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NC State guard Aziaha James looks up to the off-camera basket while holding the ball to her chest and getting ready to shoot a free-throw

ACC, Features, NCAAW

A deep dive into scouting conversations at The Next

by Em AdlerDecember 15, 2024December 23, 2024

Looking at Aziaha James’ jumper

Features, NCAAW, WNBA

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2025 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

by Hunter CruseOctober 14, 2024December 21, 2024

The most detailed 2025 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room

A collage of seven pictures of top WNBA draft prospects: In the middle, UConn guard Paige Bueckers screams in celebration while clenching her fists and flexing; surrounding her, from top-left clockwise: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo holds the ball while looking into the distance; South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley jumps in midair higher than every other player on the court to release a floater; Stanford big Kiki Iriafen holds the ball above her head in midair to release a jump shot over the extended arm of a defender; Texas A&M big Janiah Barker looks down; Texas wing Madison Booker leans over and yells in celebration, while teammates yell in random directions in celebration as well; JuJu Watkins holds the ball over head to release a free-throw.

Features, NCAAW, WNBA

Who are the top WNBA draft prospects in college basketball?

by Hunter CruseApril 23, 2024November 2, 2024

The future has never been brighter

Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault sits on press row, next to two women who are having a conversation.

What is the 20-80 scouting scale?

by Em AdlerFebruary 11, 2024February 11, 2024

Translating the language of professional scouts into standard English

Features, Locked On Women's Basketball, NCAAW, Podcasts, WNBA

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Analyzing draft prospects for Kamilla Cardoso and Alissa Pili

by The IX BasketballFebruary 10, 2024February 10, 2024

On the latest episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, the hosts discuss draft predictions for Kamilla Cardoso and Alissa PIli

Six of the top prospects in WNBA history — Candace Parker, Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner — pictured in a graphic.

Features, NCAAW, WNBA

Ranking the top WNBA Draft prospects of all time

by Em AdlerJanuary 23, 2024January 23, 2024

See where all the greats line up

Florida Gators off-ball guard Leilani Correa, who has quickly emerged as a 2024 WNBA draft prospect, holds her follow-through on 3-pointer

Features, NCAAW

Stock up, stock down: Biggest WNBA draft risers and fallers

by Em AdlerJanuary 21, 2024January 5, 2025

Checking in with notable stars and under-the-radar names alike

Numbered balls bouncing around inside a lottery machine, the mechanism used in the 2024 WNBA draft lottery

Features, Indiana Fever, Latest News, Los Angeles Sparks, NCAAW, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, WNBA

How to watch the 2024 WNBA Draft lottery

by Em AdlerDecember 10, 2023December 10, 2023

How it works, who’s going to matter, and what to root for

Tennessee big wing Rickea Jackson stands holding the ball out while surveying the off-screen court, as Jackie Young defends her from a couple steps away

Features, NCAAW, SEC, WNBA

2024 WNBA Draft film room: Rickea Jackson edition

by Em AdlerNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Why Rickea Jackson just had the most important game of any 2024 WNBA draft prospect

A collage of the top nine 2024 WNBA draft prospects in college, including South Carolina point guard Te-Hina Paopao, UConn big Aaliyah Edwards, Kentucky wing Maddie Scherr, UConn point guard Paige Bueckers, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark, Algers (France) combo guard Leïla Lacan, Ohio State off-ball guard Jacy Sheldon, Stanford big Cameron Brink, and Wazzu combo guard Charlisse Leger-Walker

Features, NCAAW, WNBA

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

by Em AdlerNovember 3, 2023October 13, 2024

The most detailed 2024 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room