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Following another electric season of HBCU college basketball, multiple star players have entered their name in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Jackson State’s Angel Jackson, Savannah State’s Amari Heard, and Virginia Union’s Ny Langley are all up for consideration for the draft on April 15. They are also hoping to change the narrative around HBCU players […]

Mere hours after stepping down as the head coach at the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff, Alabama A&M announced Dawn Thornton as the new leader of their women’s basketball program, according to Tolly Carr of HBCU Gameday. The speed and abruptness of both announcements caught many off guard, especially considering Thornton’s recent success at UAPB. The […]

Sue Bird is one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, but when asked about potentially coaching at some point, Bird seemed pretty against the idea. While on the Bird & Taurasi show with Diana Taurasi, Cheryl Miller, one of the greatest women’s college basketball players ever and a former coach, asked Bird if […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team kept their perfect season alive on Friday night with a dominant win over three seed NC State women’s basketball in the Final Four. Now, the Gamecocks are just one win away from a national title and a perfect season. South Carolina won the game 78-59, and Kamilla Cardoso was […]

Paige Bueckers and the UConn women’s basketball team’s season ended Friday night with a dramatic 71-69 loss to Caitlin Clark and Iowa, but during the game, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson expressed her respect and admiration for Bueckers. Wilson, mic’d up as part of AT&T’s Courtside Cam, explained to her Aces teammate Kelsey Plum […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team continued their dominant season on Saturday as they punched their ticket to the national title game with an impressive final four win over three seed NC State women’s basketball. The game was close for awhile, but the Gamecocks pulled away in the second half and got the win. Former […]

Breanna Stewart, a four-time national champion and current New York Liberty superstar, emphasized the importance of winning championships in order for Iowa women’s basketball sharpshooter Caitlin Clark to be regarded among the greatest players in women’s college basketball history. Stewart is the perfect person to chime in on Clark’s legacy, as she was instrumental in […]

Friday’s Final Four clashes have finally determined the last two teams in the women’s March Madness tournament. On one side, there’s Caitlin Clark and Iowa women’s basketball. Coming off a closely-fought victory over UConn in the Final Four, Clark looks to culminate her collegiate career with a National Championship. On the other hand, there’s Kamilla […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks have looked like the team to beat all season, and their 78-59 destruction of NC State in the Final Four only added to that notion. The Gamecocks were up by only one point, 32-31, at halftime. They used an incredible turnaround to stifle the Wolfpack and punch their ticket to the […]

One of the biggest stories in college basketball this week was LSU guard Hailey Van Lith entering the transfer portal. But it’s probably not that surprising. When Van Lith first committed to LSU, it was seen as being a fairly good move. The defending champions adding one of the most talented guards in the country. […]

Reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces are bracing themselves for what could be a surge of excitement and Caitlin Clark mania in their matchup against the Indiana Fever. The Aces revealed that their matchup against the Fever on July 2 will be relocated from Michelob Ultra Arena to the bigger T-Mobile Arena, situated a […]

South Carolina women’s basketball’s hopes of a second national championship in three years may have turned on the knock of opposing knees. Gamecocks star big Kamilla Cardoso left her team’s Final Four matchup with North Carolina State on Friday late in the first half after suffering an apparent lower-body injury. Video of the play in […]

In what is shaping up to be a Final Four showdown for the ages, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith boldly claimed that Caitlin Clark winning the championship over UConn’s Paige Bueckers is “more important” for the legacy of the Iowa star. As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to face off against the UConn Huskies in a highly […]

As the women’s college basketball season heads to its peak, all eyes will be on Friday’s Final Four clash between Iowa and UConn women’s basketball. The game not only features two powerhouse programs but also a matchup between stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, setting the stage for a battle with high stakes, including a […]

In a striking testament to Dawn Staley’s impact on women’s basketball, WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike recently likened the South Carolina coach to legendary figures like UConn’s Geno Auriemma and Tennessee’s Pat Summitt. The comparison came as the Gamecocks, helmed by Staley, prepare to take on NC State in the Final Four on Friday, backed by […]

LSU women’s basketball standout Angel Reese sent a powerful message for her critics through social media on Friday in the wake of her decision to declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft. The tweet, succinct and candid, comes at a time when the LSU star has been the center of attention not only for her performances […]

After a tough loss to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kim Mulkey’s squad slowly fell apart. With the exception of Flau’jae Johnson, her core quickly transitioned to other ventures. Angel Reese is headed to the WNBA Draft after a stellar career with LSU. Hailey Van Lith also decided to hit the transfer portal and […]

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum recently shared her thoughts on Caitlin Clark being offered $5 million to play in the BIG3, a 3×3 basketball tournament organized by rapper Ice Cube, during Wednesday’s edition of the Pat McAfee Show. “I know that she’s not the only one that’s gotten offers, and I think that it […]

As the women’s college basketball season reaches its zenith, all eyes are set on the highly-anticipated Final Four matchup between Iowa and UConn. This game not only features two of the sport’s most storied programs but also pits against each other two of basketball’s brightest stars, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. With history, pride, and […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team, under the guidance of coach Dawn Staley, is once again at the pinnacle of college basketball, preparing for the Final Four on Friday with an undefeated record and the No. 1 ranking. However, this year’s journey to the top has been a stark contrast to last season’s experienced lineup, […]

LSU women’s basketball guard Hailey Van Lith decided against declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft following the Tigers’ heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Elite Eight tournament Monday and has entered the transfer portal. On Thursday, an official roster of college athletes ending their current season and thereby eligible for the draft was revealed, but […]

Molly Davis, a guard for the Iowa women’s basketball team, has missed the entire postseason due to an injury sustained during the final regular-season match against Ohio State. Initially, both Davis and coach Lisa Bluder were hopeful for her return in time for the NCAA Tournament, but Davis has not received medical clearance to compete […]

Whether you want to believe it or not, Caitlin Clark is quickly becoming the face of women’s basketball and she hasn’t even played a single minute in the WNBA yet. The Iowa superstar was on another level this season, breaking Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record. By no surprise, she’s continued that brilliance in March Madness, […]

Paige Bueckers and the UConn women’s basketball team is set to take on Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the national semifinal on Friday at the Final Four in Cleveland. With Clark set to go to the WNBA Draft after the season, and Bueckers already deciding on returning to UConn next season, Bueckers was asked about […]

As March Madness continues to captivate fans with the impressive talents in women’s college basketball, Caitlin Clark, Iowa women’s basketball sensation, has become a central figure in the conversation about the sport’s growing popularity. The spotlight shined even brighter when Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James voiced his admiration for the women’s game, particularly highlighting […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese has become a WNBA draft prospect with a mix of strengths and weaknesses, according to league scouts and general managers. Following the LSU women’s basketball team’s’ unsuccessful attempt to defend their title, ending in a 94-87 defeat to Iowa in the Elite Eight on Monday, Reese revealed her transition […]

In a heartwarming display of support, Oregon Ducks legend and current New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu made a surprise visit to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team on Wednesday as they prepared for their monumental Final Four face-off in Cleveland against UConn. The surprise encounter was not just a meet-and-greet; Ionescu came […]

Caitlin Clark recently announced that she will not be returning to the Iowa women’s basketball team next season, and she will instead go pro. Clark has received some intriguing offers since then, like $5 million to play in the Big3 league. Either way, Clark is moving on from the Hawkeyes, and she will be the […]

March Madness has been a ton of fun so far as both the men’s tournament and women’s tournament have lived up the hype. The women’s tournament is getting more attention than ever, and that should continue in the Final Four. South Carolina women’s basketball is undefeated and they are still standing, and former Gamecocks star […]

Alabama State is making history by becoming the first Division I HBCU to create a women’s flag football program. The university issued a press release with comments from President Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., and athletic director Dr. Jason Cable. The new program will be immediately established for the 2024-25 school year. The @BamaStateSports Family […]

Iowa vs. LSU’s Elite Eight matchup was one of the biggest and most important games in women’s college basketball history. The rematch of last year’s National Championship Game saw Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes get their revenge and advance to the Final Four. Their next March Madness matchup will be just as big, as Clark […]

In a recent turn of events, USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert has found herself at the center of controversy due to her alleged engagement with homophobic and anti-LGBTQ+ content on social media platforms, reported by GOAL. The incident has sparked outrage within the soccer community, prompting responses from notable figures such as USWNT veterans Sam Mewis […]

As the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) gears up for their highly anticipated SheBelieves Cup clash against Japan, star forward Alex Morgan has issued a warning to her squad, emphasizing the huge challenge that the Japanese squad poses, reported by GOAL. With the defending champions seeking to maintain their title reign, Morgan’s insights shed […]

March Madness has been incredible to watch this season, and not just the men’s tournament. The women’s tournament is getting more attention than ever, and it was on full display on Monday night with two must-see matchups. Caitlin Clark and Iowa women’s basketball took down Angel Reese and LSU women’s basketball in the most-watched women’s […]

On Monday, the highly-anticipated rematch between Iowa women’s basketball and LSU women’s basketball finally ensued. Led by Caitlin Clark, Iowa used a second-half surge to book their ticket to the Final Four in Cleveland. Sure enough, the game broke viewership records. On ESPN, the Elite Eight clash garnered 12.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched […]

LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has been a big topic of discussion throughout the past couple weeks. Her fiery coaching style and flashy outfits have always made her the center of attention, but after a couple articles negatively depicted her ahead of the Tigers’ huge showdown with Iowa, Mulkey has especially been in […]

Amidst the whirlwind of March Madness, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has found herself being compared to NBA star Damian Lillard by none other than basketball veteran Gilbert Arenas. The comparison comes as Clark put on an impressive 41-point game to lead Iowa to a nail-biting 94-87 victory over LSU, advancing them to the […]

As the deadline for the decision on whether or not to go pro in the WNBA or return for another year of college basketball looms, LSU women’s basketball star forward Angel Reese remains noncommittal about her future following a tough loss to Iowa on Monday in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, which dashed the Tigers’ […]

Jackson State’s administration is preparing to shell out top-of-the-market money to keep head women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed in Mississippi. A report from J.T. Keith of the Clarion Ledger was released on April 2nd, citing an anonymous source that indicated Jackson State’s desire to extend Reed on a four-year, $1 million deal. That would be […]