No. 11 USC entered Friday’s contest against No. 24 Notre Dame as the favorites, but the Fighting Irish protected homecourt, winning 61-59. It was a close game throughout, with eight lead changes and nine ties. Down the stretch, Notre Dame—and specifically Hannah Hidalgo—were too much for USC to handle. Hidalgo went one-on-one against Kennedy Smith […]
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Friday night brings a pair of tantalizing top-25 women’s college basketball matchups. First, No. 11 USC visits No. 24 Notre Dame in South Bend at 6 p.m. ET (ESPN). Then, No. 6 Michigan and No. 1 UConn meet at Mohegan Sun Arena for the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Although […]
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There are reasons for UConn, USC and Tennessee fans to be excited about the class of 2026. Same goes for those that support Duke and Kentucky. But, at least for now, the Texas faithful are on top. This week, the Longhorns and head coach Vic Schaefer secured the commitments of two top-10 2026 recruits: Brihanna […]
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If the WNBA’s updated proposal appeared to encourage optimism about a coming conclusion to CBA negotiations, the WNBPA is indicating otherwise. According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the WNBPA “does not view the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement proposal as something that moves negotiations forward.” The league’s latest proposal seemed to move towards meeting players’ demands […]
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In January 2024, in a move designed to free up the cap space necessary to sign Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, the Seattle Storm traded Kia Nurse and the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft to the Los Angles Sparks in exchange for the Sparks’ 2026 first-round pick. The Sparks selected Rickea Jackson […]
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If it weren’t for bad luck, the Chicago Sky wouldn’t have any luck. Chicago has found new and painful ways to drown in misery. They drafted Angel Reese, which should’ve been the beginning of a new era. But with Chicago missing the playoffs over the last two years and Reese calling out the organization for […]
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When musing over how to maximize the No. 1 pick in any draft, including the WNBA Draft, it’s generally frowned upon to “draft for fit,” meaning picking the player with the skillset that will best elevate your team. Teams are encouraged to take the best player available regardless of redundancies. If their 9.7 percent chance […]
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After reports suggested that the New York Liberty’s search for a new head coach had narrowed to three finalists, another candidate has emerged. Golden State Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco joins Phoenix Mercury assistant Kristi Toliver, Toronto Raptors assistant Jama Mahalela and Charlotte Hornets coaching consultant Will Weaver as a known contender for the position, […]
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Project B continues to stake it’s claim as a legitimate player in the women’s professional basketball landscape. The New York Liberty’s Jonquel Jones and Las Vegas Aces’ Jewell Loyd are the latest WNBA stars that have announced their commitments to the league, following the Seattle Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike and Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas. Like Ogwumike […]
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No. 11 USC is trying to find its identity as their best player, JuJu Watkins, sits out this entire season recovering from her ACL tear. So far, they’ve done a good job of racking up wins, going 3-1 through four games. Who they will be and how far they can realistically go this year is […]
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Possibly, the WNBA and WNBPA are moving closer to agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). According to the Associated Press, the WNBA has improved their proposal, with the latest offer including: The WNBA’s updated proposal appears to indicate that the league is moving closer towards meeting the players’ demands, as the first reported […]
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Even though the Minnesota Lynx finished with the best record in the 2025 WNBA season, the organization has the second-best odds (26.1 percent) of earning the No. 1 pick in 2026 WNBA Draft. Their fate will be determined Sunday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Lynx own the Chicago Sky’s first-round pick, […]
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The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery is happening on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, meaning we don’t have long to wait to find out which team will earn the No. 1 pick. The Dallas Wings are entering this lottery with the best odds of getting that top pick. They have a 42 […]
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After a week of women’s college hoops that featured multiple matchups between high-ranked and high-profile teams, some moving and shaking was certain to happen in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Here’s how voters assessed that state of things for Week 3, with first-place votes denoted in parentheses and movement from last week’s poll tracked […]
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During Peacock’s broadcast of No. 1 UConn’s 100-68 win over Ohio State on Sunday afternoon in Hartford, the analysts suggested head coach Geno Auriemma had referred to sophomore forward Sarah Strong as a combination of Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart and Stefanie Dolson. Strong then showed why, turning in a performance that left her former teammate […]
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As expected, No.21 Iowa came out victorious over in-state rival Northern Iowa on Sunday, 74-41, to get off to a 4-0 start to the season. However, the Hawkeyes didn’t necessarily steamroll their way to victory as in the other three contests; instead, they had to grind it out. A slow first quarter and a lack of […]
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On Saturday afternoon in Detroit, No. 14 Michigan halted the Hannah Hidalgo Show, sending the do-it-all junior guard and No. 18 Notre Dame to a historic 93-54 defeat. It was the Wolverines’ biggest win over a ranked opponent in program history, and, conversely, the biggest loss to ranked team in program history for the Irish. […]
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Saturday night’s contest between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 8 Southern Cal was a historic one. Both teams entered the matchup undefeated and ready to play at crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The Gamecocks turned up the intensity in the second half and came out on top 69-52 in the battle to be […]
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On Saturday night at 9 p.m. ET (FS1) in Los Angeles, the real USC will be identified. But somewhat ironically, both No. 2 South Carolina and No. 8 Southern California are entering the matchup with different identities than expected. For the past two seasons, the Trojans have been defined by JuJu Watkins, a Hollywood star-level […]
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The Hannah Hidalgo Show rolls into Detroit on Saturday afternoon (4 p.m. ET, NBC), when the stat-stuffing phenom and No. 18 Notre Dame meet No. 14 Michigan. The top-20 matchup profiles as the first early-season stress test for both teams that, thus far, have stacked up easy wins against overmatched opponents. Interest, in particular, will […]
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The New York Liberty, the lone remaining WNBA team without a head coach, reportedly have narrowed down their search to three finalists: Kristi Toliver, Will Weaver and Jama Mahlalela. The New York Post’s Madeline Kenney first reported that Toliver, Weaver and an assistant coach with an Eastern Conference NBA team were the finalists before The […]
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Entering the third quarter, it was anybody’s game between No. 3 UCLA and No. 11 North Carolina. However, the Bruins were able to go outscore the Tar Heels 43-28 the rest of the way to earn a 78-60 win, open the season 4-0 and give UNC their first loss of the season. Lauren Betts has […]
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Iowa and in-state rival Drake have duked it out on the basketball court since November 1974, two years after the passage of Title IX, which revolutionized women’s sports forever. Fast forward 51 years, and those passions are as strong as ever—and they came to fruition on Thursday night before a sold-out crowd at Carver Hawkeye […]
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The 2025-26 women’s college basketball season has delivered no shortage of surprises and statements through the opening week and change. Here are the three biggest storylines shaping early season narratives. 1. USC is better without JuJu than anyone imagined When JuJu Watkins went down with a torn ACL during last season’s NCAA Tournament, many wrote […]
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