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Due to a moratorium, WNBA free agency is NOT about to begin
Is WNBA free agency about to happen? No. But even though the WNBA and WNBPA have not agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), free agency could have commenced on Sunday, January 11. The lack of a CBA means the league and union have entered a “status quo” period, where both sides abide by […]
In an injury-plagued season, Oluchi Okananwa and Yarden Garzon will determine the ceiling for No. 12 Maryland
With Kaylene Smikle and Bri McDaniel out for the season, there is no question that Duke transfer Oluchi Okananwa and Indiana transfer Yarden Garzon are No. 12 Maryland’s two best players. In Sunday’s loss to now-No. 14 Ohio State, Okananwa and Garzon left Terp fans wondering where the team would be without them. Okananwa posted […]
Phantom flashes balance and versatility in sending Mist to their first loss of the Unrivaled season
In Monday night’s first Unrivaled game, Phantom trailed Mist at halftime, 36-34. Then, Kelsey Plum happened. KP opened the pivotal period by scoring the Phantom’s first eight points, converting two layups and nailing a 3. She would finish the frame with 14 points, dropping in another triple and going 6-for-8 from the field overall. Paced […]
AP Top 25 poll discussion: After another week of upsets in women’s college basketball, the SEC still reigns supreme
Yes, Texas defeated UCLA and South Carolina on back-to-back days in November at the Players Era Championship. The now one-loss Longhorns, however, unsurprisingly dropped below the Bruins and Gamecocks in the latest AP Top 25 poll. How the order of No. 2 South Carolina, No. 3 UCLA and No. 4 Texas both does and doesn’t […]
So far, the 2026 Unrivaled season is going much better for Breanna Stewart and Mist
Breanna Stewart likely doesn’t care that she secured Mist’s second win of the season from the free throw line. Stewie isn’t worried about drama. She just wants wins. And last season, wins were hard to come by for Stewart and Mist. Mist started the 2025 Unrivaled season 0-4 before ultimately missing the playoffs. New and […]
Rose strengthens case as the best club in Unrivaled while Dearica Hamby makes history
We witnessed two titans in going at each other in the Rose-Breeze Unrivaled matchup on Sunday. Then, the Hive-Vinyl contest certainly gave fans a treat as well with Dearica Hamby scoring a whopping 40 points—the new league record for point scored in a single game. In the end, Rose won the battle of the unbeatens […]
How No. 12 LSU turned the tables on No. 2—and no longer undefeated—Texas
We’re down to three. On Sunday afternoon, No. 12 LSU ejected No. 2 Texas from the ranks of the undefeated, sending the Longhorns to a 70-65 loss. The defeat leaves No. 1 UConn, No. 7 Vanderbilt and No. 17 Texas Tech as the nation’s final three undefeated teams. For LSU, the victory over the nation’s […]
Upstart Breeze meets defending champion Rose in clash of Unrivaled undefeateds
Unrivaled’s non-stop action continues on Sunday with an early-season undefeated clash between the clubs led by Unrivaled’s GOAT and Baby GOAT. What else is their to say about Chelsea Gray? No lead against Rose is safe due to the clutch stylings of the Point Gawd. Gray scored nine points in the fourth quarter against Vinyl […]
Look for No. 1 UConn, No. 2 Texas, No. 3 South Carolina and No. 4 UCLA to strengthen their top-four status
With women’s college basketball’s fifth-best team currently under question, the sport is defined by a clear top four. (Or, Final Four?) All of No. 1 UConn, No. 2 Texas, No. 3 South Carolina and No. 4 UCLA have the opportunity to cement their status on Sunday. Here’s why the Huskies, Longhorns, Gamecocks and Bruins are […]
Hannah Hidalgo and Notre Dame need a bounce-back win against No. 22 North Carolina
The No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels (13-4; 2-2 ACC) travel to South Bend this Sunday to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-4; 3-2 ACC) in a crucial conference matchup. The game will be broadcast nationally via ESPN, with tip-off scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. While North Carolina has gotten off to a […]
Mist remains undefeated while Phantom puts hurting on Lunar Owls in Unrivaled
If you wanted close games, one of Unrivaled’s Saturday matches delivered, while the other didn’t. Phantom blew out the Lunar Owls 94-60 before Mist-Laces went down to the wire, with Mist winning 83-81. While the latter was closer, it ended in a whimper with Breanna Stewart winning the game at the charity stripe. Can anyone […]
Who will be the difference makers when Laces and Mist meet in an early-season Unrivaled showdown?
Rarely do you not notice Alyssa Thomas when watching her team play a basketball game. But, that’s what happened during Laces’ Unrivaled opener. At least for three quarters. Thomas had tallied three missed shots, five rebounds, two assists, two turnovers and one foul committed during the first 21 minutes of Laces’ game against Vinyl. By […]
Yes, she did it again! Chelsea Gray rescues Rose, while Paige Bueckers paces Breeze in Unrivaled victories
It’s early, but Rose and Breeze have quickly established themselves as top talents in Unrivaled’s second season. Rose’s quality is established and known. They won it all last year, came out on top in their season opener against the Lunar Owls and beat Vinyl 69-67 on Friday night. Breeze, on the other hand, are the […]
Can Chelsea Gray keep Rose rolling against Vinyl as Unrivaled action resumes?
There was no championship hangover for Rose. After their banner-raising ceremony, Unrivaled’s inaugural champions looked ready to repeat in their season opener, routing Lunar Owls 80-62. (Although, the state of Lunar Owls, certainly, presented Rose with a favorable first game.) Rose won with such ease because Chelsea Gray was at the controls. When she steps […]
How Sabrina Ionescu will still be involved in the 2026 Unrivaled season
After all of Unrivaled 2026’s participating players were announced and rosters were revealed, one name was noticeably missing: Sabrina Ionescu. The league and Ionescu now have provided an explanation for her absence. Although she will not be totally absent from Sephora Arena. While not playing because of an undisclosed injury she suffered during the 2025 […]
Oklahoma and Kentucky suffer upsets, Vandy stays perfect and LSU gets on track in SEC action
On Wednesday night, the Big 12 delivered the women’s college basketball drama. Thursday, it was the SEC’s turn. The second week of SEC action arrived with both expected and unexpected results that are certain to keep things interesting. Here are the four big takeaways from Thursday night’s results. Texas, South Carolina take care of business […]
Don’t expect a new WNBA CBA—or another negotiation extension—by the January 9th deadline
The WNBA and WNBPA will not agree to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by Friday, January 9, the expiration of the extended deadline. The league and players union also are not expected to agree to another, new extension. That’s the news that Breanna Stewart, a WNBPA vice president, shared with media members from Unrivaled. […]
With a combination of style and substance, can No. 5 Oklahoma make an SEC statement?
Is No. 5 Oklahoma women’s college basketball’s forgotten contender? The Sooners lost their second game of the season, unable to keep up with No. 4 UCLA in what became a 14-point loss. Since then, Oklahoma has reeled off 13-straight wins, including opening SEC play with a comfortable road win at Texas A&M before taking care […]
Texas Tech keeps rising, Iowa State falls again and TCU bounces back in Big 12 action
No. 17 Texas Tech won their 17th-straight game, remaining undefeated and running their record to 17-0. On the road at West Virginia, the Red Raiders found a way to win, boosted by a season-high 27 points from senior guard Bailey Maupin in their 71-66 victory. Trailing entering the fourth quarter, Texas Tech still was behind […]
Without Napheesa Collier, Lunar Owls’ Unrivaled revenge tour seems unlikely
One overarching story from the first season of Unrivaled basketball was the indomitable Lunar Owls. Head Coach DJ Sackmann, a New Jersey-based skills trainer who has long been at the forefront of professional player development, led his team to a 13-1 regular season record—five games ahead of the second place team. With all the momentum […]
The Illinois Fighting Illini look to prove themselves against the No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes
The Illinois Fighting Illini (13-2; 3-1 Big Ten) will be put to the test this Wednesday when they take on the No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2; 3-1 Big Ten). The game will be televised via the B1G+ streaming service, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. In defeating the No. 7 Maryland Terrapins (15-1; […]
How conference play revealed concerning weaknesses for LSU, Michigan, Maryland and Iowa State
The formal arrival of conference play across the Power Four delivered a rude awakening to several top-ranked programs that had cruised through their non-conference schedules. Formerly No. 5 LSU, No. 6 Michigan, No. 7 Maryland and No. 10 Iowa State all entered 2026 undefeated or with one loss, but by week’s end, each had suffered […]
Breeze BC’s thrilling win highlights three big takeaways from Unrivaled’s 2026 season openers
The opening day of the 2026 Unrivaled season was a success. With all eight teams playing, the action was jam-packed, and while most games were decided before the game-winning baskets found the bottom of the net, the energy was palpable for basketball aficionados, from those inside Sephora Arena to everyone outside Miami. So, with all […]
AP Top 25 poll discussion: Two-loss LSU headlines the undoing of women’s college basketball’s undefeateds
The last time we examined the AP Top 25 poll, we suggested women’s college basketball was experiencing the calm before the coming storm of conference play. That assessment proved more true than could have been imagined, as a week that began with 11 undefeated teams ended with four: No 1. UConn, No. 2 Texas, No. […]
Everything to watch during Unrivaled’s opening day double-headers
The 2026 Unrivaled season tips off with a double double-header. On Monday, Jan. 5, the second season of the 3×3 league begins with Mist BC taking on newcomer Hive BC at 1 p.m. ET, followed by Vinyl BC meeting Laces BC at 2:15 p.m. ET. The opening set of games will be broadcast on truTV. […]
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