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How Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray and Girona have remained undefeated in EuroLeague Women
The EuroLeague Women regular season is currently on a brief hiatus, known casually as the “national team break.” This is, as the term suggests, a period in which European national teams reconvene and play in a qualifying tournament for another international competition, EuroBasket. Many European basketball clubs will get this time off as their top […]
How the new crop of WNBA head coaches aim to lead their franchises into the unknowns of 2026
A new WNBA season is looming, bringing changes that, in addition to a hoped-for new CBA, will include new head coaches and two more expansion teams. Over the past week, we’ve seen three franchises introduce their new coaches who shared their ideologies and visions for the future. Here are the biggest takeaways from what was […]
Mid-majors Fairfield and Temple could become March Madness bracket busters
They may not make many headlines, but college basketball runs on mid-major teams, meaning those teams that belong to conferences outside the Power Four of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC. Come March, we’ll be banking on them to provide us with some high-entertainment upsets, so it’s only right to take a look […]
Alyssa Thomas is the second WNBA star to sign with Project B
Alyssa Thomas is the second WNBA star to officially sign on with Project B, the six-team international 5×5 women’s basketball league expected to launch in November 2026. The perennial MVP candidate who recently led the Phoenix Mercury to the 2025 WNBA Finals broke the news on social media, announcing that she “is looking forward to […]
With a pair of blowout wins, plus another class of 2026 commitment, everything is, once again, going great for the No. 2 Gamecocks
Just over one week into the 2025-26 season, and it’s business as usual for Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks. At 2-0 with an average margin of victory of 53.5 points, South Carolina maintained their No. 2 ranking in the AP poll, again collecting two first-place votes. Tuesday brings the Gamecocks’ first Power Four […]
Newcomer Gianna Kneepkens gave No. 3 UCLA what they needed in their top-10 test vs. No. 6 Oklahoma
The matchup between No. 3 UCLA and No. 6 Oklahoma lived up to expectations. Both teams entered the contest undefeated, but only the Bruins remained that way, beating the Sooners 73-59. The game was tight during the first two quarters, but in the third, the Bruins went on an 11-1 run that turned the tide […]
Will Lauren Betts, Aaliyah Chavez or another player be the star of the No. 3 UCLA-No. 6 Oklahoma showdown?
The highest-profile matchup in this still-fresh women’s college basketball season tips off on Monday night at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA at 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1): No. 3 UCLA vs. No. 6 Oklahoma. The Bruins are 2-0, although head coach Cori Close has refused to allow her squad to bask in blowout wins, instead […]
Jazzy Davidson steps into the spotlight and delivers an upset win for No. 18 USC
When previewing Sunday afternoon’s top-25 showdown between No. 9 NC State and No. 18 USC, I suggested, albeit somewhat skeptically, that “it would be encouraging if freshman Jazzy Davidson had a star-making afternoon.” Well, the Trojans shouldn’t just be encouraged. They should be ecstatic. Davidson delivered—and then some. The freshman sparked the upset victory for […]
No. 5 LSU showed off their firepower in Flau’Jae Johnson’s homecoming game
The No. 5 LSU Tigers put on an offensive clinic on Sunday afternoon, defeating Georgia Southern, 118-70, in front of a sold-out record crowd of 5,322 fans at The Hill. The game served as a homecoming for LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson, a Savannah native who helped lead the Tigers to their third-consecutive victory to open the […]
2026 WNBA Draft watch: Ta’Niya Latson aims even higher with South Carolina
The South Carolina Gamecocks enter the 2025-26 season in an unfamiliar position. Last April, the Gamecocks made it to the national championship game, but—for the first time under head coach Dawn Staley—came up short, losing to the UConn Huskies. Coming in second place isn’t something Staley’s South Carolina program is used to, and being the […]
Now led by newcomer Khamil Pierre, No. 9 NC State will, once again, be a problem for opponents all season long
The 2025-26 season marks the eighth-straight year that NC State has achieved a single-digit ranking in the AP top 25 poll, with the Wolfpack entering the season at No. 9. Head coach Wes Moore’s program has maintained such consistent excellence, despite featuring anchoring stars with different styles of play. The squads centered around an elite […]
Why it is significant that Nneka Ogwumike is the first WNBA player to join Project B
Project B has announced it’s first player, and it’s a significant one. Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike has signed a contract with the unofficially-named international 5×5 women’s professional basketball league that will debut in the fall of 2026. The league, which claims Alana Beard as a co-founder and Candace Parker and Lauren Jackson as investors, […]
No. 3 UCLA has started the season with two big wins, but don’t tell head coach Cori Close
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes a result can hide the truth. On paper, everything is great with the UCLA Bruins. They’ve started the season No. 3 in the country and both of their wins have been blowouts. However, head coach Cori Close knows better than most what it takes to be a top team always in […]
Fenerbahçe flexes dominance in Week 5 of EuroLeague Women
The most-anticipated rematch of Week 5 of EuroLeague Women play fizzled, as Fenerbahçe flexed their dominance on Valencia, running away with a 71-49 victory to remain unbeaten. Julie Allemand approached a triple-double, with 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Kayla McBride made four 3s on her way to a game-high 16 points. Already […]
Who’s playing with who in Unrivaled Season 2?
Can Rose repeat? Will Lunar Owls again be a regular-season juggernaut? Is a stronger second season in store for Phantom? Is Laces the most athletic team ever? Will Breeze sell more jerseys or score more points? Is Vinyl or Mist the better club? How will Hive fare in their debut season? Answers to those questions […]
Five tantalizing takeaways from the first days of the women’s college basketball season
After a couple of games, some interesting trends have already are emerging in women’s college basketball. Certain players are looking ready for the big stage, teams are making it clear they are contenders and others are already raising some eyebrows. Here are five observations from just a few days into the season: The kids can […]
No. 10 Maryland’s season-opening win featured historic defense and promising 3-point shooting
Four, six and five. The point totals for the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds in the second, third and fourth frames, respectively, against the Maryland Terrapins Monday night at XFINITY Center in College Park. Measly single-digit numbers that any defense should be proud of against any Division I-level competition, especially when strung together over three consecutive quarters. […]
The powerful play of Khamil Pierre and three more informative opening night performances
Tuesday’s pair of top-25 matchups mostly unfolded as expected. It took a go-ahead basket in the final minute followed by a pair of clutch free throws for No. 9 NC State to edge No. 8 Tennessee, 80-77. In contrast, No. 1 UConn’s 79-66 win over No. 20 Louisville was more comfortable than the final score […]
The fully-loaded Mikayla Blakes experience has begun for No. 19 Vanderbilt
No. 19 Vanderbilt, debuting in Paris against a feisty Cal team, escaped France with a 74-65 win. While they may not have moved the needle as a cohesive unit, they reminded the nation why they’re worthy of a top 25 ranking: Mikayla Blakes. A third-team AP All-American last season, Blakes may be the most interesting […]
New stars shine as No. 18 USC opens the season with a dominant win
No. 18 USC started life without JuJu Watkins with a win over New Mexico State, beating the Aggies 87-48 at home. While Watkins is out for the year, her presence still permeates the Galen Center. Watkins jerseys can be seen everywhere inside the arena, and before the opening tip, she was presented with the John […]
Expect No. 1 UConn to begin their championship defense with a big win over No. 20 Louisville
The title defense for No. 1-ranked UConn begins, with the Huskies meeting No. 20 Louisville at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD at 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). The opener was supposed to be the first NCAA women’s college basketball game held outside the United States, with Ramstein Air Base in Germany the original site of […]
Another Fenerbahçe-Valencia clash headlines Week 5 of EuroLeague Women
One of the upsides of the new EuroLeague Women competition system, which was first instituted last season, is the opportunity to see high-profile matchups played several times during both group phases. This week, Fenerbahçe Opet (4-0) will take on Valencia Basket Club (3-1) for the second time this season; both clubs have enormous budgets and […]
Taliah Scott was opening day’s star, sparking No. 16 Baylor to an upset win over No. 7 Duke
The opening day of the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season would’ve been a typical one, with the top teams beating their lower-ranked opponents as expected. But, No. 16 Baylor upended expectations by besting No. 7 Duke 58-52 in Paris. It was an even contest entering the fourth, but new Bear Taliah Scott ended that immediately […]
No. 21 Iowa won their season opener as expected—but not in the way expected
Over the last few years, the 3-point shot has become the bread and butter for Iowa women’s basketball. 3s fueled their legendary high-octane, push-the-pace offense, which has carried them to national prominence. It was a shot absolutely mastered by a select few, and one in particular who needs no explanation. So one might expect the No.21 […]
Can No. 7 Duke and Toby Fournier make an opening day statement against No. 16 Baylor in Paris?
The 2025-26 NCAA women’s basketball season tips off today at 11 a.m. ET, when teams from across the country will hit the hardwood for their first official action. Opening day’s most interesting matchup, however, will not take place in the United States, but in Paris, when No. 7 Duke and No. 16 Baylor meet at […]
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