Lauren Rouse
laurenrouse.bsky.social
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:
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
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Great stuff here from Annie, as always
April 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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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...
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
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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
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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. ⬇️
www.thenexthoops.com/tag/2025-nca...
2025 NCAA Tournament Archives - The Next
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March 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I was at the UNC-West Virginia game last night at Carmichael Arena. Check out my story for @thenext.bsky.social!
March 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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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
Jackson is raining buckets here in the third quarter.
March 23, 2025 at 5:19 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. 🏀
March 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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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
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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.
March 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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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
YouTube video by Locked On Women's Basketball
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March 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Check out my first story with @thenext.bsky.social! Such an exciting ACC tournament final yesterday in Greensboro.
March 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM