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Mariyah Noel is finding her footing as Xavier's go-to guard - The IX Basketball With the help of her coaches and teammates, Mariyah Noel has helped pull Xavier out of the bottom of the BIG EAST.

After two seasons seeing limited action at Mississippi, Mariyah Noel is thriving as Xavier's go-to-guard, @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social writes.

BIG EAST notebook: Conference newcomers make strides - The IX Basketball UConn forward Serah Williams is finding her groove for the Huskies, while Creighton freshmen lift the Bluejays.

In the latest BIG EAST notebook, @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social covers Serah Williams' improvement and Creighton's impressive freshman class.

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The requirement is induction into Naismith Hall of Fame.

UConn has all the ingredients. Now comes the blending - The IX Basketball UConn has the talent and depth to repeat as the national champion. But head coach Geno Auriemma is still experimenting with lineup options.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma recently talked about how mixing and matching lineups is like cooking a meal: More doesn't always equal better.

Our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social explored how Auriemma is experimenting with his enviable depth this season — but trying not to overseason the dish. #NCAAWBB

I agree she's been the best player since she stepped on campus...but best player ≠ face of the program -- check out the article!

How Sarah Strong has emerged as the next UConn star - The IX Basketball Preseason All-American Sarah Strong enters her sophomore season at UConn as the face of the heralded program.

Through the first week of the NCAAW season, it's clear that UConn is in its Sarah Strong era. @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social has more on how the sophomore has emerged as the newest face of the program.

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2025-26 BIG EAST preview - The IX Basketball Defending national champion UConn is projected to be the top team in the BIG EAST conference for the 2025-26 season.

UConn is the projected BIG EAST favorite for the 2025-26 season. Read team-by-team analysis in our BIG EAST preview from @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social.

I love Diana Taurasi so much man

Lisa Gedaka’s coaching roots trace back to BIG EAST - The Next Gloucester Catholic girls basketball coach Lisa Gedaka developed her love of coaching from Villanova's Harry Perretta.

After her induction into the BIG EAST Basketball Legends program, New Jersey legend Lisa Gedaka reflected on how her time at Villanova shaped her playing and coaching career.

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Paige Bueckers ushered in a new era of college basketball in Storrs - The Next During five seasons with the Huskies, Paige Bueckers has set a new standard for college athletes on and off the court.

As Paige Bueckers' career in Storrs winds down, @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social examines the outsized impact she's had in her five years with Geno Auriemma's program.

UConn releases new jerseys for the tournament!

Is 2025 the year UConn returns to the top of the sport? - The Next With Bueckers in her final season, and the NCAA Tournament less than two weeks away, there's a different feeling emanating from UConn.

Things are coming together for UConn at exactly the right time. Do they have the stuff to make their deepest run in Bueckers' career? @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social breaks it down:

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Next South Carolina vs. UConn showdown heating up rivalry - The Next South Carolina has taken control of its series against UConn. Are the Gamecocks now the Huskies' main rival?

With UConn heading down to Columbia, S.C. to take on the Gamecocks this weekend, our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social asks: Is South Carolina now the Huskies' premier rival?

Opinion: NCAA lacks reason, spine in ban of transgender women athletes The NCAA will no longer allow transgender women to compete on women's teams, sacrificing already-vulnerable kids.

There was a time when the NCAA was fearless in the face of bigotry. Oh, how times have changed. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Kelsey Ransom has been Georgetown's cornerstone - The Next Over the past half decade, Georgetown guard Kelsey Ransom has come to embody the spirit of the Hoyas program.

From the moment she stepped on Georgetown's campus, Kelsey Ransom has been a staple of the program. From her defensive prowess, to making a difference off the court, our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social has more on the graduate guard in her final collegiate season:

Above all else, we just witnessed amazing basketball tonight at @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social. Amazing basketball.

Locked On Women's Basketball: Updates from the BIG EAST - The Next Host Natalie Heavren talks with BIG EAST beat writer Tee Baker about injury updates, conference standings, and future predictions.

On the latest episode of @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, @natalieheavren.bsky.social and @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social join forces to discuss all things BIG EAST.

Listen at the link!

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BIG EAST notebook: Faith Masonius' trick shot, fantastic freshmen - The Next Seton Hall guard Faith Masonius hits an epic game-winner, and freshmen are making their mark across the BIG EAST.

In the new year, there are new ways to get a bucket - at least if you're Seton Hall's Faith Masonius.

Read @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social's latest #BIGEAST notebook to catch up on Masonius' game-winner and standout freshmen at Seton Hall, Villanova and Xavier. #NCAAWBB

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller JuJu Watkins finishes with 25 points as USC holds off a second-half surge by No. 4 UConn to earn its biggest win of the young season in a 72-70 victory.

Covered an epic matchup last night in Hartford @latimes.com

Despite defeat, Sarah Strong showed she's ready for primetime - The Next Against No. 7 USC, UConn freshman Sarah Strong scored 22 points, adding 13 rebounds, five assists, four steals and a block.

Despite a 72-70 loss to USC on Saturday, UConn freshman Sarah Strong showed exactly why she has the potential to be an era-defining player for the Huskies. Our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social has more from the XL Center:

Grambling State head coach Courtney Simmons clarifies remarks - The Next Following Grambling State's loss to LSU on Dec. 8, Courtney Simmons' comments ignited the never-ending debate about HBCUs and money games.

Sharing my latest story from @thenext.bsky.social on the challenges of Grambling State's schedule in light of head coach Courtney Simmons' comments following the LSU game on Dec. 8.

I rarely say something I write is a must-read, but this is a MUST READ.

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Photo of Cathy Engelbert holding a press conference before game one of the WNBA finals

In a statement issued earlier today, the WNBA confirmed that the league met with with WNBA Players' Association to discuss the CBA.

Members of the meeting included Nneka Ogwumike (WNBPA
President, Cathy Engelbert (WNBA Commissioner) and others.

Today is the 46th anniversary of the first #WBL game between the Chicago Hustle and the Milwaukee Does.

We've covered the WBL, a league that paved the way for today's #WNBA, in depth at The Next. If you want to read about some fascinating times in WBB history, you can find our team's work here:

BIG EAST notebook: Feast Week takeaways - The Next Results, analysis and key takeaways from the seven BIG EAST teams that participated in Feast Week tournaments.

It was a busy Feast Week for the BIG EAST, featuring a standout performance from Azzi Fudd and an impressive showing from Creighton. Our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social catches you up on the action:

A recurrent feature of bigotry is claiming that disfavored people are somehow superhuman, making them inherently dangerous and uncontrollable

Just gonna re-up this