Final Four pre-funk

College team news:

 

UCLA has found motivation as the underdog.

 

How the Bruins aces the transfer portal to build a Final Four roster.

 

The Gamecocks feel like they owe their opponents one.

 

Texas is out to avoid the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" against South Carolina......the two teams battle each other for the fourth time this season.

 

For the Longhorns and Gamecocks, it's a Final Four meeting bereft of secrets.

 

College player news:

 

Lauren Betts has been more than enough for the Bruins.......and now she has confidence.

 

Gabriela Jaquez is carrying on the family legacy in the Final Four.

 

Struggling Joyce Edwards has to "let it all go" as the Gamecocks gear up to play.

 

Shay Holle is the "glue girl" for Texas.

 

The WBCA All America team.

 

JuJu Watkins is the AP player of the year.

 

Paige Bueckers has won the Wade Trophy.

 

College coach news:

 

The Longhorns are motivated to win for their beloved coach, Vic Schaefer.

 

Schaefer has had help from daughter Blair Schaefer in the Final Four run.

 

Cori Close is the AP coach of the year.

 

Jill Pizzotti has been promoted to the head coaching position at DePaul.

 

Rider has named Jackie Hartzell their new head coach.

Some business talk

College team news:

Lauren Betts' brief absence provided a valuable test for UCLA in the tournament.

Minnesota won the WBIT title, 75-63 over Belmont.

College coach news:

Kelly Killion is the new head coach at American.

After a coaching hiatus, Matthew Mitchell is embracing the "amazing opportunity" at Houston.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi coach Royce Chadwick is retiring.

Chancellor Dugan is retiring at Bellarmine.

Johnnie Harris is Baylor's new associate head coach.

College business news:

JuJu Watkins is the top NIL leader in NCAA WBB.

NIL money makes the four-year path in WBB a good thing.

Small-school entrepreneurship is working under the radar at some smaller schools.

Olivia Miles' transfer highlights a power shift in WBB.

NCAA Tournament news:

Maple hardwood is ingrained with the game's history.

March Madness turns to April Radness

College team news:

USC will figure out how to remain an elite team without star JuJu Watkins.

How will the Trojans adapt?

College player news:

The Wooden Award All-America team, and top 5.

Three basketball standouts are open about seeking help from mental health professionals.

Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma bring out the best in each other.

Hailey Van Lith is grateful for her long and prosperous college career.

Sedona Prince said she was "in her head a lot" in last night's loss.

College coach news:

Laura Dinkins is the new head coach at Northern Arizona.

Northern Illinois has named Jacey Brooks as their new head coach.

LeAnn Freeland has been hired as head coach at Florida Atlantic.