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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

"Coming from a small town, not a lot of people believed in me." This season, the Wolfpack will lean on rising talent to lead their next chapter, writes our own @laurenrouse.bsky.social. That includes sophomore guard Zamareya "Zam" Jones. Inside her journey:

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As NC State reloads, Zam Jones rises with their young core - The IX Basketball - Powered by The Next

Zamareya "Zam" Jones is poised to be a key figure in NC State's young core. the Wolfpack will lean on rising talent to lead the next chapter.

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Howard Megdal @howardmegdal.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Great stuff here from Annie, as always

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The moment you've all been waiting for: the #NCAAW transfer tracker is live! Go ahead and bookmark these links to keep updated throughout the offseason. Power 5 - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t... Mid-majors - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...

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2025 transfer portal tracker: Power Five - The Next

Which women's basketball players have entered the transfer portal from Power Five programs, and where are they headed next year?

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Hailey Van Lith got herself to a familiar place — and TCU to new heights — by scoring 26 points in the Sweet 16 on Saturday. It'll be her fifth Elite Eight across three programs and TCU's first ever. Our @huntercruse.bsky.social has more from Birmingham:

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How Hailey Van Lith led TCU to first Elite Eight in program history - The Next

TCU senior guard Hailey Van Lith scored 26 points on Saturday and advanced to her fifth Elite Eight across three programs.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Are you eager to get the #NCAAWBB Sweet 16 started? Do you need to catch up on the first and second rounds? We've got you covered @thenext.bsky.social with tons of stories, both on teams that advanced and on teams that saw their seasons end. ⬇️ www.thenexthoops.com/tag/2025-nca...

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2025 NCAA Tournament Archives - The Next

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Lauren Rouse @laurenrouse.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I was at the UNC-West Virginia game last night at Carmichael Arena. Check out my story for @thenext.bsky.social!

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

On Sunday, No. 2 Duke pulled away from No. 10 seed Oregon in a 59-53 win Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The victory sends the Blue Devils to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season. Our @laurenrouse.bsky.social was in Durham and has the game's key takeaways.

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Takeaways from Durham: Jackson and Richardson lead the way - The Next

Key takeaways from a gritty, star-powered battle between Oregon and Duke. Who shined? What's next for Duke?

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Lauren Rouse @laurenrouse.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Jackson is raining buckets here in the third quarter.

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Lauren Rouse @laurenrouse.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Read my story for The Next on Oregon’s overtime victory last night over Vanderbilt! Oregon meets Duke tomorrow at noon ET here in Durham. 🏀

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Howard Megdal @howardmegdal.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Seems like everyone is watching women's basketball, doesn't it? Want to know how we got here? Preorder Becoming Caitlin Clark, with foreword by Lisa Bluder, today! #NCAAW www.amazon.com/Becoming-Cai...

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Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar

Amazon.com: Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar: 9781637277959: Megdal, Howard, Bluder, Lisa: Books

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Lindsay Gibbs @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I almost left at half of Col/Wash. The 2nd half was 🔥. I almost left before media. I learned SO MUCH from the Columbia presser. I *meant* to leave before the UW presser. It’s been a 12-hour day, and I have to be back in 12 hours. This is one of the best pressers I’ve ever been to. Show up.

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The IX Sports Podcasts @theixsportspod.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Live from Chapel Hill is @laurenrouse.bsky.social, who watched Columbia win its first NCAA Tournament game! www.youtube.com/shorts/cLQBM...

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Columbia beats Washington 63-60

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Lauren Rouse @laurenrouse.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Check out my first story with @thenext.bsky.social! Such an exciting ACC tournament final yesterday in Greensboro.

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