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The Women’s NCAA Tournament was embroiled in controversy on Sunday when it came to light that the 3-point line at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was incorrectly marked. The miscalculation was disclosed following the Elite Eight matchup between Texas and North Carolina State, a game that decided a spot in the Final Four. The […]

Hailey Van Lith, the guard who made headlines last year with her transfer from Louisville to LSU women’s basketball, openly discussed the challenges she faced during her transition, particularly noting a drop in scoring and minutes on the court. Despite these obstacles, Van Lith has maintained a resilient attitude during her first season with the […]

In an unparalleled moment for women’s college basketball, the upcoming women’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchups on Monday are setting the stage for what may be the most viewed games in the sport’s history. USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb succinctly captured the enormity of the occasion, predicting a significant impact on viewership. The excitement […]

After five seasons at the helm, aiming to return the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team to its former glory, Kellie Harper has been dismissed as the Lady Vols’ head coach. The move comes in the wake of Tennessee’s 79-72 loss to NC State in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, marking an end to a […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird has issued a stark warning to the league: capitalize on the popularity of young stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins or risk losing them to overseas play. In a sports era where the influence of athletes is amplified by social media, college basketball stars like Bueckers and Clark […]

Amid the excitement of the NCAA tournament, Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark is the talk of the town, not just for her games, but for her recent invitation to the Team USA basketball training camp and a staggering offer from Ice Cube’s BIG3 league, both of which have elicited candid reactions from her coach […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball star Hannah Hidalgo missed nearly five minutes of the Fighting Irish’s Sweet 16 game vs. Oregon State on Friday after being forced to remove her nose ring in the second quarter. Talia Goodman of The Next Hoops tweeted on X, formerly Twitter, that Hidalgo was being made by officials to remove […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team faces uncertainty as they gear up for the Sweet 16 against Colorado on Saturday with the news that guard Molly Davis is considered “doubtful” for the upcoming game. The announcement made on Friday by coach Lisa Bluder hints at a hiccup in the team’s strategy. The announcement comes despite […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is making headlines not only for her team’s NCAA Tournament wins, but also for her fiery comments that have stoked the controversy and brought new attention to women’s basketball. The defending national champions are once again at the epicenter of March Madness, not just for their games but also […]

Stanford women’s basketball coach, Tara VanDerveer, delivered a potent critique of the current women’s March Madness format, advocating for a strategic reevaluation to align with the rapid growth and evolving dynamics of women’s college basketball. Speaking ahead of the Cardinal’s clash on Friday with the NC State Wolfpack in the Portland 4 regional semifinal, VanDerveer, […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has once again made history, this time by being the only current college player named to the Team USA Basketball’s training camp roster for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. Scheduled to take place in Cleveland during the women’s Final Four, from April 3-5, the training camp is a crucial […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley hailed UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers as “the most elite player women’s basketball has ever offered.” Known for being choosy with her words, as well as a deep respect for the game and its players, Staley’s praise of Bueckers comes as the UConn guard’s performances continue […]

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team set a new viewership record for ESPN’s broadcast of the NCAA women’s tournament, attracting 4.90 million viewers for the Hawkeyes’ win on March 25  over West Virginia, the highest for a women’s tournament game excluding Final Fours and title games. The number eclipses the previous record set […]

With a college career that has captivated the hearts of basketball fans nationwide, Caitlin Clark’s final game on the home court was nothing short of emotional. After leading the Iowa women’s basketball team to a tough 64-54 victory against West Virginia on Saturday, the Hawekeyes’ star’s farewell was marked by both personal and team accomplishments. […]

ESPN announced its plans Thursday to honor Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark with a special 96-page tribute print magazine, placing her in the esteemed company of sports legends like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady. The issue, set to hit newsstands on Friday, comes in recognition of Clark’s impact on college basketball, highlighting her status […]

In a recent episode of his podcast, former NBA star Kenyon Martin made headlines by claiming that Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark wouldn’t be able to score a single point in the BIG3 league, despite an unprecedented $5 million offer from the league’s co-founder, Ice Cube. Martin, along with Gilbert Arenas, discussed the physicality […]

Candace Parker, in a candid conversation on Dwyane Wade’s podcast Thursday, shared insightful reflections on how legendary Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was instrumental in Parker’s path to success. As a key figure in the Las Vegas Aces’ recent championship triumph, Parker divulged the unique coaching relationship she had with Summitt that profoundly shaped […]

In the aftermath of Iowa’s latest victories in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, sports commentators and fans alike have commented on the officiating in games involving star player Caitlin Clark. Despite the overarching dominance of teams like undefeated South Carolina, Iowa’s journey through March Madness has caught the eye of critics and fans alike, not […]

Despite being in its final moments, the Pac-12 Conference has emerged as a formidable force in this year’s NCAA women’s tournament, sending five teams into the Sweet 16, solidifying the conference’s status among the elite in college basketball. UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close declared the Pac-12 “the best in the country” after the Bruins’ […]

In a recent episode of Dwyane Wade’s podcast, “The Why” Las Vegas Aces star Candace Parker opened up about the profound impact Allen Iverson had on her career, not just in her style of play but in the ethos Parker brings to the game. Wearing the No. 3 in homage to Iverson, Parker reflected on […]

In a move that could potentially reshape women’s basketball, Ice Cube’s BIG3 league officially extended a $5 million contract offer to Caitlin Clark, confirmed Wednesday by Ice Cube himself. The offer, which stands as a historic moment for the sport, would make Clark the highest-paid women’s basketball player for playing in just 10 games if […]

The Clemson women’s basketball team announced Tuesday that Shawn Poppie has been appointed the new head coach for the team on a six-year contract valued at $3.375 million, lasting through the 2029-30 season. The hiring, sanctioned by the Board of Trustees’ compensation committee, signals a new era for the Tigers, as they look to revitalize […]

Caitlin Clark, the dynamic guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, has once again etched her name in the annals of NCAA women’s basketball history by breaking another viewership record. The first-round game against Holy Cross in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, aired on ABC, captured an average of 3.23 million viewers, setting a new precedent for […]

Few names have dominated the headlines this season more prominently than Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. The Naismith Awards announced their Women’s College Player of the Year award finalists on Tuesday, which includes Clark, USC’s JuJu Watkins, along with Stanford’s Cameron Brink and UConn’s Paige Bueckers vying for the accolade. Clark, in her senior […]

The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team made a significant move Tuesday by appointing Kenny Brooks, the former Virginia Tech women’s basketball coach, to lead their program on a five-year contract. Brooks, known for his remarkable turnaround of the Hokies, which culminated in their first ACC tournament title and a Final Four appearance last season, […]

In an upsetting twist to what should have been a celebratory time, the Utah women’s basketball team faced racial hate crimes during their NCAA Tournament appearance. The incidents, occurring in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, have cast a shadow over the team’s tournament experience and drawn attention to the reality of racism in sports and society at […]

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team secured a decisive victory over Ole Miss on Monday with a final score of 71-56 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The win propelled the No. 2 seed Fighting Irish into the Sweet 16, where they will face No. 3 seed Oregon State in the Albany […]

As the NCAA tournament heats up, Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark is laser-focused on ensuring her final home game Monday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is one for the history books. The Hawkeyes, seeded first in the Albany 2 Region, are set to face the No. 8 seed West Virginia Mountaineers in what promises to be […]

In a strategic move to bolster their lineup, the Seattle Storm announced the signing of free agent guard Victoria Vivians. The former Indiana Fever star, known for her sharpshooting and versatility, is expected to make a significant impact on the Storm’s roster. At 29, Vivians brings a wealth of experience from her five seasons in […]

In a nail-biting showdown that will be remembered as one of the standout performances of this year’s NCAA Tournament, Stanford women’s basketball star Kiki Iriafen delivered a staggering All-American performance, propelling the No. 2 Cardinal over the seventh-seeded Iowa State Cyclones with an 87-81 victory in overtime. Iriafen’s remarkable display of athleticism, scoring a career-high […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player, Caitlin Clark recently voiced her feelings on the growing enthusiasm surrounding women’s college basketball, particularly during the high-stakes March Madness tournament. During a post-game interview Saturday after leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to a decisive 91-65 victory over Holy Cross, Clark shared her insights into the increased attention the women’s game […]

In a display of basketball brilliance, N0. 1-seeded UCLA women’s basketball stars Kiki Rice and Charisma Osborne were pivotal in the Bruins’ 84-55 rout of 15th-seeded California Baptist in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round on Saturday. Rice, showing why she’s considered one of the most promising talents in college basketball, led the scoring charge with […]

The UConn women’s basketball team notched another victory on the court against Jackson State Saturday, but the win carried a sweeter note as it aligned with the 70th birthday of coach Geno Auriemma. Paige Bueckers, UConn’s star guard, extended a celebratory message after the victory, jokingly wishing the coach “Happy birthday Grandpa,” at the postgame […]

In an awe-inspiring twist of March Madness fate, the Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team mounted a staggering comeback to claim an upset victory over Louisville. With the stakes high and the odds stacked against them, the Blue Raiders overturned an 18-point deficit to etch their name into the NCAA Tournament history books. The game, which […]

As the 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament looms, all eyes are on Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team. Last season, Iowa’s journey to the NCAA finals was a testament to their grit, skill and the transcendent talent of Caitlin Clark, who has since become the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. With the tournament draw placing […]

Aaliyah Edwards, the standout forward for the UConn’s women’s basketball team, announced her decision Thursday to declare for this year’s WNBA Draft, marking her participation in the NCAA Tournament as her “one last dance” with the Huskies. Edwards’ journey with UConn has been marked by both significant achievements and steady improvement. This season, she hit […]

Angel Reese, the standout forward for LSU’s women’s basketball team, has a message for her critics as she gears up for the Tigers’ March Madness encounter with Rice. Reese made it clear that she’s unfazed by the detractors and fully ready to showcase her talents on the court. “They said I was too worried about […]

In a huge boost for the Indiana women’s basketball team, forward Mackenzie Holmes is set to return from injury for the Hoosiers’ NCAA Women’s Tournament opener against Fairfield on Saturday The team’s announcement came via a tweet from Talia Goodman of The Next Hoopes, indicating that Holmes will be available for the crucial first-round clash. […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has impressed fans with her on-court skill and record-breaking performances, thrusting her into conversations about the greatest of all time in women’s college basketball. However, according to basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes, there’s a pivotal achievement Clark needs to secure for serious GOAT consideration: an NCAA Championship. Swoopes, a name […]