Posts by Howard Megdal

Howard is the founder of The Next and editor-in-chief.

Aaliyah Edwards and Cathy Engelbert pose with Edwards' new uniform at the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Scenes from a very grown-up 2024 WNBA Draft — Live reaction from New York

April 17, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, April 17, 2024

Dawn Staley and Caitlin Clark pose with trophies.

Dawn Staley, Caitlin Clark and resetting expectations in women’s basketball — Kenny Brooks talks Kentucky

April 10, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, April 10, 2024

Caitlin Clark signs autographs for the adoring masses.

Everybody watches women’s basketball. Now what? — Hear Angel Reese reflect

April 3, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, April 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark gets introduced during her high school days.

The state of the Caitlin Clark/Paige Bueckers debate — Vic Schaefer talks Texas

March 27, 2024

Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, March 27, 2024

Megan Griffith in two different settings with two different expressions.

The agony and the ecstasy of Megan Griffith — Christie Sides talks Indiana Fever

March 20, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, March 20, 2024

Paige Bueckers screams in celebration in a solo shot of her on the court.

The stars are ready to shine in the NCAA Tournament — Kim Adams talks Caitlin Clark

March 13, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, March 13, 2024

Feb 22, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the crowd after clinching a share of the SEC regular season title after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Dawn Staley, South Carolina and history in the making — Lindsay Gottlieb talks JuJu Watkins, USC

March 6, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday, Presented by The BIG EAST, with Howard Megdal, March 6, 2024

Classic Basketball Wednesday: NCAA talking points for dummies and the Clarkbueckoning

February 28, 2024

Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Feb. 28, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith pose for photos at their intro presser with the Seattle Storm on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Bella Munson photo)

A legacy play for Seattle Storm — Jess Smith talks WNBA Golden State

February 21, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Feb. 21, 2024

Feb 11, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley disputes a call against the UConn Huskies in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Questions I’m pondering in women’s basketball — Imani McGee-Stafford talks WNBA return

February 14, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Feb. 14, 2024