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Elite Eight Preview: UConn Aims to Extend Its Streak as Four Showdowns Loom
sports14 days ago

Elite Eight Preview: UConn Aims to Extend Its Streak as Four Showdowns Loom

Four Elite Eight games are set: UConn vs. Notre Dame, UCLA vs. Duke, Texas vs. Michigan, and South Carolina vs. TCU. UConn is the overall favorite across all four panels, while Notre Dame has surged since KK Bransford’s return but faces a Husky squad riding a 53-game win streak. UCLA is predicted to beat Duke by three of four analysts, Texas is favored over Michigan, and South Carolina is expected to advance past TCU. Predictions are split 3-1 in UCLA–Duke (UCLA favored) and Texas–Michigan (Texas favored), with unanimous picks for UConn and South Carolina reaching Phoenix.

via The New York Times|
#elite-eight#ncaa-tournament#south-carolina
Sweet 16 Preview: Top Seeds Face Surprises as Experts Forecast the Next Round
sports18 days ago

Sweet 16 Preview: Top Seeds Face Surprises as Experts Forecast the Next Round

Eight teams remain in the women’s NCAA tournament as four No. 1 seeds and three No. 2 seeds advance. Virginia stands out as a party-crasher seed, while Notre Dame continues a streak into the Sweet 16. Four analysts break down every remaining game and predict winners, with consensus favoring the top seeds (e.g., UConn, UCLA, South Carolina) but noting defenses, clutch performances, and matchup dynamics could spark upsets in games like Notre Dame–Vanderbilt, UConn–North Carolina, UCLA–Minnesota, Duke–LSU, South Carolina–Oklahoma, TCU–Virginia, Texas–Kentucky, and Michigan–Louisville.

via The New York Times|
#march-madness#ncaa-tournament#predictions
Rematches, Pressure, and the Bracket: Key Questions for the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament
sports26 days ago

Rematches, Pressure, and the Bracket: Key Questions for the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament

Seerat Sohi breaks down the 10 biggest questions shaping the 2026 women’s NCAA Tournament, from Tennessee’s fragile form and high-pressure coach Kim Caldwell to marquee potential rematches (Flau’jae Johnson vs. Kara Lawson) and a slate of spicy second-round clashes, plus a likely UConn title run anchored by its star-filled lineup, with Texas and UCLA as serious contenders and only a handful of true Cinderella stories in play.

via The Ringer|
#ncaa-womens-tournament#sports#tennessee-lady-volunteers
UConn stars anchor The Athletic’s 2025-26 Women’s All-America Team
sports1 month ago

UConn stars anchor The Athletic’s 2025-26 Women’s All-America Team

The Athletic reveals its 2025-26 Women’s College Basketball All-America teams, led by UConn’s Sarah Strong on the first team and Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes as a top scorer; first team also includes UCLA's Lauren Betts, TCU's Olivia Miles, and Texas' Madison Booker. The second team features Azzi Fudd (UConn), Olivia Olson (Michigan), Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame), Jaloni Cambridge (Ohio State), and Flau’jae Johnson (LSU), with Cambridge and Johnson tied for that slot, and several other players receiving votes.

via The New York Times|
#all-america#college-basketball#ncaa
Top Highlights and Key Matchups for Women's College Basketball Opening Day
sports5 months ago

Top Highlights and Key Matchups for Women's College Basketball Opening Day

The article highlights five key storylines for the opening day of women's college basketball, including Ole Miss's new transfer-heavy team, high-profile international games in Paris featuring Baylor vs. Duke and Vanderbilt vs. Cal, the debut of highly-touted freshman Aaliyah Chavez, Kiyomi McMiller's transfer to Penn State, and Molly Miller's first game coaching Arizona State.

via On3|
#coaching#debut#overseas-games
"Geno Auriemma Warns One-and-Done Rule Threatens Women's College Basketball"
sports2 years ago

"Geno Auriemma Warns One-and-Done Rule Threatens Women's College Basketball"

UConn coach Geno Auriemma expresses strong disapproval of a potential one-and-done rule in women's college basketball, stating that it could "ruin the game" and lead to a transactional approach similar to men's basketball. He emphasizes the value of players staying in college to grow the women's game and opposes the idea of players leaving after their freshman year. Auriemma's comments come amid discussions about when college players should be allowed to go pro, with current WNBA rules allowing players to be drafted after graduating or turning 22.

via ESPN|
#geno-auriemma#ncaa#one-and-done-rule
"Caitlin Clark Makes History as No. 1 Pick in 2024 WNBA Draft"
sports2 years ago

"Caitlin Clark Makes History as No. 1 Pick in 2024 WNBA Draft"

Caitlin Clark, the record-breaking face of women's college basketball, was selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft. The Los Angeles Sparks chose Stanford's Cameron Brink at No. 2, and Chicago selected South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso at No. 3. Clark, a prolific scorer, is set to join forces with last year's No. 1 overall pick, Aliyah Boston, in an effort to change the trajectory of the Fever, who haven't made the playoffs since 2016.

via ESPN|
#2024-wnba-draft#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
"South Carolina's NCAA Victory Parade: Gamecocks and Fans Celebrate Championship"
sports2 years ago

"South Carolina's NCAA Victory Parade: Gamecocks and Fans Celebrate Championship"

The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrated their NCAA championship with a victory parade in Columbia, where coach Dawn Staley rode in a Rolls-Royce Dawn and was presented with a wrestling belt by the mayor. The parade featured a float with tombstones representing the teams they defeated, and players expressed unity and gratitude to fans. Staley spoke about the team's "uncommon favor" and the emotional journey to winning the title, emphasizing the extraordinary love and support from the fans.

via USA TODAY|
#dawn-staley#ncaa-champions#south-carolina-gamecocks
"Iowa Retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 Jersey, Honoring Women's Basketball Legacy"
sports2 years ago

"Iowa Retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 Jersey, Honoring Women's Basketball Legacy"

Iowa retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey, immortalizing her in the school's history after a record-breaking college basketball career. Clark, named the National Player of the Year, led in points and assists per game, drawing monumental viewership gains for women's college basketball. Her final season saw 30 sold-out or record-setting games, with the Iowa-South Carolina national championship game drawing a record 18.9 million viewers. This makes Clark the third Iowa women's basketball player to have her jersey retired, joining Michelle Edwards and Megan Gustafson.

via The Athletic|
#basketball#caitlin-clark#iowa
"2024-25 Women's College Basketball Power Rankings: South Carolina Dominates, UConn at No. 4"
sports2 years ago

"2024-25 Women's College Basketball Power Rankings: South Carolina Dominates, UConn at No. 4"

South Carolina Gamecocks top CBS Sports' way-too-early women's college basketball power rankings with a deep roster and strong recruiting class, while UConn Huskies and NC State Wolfpack also feature prominently. Iowa Hawkeyes, without Caitlin Clark, plummet in the rankings, but are banking on potential from younger players and a strong recruiting class to stay in the top 25.

via CBS Sports|
#iowa-hawkeyes#nc-state-wolfpack#south-carolina-gamecocks
"Record-Breaking Viewership: South Carolina-Iowa Women's Basketball Title Game Triumph"
sports2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Viewership: South Carolina-Iowa Women's Basketball Title Game Triumph"

The NCAA tournament national title game between South Carolina and Iowa shattered the ratings record for a women’s college basketball game, averaging 18.7 million viewers and peaking at 24 million. South Carolina's victory marked their third national title under head coach Dawn Staley, and the game was the most-watched basketball game since 2019. Iowa's Caitlin Clark played a significant role in attracting viewers, with the game drawing 89% more viewers than last year's edition and 285% more than in 2022.

via CNN|
#iowa#ncaa-tournament#ratings-record