Zia Cooke

Storm players Li Yueru (28), Zia Cooke (7), Nneka Ogwumike (3) and Alysha Clark (32) walk on the court in a game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 17, 2025 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

What went wrong in the Seattle Storm’s season opener

By Bella Munson / May 19, 2025

Players share immense disappointment in performance with few bright spots but commit to getting better from it

Seattle Storm guards Alysha Clark and Skylar Diggins huddle with center Li Yueru and other teammates during a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun on May 4, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.

2025 WNBA season preview: Seattle Storm

By Bella Munson / May 8, 2025

Uncertainty and possibility abound with a reworked roster

Sparks players in a huddle as the featured image for a story about head coach Curt Miller

Amid eight-game losing streak, Sparks’ Curt Miller remains focused on ‘unintended consequences’ 

By Cameron Ruby / July 5, 2024

Miller: ‘I thrive in the process of building’

Rickea Jackson sits at the podium and talks to the media at the 2024 WNBA Draft.

2024 WNBA season preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 4, 2024

Youth movement is underway for the Sparks

LSU's Angel Reese smiling at the free-throw line in a win over Missouri on Jan. 4, 2024.

Are recruiting rankings an indicator of WNBA success?

By Hunter Cruse / January 28, 2024

Historical analysis on the last decade of high school rankings from ESPN and BlueStar

Indiana center Aliyah Boston, the unanimous Rookie of the Year, stands on the court in front of two Fever teammates during pregame player introductions while surrounded by smoke.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA Awards: Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team

By Emily Adler / October 1, 2023

A shocking turn of events as Aliyah Boston sweeps the vote

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA debuts for top rookies on opening night

By The Next / May 20, 2023

How did the three first-round picks who debuted Friday look?

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike dribbles with her left hand as a Connecticut Sun defender stands about an arm's length away.

‘Building for ourselves’: New vision underway in Los Angeles Sparks training camp

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 6, 2023

New vision, same post depth as ever for new Sparks head coach Curt Miller

Zia Cooke rises up over a Tennessee player at the SEC Tournament Championship game on March 5. Cooke was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2023 WNBA Draft. (Photo credit: SEC)

Los Angeles Sparks rookies ready to get to work

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 17, 2023

Zia Cooke, Monika Czinano see pathway to playing time

Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller stands in front of the scorer's table, holding a clipboard and smiling while looking out at the court. He is wearing the Sun's Pride shirt.

Los Angeles Sparks balance present and future with WNBA draft selections

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 11, 2023

Cooke and Czinano go from Final Four opponents to Sparks teammates