks, USC forward Kiki Iriafen, is announced. In the bottom right corner of the photo, Iriafen holds up a Mystics No. 25 jersey with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, and they smile for a photo.

Washington Mystics set their new course with three first-round draft picks

By Jenn Hatfield / April 16, 2025

Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore are the first draft picks under Mystics’ new leadership

Kansas State players high-five each other on the court.

The Weekly Fast Break: Honoring royalty

By Missy Heidrick / February 5, 2025

Conference showdowns, record-setting games and clean sweeps

The Weekly Fast Break: Last ones standing

By Missy Heidrick / January 15, 2025

Ohio State and Notre Dame in the headlines, triple doubles and Gamecock W’s

Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers celebrate as N.C. State beats Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

2024-25 ACC preview

By Mitchell Northam / October 25, 2024

Can N.C. State go back to the Final Four?

Kenny Brooks on the sidelines at a game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kenny Brooks is ready for his next challenge

By The Next / April 10, 2024

Kenny Brooks discusses his decision to leave Virginia Tech for Kentucky and how he plans to improve a program that’s ready to win big

LSU celebrates the 2023 NCAA Championships

Locked On Women’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament time

By The Next / March 22, 2024

Host Natalie Heavren is joined by Em Adler to discuss all things March Madness. They make predictions and hope for a surprising tournament

Virginia Tech hits a crossroads as NCAA Tournament begins

By Mitchell Northam / March 22, 2024

Is this the end of an era for the Hokies?

Notre Dame players and coaches form a circle with their hands around the ACC Tournament trophy.

Previewing the ACC storylines in the NCAA Tournament

By Jenna Cuniowski / March 20, 2024

The ACC has been a force to be reckoned with in March for some time

USC star JuJu Watkins shouts instructions as she dribbles the ball with her left hand under pressure.

NCAA Tournament preview, storylines: Portland 3 Regional

By Talia Goodman / March 19, 2024

Upset picks, top players, and more from the Portland 3 Regional

Miami head coach Katie Meier puts her arms in the air and smiles widely after a win in the 2023 Sweet 16.

Under Katie Meier, Miami’s success in March should no longer be a surprise

By Mitchell Northam / March 8, 2024

A year removed from an Elite Eight run, Meier’s Hurricanes Marched on again Thursday