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The IX is sending a squad to the Shoot 360 x Ballislife $20K Global Shooting League, and we’re covering the $500 entry fee for the selected team!

All you have to do: email editors@theixsports.com with your teammates’ names + your Shoot 360 location by this Friday, October 3.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Breanna Stewart warming up ahead of Game 2 between the #NYLiberty and Phoenix. #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs

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September 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Our @seehafer.bsky.social, who maintains the #WNBA Injury Database, discussed Breanna Stewart’s MCL sprain diagnosis ahead of tonight’s matchup with the Mercury.

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September 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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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.

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September 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Cameron Brink returned and our @cruby14.bsky.social was there to capture all the sights and sounds (including a really special video of Brink's parents reacting to her subbing in).

🔗 thenexthoops.com/wnba/cameron-brink-returns-for-the-sparks/
Cameron Brink in a Sparks uniform smiling and running down the court.
July 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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When your daughter makes her season debut. Welcome back to The W, Cameron Brink. #wnba

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July 30, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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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.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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While you recover from #WNBAAllStar, remember you can find all our coverage from the weekend at this link, sponsored by @ifnotforthem.bsky.social:

🔗 thenexthoops.com/2025-wnba-all-star-game
Tipoff at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.
July 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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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/
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July 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The #WNBA will add expansion franchises in Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029) and Philadelphia (2030).
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June 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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These two Washington Mystics rookies, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, impressed in their professional debuts.

Compare teams and players, search through milestones, and more with @stathead.com

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Chart comparing Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron’s first games with the Mystics. Iriafen had 14 pts, 4 rebounds, 2 ast. Citron had 19 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast.
May 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Ellie the Elephant in the house 🗽

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#lightitupnyl #wnba #nyliberty
May 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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To get a full picture of Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Plum’s dueling #WNBA season debuts we turned to @stathead.com.

Compare teams and players, search through milestones, and more with Stathead.

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Graph comparing Napheesa and Kelsey Plum’s first games of the season. Pure had 34 pts, 4 rebounds, 4 ast and shot 57.1%. Kelsey had 37 pts, 2 reb, 6 ast, 5 stl and shot 57.9%.
May 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Before the weekend's games, you can catch up on our team-by-team previews at the link below:

🔗 thenexthoops.com/tag/2025-wnba-season-preview/
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May 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Lots of great content coming from our team with stories from writers in market and a new episode of @lockedonwbb.bsky.social live from The Shed!

Subscribe now to support our work:
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April 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Hailey Van Lith and Angel Reese reunited in Chicago? This could be fun!
April 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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That is Maryland's Shyanne Sellers!

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April 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Georgia Amoore styled by Russell Westbrook?

We love a basketball crossover. 👏

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April 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Make sure you are ready for the upcoming #WNBA season with coverage and analysis from every single market.

Your support makes this possible! Subscribe today:

🔗 thenexthoops.com/subscribe
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April 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Who has your favorite #WNBADraft fit so far?

📷 Vincent Carchietta
Aneesah Morrow in an all-black leather Coach outfit. Hailey Van Lith in a black, sparkly dress. Kiki Iriafen in a floor-length gold, sparkly dress. Paige Bueckers in a black pinstripe suit. The pinstripes sparkle.
April 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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ICYMI, our #WNBADraft team released their 2025 WNBA Draft Board this week:

🔗 thenexthoops.com/features/2025-wnba-draft-board-v2/
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April 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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A reminder that you can find all our coverage of the 2025 NCAA DI women's basketball tournament here:

🔗 thenexthoops.com/tag/2025-ncaa-tournament/
Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma receives the WBCA Coaches’ trophy after the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
April 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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All smiles for the Huskies.

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UConn coach Geno Auriemma smiles while talking to ESPN's Holly Rowe. UConn's Geno Auriemma embraces Paige Bueckers. UConn players celebrating after winning the national championship. UConn's Paige Bueckers puts the team sticker on an oversized bracket.
April 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Past and present Huskies, celebrating together.

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Photo of UConn players holding a national championship flag with a row of photographers in front of them. Photos of former UConn players celebrating the win.
April 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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UConn wins.

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April 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM