Bella Munson

1 week ago | thenexthoops.com | Bella Munson

The Seattle Storm encountered some unexpected luck after their last season. They didn’t have as much success in the offseason last year as they would have liked, but they still finished fifth in the league, qualifying for the playoffs. It’s rare to come off a relatively successful season and then land a lottery pick the next season; that, however, is exactly what the Storm did on Monday night at the 2024 WNBA Draft.

2 weeks ago | thenexthoops.com | Bella Munson

TAMPA, Fla. — After losing to UConn in the 2025 NCAAW National Championship, South Carolina graduating senior Bree Hall was the epitome of a composed professional. Having just suffered a blowout 82-59 loss, Hall sat atop the dais graciously reflecting on her college career. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today. Join todayAlready a member? Login“It’s been amazing.

2 weeks ago | thenexthoops.com | Bella Munson

TAMPA, Fla. — The final result of UCLA’s Final Four matchup against UConn on Friday night was not what either team was expecting. The 85-51 victory for the Huskies was the largest margin of victory in any women’s Final Four match in NCAA Tournament history. The blowout was the result of a strong performance from UConn and a particularly poor performance from UCLA.

2 weeks ago | thenexthoops.com | Bella Munson

TAMPA, Fla. — After defeating LSU in the Elite Eight in Spokane, Wash., UCLA star center Lauren Betts did not shy away from the attention and celebration. During the game, she was full of enthusiasm, too. She could be seen stomping and yelling after a tough bucket or and-one opportunity. And after the game, she joyfully danced and celebrated the fact that UCLA was going to the Final Four for the first time in NCAA Tournament history, alongside her teammates.

3 weeks ago | thenexthoops.com | Bella Munson

SPOKANE, Wash. — Just because you know you need to stop Aneesah Morrow doesn’t make the job any easier. On Friday night in Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Morrow’s 30 points and 19 rebounds played a major factor in LSU’s 80-73 defeat of NC State, despite how the Wolfpack had talked the day before about needing to limit her. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today.