One of the best conferences in the country got even strong with new faces and returning stars
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
Posted inMid-Majors
2026-27 Big West preview
The conference added several teams this season after the departures of longtime mainstays.
Posted inNCAA Basketball
UCLA rounds out coaching staff with ‘no-brainer’ hire in Noelle Quinn
The former WNBA coach has returned to her alma mater
Posted inNCAA Basketball
Minyon Moore, Sammy Doucette ready to lead in the Big West
The first-year head coaches are looking to make their mark
Posted inLos Angeles Sparks
Sparks of the past reflect on journey to the present
A lot has changed since the franchise won their first WNBA chamionship
Posted inNCAA Basketball
Sacramento State, Utah Valley looking forward to Big West move
With a quartet of teams leaving the conference, new programs hope to bring new life
Posted inNCAA Basketball
UCLA caps off whirlwind week with vibrant hometown celebration
The Bruins are in high demand after Sunday’s national title win
Posted inBig Ten
Gabriela Jaquez embodies UCLA basketball, and it showed in national championship win
Angela Dugalic: ‘When you think of UCLA and of the UCLA Bruins, you think of Gabriela Jaquez’
Posted inNCAA Basketball
UCLA’s title hopes hinge on a balanced offensive attack
The Bruins must get strong production outside of Lauren Betts
