The junior forward has made a strong return from injury
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 inNCAA Basketball
Why Hannah Wickstrom is the engine that powers UC Riverside
The sophomore guard leads the Big West in scoring and is fifth in the NCAA
Posted inBig Ten
Behind the scenes work starting to pay off for UCLA’s Amanda Muse
The redshirt sophomore forward has taken advantage of her opportunity
Posted inBig Ten, Features, NCAA Basketball
How Big Ten coaches are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape
The influx of NIL money and the transfer portal has changed the recruiting landscape.
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Hunter Hernandez’s ascent has UC Irvine atop the Big West
The fifth-year guard is in the midst of a breakout season
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UCLA’s Lena Bilic continues to learn on the fly this season
Cori Close: ‘She’s got some things that are really hard to teach’
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How Vanessa McManus has made an immediate impact for Cal Poly
The sophomore guard has been among the top players in the Big West this season
Posted inBig Ten, Features, NCAA Basketball
With new faces in new places, UCLA and USC add another chapter to storied rivalry
Both teams will play each other once more during the regular season.
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Why Long Beach State has needed JaQuoia Jones-Brown’s ascension
Long Beach State has relied on its sophomore star JaQuia Jones-Brown out of necessity
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How Sienna Betts fared in her UCLA debut
Lauren Betts: ‘I just felt super jolly’
