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The TCU’s women’s basketball walk-ons are living what many would call a dream. Ella Hamlin, a freshman and former high school basketball star, found herself thrust into an unexpected journey after a series of injuries left the Horned Frogs with just six players. The team’s solution? An open tryout for TCU students. Hamlin, who is […]

As Iowa’s Caitlin Clark edges closer to the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record, current record-holder Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces expressed her support for the senior guard. “I’m actually very grateful to pass that baton. I’m very happy for her,” Plum said, via Michael Voepel of ESPN, during a USA Basketball women’s team […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is closing in on the NCAA career scoring record for women’s basketball after an impressive game on Saturday against Maryland. Clark, with 38 points and 12 assists, played a key role in Iowa’s 93-85 win, and now only needs 66 points to surpass Kelsey Plum’s college scoring record. The […]

The Central Michigan women’s basketball team is the latest women’s college basketball squad that has been forced to forfeit matchups due to a shortage of available and healthy players, as the team struggles with injuries. The Chippewas were forced to forfeit their upcoming game on Saturday against Kent State due to a shortage of available […]

Fox Sports is introducing the “Caitlin Cam” for Iowa’s upcoming game against Maryland on Saturday, offering a unique viewing experience focused solely on Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark. The camera will provide live coverage of Clark, tracking her every move on offense and defense during the game. This feature is set to debut on […]

In the world of college basketball, making a strong start is crucial. South Carolina women’s basketball rise star Ashlyn Watkins did just that, earning high praise from her coach, Dawn Staley. On the eve of the Gamecocks’ game at Auburn on Thursday, Watkins found out she’d be making her first career start. Watkins stepped in […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, has brought a new level of excitement to the sport. Her impact on the game has led to packed stadiums and soaring ticket prices, a phenomenon rarely seen in women’s basketball. Clark expressed amazement at her growing fame, acknowledging the strong support from fans. “It’s honestly, hard for me […]

In a huge move for women’s golf, the US Women’s Open has elevated its prize pool to $12 million, a $2 million increase, thanks to a new partnership with Ally Financial. This makes the U.S. Women’s Open as the highest-paying tournament in women’s golf. Ally Financial’s involvement extends beyond financial support; the corporation will be […]

The Atlanta Dream made significant moves in the WNBA free agency on Thursday, acquiring guard Jordin Canada and signing former MVP Tina Charles in a trade with the Los Angeles Sparks. Jordin Canada, coming off an impressive season, joins the Dream in a sign-and-trade deal. The Sparks traded Canada and their No. 12 pick in […]

Amid a challenging season full of injuries, the Arizona women’s basketball program announced open walk-on tryouts in an attempt to bolster its depleted roster. The team made the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. We are holding Walk On Tryouts for full-time students interested in participating for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. If […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson recently made her respect known about New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s impressive college career, particularly amidst the rising buzz around Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Wilson emphasized Stewart’s unparalleled achievements in college basketball in a recent interview on The Draymond Green Show. “I know they […]

In a candid revelation, Las Vegas Aces’ star A’ja Wilson shared her deep disappointment on finishing below the top spots in the WNBA MVP race, a sentiment that became a driving force for her and her team during their WNBA Finals run last season. Wilson didn’t hold back her feelings in a recent interview with […]

Jonquel Jones, the 2021 WNBA MVP, is set to rejoin the New York Liberty, maintaining the formidable starting lineup for another shot at the franchise’s elusive first WNBA championship. The star center has agreed to a two-year protected deal, as reported by Jackie Powell of The Next. Jones, who previously expressed intentions to remain with […]

Natasha Cloud, a key figure in the Washington Mystics’ lineup and a 2019 WNBA champion, is making a significant move in her career. After spending eight years with the Mystics, Cloud is expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury. The news was first reported on Thursday by Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV. This decision […]

Skylar Diggins-Smith, one of the top point guards in the WNBA, has made a significant move in her career by signing a two-year deal with the Seattle Storm. The contract will see her earn $219,000 in the first year, and $214,66 in the second year. The news was first reported on Thursday by Howard Megdal […]

UConn women’s basketball guard Nika Muhl set the tone in the Huskies’ 81-60 win over Villanova on Wednesday. Driven by “personal” motifvation to enhance the team’s defense after a tough loss on Jan. 27 against Notre Dame, Muhl emerged as a key figure in thwarting Villanova’s offensive threats. “After that game against Notre Dame, I […]

Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark recently etched her name above Kelsey Mitchell’s in the NCAA scoring record books, yet the star guard has remained grounded as she continues to climb the all-time top scoring list. Clark, after a dominating performance leading No. 3 Iowa to a 110-74 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday, highlighted her […]

Social media is buzzing with reactions to Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes’ candid remarks about Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark’s prospects in the league. Swoopes tempered expectations, asserting that while Clark is destined to be a solid professional player, her collegiate dominance won’t immediately translate to the WNBA. Swoopes made the comments while appearing […]

The Atlanta Dream has made a significant addition to their roster by signing unrestricted free agent Aerial Powers to a one-year contract on Wednesday during the WNBA’s free agency period. The move, confirmed by sources to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, brings a seasoned player to the Dream’s lineup. The Dreams’ deal with Powers was first reported […]

The Seattle Storm has traded guard Kia Nurse and the No. 4 pick in this year’s draft to the Los Angeles Sparks. In return, Seattle secures a first-round pick for 2026. This WNBA free agency period trade, announced Wednesday, opens up salary cap space for Seattle, potentially paving the way for major free-agent signings. Sparks […]

In a blow to Washington State’s women’s basketball team, star guard Charlisse Leger-Walker will miss the rest of the season due to a right ACL injury requiring reconstructive surgery. The senior’s injury happened during an upset victory on Sunday against then-No. 2 ranked UCLA. This season, before her injury, Leger-Walker was averaging 13.2 points, 6.5 […]

The Las Vegas Aces, fresh off their back-to-back WNBA championship victories, are fortifying their roster by re-signing centers Kiah Stokes and Megan Gustafson to two-year contracts. Both players, pivotal in the Aces’ recent success, were unrestricted free agents and will officially ink their new deals starting Thursday, when the WNBA free agency moratorium concludes. The […]

The Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun have completed a trade during the WNBA’s free agency period, exchanging guards Tiffany Mitchell and Natasha Hiedeman on Wednesday. The Lynx have also re-signed forward Bridget Carleton, securing an important piece for their team’s composition. The Connecticut Sun will get Tiffany Mitchell and the No. 19 pick in […]

The Maryland women’s basketball team is facing a potential setback as guard Shyanne Sellers is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against No. 10 Indiana due to a knee injury. Sellers, a key player for the Terrapins, was sidelined after an in-game collision against Penn State on Sunday. Sellers received treatment and went through rehab […]

The West Virginia women’s basketball team, led by coach Mark Kellogg, achieved an impressive 84-43 victory over UCF on Tuesday.  Point guard Jordan Harrison, a key contributor with 10 points, six rebounds and five assists in the game, emphasized the team’s focus on consistency as part of its strategy. “We just mainly focus on staying […]

Mississippi State’s women’s basketball team got an impressive win on Monday, handing No. 9 LSU its second straight loss, defeating the Tigers 77-73. Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Sam Purcell compared the win to being on “Cloud 9.” “I’m still on Cloud 9. What a night,” Purcell said, as reported by Thomas Goldkamp of On3. […]

A record number of WNBA players are participating in the 2024 Athletes Unlimited basketball league. The league, which began in 2022, has seen a significant rise in participation from WNBA athletes, with 72.5% of its players having WNBA experience, up from 34% in its inaugural season. This season, 18 of the 40 AU players finished […]

Princeton’s women’s basketball team is turning heads this season, thanks to a strategic move by head coach Carla Berube. By setting up a tough nonconference schedule earlier in the season, Berube aimed to prepare her team for the demanding Ivy League and potentially another NCAA Tournament run. The journey wasn’t easy. The Tigers faced a […]

The Golden State Warriors’ new WNBA team made a significant move on Tuesday by appointing Jess Smith as its president. Smith, who has a successful background with the NWSL’s Angel City FC, brings a unique approach to this role, aiming to build a team that stands out not only in sports but also in its […]

The Kansas State women’s basketball team has continued to defy expectations, even in the absence of their All-American forward Ayoka Lee because of an injury. The Wildcats have not only maintained their winning streak but have also soared to No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25, a feat unprecedented for a team that began […]

No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team suffered a 77-73 defeat against Mississippi State on Monday. The game marked the Tigers’ second straight loss, following their tight matchup with No. 1 undefeated South Carolina last Thursday. LSU’s women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey said that she was unsurprised by the outcome, considering the circumstances surrounding the game. […]

This season of college women’s basketball has seen its fair share of upsets, and this past week was no exception. The Week 13 AP Top Women’s Top 25 poll is a reflection of these recent shake-ups. However, the poll, a barometer of the teams playing the best basketball each week, has overlooked a few squads […]

In a surprising upset, the Washington State’s women’s basketball team defeated No. 7 UCLA 85-82 on Sunday, marking the highest-ranked team the Cougars have ever beaten in their program history; UCLA was ranked No. 2 at game time. The victory surpasses their previous record, a win over then-No. 3 Utah in last year’s Pac-12 Tournament. […]

The LSU women’s basketball team, despite clinching its first ever NCAA title in 2023, is struggling with significant financial challenges, as revealed in a recent audit. The LSU athletic department reported a nearly $4 million deficit for the last fiscal year, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office, while the women’s basketball team had a […]

For Kendall Coyne Schofield, star winger for Minnesota in the PWHL, life is a juggling act of motherhood, professional hockey, and leadership. Since giving birth to her son Drew last July, Coyne Schofield has not only returned to top form on the ice but has also taken on the role of the PWHL players’ union […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player Caitlin Clark is edging closer to surpassing the legendary Jackie Stiles of Missouri State on the all-time scoring list. Iowa’s recent game on Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where Clark scored an impressive 38 points in a 92-73 victory, brought her within striking distance of Stiles’ career mark. Reflecting on […]

The UConn women’s basketball team faced its first defeat in 13 games as Notre Dame’s freshman guard Hannah Hidalgo led her team to an impressive 82-67 victory over the Huskies. Hidalgo’s season-high 34 points and 10 rebounds were pivotal in a game that highlighted the historic rivalry between the two teams. UConn’s coach Geno Auriemma […]

Venezuelan international Deyna Castellanos is setting a new benchmark in the NWSL after signing a lucrative contract with Bay FC. With a deal valued at over $1.8 million across four years, the talented forward has become the highest-paid foreign player in the league’s history. Castellanos, who transferred from Manchester City, where she joined in 2022 […]

The Minnesota Lynx have made a significant move in free agency on Friday by securing a deal with Alanna Smith, according to the player’s representative, Sammy Wloszczowski of SIG Sports. Smith, an unrestricted free agent, is set to join the Lynx on a two-year contract. The news was announced Thursday in a tweet from ESPN’s […]