WNBA history

A close-up photo of Colorado State guard Becky Hammon during a game. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "From undrafted to star PG" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why did Becky Hammon go undrafted in 1999?

By The Next / June 15, 2024

WNBA Retrospect returns, with a focus on players who were undervalued as pro prospects

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo talks to four of her teammates and uses her right hand to point away from their huddle. Her teammates have various serious expressions on their faces.

What the record doesn’t tell you about Washington Mystics’ 0-11 start

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2024

They’ve hung around in almost every game, but it’s on to the next one

A close-up photo of UConn's Paige Bueckers showing her straight on, slightly bent over and looking in front of her. The text "Paige Bueckers is a Rare Gem" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How rare gems in Minnesota helped build pro women’s basketball

By The Next / May 10, 2024

‘These are shining examples that have helped lead us … to where we are now’

McKenzie Forbes leans forward and yells during the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Inside the Ivy League’s record night at the 2024 WNBA Draft

By Jenn Hatfield / April 25, 2024

Three Ivy Leaguers heard their names called, including Columbia’s first-ever draft picks

Former LSU guard Seimone Augustus and current head coach Kim Mulkey hold up one hand each in the shape of an L in front of Augustus' on-campus statue.

Seimone Augustus, Michele Timms headline Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

By Aya Abdeen / April 6, 2024

Fellow inductees Harley Redin and Michael Cooper also have ties to women’s basketball

A close-up photo of UConn forward Breanna Stewart smiling. The text "Stewie as a draft prospect" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Analyzing WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart as a draft prospect

By The Next / October 29, 2023

‘Whatever I say, I feel like I’m selling her short’

South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson makes a move going left against UConn forward Napheesa Collier. The text "A'ja as a draft prospect" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Revisiting WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson as a draft prospect

By The Next / October 21, 2023

‘A wizard from the high post’

Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins — the top three picks in the 2013 WNBA Draft — pose for a photo. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "League-Changing Lottery" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Griner, Delle Donne, Diggins-Smith and the elite 2013 WNBA Draft

By The Next / October 7, 2023

How highly did our Saturday podcast crew rank this trio of stars as WNBA prospects?

A close-up photo of USA and Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "Positional Value in WNBA Draft Evaluation" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: How did Nneka Ogwumike fare as a WNBA draft prospect?

By The Next / September 30, 2023

‘She’s just an intensely talented basketball player, an elegant mover’

A photo of Maya Moore in her UConn uniform cheering on her team from the bench. White text in all caps over an orange background reads, "The GOAT wing prospect."

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What made Maya Moore a great wing prospect?

By The Next / September 23, 2023

‘She’s one of the smoothest athletes to ever walk the Earth’