Zia Cooke

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 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 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 Yapkowitz / April 11, 2023

Cooke and Czinano go from Final Four opponents to Sparks teammates

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2023 WNBA Draft Stock Watch

By The Next / April 7, 2023

Hunter Cruse discusses who’s in, where they’ll go and who’s staying in school.

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston holds the ball near the top of the key and surveys her options.

Despite Final Four loss, legacy of South Carolina’s ‘freshies’ will endure

By Jenn Hatfield / April 1, 2023

Boston: ‘Four years went by really fast’

South Carolina star Aliyah Boston addresses media in locker room ahead of UCLA matchup at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. on March 24, 2023. (Photo credit: Gabriella Lewis)

South Carolina reflects on newbie nerves but stays confident as united team

By Gabriella Lewis / March 24, 2023

“Freshies” bring confidence to undefeated Gamecocks

The Weekly Fast Break: Hello Cinderella

By Missy Heidrick / March 21, 2023

Two top seeds are out, the Sweet 16 is here.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Finding second-round value with Zia Cooke, Taylor Soule and Endyia Rogers

By The Next / March 11, 2023

Who are the second round standouts?

Jordan Horston and Laeticia Amihere among standout draft prospects from SEC Tournament

By Hunter Cruse / March 10, 2023

Top WNBA draft prospects shine in Greenville, S.C.