Things I love to see: Columbia alum Kitty Henderson wearing sister Fliss' #4 jersey and crashing her postgame interview. 💙 @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB

The ABSOLUTE latest on the #WNBA CBA negotiations are here in @chelsealeite.bsky.social's new episode of Women's Sports Daily. Get your five-minute fix for women's sports news every weekday morning! Free to subscribe: open.spotify.com/episode/7nGg...

Tis the season for NET rankings! Richmond (36), Davidson (46), Rhode Island (59), George Mason (65) and Saint Joseph's (77) are all in the top-80. St. Bonaventure (182) reached its highest ranking since at least 12/31/23 Stay tuned for weekly updates from me! @theixbasketball.bsky.social

What a good day to start listening to my favorite new podcast

Gayle Fulks, the head coach at Davidson, has had her contract extended. @natalieheavren.bsky.social explains what this means for the program: www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/mid-ma...

After more than four decades working in college sports, Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade announced that she will retire after the 2025-26 academic year. @natalieheavren.bsky.social outlines McGlade's career and the legacy she'll leave behind. www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/mid-ma...

After Loyola Chicago's 85-31 loss to No. 1 UConn on Wednesday, I spoke with head coach Allison Guth and freshman guard/forward Alex-Anne Bessette. Bessette talked about the support from the Loyola Chicago fans in attendance and the team's growth @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Opening Day is finally here! Bookmark this link to The IX Basketball for #NCAAW conference previews, Missy's Top 25, V1.0 of the #WNBA Draft Board and more:

Read up on what to expect from this season in the A-10, from @natalieheavren.bsky.social!: www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/mid-ma...

BREAKING: Per @howardmegdal.bsky.social, Breanna Stewart will be playing for the New York Liberty tonight. They will face the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the First Round of the #WNBAPlayoffs at 8 p.m. ET.

Breanna Stewart told reporters she has an MCL sprain. What's the risk and upside for her to play through it tonight in Game 2 for the New York Liberty? Our medical expert @seehafer.bsky.social weighs in. WATCH #WNBA youtu.be/FO3qoqe4fgM

NEW: After Unrivaled's massively successful first season, the league has added two new clubs and launched a development pool for players. More on the projected Year 2 growth: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

Help us cover the stories you want to read! We’re still covering all the same sports, with all the same writers, editors, and staff, but we want to offer you more of what you want, and less of what you don’t. 🔗 forms.gle/WE7Ed4AwHG84UvJMA

Our @natalieheavren.bsky.social details why Jordin Canada's return proved so pivotal to the Atlanta Dream's 2025 season outlook, not just her role in Atlanta's 93-76 win over the Connecticut Sun, live from Mohegan Sun Arena. #WNBA youtube.com/shorts/Hu3Mc...

New feature at @sfgate.com: California is the epicenter of America’s fastest-growing high school sport www.sfgate.com/sports/artic...

@matthew-walter96.bsky.social reports live from the Chase Center after the Valkyries defeated the Mystics last night! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more game reactions and analysis:

On the latest episode of @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, host @natalieheavren.bsky.social chats with @munson-bella.bsky.social about how the Seattle Storm can finish the season strong: www.thenexthoops.com/features/loc...

Leïla Lacan has officially arrived, and is already making a significant impact. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social discusses how the rookie guard is helping elevate the Connecticut Sun:

The Golden State Valkyries fell to the Connecticut Sun 95-64 on Sunday. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase chalked the loss up to it simply not being Golden State's day. @natalieheavren.bsky.social has more from @lockedonwbb.bsky.social. youtube.com/shorts/S0MNk...

It's almost here! Don't miss Friday night, July 25 at 7 PM at Prairie Lights Bookstore, talking about Becoming Caitlin Clark with six-on-six legends Lisa Bluder and Jan Jensen! See you there!

Special #ThankYou to the @wgoldenstate.bsky.social for their ASSISTance with our players' names pronunciations. Check them out here: bit.ly/4fa35ZI

Huge news for us. Providing clarity on all the ways we are the destination for women's sports coverage — with much more to come.

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…we are The IX Basketball. As part of @theixsports.bsky.social rebrand, The IX Basketball is built to deliver breaking news, exclusive stories, and constant coverage from the world of women’s basketball.

I asked Kiki Iriafen postgame about rocking a Chamique Holdsclaw shirt pregame. She said she didn't know the video, which was shown during a timeout, was coming. But she wanted to "pay homage" to Holdsclaw after breaking her rookie double-doubles record. @thenext.bsky.social #WNBA

Always a blast talking with @tonyreast.bsky.social!

We’re on the ground in Indianapolis! Follow The Next all weekend and bookmark this page for our 2025 #WNBAAllStar coverage sponsored by @ifnotforthem.bsky.social: 🔗 thenexthoops.com/2025-wnba-all-star-game/

On the Valkyries Report for @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, @matthew-walter96.bsky.social and @mingemi.bsky.social discuss who deserves accolades on the ascendant Golden State Valkyries. Listen to the new show at the link! www.thenexthoops.com/features/loc...

@natalieheavren.bsky.social is live from EagleBank Arena, where a difficult second half for the Las Vegas Aces led to a close 70-68 loss to the Mystics:

An absolute must-read

For @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, Wilton Jackson reports live from Atlanta, where the Dream handed the Chicago Sky a defeat: www.youtube.com/shorts/sEcYX...

For @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, @classicjpow.bsky.social takes viewers inside the WNBA's "Line 'Em Up" event at Brooklyn Bridge Park!: www.youtube.com/shorts/9CqKF...

On Friday's episode of @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, @howardmegdal.bsky.social joins host @natalieheavren.bsky.social to discuss his new book — "Becoming Caitlin Clark" — and the rich history of women's basketball in the state of Iowa.

Yes!! Make sure to pick up your copy

In a very special edition of @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, I chatted with @howardmegdal.bsky.social all about his new book “Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar” that’s coming out June 17! youtu.be/2y6Kl2Zmc08?...

@jennhatfield.bsky.social checks in from CareFirst Arena, where the Washington Mystics just dropped an 86-78 loss to the New York Liberty #WNBA

The #WNBA commercial says the definition of "dominance" should be "A'ja Wilson." It feels like the definition of "indefatigable" should be "2025 Washington Mystics." The Mystics have trailed by as many as 16 tonight, but it's a 2-point game with 5:40 to play. @thenext.bsky.social

From her final UConn game to her first Wings game, Paige Bueckers had 40 days to adjust. Cooper Flagg will have 200. Making a WNBA roster as a rookie is difficult. Avoiding injuries after a full college season is another hurdle. What can the W do? www.sbnation.com/2025/5/30/24...

On Friday's episode of @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, Mystics beat reporter @jennhatfield.bsky.social joins host @natalieheavren.bsky.social to analyze the team's 3-3 start to begin the season.

For much of Sunday's game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics, offense was at a premium. But Kathryn Westbeld and Monique Akoa Makani hit late threes to lift the Mercury. Our @tiareid65.bsky.social explains, in under a minute, how it happened. @lockedonwbb.bsky.social #WNBA

Sales all over this weekend for preordering Becoming Caitlin Clark. LESS THAN A MONTH UNTIL RELEASE! #WNBA #CaitlinClark Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/unti... B&N (double points): www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becoming-c... Audible for the Audiobook: www.audible.com/pd/Becoming-...

The New York Liberty have broken the record for the most threes in a #WNBA game (19) off the latest Kennedy Burke trey.

The Valkyries (@wgoldenstate.bsky.social) play their second game tonight. New story at @sfgate.com on the team's broadcasting partnership with @957thegame.bsky.social and why it's such a big deal in the WNBA: www.sfgate.com/valkyries/ar...

Could it be the last #WNBA season at Mohegan Sun Arena? @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social hears from Sun players about their experiences playing at Mohegan.

With happy tears in my eyes I just finished this beautiful book by @howardmegdal.bsky.social

It's #WNBA opening day and @lockedonwbb.bsky.social has you covered. Host @natalieheavren.bsky.social and @emilyadler.bsky.social discuss The Next's preseason awards and predictions. 👀

Get ready for the #WNBA’s return with @natalieheavren.bsky.social and @emilyadler.bsky.social as they share predictions and hand out preseason awards on the latest episode:

What's going to happen in the 2025 #WNBA season? For the fourth year in a row, @emilyadler.bsky.social polled our staff at The Next about the best and worst teams, top players, and more. Make sure to check it out before games tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight!

Today, Japanese pitcher Ayami Sato will start for the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club, becoming the first woman to play in a professional men’s league in Canada. @hayleymcgoldrick.bsky.social has the story in a special baseball edition of The IX! ⚾

Words cannot explain how excited I am for this book and now AUDIOBOOK!