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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Snap(ped Neck) Wilson ☠️ @snapwilson.bsky.social · Jun 14

I am not watching the games live today but I did have time to watch @huntercruse.bsky.social talk the Wings. WNBA media should watch this video, because you all keep talking about an Arike that does not exist, and when Dallas moves on from her, you shouldn't be surprised.

youtu.be/DIwY_7_RoUo

Paige Bueckers Has No Help... What's Wrong With Dallas Wings?

YouTube video by Hunter Cruse

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · May 21

Janelle Salaün hive, we’re here

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · May 21

gameday. Same group of 5 as yesterday practicing on one side of the court - Thornton, Burton, Salaun, Hayes, Fagbenle

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · May 11

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Snap(ped Neck) Wilson ☠️ @snapwilson.bsky.social · May 7

The Monique Akoa-Makani bandwagon is just @huntercruse.bsky.social and I.

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Apr 15

journalism

"Weird Al" Pastor @emilyadler.bsky.social · Apr 15

just passed SAB while leaving the venue, she was getting food at a sidewalk cart, instantly raising her vibes to an A

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Ayabella @lakeraya.bsky.social · Apr 15

@huntercruse.bsky.social is cooking with his analysis. Been talking about Justė for months!

The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Apr 15

With their first pick in franchise history, the Golden State Valkyries select Lithuania guard Justė Jocytė.

Our @huntercruse.bsky.social spoke with her earlier this year:

Top international prospect Justė Jocytė is eligible for 2024 Draft - The Next

19-year-old Lithuanian star Justė Jocytė is now eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she told The Next. The 6’2 guard plays for ASVEL in France.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Apr 15

that fraud Emily Adler is getting credit for my article

Jkjk thank you

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Apr 8

LETS GO. I can’t take credit for the Kalana Greene pull, but I can for the pogo stick part

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Snap(ped Neck) Wilson ☠️ @snapwilson.bsky.social · Apr 8

AKA my bible

The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Apr 8

It's here!!! The Next's 2025 #WNBADraft Big Board, courtesy of @emilyadler.bsky.social, @huntercruse.bsky.social and @dovienya.bsky.social, with detailed scouting reports, comps and so much more. www.thenexthoops.com/features/202...

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2025 WNBA Draft Board, V2.0 - The Next

The Next's preseason draft board, the most comprehensive 2025 WNBA draft class preview available, from Paige Bueckers to Aneesah Morrow.

www.thenexthoops.com

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Apr 8

It's here!!! The Next's 2025 #WNBADraft Big Board, courtesy of @emilyadler.bsky.social, @huntercruse.bsky.social and @dovienya.bsky.social, with detailed scouting reports, comps and so much more. www.thenexthoops.com/features/202...

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2025 WNBA Draft Board, V2.0 - The Next

The Next's preseason draft board, the most comprehensive 2025 WNBA draft class preview available, from Paige Bueckers to Aneesah Morrow.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Apr 8

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Eric @nemchocke.bsky.social · Apr 8

I'm always blown away by the amount of effort and detail these writers put into their work. Every year it's the most comprehensive WNBA Draft handbook out there.

The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Apr 8

It's here!!! The Next's 2025 #WNBADraft Big Board, courtesy of @emilyadler.bsky.social, @huntercruse.bsky.social and @dovienya.bsky.social, with detailed scouting reports, comps and so much more. www.thenexthoops.com/features/202...

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2025 WNBA Draft Board, V2.0 - The Next

The Next's preseason draft board, the most comprehensive 2025 WNBA draft class preview available, from Paige Bueckers to Aneesah Morrow.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Apr 2

I’m good just been busy lol. I had a video scheduled for tonight but I had to delete it because Liv’s decision :(

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Mar 29

In the Sweet 16 on Friday, South Carolina trailed Maryland by 6 points in the third quarter. Then MiLaysia Fulwiley checked in.

Our @huntercruse.bsky.social explains what happened next, plus more takeaways from the game:

Takeaways: MiLaysia Fulwiley helps South Carolina avoid Sweet 16 upset - The Next

Dawn Staley: 'MiLaysia just wants to win'

www.thenexthoops.com

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Mar 16

Thank you! 🥹

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Eric @nemchocke.bsky.social · Mar 15

For Swish Appeal: Four WNBA Draft prospects whose draft stock would benefit from a strong run in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

#ncaaw #wnbadraft

www.swishappeal.com/2025/3/14/24...

Strong performances in the 2025 NCAA Tournament could benefit these players in the upcoming WNBA Draft

There’s just one more big event before the 2025 WNBA Draft: the 2025 NCAA Tournament. For many WNBA hopefuls, it will be their last opportunity to make a strong impression and prove that they’re worth...

www.swishappeal.com

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a complete known 🇵🇸 @snackpr0tein.bsky.social · Mar 13

the 2025 WNBA draft is one month away. with March Madness kicking off next week, i wrote about 5 players in the tournament worth keeping an eye on for the Dallas Wings: www.mavsmoneyball.com/2025/3/13/24...

2025 WNBA Draft: 5 potential Dallas Wings targets to watch during March Madness

March is here, and the draft is one month away!

www.mavsmoneyball.com

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Mar 12

South Carolina's Sania Feagin has seen her draft stock rise over the last couple months. @huntercruse.bsky.social breaks down how her game has grown in her senior season.

Sania Feagin’s WNBA draft stock is on the rise - The Next

South Carolina senior center Sania Feagin is climbing up WNBA draft boards with her play in 2024-25 season.

www.thenexthoops.com

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Mar 8

South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao's dynamic play style is unmistakable. Now, as a fifth year senior, our @huntercruse.bsky.social writes, Paopao is more aggressive and confident than ever — all the better for the Gamecocks' quest to another championship:

Te-Hina Paopao is poetry in motion for South Carolina - The Next

South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao has taken her dynamic style of play to both ends of the court, and the Gamecocks are better for it.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Eric @nemchocke.bsky.social · Mar 2

New WNBA mock draft over at Swish Appeal, reflecting all of the changes to the draft order that happened during free agency.

Only one round, but a few additional names added at the end to clarify my thought process.

#wnba #ncaaw #wnbadraft

www.swishappeal.com/2025/3/2/243...

2025 WNBA Mock Draft: How things have changed after free agency

Much has changed around the WNBA during a heated free agency period, and that includes the board for the 2025 WNBA Draft. Let’s go through what’s changed since our last mock.

www.swishappeal.com

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Feb 16

From watching Nneka Ogwumike play for her hometown Dynamo Kursk to being a WNBA draft prospect herself, Anastasiia Olairi Kosu is the most underrated 2025 prospect our @huntercruse.bsky.social writes.

Anastasiia Kosu is the most underrated 2025 WNBA draft prospect - The Next

19-year-old Russian forward Anastasiia Olairi Kosu has sky-high potential as one of the best athletes in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

www.thenexthoops.com

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"Weird Al" Pastor @emilyadler.bsky.social · Feb 11

a first-round talent multiple WNBA teams are interested in just did a big interview!
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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Feb 11

Lithuania’s Justė Jocytė is now eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she told @thenext.bsky.social.

Jocytė was born in the US, but has played her entire career overseas. The 19-year-old guard is a potential first-round pick in this year’s draft.

More: www.thenexthoops.com/features/top...

Top international prospect Justė Jocytė is eligible for 2024 Draft - The Next

19-year-old Lithuanian star Justė Jocytė is now eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she told The Next. The 6’2 guard plays for ASVEL in France.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Hunter Cruse @huntercruse.bsky.social · Feb 11

I’d expect for them to stay overseas another year. Not sourced, I just don’t think they’re as ready as Lacan or Leite, personally