Mitchell Northam
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covering women's college sports for SB Nation.
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Mitchell Northam
@northam67.bsky.social
· Mar 20
The coach that helped Kara Lawson build Duke back into a contender
Tia Jackson is the through-line between the great eras of Duke women’s basketball and she’s helped mold Kara Lawson into a head coach.
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“She’s been the most important figure in my growth and maturation as a head coach."
After 12 years, Duke is back on top in the ACC. The connective throughline from the last great era of Blue Devils basketball to now is Tia Jackson.
Went long on her and Kara Lawson:
www.sbnation.com/2025/3/20/24...
After 12 years, Duke is back on top in the ACC. The connective throughline from the last great era of Blue Devils basketball to now is Tia Jackson.
Went long on her and Kara Lawson:
www.sbnation.com/2025/3/20/24...
November 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Hitting free agency soon.
DM’s are open.
DM’s are open.
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Hitting free agency soon.
DM’s are open.
DM’s are open.
most-read story on SB Nation so far today.
How the hell did West Virginia, with just five players, upset No. 15 Duke?
Mark Kellogg had two words written on his dry-erase board: Believe and breathe.
“That’s the craziest game that I’ve ever been a part of in my coaching career, without question."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Mark Kellogg had two words written on his dry-erase board: Believe and breathe.
“That’s the craziest game that I’ve ever been a part of in my coaching career, without question."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
How West Virginia, with just five players, upset Duke in women’s basketball
After six Mountaineers were ejected, West Virginia played the second half with just five players — and beat No. 15 Duke.
www.sbnation.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
most-read story on SB Nation so far today.
How the hell did West Virginia, with just five players, upset No. 15 Duke?
Mark Kellogg had two words written on his dry-erase board: Believe and breathe.
“That’s the craziest game that I’ve ever been a part of in my coaching career, without question."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Mark Kellogg had two words written on his dry-erase board: Believe and breathe.
“That’s the craziest game that I’ve ever been a part of in my coaching career, without question."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
How West Virginia, with just five players, upset Duke in women’s basketball
After six Mountaineers were ejected, West Virginia played the second half with just five players — and beat No. 15 Duke.
www.sbnation.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
How the hell did West Virginia, with just five players, upset No. 15 Duke?
Mark Kellogg had two words written on his dry-erase board: Believe and breathe.
“That’s the craziest game that I’ve ever been a part of in my coaching career, without question."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Mark Kellogg had two words written on his dry-erase board: Believe and breathe.
“That’s the craziest game that I’ve ever been a part of in my coaching career, without question."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Hello darkness my old friend
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hello darkness my old friend
Just want to say I really appreciate the folks who shared this, and all the kind words I’ve gotten in the last 24 hours from readers, coaches, and friends in the business. I can’t thank y’all enough for the support. 💯
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just want to say I really appreciate the folks who shared this, and all the kind words I’ve gotten in the last 24 hours from readers, coaches, and friends in the business. I can’t thank y’all enough for the support. 💯
Reposted by Mitchell Northam
Mitch has my strongest recommendation. He's an excellent reporter, writer, and a multi-tool player. If you want a dedicated teammate who can write about anything, gets exclusives, and excels in all facets of multi-media journalism, hire Mitch.
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Mitch has my strongest recommendation. He's an excellent reporter, writer, and a multi-tool player. If you want a dedicated teammate who can write about anything, gets exclusives, and excels in all facets of multi-media journalism, hire Mitch.
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Mitch is good at this stuff
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Mitch is good at this stuff
Hitting free agency soon.
DM’s are open.
DM’s are open.
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Hitting free agency soon.
DM’s are open.
DM’s are open.
Quick story here on Hannah Hidalgo's historic night for Notre Dame, where she set the program scoring record and NCAA steals record, surpassing names like Jewell Loyd and Ticha Penicheiro:
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Hannah Hidalgo rewrites multiple records in Notre Dame win
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo set the program’s single-game scoring record and NCAA steals record vs. Akron.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Quick story here on Hannah Hidalgo's historic night for Notre Dame, where she set the program scoring record and NCAA steals record, surpassing names like Jewell Loyd and Ticha Penicheiro:
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
“I came in at the end. The best is over.”
Just another day where this profession I’ve chosen makes me think about that Tony Soprano quote.
Just another day where this profession I’ve chosen makes me think about that Tony Soprano quote.
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“I came in at the end. The best is over.”
Just another day where this profession I’ve chosen makes me think about that Tony Soprano quote.
Just another day where this profession I’ve chosen makes me think about that Tony Soprano quote.
“The job will not save you.”
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“The job will not save you.”
USC’s victory over N.C. State was proof of concept that the Trojans can still win meaningful games on big stages this season without JuJu Watkins and the frontcourt it sent to the WNBA.
"It’s a chance for us to redefine our identity a little bit."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
"It’s a chance for us to redefine our identity a little bit."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
With JuJu Watkins sidelined, USC is redefining itself
USC pulled off an upset win over N.C. State on Sunday in Charlotte, proving it can still win big without JuJu Watkins.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
USC’s victory over N.C. State was proof of concept that the Trojans can still win meaningful games on big stages this season without JuJu Watkins and the frontcourt it sent to the WNBA.
"It’s a chance for us to redefine our identity a little bit."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
"It’s a chance for us to redefine our identity a little bit."
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Kinda feels like USC is still trying to figure out who its bus driver is without JuJu Watkins. Seems like two young players want to be that -- Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith -- but the Trojans have been at their most successful today with Londynn Jones is running things. #ncaaW
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Kinda feels like USC is still trying to figure out who its bus driver is without JuJu Watkins. Seems like two young players want to be that -- Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith -- but the Trojans have been at their most successful today with Londynn Jones is running things. #ncaaW
Last year's Ally Tip-Off reset the record for the highest attended regular season women's basketball game in North Carolina.
Unfortunately, don't think we're seeing a repeat of that this year.
Unfortunately, don't think we're seeing a repeat of that this year.
November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Last year's Ally Tip-Off reset the record for the highest attended regular season women's basketball game in North Carolina.
Unfortunately, don't think we're seeing a repeat of that this year.
Unfortunately, don't think we're seeing a repeat of that this year.
Oluchi Okananwa, Khamil Pierre, Haleigh Timmer...
These are some of the transfer portal stars making immediate impacts for their new teams: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
These are some of the transfer portal stars making immediate impacts for their new teams: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
6 transfer portal stars already making big impacts in women’s college basketball
Oluchi Okananwa, Khamil Pierre and Haleigh Timmer are among the transfer portal stars impacting their new teams.
www.sbnation.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Oluchi Okananwa, Khamil Pierre, Haleigh Timmer...
These are some of the transfer portal stars making immediate impacts for their new teams: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
These are some of the transfer portal stars making immediate impacts for their new teams: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
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Get past the ideological and ethical issues of working with the Saudis...
They legitimately suck at sports. F1 is in decline. LIV just punted on their entire competitive format to look more like a traditional golf tournament and Newcastle can't sniff Man City's used shorts.
They are bad at this!
They legitimately suck at sports. F1 is in decline. LIV just punted on their entire competitive format to look more like a traditional golf tournament and Newcastle can't sniff Man City's used shorts.
They are bad at this!
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Get past the ideological and ethical issues of working with the Saudis...
They legitimately suck at sports. F1 is in decline. LIV just punted on their entire competitive format to look more like a traditional golf tournament and Newcastle can't sniff Man City's used shorts.
They are bad at this!
They legitimately suck at sports. F1 is in decline. LIV just punted on their entire competitive format to look more like a traditional golf tournament and Newcastle can't sniff Man City's used shorts.
They are bad at this!
the President of the WNBA Players Association aligning herself with a Saudi-backed women's basketball league -- amidst a crucial CBA negotiation -- kind of feels like hustling backwards
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
the President of the WNBA Players Association aligning herself with a Saudi-backed women's basketball league -- amidst a crucial CBA negotiation -- kind of feels like hustling backwards
New episode of the Women’s Basketball Podcast is live! I offer some takeaways from the season openers for the Gamecocks and the Tar Heels, and then Mia and I get into some burning questions for the season:
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🏀🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Episode 50: They Got Guards in Columbia
Podcast Episode · The Women's Basketball Podcast With Mia & Mitch · 11/05/2025 · 1h 10m
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
New episode of the Women’s Basketball Podcast is live! I offer some takeaways from the season openers for the Gamecocks and the Tar Heels, and then Mia and I get into some burning questions for the season:
🏀🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
🏀🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Duke's offense was putrid yesterday in its loss to Baylor in Paris. It may be an indicator that the Blue Devils will have lean on Emilee Skinner and Arianna Roberson more than we thought -- but when they'll return is unclear.
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
ACC women’s basketball contender needs help on offense to reach goals
Duke fell in in Paris to Baylor and failed to make crucial shots. They might need to lean on Emilee Skinner for offense.
www.sbnation.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Duke's offense was putrid yesterday in its loss to Baylor in Paris. It may be an indicator that the Blue Devils will have lean on Emilee Skinner and Arianna Roberson more than we thought -- but when they'll return is unclear.
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
As she's built South Carolina into a perennial national title contender, Dawn Staley has often counted on the Gamecocks having great post play.
But now, she may have to lean on her elite guards, at least until the bigs improve.
Story from Columbia: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
But now, she may have to lean on her elite guards, at least until the bigs improve.
Story from Columbia: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
South Carolina women’s basketball may have to lean on its elite backcourt
South Carolina has been a team that has relied on bigs. This year, Dawn Staley might have to lean on her guards.
www.sbnation.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 AM
As she's built South Carolina into a perennial national title contender, Dawn Staley has often counted on the Gamecocks having great post play.
But now, she may have to lean on her elite guards, at least until the bigs improve.
Story from Columbia: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
But now, she may have to lean on her elite guards, at least until the bigs improve.
Story from Columbia: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
FINAL: No. 11 UNC 90, NC Central 42
Nyla Brooks with 15 points in her college debut. Ciera Toomey with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks. Elina Aarnisalo with 13 points, 3 assists.
#ncaaW 📸🏀
Nyla Brooks with 15 points in her college debut. Ciera Toomey with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks. Elina Aarnisalo with 13 points, 3 assists.
#ncaaW 📸🏀
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
FINAL: No. 11 UNC 90, NC Central 42
Nyla Brooks with 15 points in her college debut. Ciera Toomey with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks. Elina Aarnisalo with 13 points, 3 assists.
#ncaaW 📸🏀
Nyla Brooks with 15 points in her college debut. Ciera Toomey with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks. Elina Aarnisalo with 13 points, 3 assists.
#ncaaW 📸🏀
Women's college basketball will return to Paris in 2026.
The teams haven't announced it yet, but North Carolina is facing Oklahoma: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
The teams haven't announced it yet, but North Carolina is facing Oklahoma: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
Women’s college basketball will return to Paris in 2026. Here’s who’s playing
North Carolina vs. Oklahoma will headline the fourth annual Oui Play women’s college basketball games in Paris, France.
www.sbnation.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Women's college basketball will return to Paris in 2026.
The teams haven't announced it yet, but North Carolina is facing Oklahoma: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
The teams haven't announced it yet, but North Carolina is facing Oklahoma: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...
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The NASCAR season is about to end in a tremendously dumb way
November 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The NASCAR season is about to end in a tremendously dumb way