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2026-09-07 04:20:03

U.S. Women Crush China in World Cup Opener

Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard led the U.S. to a 94-61 World Cup win over China, extending their streak to 31 games. Young stars sparked decisive runs despite Zhang Ziyu's 13 points. read more

2026-07-16 16:50:05

Top 2027 Women’s Hoops Recruits Commit to Power Programs

Five-star women's hoops recruits Caroline Bradley (LSU), Eve Long (Notre Dame), Lauren Hassell (Vanderbilt), Jayla Forbes (Texas), and Ogechi Okeke (Baylor) committed early for 2027, fitting perfectly into their programs' systems as foundational players. read more

2026-05-12 19:40:08

UConn and South Carolina Set for November Rematch

UConn will face South Carolina on Nov. 24 in their first meeting since Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley’s heated Final Four spat. The Hall of Fame Showcase doubleheader at Mohegan Sun Arena also features UCLA vs. St. John’s. read more

2026-04-30 14:20:03

South Carolina tops womens basketball way-too-early Top 25

South Carolina rises to No. 1 after transfer portal additions, while UCLA and TCU re-enter the top 25 following roster rebuilds. JuJu Watkins' return boosts USC, and Oklahoma State gains top transfers Audi Crooks and Liv McGill. read more

2026-04-27 21:50:03

Shaquille ONeals daughter joins Kentucky from portal

Kentucky landed Florida transfer Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal's youngest daughter. The 6-foot-4 forward averaged 13.4 points and 6.4 rebounds last season. She joins a Wildcats team returning key players and a strong recruiting class for 2026-27. read more

2026-04-23 17:00:06

Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards commits to South Carolina

Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, No. 3 in 2026 class, commits to South Carolina after decommitting from Tennessee. She chose the Gamecocks for its family atmosphere and elite development, joining a top-five recruiting class. read more

2026-04-20 05:40:07

Star Audi Crooks Transfers to Oklahoma State

Star center Audi Crooks, ESPN's top transfer, commits to Oklahoma State for her final season. The former Iowa State standout averaged 25.8 PPG last year and will remain in the Big 12. read more

2026-04-10 16:50:10

2026 Hoops Class: Potential Over Proven Impact

The article compares top 2026 women's basketball recruits to the 2025 and 2024 classes across five positions. While the 2026 class may have less immediate impact, it features standout talents like Saniyah Hall and Olivia Vukosa, who is noted as the most complete modern post. read more

2026-04-09 04:10:11

UCLA Celebrates Historic Womens Basketball Title

UCLA celebrated its first NCAA women's basketball title with fans at Pauley Pavilion. Players performed a TikTok dance and embraced the historic win. Coach Cori Close highlighted how the championship has galvanized Los Angeles around women's basketball. read more

2026-04-08 14:50:05

Olivia Miles Tops Final WNBA Mock Draft

Olivia Miles is projected as the 2026 WNBA draft's top pick after a stellar season at TCU, including a strong NCAA tournament. Her performance elevated her stock. The mock draft also highlights other top prospects like Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts. read more

2026-04-08 02:40:06

Auriemma Apologizes to Staley After Final Four Clash

UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized to South Carolina's Dawn Staley for his heated Final Four outburst. Both coaches agreed to move on, urging focus back on the growth of women's basketball after the tense sideline exchange. read more

2026-04-07 20:30:43

Staley Urges Moving Past Final Four Feud

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says she spoke with UConn's Geno Auriemma after their Final Four argument and wants everyone to "turn the page." She expressed respect for him and urged a focus on elevating women's basketball. read more

2026-04-07 15:00:16

Transfer Portal Opens with Star Audi Crooks Leading Surge

The women's basketball transfer portal opened with over 1,000 entries. Top prospect Audi Crooks leads the list after Iowa State's exit. Tennessee faces a major rebuild, losing its entire roster and a key recruit. read more

2026-04-06 22:40:09

Lady Vols Roster Reduced to One Player

Tennessee women's basketball faces a roster crisis after a disappointing season. Every eligible player entered the transfer portal, and top recruit Oliviyah Edwards decommitted, leaving just one player for next season. read more

2026-04-06 01:40:42

Staley Honors UCLA, Sidesteps Auriemma Drama

After losing the national title to UCLA, Dawn Staley praised coach Cori Close's character and work. She contrasted this with her recent sideline spat with Geno Auriemma, noting she hadn't heard from him and would address it later. read more

2026-04-06 00:20:04

UCLA Wins First NCAA Womens Basketball Championship

UCLA wins its first NCAA women's basketball championship, routing South Carolina 79-51. Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points in the historic victory, the third-largest margin in title game history. read more

2026-04-05 22:50:09

Top Teams Set to Dominate Womens Hoops Again

ESPN releases its 2026-27 women's college basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25. UConn, Texas, and South Carolina lead, powered by returning stars. The transfer portal will reshape rosters, making these initial rankings a fluid starting point for the offseason. read more

2026-04-05 22:50:04

UCLA Wins First NCAA Womens Basketball Championship

UCLA won its first women's NCAA basketball title, defeating South Carolina 79-51. The Bruins dominated with defense and inside play, led by Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez. Coach Cori Close secured the historic victory for the storied program. read more

2026-04-05 21:40:07

Staleys Pregame Embrace Ends Handshake Drama

After a handshake dispute with UConn's Auriemma, South Carolina's Dawn Staley shared a pregame hug with UCLA's Cori Close before the national championship. The gesture appeared to address the prior controversy, shifting focus back to the title game. read more

2026-04-04 21:50:08

Auriemmas Sideline Outburst Mars Semifinal Win

Geno Auriemma apologized for his contentious postgame outburst toward Dawn Staley after South Carolina defeated UConn. Analysts criticized his behavior as unbecoming of a legendary coach, urging him to uphold a higher standard and protect his legacy. read more

2026-04-04 20:30:43

Virginia Fires Coach After Historic Sweet 16 Run

Virginia fired women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton despite her leading the team to its first Sweet 16 since 2000. The Cavaliers were a historic First Four team that upset Iowa before falling to TCU. read more

2026-04-04 19:40:06

Auriemma Apologizes for Final Four Sideline Outburst

UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized for his heated outburst toward South Carolina's Dawn Staley after their Final Four loss. He called his actions "uncalled for." Staley said she is focused on the championship game and will address the incident later. read more

2026-04-04 16:40:06

Georgia Fires Womens Basketball Coach After NCAA Exit

Georgia and coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson have mutually parted ways after four seasons. The move follows a 22-10 season and a first-round NCAA tournament loss. The school will immediately begin a search for a new head coach. read more

2026-04-04 01:50:04

Flavor Flav Courtside at Womens Final Four

Flavor Flav, a longtime women's sports supporter, attended the women's Final Four courtside. The Public Enemy member watched the UConn-South Carolina game with former player Aliyah Boston and is friends with coach Dawn Staley. read more

2026-04-04 00:10:04

Baker Defends NCAA Format Amid Auriemmas Criticism

NCAA President Charlie Baker defended the two-site women's tournament format, citing rising attendance and viewership. He acknowledged scheduling concerns raised by UConn coach Geno Auriemma, who criticized the setup. The format is guaranteed for at least five more seasons. read more

2026-04-03 23:50:09

JuJu Watkins Eyes Comeback After Knee Injury

USC star JuJu Watkins is nearing the end of rehab for a torn ACL that cost her the 2025-26 season. The former Player of the Year is training with Team USA and expects to return for the 2026-27 college season. read more

2026-04-03 14:20:13

Sarah Strongs Quiet Leadership Drives UConn

UConn star Sarah Strong, a shy but dominant player, overcame her fear of public speaking to accept national awards. Her on-court confidence and leadership are key as the Huskies pursue an undefeated season and back-to-back NCAA titles. read more

2026-03-31 23:10:05

Final Four Stars Vie for Wooden Award

UConn's Strong and Fudd are among five finalists for the 2026 Wooden Award, joining UCLA's Betts and Texas's Booker, who meet in the Final Four. All five also made the Wooden All-America team. read more

2026-03-31 04:10:12

Gamecocks Dynasty Rolls to Sixth Straight Final Four

South Carolina advances to its sixth consecutive Final Four after defeating TCU 78-52. The Gamecocks overcame an early deficit with strong runs and will face UConn next, a rematch of last year's championship. read more

2026-03-30 14:20:16

2026 Girls All-American Game Showcases Future Stars

The 2026 McDonald's All American girls' basketball game features top prospects like Addison Bjorn and Jerzy Robinson. The event showcases future stars before college, with a balanced East vs. West matchup in Glendale, Arizona. read more

2026-03-29 20:20:08

UConn Survives Notre Dame, Reaches Final Four

UConn advanced to its 25th Women's Final Four, grinding out a 70-52 Elite Eight win over Notre Dame. The Huskies overcame a slow start from stars Fudd and Strong, with freshman Blanca Quiñonez sparking the victory. read more

2026-03-29 05:10:06

NCAA Womens Elite Eight: Titans and Cinderellas Collide

The 2026 women's Elite Eight features all four No. 1 seeds dominating, plus Michigan, Duke, TCU, and Cinderella Notre Dame led by Hannah Hidalgo. UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina remain heavy favorites to reach the Final Four. read more

2026-03-29 03:10:05

Elite Eight Set After Dominant Sweet 16 Performances

South Carolina, Texas, Michigan, and TCU advanced to the Elite Eight on Saturday. Key performances included TCU's Olivia Miles and South Carolina's Ta'Niya Latson. The matchups set the stage for intense regional finals. read more

2026-03-29 00:10:04

Gamecocks Crush Sooners, Reach Elite Eight

Top-seeded South Carolina defeated Oklahoma 94-68 in the women's Sweet 16, led by Ta'Niya Latson's 28 points. The Gamecocks advance to the Elite Eight, continuing their dominant tournament run toward the Final Four. read more

2026-03-28 21:50:05

Hidalgo, Irish Seek Revenge Against UConn

Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo says her team won't be "starstruck" facing UConn in their Elite Eight rematch. The Irish, playing their best basketball, are confident after a previous 38-point loss. Hidalgo recently recorded a near quadruple-double. read more

2026-03-28 19:20:04

Auriemma Slams NCAA Tournaments Flawed Format

UConn coach Geno Auriemma criticizes the NCAA's two-site women's tournament format, citing limited practice time and new equipment affecting play. He argues decisions lack coach input despite NCAA citing record attendance. read more

2026-03-28 07:10:42

Jacksons Buzzer-Beater Sends Duke to Elite Eight

Ashlon Jackson's buzzer-beating three-pointer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over LSU in the women's NCAA Sweet 16. The victory sends Duke to the Elite Eight to face top-seeded UCLA. read more

2026-03-28 03:10:09

Sweet 16 Exits Spark Transfer Portal Rush

Eliminated Sweet 16 teams like Minnesota, UNC, and Vanderbilt now focus on the offseason. Key priorities include managing expected departures, integrating top recruits, and seeking specific veteran transfers when the portal opens April 6. read more

2026-03-28 00:40:13

UConn Dominates UNC, Reaches 30th Elite Eight

Top-seeded UConn defeated North Carolina 63-42 to advance to the Elite Eight. Sarah Strong led with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The undefeated Huskies will face Notre Dame next, seeking their 13th national title. read more