WNBA season: open

WNBA team news:

The Storm open training camp with all eyes on Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith.

The Sun opened training camp with new but familiar veterans.

The Mercury enter the season refocused with a new coach and a roster makeover.

WNBA player news:

Minnesota's Diamond Miller is feeling even better for year 2.

Caitlin Clark is keeping the momentum rolling in Fever training camp.

Her focus is back on basketball.

Kelsey Mitchell and Damiris Dantas are out for the start of Indiana's training camp with injury and visa issues, respectively.

WNBA coach news:

Teresa Weatherspoon feels the buy-in from her players on the first day of camp.

Stephanie White is getting creative with her veteran squad in year 2.

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame news:

Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus were among those inducted to the hall last night.

College team news:

Post-VanDerveer, Stanford is trending downward.

Candace Parker retires

Happy for her, but what a sad day. She's a legend......

Candace Parker announced her retirement on social media.

She is one of the most decorated players in history.

Parker said she'll be "back loving the game differently" in a little while.

The night before camp starts

WNBA team news:

Training camp opens tomorrow with Caitlin Clark, the rookie class and free agency in the spotlight.

Questions before Fever open camp: how well will Clark gel?

The Lynx enter camp with a more well-rounded team.

WNBA player news:

Diamond DeShields' return to Chicago comes with a sweet sense of relief.

WNBA coach news:

Teresa Weatherspoon's tenure with the Sky officially begins tomorrow.

College player news:

Kiki Iriafen is transferring to USC.

So fine, so fine

WNBA team news:

Three questions the new super-team Storm need to answer as they open training camp.

The Fever have three cuts to make. Who will make the roster?

The Wings pull back the curtain on their arena relocation.

The Aces will visit the White House May 9, to celebrate their 2023 title.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson is optimistic that the gender salary gap can close in basketball.

Seimone Augustus is having her Hall of Fame moment.

WNBA coach news:

Former Indiana star Tully Bevilaqua joins the franchise as an assistant coach.

College player news:

Hailey Van Lith is headed to TCU.

College coach news:

USC has extended Lindsay Gottlieb's contract through 2029-2030.

Michelle Clark-Heard is the new head coach at Mercer.

After all 11 players threatened to quit if she didn't leave, Brandeis coach Carol Simon is retiring.

Preparation, and coaching movement

WNBA team news:

A documentary on the Aces' 2023 championship will air next Wednesday.

The Wings look to capitalize on WBB momentum with a new arena and sponsors.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark will either push the WNBA past barriers, or lay them bare.

Satou Sabally is expected back from injury after the Olympics, the Wings say.

Roster spots are at a premium for draft picks.

NCAA news:

Due to new NCAA legislation, all transfers must be in the portal by May 1.

College team news:

UConn is pursuing a few key transfers.

College coach news:

In one month, Kenny Brooks has changed Kentucky in two ways.

Tomekia Reed is the new head coach at Charlotte.

Erica Leak is the new head coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Air Force has hired Stacy McIntyre as their new head coach.

Training camp is approaching

WNBA team news:

The Dallas City Council approved a 15-year agreement for the Wings to play in the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas Memorial Arena.

Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso give Chicago and the WNBA a huge opportunity. The Sky must step up.

WNBA player news:

Reese wants to dominate in the WNBA.

Reese's star power is already being felt in Chicago.

For Alissa Pili, fueling the dreams of Samoan and Indigenous kids is a blessing.

WNBA staff news:

Sue Bird is joining the Storm ownership group.

The Liberty have hired Epiphanny Prince as the director of player and community engagement.

College coach news:

Binghamton's new head coach is Mary Grimes.

Megan Shoniker is the new head coach at New Hampshire.

Chad Killinger has stepped down at Indiana State.

Jeanette Pohlen has been promoted to assistant coach at Stanford.

Some storylines

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark is set to sign a deal with Nike that is worth $28 million over eight years.

Clark is now the first two-time winner of the Sullivan Award.

Kamilla Cardoso is looking forward to her WNBA transition with the Sky.

Breanna Stewart says WNBA salaries won't change overnight.

Kelsey Plum and her husband have filed for divorce after one year of marriage.

Brittney Griner opened up about her harrowing detention in Russia.

Epiphanny Prince is retiring after 14 years.

College coach news:

Tulsa has extended Angie Nelp's contract through 2030.

Kayla Karius is the new head coach at Green Bay.

That in-between place

WNBA team news:

The Fever have partnered to make half of the team's games viewable on local television.

Indiana will keep NaLyssa Smith through 2025.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark's early play in the WNBA will serve as her tryout for the U.S. Olympic team.......making the squad is the goal.

Clark is reportedly set to sign a sneaker deal with Nike.

Excited for her WNBA journey, Alissa Pili got a warm welcome in Minnesota.

College coach news:

Creighton has extended Jim Flanery's contract.

Cait Wetmore is the new head coach at Monmouth.

Former Nebraska assistant coach Chuck Love denied having a sexual relationship with former player Ashley Scoggin.

NCAA news:

The Division I Board of Directors ratified transfer rule and NIL changes.

Just a drop

WNBA news:

Can the WNBA make money?

WNBA team news:

Dallas officials are poised to approve a deal that will bring the Wings to the downtown area.

The Sky's operating chair and co-owner is confident in the team's direction.

Still low-key

WNBA salary news:

Criticism of Caitlin Clark's rookie salary is a false narrative, commissioner Cathy Engelbert says.

"Where the hell have you been?" says longtime WNBA fans over the Clark salary talk.

College team news:

Colorado is busy retooling the roster.

All 11 Brandeis players will leave if the program's coach doesn't resign.

College player news:

Emily Bessoir is leaving UCLA, and teammate Christeen Iwuala has entered the transfer portal. In the meantime, Lina Sontag is retiring.

College coach news:

Kent State has extended Todd Starkey's contract through 2029-2030.

Presbyterian has named Tiffany Sardin their new head coach.

Unveilings and transfers

WNBA team news:

The Storm unveiled their new state-of-the-art practice facility.

Why the facility provides an edge for Seattle.

The Mystics and Aces have moved to bigger arenas for Fever games.

Six teams have added new "rebel" uniforms this season.

College player news:

Sources say Hailey Van Lith is transferring to TCU.

Haley and Hanna Cavinder are returning to Miami.

Shelomi Sanders has entered the transfer portal out of Colorado - a decision her father Deion Sanders calls "stupid."

College coach news:

Purdue coach Katie Gearlds' chronic stalker wants to be released from jail.

Hot news buzz

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark looked like a natural in her introductory press conference today.

The Fever welcomed her warmly.

A Midwesterner through and through, Clark wants Indiana back in the playoffs.

Her goal in the league is to "bring it every single night."

Clark will have an eight-figure deal with Nike, that will give her a signature shoe.

Is Clark good enough to make the Olympic team?

WNBA coach news:

Tamera "Ty" Young is a new assistant coach for the Chicago Sky.

WNBA pay:

The discussion around pay inequity has re-emerged.

College player news:

Villanova standout Lucy Olsen has transferred to Iowa.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley says Caitlin Clark is the sole reason for WBB viewership growth.

Staley shared a letter Beyonce wrote to her and her South Carolina team.

Kate Paye is ready to fill Tara VanDerveer's coaching shoes.

Cara Consuegra is Marquette's new head coach.

Renee Jimenez is the new head coach at UC Santa Barbara.

Canisius has hired Tiffany Swoffard as their new head coach.

NCAA news:

The NCAA has approved changes to transfer rules that will allow certain athletes to be immediately eligible.

The Division I Council has approved NIL reforms, and will allow school assistance with NIL activity.

Day after vibes

WNBA team news:

Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese are "big projects" for the Sky.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark and Reese hope to carry their college momentum to the WNBA.

Clark Fever is spreading, and Indiana is all-in on the excitement.

Clark's "fishbowl" life won't be easy, but the hardest part is over.

Clark could be a catalyst for women's basketball.

Reese's fit with Chicago will start with rebounding.

More WNBA draft news:

Last night's draft broadcast drew 2.45 million viewers, shattering last year's record.

The Aces feel like they hit the jackpot in the draft.

Expansion news:

Why Nashville could be in line for a WNBA team by 2028.

The expanding WBB tsunami is headed to the Bay Area.

College player news:

Jewel Spear will stay with the Lady Vols despite the coaching change.

College coach news:

Kate Paye has succeeded Tara VanDerveer as Stanford's coach.

Dawn Staley and Cardoso rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this morning.

An exciting, interesting WNBA draft

The draft went down:

The Fever selected Caitlin Clark with their No. 1 pick.

Indiana is a perfect fit for her.

What Angel Reese brings to the Sky.

Chicago got what they wanted with Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.

The Aces added four stellar players in the draft.

The Lynx landed Alissa Pili.

The Mercury landed a pair of guards.

More WNBA news:

Indiana hopes Clark can get them back on track......she is already invigorating fans.

Cathy Engelbert is confident the league can expand to 14 teams by 2026 and 16 by 2028.

Brittney Griner and her wife are expecting a baby.

USA Basketball news:

The 3X3 National Team training camp roster has been named.

College player news:

Maddy Westbeld will use her fifth year at Notre Dame.

Colorado's top scorer, Aaronette Vonleh, will transfer.

College coach news:

Stony Brook has hired Joy McCorvey as their new head coach.

Candice Hill is the new head coach at UMBC.

Siena has named Terry Primm their new head coach.

Anita Howard is Mississippi State's new assistant coach.

New Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell has hired two assistant coaches.

WNBA draft on deck

WNBA draft news:

The Aces look to round out their championship roster in tomorrow's draft.

The Sky and Lynx swapped picks and players.

The top 5 storylines of the draft.

Indiana Fever news:

Caitlin Clark is the biggest star in sports right now, and she's coming to Indiana.

Get to know the Fever roster.

What Clark's college teammates and coaches say about her.

Clark made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live last night.

College team news:

Fans turned out en masse today to celebrate South Carolina's championship.

College coach news:

Tennessee assistant coach Samantha Williams will not be retained on Kim Caldwell's staff.

The trickle down effect

WNBA draft news:

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline one of the most anticipated drafts in years.

How much money Clark will make in the WNBA, explained.

Reese and Kamilla Cardoso could end up with the Sky.

Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx will enjoy the luxury of options.

Aaliyah Edwards is ready to achieve her pro dream.

College player news:

Virginia Tech will retire Elizabeth Kitley's jersey.

It's transfer season

College player news:

Stanford standout Kiki Iriafen has reportedly entered the transfer portal.

An eighth player from Oregon State is in the transfer portal.

College coach news:

Basketball will take you everywhere - by Tara VanDerveer.

Katie Faulkner is the new head coach at Pepperdine.

UNC Asheville has named Tynesha Lewis their new head coach.

Marshall has hired Transylvania coach Juli Fulks to be its new head coach.

WNBA news:

How Caitlin Clark's stardom could help Indiana in more ways than one.

How does Clark fit the Fever's roster? Perfectly.

The WNBA is seizing the Clark spotlight.

The Storm will look to the future, with no pick in the first round.

Fourth day out

College player news:

Raegan Beers is transferring from Oregon State - the seventh player to leave since their season ended.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley is building a legacy at South Carolina.

Tricia Cullop arrived at Miami with two suitcases, and ready to get to work.

Emily Garner is the new head coach at Cornell.

Ole Miss has a completely new coaching staff for the 2024-2025 season.

Tara VanDerveer timeline.

WNBA news:

Monday's draft invitee list.

Caitlin Clark is driving a spark in Fever and WNBA ticket interest.

More on Tara VanDerveer's retirement

Tara VanDerveer's retirement news:

VanDerveer retires with her fingerprints all over the game.

She said she "just felt ready" to leave.......she is ready to enjoy life beyond basketball.

VanDerveer explained why the time is right to retire.......she said her exit had nothing to do with the school's impending move to the ACC.

Her press conference from today.

College team news:

Hawkeye fans turned out in droves today to celebrate the team's historic NCAA run.

What's next for Stanford?.......VanDerveer's exit raises transfer concerns.

College player news:

Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark's jersey.

Big Ten coaches say every year, Clark got better.

Sedona Prince will return to TCU next season.

College coach news:

Meet Kate Paye - VanDerveer's likely successor.

Kim Caldwell vows to get the Lady Vols back on track.

Longtime Green Bay coach Kevin Borseth is retiring.

Corry Irvin is the new head coach at Chicago State.

WNBA news:

The WNBA announced its broadcast schedule for the season.

Clark's effect on the league is already apparent.

The shockers keep coming

Championship ratings:

The women's national championship game garnered more views than the men's for the first time ever.

What are the next steps for NCAA WBB?

College player new:

For the second consecutive year, Caitlin Clark has won the Wooden Award.

Janiah Barker is transferring from Texas A&M.

Michigan star Laila Phelia is transferring.

Standout Lucy Olsen is transferring from Villanova.

College coach news:

Tara VanDerveer has announced her retirement from coaching after 38 years.

New Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell wants the Lady Vols to be the hardest-playing team in the country next season.

Caldwell embraces high expectations.

Ginny Boggess is Toledo's new head coach.

For Dawn Staley, a third national title is an inarguable statement.

WNBA news:

Thanks to the Clark effect, a ratings and attendance boost could be on the way for the WNBA.

The day after the dance

About yesterday:

The championship game pulled in a whopping 18.7 million viewers. Wow!

The tournament had everything, and it's just a start.

College team news:

South Carolina vowed a "repeat tour" at their celebration rally today.

The city of Columbia will honor the Gamecocks with a parade Sunday.

"The show" has concluded at Iowa. What will the sequel look like?

College player news:

Caitlin Clark's legacy: growing the game like none before her.

Clark set out to turn Iowa into a winner, and she changed the game.

Her next steps include the WNBA draft, and maybe the Olympics.

Clark is gone. Where does NCAA WBB go next?

A source reports that North Carolina standout Deja Kelly has entered the transfer portal.

Amari DeBerry and Ines Bettancourt are entering the transfer portal from UConn.

Oregon State's Timea Gardiner is in the transfer portal.

College coach news:

Why Dawn Staley's third title might be her most impressive yet.

NCAA news:

The NCAA could approve new transfer eligibility rules at their next meeting.

The NCAA is eyeing consumer protection in the NIL age.

South Carolina beats Iowa, 87-75, to take national championship

The Gamecocks defeated Iowa, 87-75, to win the program's third national title and avenge last year's semifinal loss.

It was a master class for Dawn Staley.

Caitlin Clark has no regrets.

So much more later...........lots to process

One more sleep until the national championship game

About last night:

Last night's matchup between Iowa and UConn captured 14.2 million viewers - the most on record for a WBB game.

Tomorrow's national championship game:

A dream matchup awaits us.

The natty is expected to set more viewership records.

College team news:

South Carolina hopes to erase the memory of last year's loss to Iowa......by completing their revenge tour.

Keys for the Gamecocks to win.

Unwavering confidence has carried the Hawkeyes to another chance at a title.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark has grown into a leader in her final season.

Clark is getting one more title shot.......a title has eluded her.

Raven Johnson wanted to quit after last year's semifinal loss.

Hannah Stuelke's confidence will be key for Iowa......she is prepared.

Gabbie Marshall got numerous hate comments after last night's controversial call, causing her to delete social media.

Bonus:

College WBB is the best it's ever been, but the officiating isn't keeping pace.

Iowa, South Carolina set to rematch in national title game

South Carolina pounded NC State, 78-59.

Iowa escaped UConn, 71-69.

Iowa, South Carolina to rematch in national championship game.

Ready to get it started

College team news:

South Carolina looks to finish the job after falling short last year.

NC State are the party crashers of the Final Four.

UConn are underdogs in the Final Four for the first time in 30 years.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers share history and drive ahead of their showdown tomorrow.

Clark is the AP player of the year.

Hailey Van Lith is reportedly in the transfer portal.

Georgia Amoore has transferred to Kentucky.

College coach news:

Miami is reportedly set to hire Tricia Cullop as their new head coach, a source says.

Cal has extended Charmin Smith's contract through 2028-2029.

Awards:

Repeating as Naismith coach and player of the year are Dawn Staley and Caitlin Clark. Cameron Brink is the defensive POY.

The countdown continues

Final Four news:

The Hawkeyes want more than a Final Four berth.

Seven women and four men will officiate the Final Four.

This tournament, there are fewer upsets but more close games.

College team news:

How South Carolina defies the odds, even in the Final Four.

NC State has proven people wrong all the way to the Final Four. Why stop now?

UConn's miraculous run to the Final Four.

Oregon loses three to the transfer portal.

Detectives in Idaho found that racial slurs were used against Utah WBB more than once.

College player news:

Angel Reese declared for the WNBA draft.

Why March Madness is all about Caitlin Clark.

Clark's path to stardom is paved by the pioneers.

Clark and Paige Bueckers will meet on the national stage.

JuJu Watkins is the WBCA Division I freshman of the year.

Watkins had a taste of March Madness, and wants more next season.

MiLaysia Fulwiley has skills you haven't even seen yet.

Washington State guard Charlisse Leger-Walker is in the transfer portal.

What can we expect from Clark and Reese at the next level?

College coach news:

Tara VanDerveer called the three-point line discrepancy in Portland inexcusable.

Virginia Tech has hired Marquette's Megan Duffy as their new head coach.

Jackson State is preparing an offer to keep Tomekia Reed.

Tennessee State coach Ty Evans has resigned.

Former Syracuse coach Quentin Hillsman joins Ole Miss as an assistant coach.

Awards:

Caitlin Clark and Dawn Staley repeat as Naismith player and coach of the year. Cameron Brink is defensive POY.

WBIT news:

Illinois ran past Villanova, 71-57, to win the inaugural WBIT championship.

All eyes on them

More on the Elite 8:

Yesterday's Iowa-LSU matchup had 12.3 million viewers - the most of any NCAA WBB game, ever.

The game was also the most bet-on.

The relentless game plan the Hawkeyes used to stop the Tigers.

A love letter to basketball, by four of its stars.

LSU saw much adversity this season.

Final Four news:

Can NC State, Iowa or UConn give South Carolina its first loss?

How many undefeated champs have there been?

NCAA news:

NCAA officials may mull changes to the tournament this summer.

The NCAA's investment in a second women's basketball tournament is a big hit in Indy.

College team news:

Dust for fingerprints on NC State's tournament run history, and you'll find Kay Yow's.

College player news:

The Wooden Award All-American team.

Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith must make quick decisions on the WNBA draft.

Oregon State junior Talia von Oelhoffen has entered the transfer portal. More are expected to follow.

Three are transferring from Colorado.

College coach news:

How the Huskies made a believer out of coach Geno Auriemma.

Auriemma doesn't always trust his bench, but they showed up last night.

Shawn Poppie unveils his plan for Clemson.

Ashley Langford is the new head coach at Tulane.

High school news:

Top recruits Sarah Strong and Joyce Edwards lead the East over the West in the McDonald's All-America game.

And then there were four

Games that lived up to the hype!

Iowa defeated LSU, 94-87, as Caitlin Clark explodes for 41 points and 12 assists.

UConn ran past USC, 80-73, behind 28 points from Paige Bueckers.

That sets up a semifinal showdown between those two teams on Friday.

Three-point line error:

The NCAA apologized for the error at the Portland regional, admitting that the three-point line on one side of the court was 9 inches off.

It was the fault of the court supplier, Connor Sports.

College team news:

Oregon State says they can play with anybody.

College player news:

Georgia Amoore has entered the transfer portal.

As the Hawkeyes run through the tourney, Sydney Affolter continues to blossom.

College coach news:

Tennessee fired coach Kellie Harper after five seasons.

Missouri will retain Robin Pingeton for the final year of her contract.

Wesley Brooks is the new head coach at Utah State.

Tomekia Reed has interviewed at Tulane.

Air Force coach Chris Gobrecht is retiring.

WNBA player news:

Hollywood said no one cared about women's hoops, but Sue Bird didn't listen.