Lauren Rouse
@laurenrouse.bsky.social
ACC contributor for The Next
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"Coming from a small town, not a lot of people believed in me."
This season, the Wolfpack will lean on rising talent to lead their next chapter, writes our own @laurenrouse.bsky.social. That includes sophomore guard Zamareya "Zam" Jones.
Inside her journey:
This season, the Wolfpack will lean on rising talent to lead their next chapter, writes our own @laurenrouse.bsky.social. That includes sophomore guard Zamareya "Zam" Jones.
Inside her journey:
As NC State reloads, Zam Jones rises with their young core - The IX Basketball - Powered by The Next
Zamareya "Zam" Jones is poised to be a key figure in NC State's young core. the Wolfpack will lean on rising talent to lead the next chapter.
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July 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"Coming from a small town, not a lot of people believed in me."
This season, the Wolfpack will lean on rising talent to lead their next chapter, writes our own @laurenrouse.bsky.social. That includes sophomore guard Zamareya "Zam" Jones.
Inside her journey:
This season, the Wolfpack will lean on rising talent to lead their next chapter, writes our own @laurenrouse.bsky.social. That includes sophomore guard Zamareya "Zam" Jones.
Inside her journey:
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Great stuff here from Annie, as always
The Dallas Wings hope to turn the Paige by drafting Bueckers on Monday.
Five days out, their grip on the No. 1 overall pick remains strong.
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Five days out, their grip on the No. 1 overall pick remains strong.
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Wings’ Grip on Drafting Bueckers Remains Strong a Week Out
“When I look at things now, I really feel like there’s this false narrative around Dallas,” the team’s CEO said in an interview with FOS.
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April 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Great stuff here from Annie, as always
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The moment you've all been waiting for: the #NCAAW transfer tracker is live!
Go ahead and bookmark these links to keep updated throughout the offseason.
Power 5 - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
Mid-majors - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
Go ahead and bookmark these links to keep updated throughout the offseason.
Power 5 - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
Mid-majors - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
2025 transfer portal tracker: Power Five - The Next
Which women's basketball players have entered the transfer portal from Power Five programs, and where are they headed next year?
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April 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The moment you've all been waiting for: the #NCAAW transfer tracker is live!
Go ahead and bookmark these links to keep updated throughout the offseason.
Power 5 - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
Mid-majors - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
Go ahead and bookmark these links to keep updated throughout the offseason.
Power 5 - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
Mid-majors - www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/2025-t...
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Hailey Van Lith got herself to a familiar place — and TCU to new heights — by scoring 26 points in the Sweet 16 on Saturday. It'll be her fifth Elite Eight across three programs and TCU's first ever. Our @huntercruse.bsky.social has more from Birmingham:
How Hailey Van Lith led TCU to first Elite Eight in program history - The Next
TCU senior guard Hailey Van Lith scored 26 points on Saturday and advanced to her fifth Elite Eight across three programs.
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March 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Hailey Van Lith got herself to a familiar place — and TCU to new heights — by scoring 26 points in the Sweet 16 on Saturday. It'll be her fifth Elite Eight across three programs and TCU's first ever. Our @huntercruse.bsky.social has more from Birmingham:
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Are you eager to get the #NCAAWBB Sweet 16 started? Do you need to catch up on the first and second rounds?
We've got you covered @thenext.bsky.social with tons of stories, both on teams that advanced and on teams that saw their seasons end. ⬇️
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We've got you covered @thenext.bsky.social with tons of stories, both on teams that advanced and on teams that saw their seasons end. ⬇️
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2025 NCAA Tournament Archives - The Next
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March 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Are you eager to get the #NCAAWBB Sweet 16 started? Do you need to catch up on the first and second rounds?
We've got you covered @thenext.bsky.social with tons of stories, both on teams that advanced and on teams that saw their seasons end. ⬇️
www.thenexthoops.com/tag/2025-nca...
We've got you covered @thenext.bsky.social with tons of stories, both on teams that advanced and on teams that saw their seasons end. ⬇️
www.thenexthoops.com/tag/2025-nca...
I was at the UNC-West Virginia game last night at Carmichael Arena. Check out my story for @thenext.bsky.social!
North Carolina's defense led the way in the Tar Heels' 58-47 win over West Virginia on Monday night. @laurenrouse.bsky.social breaks down a dominant effort that now sets up UNC to face Duke in the Sweet 16: www.thenexthoops.com/features/nor...
North Carolina turns defense into statement win over West Virginia - The Next
North Carolina took down West Virginia in the Round of 32 on Monday night, in large part because of a tenacious defensive effort.
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March 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I was at the UNC-West Virginia game last night at Carmichael Arena. Check out my story for @thenext.bsky.social!
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On Sunday, No. 2 Duke pulled away from No. 10 seed Oregon in a 59-53 win Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The victory sends the Blue Devils to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season. Our @laurenrouse.bsky.social was in Durham and has the game's key takeaways.
Takeaways from Durham: Jackson and Richardson lead the way - The Next
Key takeaways from a gritty, star-powered battle between Oregon and Duke. Who shined? What's next for Duke?
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March 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On Sunday, No. 2 Duke pulled away from No. 10 seed Oregon in a 59-53 win Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The victory sends the Blue Devils to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season. Our @laurenrouse.bsky.social was in Durham and has the game's key takeaways.
Jackson is raining buckets here in the third quarter.
March 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Jackson is raining buckets here in the third quarter.
Read my story for The Next on Oregon’s overtime victory last night over Vanderbilt! Oregon meets Duke tomorrow at noon ET here in Durham. 🏀
No. 10 Oregon outlasted No. 7 Vanderbilt in a thrilling overtime victory on Friday. Our @laurenrouse.bsky.social has three takeaways from Durham.
Takeaways from Oregon's overtime win over Vanderbilt
No. 10 Oregon outlasted No. 7 Vanderbilt in a tense first round NCAA Tournament battle, earning a 77-73 win on Friday.
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March 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Read my story for The Next on Oregon’s overtime victory last night over Vanderbilt! Oregon meets Duke tomorrow at noon ET here in Durham. 🏀
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Seems like everyone is watching women's basketball, doesn't it? Want to know how we got here? Preorder Becoming Caitlin Clark, with foreword by Lisa Bluder, today! #NCAAW www.amazon.com/Becoming-Cai...
Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar
Amazon.com: Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar: 9781637277959: Megdal, Howard, Bluder, Lisa: Books
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March 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Seems like everyone is watching women's basketball, doesn't it? Want to know how we got here? Preorder Becoming Caitlin Clark, with foreword by Lisa Bluder, today! #NCAAW www.amazon.com/Becoming-Cai...
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I almost left at half of Col/Wash. The 2nd half was 🔥. I almost left before media. I learned SO MUCH from the Columbia presser. I *meant* to leave before the UW presser. It’s been a 12-hour day, and I have to be back in 12 hours.
This is one of the best pressers I’ve ever been to. Show up.
This is one of the best pressers I’ve ever been to. Show up.
March 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I almost left at half of Col/Wash. The 2nd half was 🔥. I almost left before media. I learned SO MUCH from the Columbia presser. I *meant* to leave before the UW presser. It’s been a 12-hour day, and I have to be back in 12 hours.
This is one of the best pressers I’ve ever been to. Show up.
This is one of the best pressers I’ve ever been to. Show up.
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Live from Chapel Hill is @laurenrouse.bsky.social, who watched Columbia win its first NCAA Tournament game!
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Columbia beats Washington 63-60
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March 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Live from Chapel Hill is @laurenrouse.bsky.social, who watched Columbia win its first NCAA Tournament game!
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Check out my first story with @thenext.bsky.social! Such an exciting ACC tournament final yesterday in Greensboro.
It was a glorious return to the top for Duke in the ACC tournament final. Our @laurenrouse.bsky.social takes you inside the arena for how it happened and what it means: #NCAAW www.thenexthoops.com/features/sig...
Sights and sounds from an ACC tournament triumph for Duke
Duke captured its first ACC conference tournament championship since 2013. Here's how it looked, sounded, and what it all means.
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March 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Check out my first story with @thenext.bsky.social! Such an exciting ACC tournament final yesterday in Greensboro.