Six days until WNBA season

Today's preseason results:

The Fever beat the Sky, 79-75.

The Sparks downed the Mercury in a game in LA, but acknowledgement of the game, and a box score, is absent from the WNBA's page.

WNBA team news:

The Sky are going for back-to-back titles this season.

WNBA player news:

Now healthy, Aerial Powers looks to step up at part of Minnesota's big three.

Aces rookie Mya Hollingshed has exceeded her own expectations.

How Evina Westbrook and Olivia Nelson-Ododa are adjusting to the WNBA.

College player news:

Maryland transfer Ashley Owusu has committed to Virginia Tech.

Kentucky transfer Jazmine Massengill has landed at Florida State.

Vanderbilt transfer Brinae Alexander will play for Maryland.

College coach news:

Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer announced her retirement after 50 seasons and 1,055 wins.

She was a pioneer through triumphs and tragedies.

Lots of hoops buzz

WNBA team news:

The Mercury are banking on rookies to fill voids left by those overseas.

The Sun premiered a documentary on Alyssa Thomas' Achilles recovery.

WNBA player news:

WNBA athletes are power players in business, too.

Skylar Diggins-Smith is one of those power players.

Jonquel Jones and the Sun have a preseason game Sunday.

Crystal Dangerfield is trying to fit in quickly with the Lynx.

Han Xu's return brings much-needed size to the Liberty.

Some athletes are looking for overseas alternatives.

Going pro doesn't get WNBA rookies out of class.

ESPN ranks the league's top 25 players.

College player news:

UConn's Caroline Ducharme had hip surgery and is expected to be back for next season.

Jaz Shelley's visit to Australia has opened the door to profit.

Missouri transfer Aijha Blackwell has committed to Baylor.

Lauren Ebo has transferred from Texas to Notre Dame.

Iowa State transfer Aubrey Joens has landed at Oklahoma.

Wichita State grad transfer Asia Strong has signed with Syracuse.

Oregon State transfer Taya Corosdale will play for Duke.

Utah transfer Kemery Martin will suit up for Cal.

Toledo has renamed a street for Zia Cooke.

College coach news:

Penn State has extended Carolyn Kieger's contract.

Cynthia Jordan is a new assistant coach at Florida.

LaSondra Barret is Georgia Tech's new assistant coach.

Erin Batth is a new assistant coach at Michigan.

All-Star game goes to Chicago

Today's preseason results:

The Storm pulled it out over the Mercury, 82-78.

WNBA news:

Chicago will host this year's All-Star game.

WNBA team news:

The Liberty are reinventing themselves.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi and Tina Charles are teaming up in the league for the first time.

Taurasi: "When I'm done playing, I'm going to just stop playing."

How Destanni Henderson is settling into the WNBA.

Sam Thomas has fit in seamlessly with the Mercury.

The State Department says Brittney Griner's case is a top priority.......calls are growing for President Biden to secure her release.

NCAA news:

Limited transfer portal windows will be considered by the NCAA's Transformation Committee.

College player news:

Aliyah Boston has signed with Under Armour.

Three transfers have joined Florida.

How UConn's new transfer ended up in Storrs.

College coach news:

For Austin Parkinson, rebuilding Butler starts at home.

Longwood has named Erika Lang-Montgomery their new head coach.

Big helpings of news

Today's preseason results:

The Mystics beat the Lynx, 78-66.

WNBA team news:

The Mercury are prepping for the season with Brittney Griner still detained in Russia.

New coach Vanessa Nygaard talked about the situation at a press conference today.

The Lynx have unveiled their "Syl's Final Ride" theme for Sylvia Fowles last season.

The Sparks have partnered with UCLA Health.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi doesn't plan on retiring for a while.

Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Brittney Griner?

Catching up with former UConn players in the WNBA.

The Mystics believe Japanese star Rui Machida's game will translate to the WNBA.

Why Evina Westbrook is a long shot to make the Storm roster.

WNBA owner news:

Mark Davis puts his money where his mouth is as Aces owner.

College team news:

Notre Dame will turn to transfer Kylee Watson to fill a big roster need.

College player news:

Inside Sedona Prince's "unique" NIL deal with a sustainable energy drink.

As unique as it gets: Stephanie Soares' road to Iowa State.

Kentucky transfer Dre'Una Edwards has landed at Baylor.

Cameron Swartz has transferred from Boston College to Georgia Tech.

Arizona transfer Aaronette Vonleh has committed to Colorado.

College coach news:

New Yale coach Dalila Eshe is "ready for this moment."

After 27 years coaching Lehigh, coach Sue Troyan will transition into a senior role in the athletics department.

Kate Achter is the new head coach at Detroit Mercy.

Thinking about opening day

WNBA team news:

Contenders, sleepers and clunker teams ahead of opening day.

WNBA player news:

Record-setting Rui Machida is looking forward to her WNBA debut.

Courtney Vandersloot will continue to play overseas despite the WNBA's new prioritization rule next year.

Destanni Henderson is a basketball star and a fashion trailblazer.

Kianna Smith reminds Sparks coach Derek Fisher of himself, and here's why.

Lauren Jackson is reviving her career, and looks like her old self.

What Brittney Griner's presence in Russia says about women's sports in the U.S.

NCAA news:

NCAA president Mark Emmert will step down June 30, 2023.

The biggest questions he faces.

College player news:

Arizona's Cate Reese is rehabbing her "traumatizing" shoulder injury.

Buffalo transfer Dyaisha Fair has committed to Syracuse.

Stanford transfer Jenna Brown will play for Notre Dame......former teammate Jana Van Gytenbeek has signed with Baylor.

Oregon transfer Kylee Watson has landed at Notre Dame.

Arizona transfer Koi Love is headed to USC.

Ranking the top transfers for next season.

More team indications

Today's preseason results:

The Wings downed the Sky, 92-77.

WNBA team news:

Dreaming big in Atlanta.

The Storm and Amazon Prime have partnered in a broadcast push.

Team analysis: who will make the rosters?

WNBA by the numbers......ownership snapshot.

WNBA player news:

Emma Meesseman's presence takes the Sky to another level.

The Fever bet on Lexie Hull, and she's out to prove them right.

Former Arizona forward Sam Thomas is aiming high with the Mercury.

Joyner Holmes is embracing Sun training camp after an abrupt end to her overseas season in Ukraine.

College team news:

Syracuse roster analysis.

Rhode Island has signed three top transfers.

College player news:

Oregon State transfer Taylor Jones has signed with Texas.

College coach news:

Brenda Frese and Katie Benzan talk about the Maryland transfers, and team discord.

Dalila Eshe is Yale's new head coach.

Recruiting news:

Aaliyah Gayles, who was shot at a house party two weekends ago, has signed with USC.

Adjustments

Preseason game results:

The Dream routed the Mystics, 88-69.

Tomorrow's game is Wings at Sky........

WNBA team news:

A strong Lynx faces their first test against Washington this week.

WNBA player news:

Jantel Lavender is looking to jump-start her career, and maybe win a title with the Storm.

Kierstan Bell is adjusting to pro life with the Aces.

International news:

Lauren Jackson returned to basketball yesterday by scoring 21 points in 22 minutes. 

College player news:

South Dakota transfer Maddie Krull has committed to Nebraska.

Oregon State transfer Kennedy Brown has landed at Duke.

Nebraska transfer Bella Cravens will play for TCU.

West Virginia transfer Esmery Martinez has signed with LSU.

Storm win the first preseason game of 2022, in their new home

Preseason game results:

The Storm handled the Sparks, 81-68.......Seattle played their first game at Climate Pledge Arena.

WNBA team news:

The Sun's training camp is a "fun environment."

WNBA player news:

The Lynx's facilities are an added bonus for Angel McCoughtry.

Rachel Banham is no longer a wild card: the point guard position is her home.

College player news:

Taylor Jones has transferred from Oregon State to Texas.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley talks about incoming and outgoing transfers.

Preseason play kicks off tomorrow

One game each of the next three days..........

WNBA team news:

The Storm are eager to make their debut in Climate Pledge Arena.

Why former UConn players thrive with Seattle.

Chicago is aiming for a repeat championship.

The Aces are taking aim at unfinished business.

WNBA player news:

Stars view the league's next step as cultural relevance.

Tina Charles is teaming with Diana Taurasi in a quest for her first WNBA title.

After a chaotic rookie year, Aari McDonald is ready to shine for Atlanta.

Ameshya Williams-Holliday quit basketball and disappeared. Now she's a Fever draft pick.

Former NC State stars Elissa Cunane and Raina Perez have reunited at training camp.

WNBA executive news:

New Atlanta Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker is ready for the season.

College team news:

Newcomers and departures for Nevada after their 20-win season.

College coach news:

Wes Moore has elevated NC State into the national spotlight.

Wisconsin has extended Marisa Moseley's contract through 2026-2027.

Jason Williams is the new head coach at USC Upstate.

Elena Lovato joins Texas as the associate head coach, and Sydney Carter is the new director of player development.

Sherrill Baker is a new assistant coach at George Washington.

New Mexico State's new assistant coach is Chynna Turner.

Coastal Carolina's coaching staff has been announced.

Lining things up

WNBA team news:

The Sun are paring down the roster as Jasmine Thomas arrives to camp.

WNBA player news:

Jonquel Jones says she'll continue to play overseas in the WNBA offseason.

"Natural-born leader" Angel McCoughtry has stepped into a veteran role for the Lynx.

Is Breanna Stewart the best basketball player and mom around?

Sabrina Ionescu says the goal is to get better every day.

Mya Hollingshed is settling in with the Aces.

How two Storm stars are making Paisley Harding's WNBA dreams come true.

Mystery surrounds Brittney Griner's case two months after her arrest.

College player news:

Fresno State transfers Haley and Hanna Cavinder will play for Miami.

Syracuse transfer Christianna Carr has committed to Arkansas.

Peanut Tuitele from Colorado and Claudia Langarita from San Francisco will transfer to Cal.

College coach news:

Kelsi Musick is the new head coach at Oral Roberts.

LSU coach Kim Mulkey confirmed the addition of Bob Starkey as associate head coach.

Louisville has promotted Jonneshia Pineda to associate head coach and hired Shay Robinson as an associate coach.

Mykala Walker and Darrell Mosley are new assistant coaches at Arizona State.

Deneen Parker has joined SMU as associate head coach.

Some WNBA, some transfer landings, some coaching hires

WNBA team news:

One question for every team going into the season.

The Lynx mission this year is to send Sylvia Fowles out as a WNBA champion.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird on her WNBA journey: "you play to win."

Courtney Williams is ready to come home to the Connecticut Sun.

Williams: "my people, man."

Kelsey and Tiffany Mitchell know they need to guide their new teammates.

Layshia Clarendon is bringing joy to leadership with the Lynx.

Sabrina Ionescu and Naomi Osaka formed a friendship, and watch each other play.

A recommendation from Diana Taurasi helped Sam Thomas get a Mercury camp invite.

Mystics rookie Christyn Williams suffered a season-ending injury and will not play this summer.

WNBA coach news:

Aces coach Becky Hammon praises a league that is "going in a really good direction."

College player news:

Yahoo news has a new portal tracker.

Former Missouri standout LaDazhia Williams has committed to LSU......as has West Virginia transfer Jasmine Carson.

Arizona transfer Bendu Yeaney has landed at Oregon State. She began her college career playing for Indiana.

Former Syracuse guard Chrislyn Carr will play at Louisville.

South Dakota transfer Kyah Watson has followed her former head coach to West Virginia.

Utah transfer Brynna Maxwell will play for Gonzaga.

College coach news:

Towson has hired Laura Harper away from Coppin State to be their new head coach.

Tiffany Jackson is the new head coach at Wiley.

Former Oklahoma State coach Jim Littell is a new assistant coach at Wichita State.

Chelsea Newton has followed Joni Taylor to Texas A&M, as an assistant coach.

Gary Redus II is a new assistant coach at LSU.

Jaida Williams is a new assistant coach at Ole Miss.

Khalilah Mitchell is a new assistant coach at San Jose State.

Zach Kancher is a new assistant coach at Temple.

College conference news:

The Big Ten has added Minneapolis as a host site for their tournaments.

Stories starting to trickle out

WNBA team news:

The Mercury have started training camp with changes and uncertainty.

The Mystics enter the season healthy and confident.

New and familiar faces are in Liberty camp, as decisions loom.

WNBA player news:

The Storm's UConn players are embracing their shared connection.

Diana Taurasi still has competitive fire heading into her 18th season.

Sabrina Ionescu says she shouldn't have played through her ankle injury last season.

Bridget Carleton hopes her upcoming season with the Lynx combines the best of two worlds.

Rookie NaLyssa Smith is eager to get to work.

Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia has others wondering if they should play abroad.

WNBA coach news:

Pokey Chatman said the decision to join the Storm as an assistant was a no-brainer.

College player news:

NAIA player of the year Stephanie Soares is transferring to Iowa State.

College coach news:

Maryland has extended Brenda Frese's contract through 2028-2029.

Utah coach Lynne Roberts has her contract extended through June of 2027.

Carly Thibault-DuDonis carries the family name into her new job at Fairfield.

The Buffalo coaching staff is in place.

Recruiting news:

Aaliyah Gayles is in good spirits after three surgeries. She was shot 10 times over the weekend at a house party.

Plenty of things to chew on

WNBA team news:

Elena Delle Donne is back, and the Mystics are championship-minded.

The Sun are focused on picking up the pace in training camp.

The Mercury are prepping for the season with Brittney Griner on their minds.

The Liberty are the first team in the league to have an NFT collection.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart is easing back into practice with Seattle after a minor Achilles procedure.

Delle Donne and Alysha Clark are working their way back from injuries for Washington.

The Mystics are counting on Clark to get back in form.

Lexie Hull has hit the ground running with the Fever.

Lynx newbies know making the roster will be hard.

Veronica Burton is back in the gym and ready to prove herself with the Wings.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon is bringing pace and space to Aces training camp.

College player news:

Aliyah Boston is the Honda Sport Award winner for basketball.

Mississippi State transfer Myah Taylor has landed at Ole Miss.

College coach news:

Miami has extended Katie Meier's contract by two years.

Cheyenne Curley and Myles Jackson are new assistant coaches at Temple.

Myia Johnson is a new assistant coach at Cincinnati.

Recruiting news:

USC commit Aaliyah Gayles was conscious and recovering this morning after being shot 10 times at a party over the weekend.

First day in the books

WNBA team news:

The Sky opened camp with championship energy.

The Lynx's new recruits played hard on the first day of training camp.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird is back to take her final flight with the Storm this year.....or is she?

Ali Patberg is happy to be part of WNBA training camp in her home state.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon had her first training camp session with the Aces.

College player news:

South Carolina freshman Bree Hall was at the Columbia Mall during yesterday's shooting, but she is OK.

Cheyenne McEvans has transferred from Buffalo to Syracuse to reunite with her coach.

College coach news:

Joni Taylor is settling into her new job at Texas A&M.

How new Buffalo coach Becky Burke built programs, and her career.

High school news:

USC commit Aaliyah Gales was shot at a party last night. She had surgery for non-life-threatening injuries.

Just a light dusting

WNBA team news:

After an 0-4 start last season, the Lynx are poised for a better beginning.

Minnesota's camp roster has gone from 0 to 14 seasons worth of experience.

WNBA player news:

Hannah Sjerven is prepared to begin her pro career with the Lynx.

WNBA players say life in Russia was lucrative, but lonely.

WNBA coaching news:

The Aces have completed their coaching staff with new assistant Charlene Thomas-Swinson.

College team news:

Kent State is looking ahead after two strange seasons.

College player news:

South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere aims to inspire.

Two days until WNBA training camp begins

WNBA team news:

What to watch for as the Storm open training camp.

The draft continues the Mystics' focus on the defensive end.

WNBA player news:

How prioritization of the WNBA over overseas play will effect players.

Those close to Brittney Griner say they're always feeling her absence since her arrest in Russia.

Gabby Williams is ready to reintroduce herself to the league.

Sabrina Ionescu enters year three feeling healthier than she has in years.

Nyara Sabally will miss the WNBA season due to injury.

Lexie Hull is ready to embrace the challenges of the WNBA.

Destanni Henderson is ready to take her first steps as a pro in Fever camp Sunday.

Shakira Austin told her grandma she had to "step" up her attire for the draft party.

Former WNBA guard Shoni Schimmel has been indicted on domestic violence charges.

College player news:

Anaya Peoples has transferred from Notre Dame to DePaul.

Saniya Rivers says she transferred from South Carolina because it wasn't a good fit.

Princeton transfer Abby Meyers, the Ivy League player of the year, has landed at Maryland.

Morgan Jones has transferred from Florida State to Louisville.

Kentucky transfer Olivia Owens and Temple transfer Kyra Wood have committed to Syracuse.

Aubrey Joens has entered the transfer portal out of Iowa State.

College transfers:

Mass transfers are hurting the college game, longtime coaches say.

The NCAA must institute a one-time transfer rule for women's basketball.

College coach news:

Kristen Sharkey is a new assistant coach at Syracuse.

Turned down Thursday

WNBA player news:

Five under-the-radar picks to be excited about.

Rhyne Howard discusses her future in the league.

Lexie Hull is ready to start her WNBA career.

Evina Westbrook is ready for what's next with the Storm.

The State Department says Brittney Griner is "doing about as well as can be expected" under the circumstances, since her arrest in February.

WNBA coach news:

The Becky Hammon era has begun for the Aces.

College player news:

Five-star recruit Saniya Rivers is transferring from South Carolina.

College coach news:

Princeton coach Carla Berube discusses her coaching style, tournament wins and identity.

Weber State has extended Velaida Harris' contract through 2024-2025.

BYU coach Jeff Judkins is retiring after 21 seasons.

Shanele Stires is the new head coach at Cal Poly.

Rebecca Tillett comes to St. Louis from a family of coaches.

Khyreed Carter is a new assistant coach at Syracuse.

Like sands through the hourglass.....

WNBA team news:

The Sun's draft picks will be hard-pressed to make the roster.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird has played in the WNBA longer than her newest teammate has been alive.

Nneka Ogwumike says a gender issue is part of Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia.

Candace Parker "works out" with her newborn son.

Aerial Powers is embracing gaming.

Dedication and hard work took Jazz Bond from North Florida to the WNBA.

College team news:

Columbia showed out today for the Gamecocks' Championship parade.

How Sara Scalia's addition could change things for Indiana.

College player news:

The WNBA serves as consolation after the NCAA denied Maya Dodson's extra year.

Dodson tried in vain to persuade the NCAA to grant her eligibility.

Florida State transfer Bianca Jackson has joined Georgia Tech.

Bendu Yeaney and Semaj Smith have entered the transfer portal from Arizona.

Latasha Lattimore has re-entered the transfer portal after spending one year at Texas.

Jasmine Franklin has entered the transfer portal out of Missouri State.

Michigan State's DeeDee Hagemann talks about her tattoos.

College coach news:

Vernette Skeete is the new head coach at Texas Southern.

Sacha Santimano will not return as head coach of Bowdoin.

Karen Lange has joined Duke as an assistant coach.

More on the draft, and more player and coaching transfers

More on the WNBA draft:

Surprises abounded.

It was a draft like no other.

Draft review.

Draft notebook.

Emily Engstler's draft moment showcases the best of the transfer portal.

Mya Hollingshed is excited for the opportunity with Las Vegas.

WNBA player news:

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike was interviewed on Good Morning America about Brittney Griner's detainment, and the gender inequity behind it.

Griner's Heart and Sole shoe drive will expand to all WNBA markets.

College player news:

Lauren Ebo and Audrey Warren will transfer from Texas. Joanne Allen-Taylor has chosen to play professionally.

After transferring from Michigan State to Mississippi State in December, Alyza Winston has again entered the transfer portal.

Jana Van Gytenbeek has entered the transfer portal from Stanford.

Ohio State's Gabby Hutcherson has entered the transfer portal.

Georgia Tech transfer Kierra Fletcher joins South Carolina.

South Florida transfer Elisa Pinzan has committed to Maryland.

Florida State transfer Kourtney Weber will play at Mississippi State.

College coach news:

Kevin Pederson is Coastal Carolina's new head coach.

Rebecca Tillett is the new head coach at St. Louis.

Nykesha Sales is a new assistant coach at Georgia......as is Isoken Usamere.

Deantoine Beasley is a new assistant coach at Illinois.

Bob Starkey is leaving Auburn to be an assistant coach at LSU........he was there one season.

Oh what a night

WNBA draft:

Draft results, round by round.

Winners and losers of the draft.

ESPN's draft grades.

How the Fever began a new era on draft night.

What to know about Indiana's tough New Yorker, Emily Engstler.

The Aces grabbed Mya Hollingshed and Kierstan Bell in the first round.

The Storm were surprised Elissa Cunane was available at No. 17, but finding her a spot on the roster is uncertain.

Ameshya Williams-Holiday became the first HBCU player to be drafted in 20 years.

A look at the Lynx's two draft picks.

The Mercury drafted front court depth.

UConn's three seniors were chosen in the second round.

Other WNBA news:

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is "frustrated" with Brittney Griner's detainment, and is working to help bring her back to the U.S.......she said they "need to be patient."

The White House is tight-lipped on the situation.

College player news:

How the transfer portal has changed recruiting.

Zia Cooke talks about the impact of sponsorship deals.

LSU will honor Seimone Augustus with a statue on campus.

College coach news:

Erin Dickerson Davis is the new head coach at William & Mary.

Fairfield's new head coach is Carly Thibault-DuDonis.

Zach Kancher has been elevated to interim head coach at Towson.

Bill Ferrara is Florida State's new associate head coach.

Dionnah Jackson-Durrett has finalized her coaching staff at Kansas City.

Sue Ludwig is a new assistant coach at Syracuse.

Idaho State assistant coach Ryan Johnson is leaving the program after eight seasons.

One more news dump

WNBA draft:

ESPN draft preview.

NaLyssa Smith is ready for her WNBA dream to begin.

Naz Hillmon will set another Michigan record in the draft.

There is buzz surrounding Nia Clouden.

Emily Engstler is set to end New York's drought of first-round picks.

Where could Elissa Cunane be headed?

The Dream are ready to make the No. 1 pick.

Two names dominate the draft, but the Mystics are focused on three.

As Washington returns healthy, they won't need to rely on a No. 3 pick.

Where will the Mercury select?

Player salaries, discussed.

College basketball news:

Sam Brunelle is eager to help Virginia return to its glory days.

Pre-draft items

WNBA news:

The Dream have their eyes set on Rhyne Howard with their No. 1 pick.

The Indiana Fever could transform the franchise in tomorrow's draft.

The Aces acquired the No. 8 and 13 picks from the Lynx in exchange for their first and second round selections in next year's draft.

Once again, the Sun will play the waiting game tomorrow.

The Liberty hope to add contributors.

The Sparks are looking for versatility in the draft.

NaLyssa Smith highlights a deep draft class.

The next stop on Kierstan Bell's journey is New York.

Could Shakira Austin come home by being drafted by the Mystics?

Khayla Pointer is ready to hear her name called.

Rae Burrell could be a first-round pick.

South Dakota's Chloe Lamb and Hannah Sjerven are prepared........to hear their names called.

How Sabrina Ionescu is preparing for the season.

College player news:

Ali Patberg will likely play overseas if not drafted tomorrow.

South Dakota State's Tori Nelson and Myah Selland have started a non-profit for girls called "Her Turn."

Indiana has landed Minnesota transfer Sara Scalia.

Ohio State transfer Anyssa Jones has committed to Dayton.

Nine players have now departed from Idaho State.

College coach news:

South Dakota has named Kayla Karius as their new head coach.

Still getting used to this "no basketball" thing

WNBA news:

Jackson State's Ameshya Williams-Holiday wants to set the tone for HBCUs in the draft.

Kierstan Bell is ready for the draft.

The Aces are eager to see what the draft can provide.

Curt Miller hopes the Sun's late pick yields a missing piece to a championship.

The Lynx are drafting for training camp competition......they have an embarrassment of riches.

The sad reality of the draft.

Interest in women's basketball is growing, but can the WNBA keep the pace?

How James Wade went from player in Memphis to WNBA champion.

College player news:

Indiana has landed transfer Sydney Parrish and Sam Brunelle will attend Virginia.

Elysa Wesolek and Eniya Russell will transfer from South Carolina.

Jenna Brown will transfer from Stanford.

Slight uptick in draft talk

WNBA draft news:

Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn says she has two charts ready going into Monday's draft.

Team needs and prospect fits.

This year's draft could redefine the future of the WNBA.

Destanni Henderson is riding the NCAA championship to the pros, and to fame.

Nyara Sabally has talent, but her health is a concern.

Lorela Cubaj is waiting on a draft call.

The Aces have hired Natalie Williams as their general manager.

College player news:

Zippy Broughton will return to Florida next season for a fifth year.

College coach news:

UT Arlington has extended Shereka Wright's contract through 2026-2027.

Butler has hired Austin Parkinson from IUPUI as their new head coach.

Loyola Chicago has hired Allison Guth from Yale to be their new head coach.

Murriel Page is a new assistant coach at Mississippi State.

Bonus:

The revamped NCAA Tournament is in stark contrast to the vast inequities in the WNIT.

Recovering from an amazing season

College player news:

The NCAA has denied Maya Dodson a sixth year of eligibility at Notre Dame.

Taya Corosdale is leaving Oregon State.

UConn's Piath Gabriel has entered the transfer portal.

College coach news:

Tina Martin will continue as interim head coach at UNCW for the 2022-2023 season.

Calamity McEntire has left Texas to become associate head coach at Illinois.

Tamisha Augustin has joined Florida as an assistant coach.

NCAA Tournament news:

TV rights for future tournaments could have a different look.

WNBA news:

Chicago is expected to host this year's WNBA All-Star game.

Wings forward Bella Alarie will miss the season for personal reasons.

Destanni Henderson and others have seen their draft stock rise after the NCAA tourney.

Baylor standout NaLyssa Smith highlights a deep draft.

More April madness

College team news:

South Carolina lawmakers paused debate today to honor the Gamecocks for their national championship.

USF has four players in the transfer portal.

College player news:

Victaria Saxton will return to South Carolina for a fifth year, while Kierra Fletcher will transfer from Georgia Tech.

Three more have entered the transfer portal out of Maryland, and Diamond Miller will be out 3-6 months after knee surgery.

Chanaya Pinto is the fifth player to transfer from Oregon.

College coach news:

Becky Burke is Buffalo's new head coach.

Kate Popovec is the new head coach at Bradley.

San Jose State has named April Phillips their new head coach.

Lindsay Whalen is focused on replenishing the Gophers.

WNBA news:

The list of draft invitees was announced today.

The list of collegiate players who have declared for Monday's draft numbers 108.

The Atlanta Dream landed the No. 1 overall pick in a trade with the Washington Mystics.

The league announced its broadcast and streaming schedule for the season.

Transfers, and lots of them

College team news:

The Championship game Sunday had the highest viewership in 18 years.

South Carolina is already filling holes to make a third natty run next season.

Purdue is undergoing a massive roster turnover.

College player news:

Ashley Owusu and Angel Reese are transferring from Maryland. They're the program's top scorers.

Three from Oregon State will transfer.

Ten from Nevada are transferring.

Arizona State transfer Taya Hanson has landed at Oregon.

College coach news:

Why Dawn Staley's plans for sharing the net have deep, personal meaning.

Loree Payne has signed a five-year contract extension at Northern Arizona.

New UCF coach Sytia Messer has set goals.

Diane Richardson has been named the new coach at Temple.

Carrie Moore is Harvard's new head coach.

WNBA player news:

Skylar Diggins-Smith invests in the business of herself.

The day after

College team news:

Behind the scenes with the champs.

High expectations remain as Colorado looks to the future.

College player news:

Aliyah Boston has won the Wooden Award.

Boston and her coach road a belief in each other to a national championship.

Boston and Candace Parker shared a special moment post-game last night.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley is a new generational coach.

Her holistic approach defined a program and a title.

Staley's impact on basketball goes beyond her titles with South Carolina.

Kentucky has extended Kyra Elzy's contract through 2027.

WNBA news:

Candace Parker talks about visibility for women's basketball, the NCAA Championship, and motherhood.

Tiffany Mitchell's rocky journey in the WNBL.

South Carolina are national champions

South Carolina downed UConn, 64-49, to win their second National Championship.

It was redemption for Aliyah Boston.

Destanni Henderson stole the show with a career-high 26 points.

Dawn Staley strides onto the mountaintop, and might stay there.

College coach news:

Sarah Jenkins is Delaware's new head coach.

Sytia Messer is the new head coach at UCF.