Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductees:
The 2018 class includes Ceal Barry, Rose Marie Battaglia, Chris Daily, Mickie DeMoss, Chamique Holdsclaw, Katie Smith and Tina Thompson.
Today's results:
#1 Connecticut 69, #4 Louisville 58.
#13 Missouri 84, Arkansas 58.
Indiana 52, Purdue 44.
All scores.
Only nine games on tomorrow's schedule.
College team news:
Minnesota players donated $3,000 to the Kay Yow Foundation, and coach Marlene Stollings matched it.
College player news:
UCF power forward Tolulope Omokore chases her dreams on and off the court.
Arizona freshman Marlee Kyles is made for it.
South Florida's Kitija Laksa is ESPNW's player of the week.
College coach and administrator news:
Mercer coach Susie Gardner says this is a special season for her team.
Oregon coach Kelly Graves on the Washington schools sweep, Lexi Bando's return and Ruthy Hebard's big weekend.
Millikan coach Lori Kerans will resign at the end of this season after 32 years as coach there.
Dru Hancock, the senior associate commissioner for the Big 12 Conference, is the WBCA's administrator of the year.
Monday, February 12, 2018
This week's AP top 25 poll looking different
Such changes in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. Connecticut
2. Mississippi State
3. Baylor
4. Louisville
5. Notre Dame
6. Texas
7. UCLA
8. South Carolina
9. Oregon
10. Maryland
11. Tennessee
12. Florida State
13. Missouri
14. Stanford
15. Oregon State
16. Ohio State
17. Texas A&M
18. Duke
19. Green Bay
20. Georgia
21. Oklahoma State
22. South Florida
23. Michigan
24. Belmont
25. North Carolina State
TCU, Arizona State out, South Florida, Belmont in. LSU and Nebraska almost in. Cal way out.
1. Connecticut
2. Mississippi State
3. Baylor
4. Louisville
5. Notre Dame
6. Texas
7. UCLA
8. South Carolina
9. Oregon
10. Maryland
11. Tennessee
12. Florida State
13. Missouri
14. Stanford
15. Oregon State
16. Ohio State
17. Texas A&M
18. Duke
19. Green Bay
20. Georgia
21. Oklahoma State
22. South Florida
23. Michigan
24. Belmont
25. North Carolina State
TCU, Arizona State out, South Florida, Belmont in. LSU and Nebraska almost in. Cal way out.
Naismith Trophy late season watch list
What a list:
Kristine Anigwe Jr. C/F California Pac-12
Ariel Atkins Sr. G Texas Big 12
Monique Billings Sr. F UCLA Pac-12
Kalani Brown Jr. C Baylor Big 12
Lexie Brown Sr. G Duke ACC
Jordin Canada Sr. G UCLA Pac-12
Chennedy Carter Fr. G Texas A&M Big 12
Kaila Charles So. G Maryland Big Ten
Napheesa Collier Jr. F UConn AAC
Sophie Cunningham Jr. G Missouri SEC
Asia Durr Jr. G Louisville ACC
Katelynn Flaherty Sr. G Michigan Big Ten
Marie Gulich Sr. C Oregon State Pac-12
Megan Gustafson Jr. F Iowa Big Ten
Ruthy Hebard So. F Oregon Pac-12
Myisha Hines-Allen Sr. F Louisville ACC
Sabrina Ionescu So. G Oregon Pac-12
Brooke McCarty Sr. G Texas Big 12
Teaira McCowan Jr. C Mississippi State SEC
Brittany McPhee Sr. G Stanford Pac-12
Kelsey Mitchell Sr. G Ohio State Big Ten
Jaime Nared Sr. G Tennessee SEC
Kia Nurse Sr. G UConn AAC
Arike Ogunbowale Jr. G Notre Dame ACC
Mercedes Russell Sr. C Tennessee SEC
Katie Lou Samuelson Jr. G/F UConn AAC
Shakayla Thomas Sr. F Florida State ACC
Victoria Vivians Sr. G Mississippi State SEC
Gabby Williams Sr. F UConn AAC
A’ja Wilson Sr. F South Carolina SEC
Kristine Anigwe Jr. C/F California Pac-12
Ariel Atkins Sr. G Texas Big 12
Monique Billings Sr. F UCLA Pac-12
Kalani Brown Jr. C Baylor Big 12
Lexie Brown Sr. G Duke ACC
Jordin Canada Sr. G UCLA Pac-12
Chennedy Carter Fr. G Texas A&M Big 12
Kaila Charles So. G Maryland Big Ten
Napheesa Collier Jr. F UConn AAC
Sophie Cunningham Jr. G Missouri SEC
Asia Durr Jr. G Louisville ACC
Katelynn Flaherty Sr. G Michigan Big Ten
Marie Gulich Sr. C Oregon State Pac-12
Megan Gustafson Jr. F Iowa Big Ten
Ruthy Hebard So. F Oregon Pac-12
Myisha Hines-Allen Sr. F Louisville ACC
Sabrina Ionescu So. G Oregon Pac-12
Brooke McCarty Sr. G Texas Big 12
Teaira McCowan Jr. C Mississippi State SEC
Brittany McPhee Sr. G Stanford Pac-12
Kelsey Mitchell Sr. G Ohio State Big Ten
Jaime Nared Sr. G Tennessee SEC
Kia Nurse Sr. G UConn AAC
Arike Ogunbowale Jr. G Notre Dame ACC
Mercedes Russell Sr. C Tennessee SEC
Katie Lou Samuelson Jr. G/F UConn AAC
Shakayla Thomas Sr. F Florida State ACC
Victoria Vivians Sr. G Mississippi State SEC
Gabby Williams Sr. F UConn AAC
A’ja Wilson Sr. F South Carolina SEC
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Another day of amazement
Upsets:
South Florida upended #13 Ohio State, 84-65, on the strength of Kitija Laska's career-high 41 points.
LSU knocked off #14 Texas A&M, 80-78, for their fourth win over a ranked opponent.
Short-handed Michigan State took down #21 Michigan, 66-61.
More results:
#2 Mississippi State took care of Kentucky, 74-55. The Bulldogs are 26-0.
#7 South Carolina held off Florida, 64-57.
#9 Oregon rode its offense to a 90-79 win over Washington State.
#10 Maryland routed Rutgers, 72-54.
#11 Tennessee handled #18 Georgia, 62-46.
#12 Florida State put the hurt on Miami, 91-71.
#17 Stanford got past Colorado, 62-53.
#23 NC State defeated North Carolina, 73-54.
Iowa stopped Northwestern, 70-61.
Nebraska outlasted Wisconsin, 51-48.
Cal beat Utah, 84-73.
Syracuse came from 16 behind at halftime to top Wake Forest, 71-61.
All scores.
Big Monday tomorrow.
Milestones:
Ruthy Hebard was 12-12 today, setting a UO single-game field goal percentage record. She and Sabrina Ionescu also became the only sophomores in Duck history, after Jillian Alleyne, to reach 1,000 career points.
College team news:
The Missouri at Arkansas game scheduled for today has been rescheduled for tomorrow, as the Tigers couldn't reach their destination due to weather.
Princeton is at the top of the Ivy League after this weekend's sweep.
College player news:
South Carolina's Lindsey Spann is out for the season with a knee injury.
WNBA news:
Senior watch: frontcourt versatility.
Liberty coach Katie Smith and center Tina Charles are urging fans to follow the team to White Plains.
USA Basketball news:
National Team camp day three notes and news.
Quote board.
Dawn Staley’s Team USA task is more about tweaks than cuts for the 2020 Olympics.
South Florida upended #13 Ohio State, 84-65, on the strength of Kitija Laska's career-high 41 points.
LSU knocked off #14 Texas A&M, 80-78, for their fourth win over a ranked opponent.
Short-handed Michigan State took down #21 Michigan, 66-61.
More results:
#2 Mississippi State took care of Kentucky, 74-55. The Bulldogs are 26-0.
#7 South Carolina held off Florida, 64-57.
#9 Oregon rode its offense to a 90-79 win over Washington State.
#10 Maryland routed Rutgers, 72-54.
#11 Tennessee handled #18 Georgia, 62-46.
#12 Florida State put the hurt on Miami, 91-71.
#17 Stanford got past Colorado, 62-53.
#23 NC State defeated North Carolina, 73-54.
Iowa stopped Northwestern, 70-61.
Nebraska outlasted Wisconsin, 51-48.
Cal beat Utah, 84-73.
Syracuse came from 16 behind at halftime to top Wake Forest, 71-61.
All scores.
Big Monday tomorrow.
Milestones:
Ruthy Hebard was 12-12 today, setting a UO single-game field goal percentage record. She and Sabrina Ionescu also became the only sophomores in Duck history, after Jillian Alleyne, to reach 1,000 career points.
College team news:
The Missouri at Arkansas game scheduled for today has been rescheduled for tomorrow, as the Tigers couldn't reach their destination due to weather.
Princeton is at the top of the Ivy League after this weekend's sweep.
College player news:
South Carolina's Lindsey Spann is out for the season with a knee injury.
WNBA news:
Senior watch: frontcourt versatility.
Liberty coach Katie Smith and center Tina Charles are urging fans to follow the team to White Plains.
USA Basketball news:
National Team camp day three notes and news.
Quote board.
Dawn Staley’s Team USA task is more about tweaks than cuts for the 2020 Olympics.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Current Pac-12 attendance
Arena attendance averages, as of Feb. 10:
Oregon State, 3825
Oregon, 3454
Stanford, 3211
UCLA, 2630
Arizona State, 2468
California, 2389
Washington, 1842
Arizona, 1833
Utah, 1757
Colorado, 1588
Washington State, 1515
USC, 1495
Oregon State, 3825
Oregon, 3454
Stanford, 3211
UCLA, 2630
Arizona State, 2468
California, 2389
Washington, 1842
Arizona, 1833
Utah, 1757
Colorado, 1588
Washington State, 1515
USC, 1495
Streaking
The record continues:
Ashland University's winning streak is now 61. They've also set an NCAA record by scoring 100 or more points in eight straight games.
Upset:
Saint Mary's snapped Gonzaga's 15-game winning streak, 72-56. The Zags still clinch a share of the WCC title in the wake of BYU's loss to San Francisco in double OT.
More results:
#1 UConn 124, Wichita State 43. Not a good look for the East Coast Huskies.
#3 Baylor 83, #24 TCU 63.
#6 Texas 76, Kansas State 54.
#22 Oklahoma State 81, Iowa State 73.
Rice 73, Western Kentucky 58.
All scores.
Sundays are for the Pac-12 and SEC.
College team news:
Tennessee and Georgia are both getting a boost from their freshmen.
Breaking down Notre Dame's first 24 games.
Iowa heads back to high school for their next game.
LSU continues to battle through 'immaturity' despite improvement.
Louisville is looking for a breakthrough against UConn Monday.
College player news:
Arizona's Destiny Graham doesn't give an inch, even when she's dwarfed by Pac-12 foes.
USA Basketball news:
National Team camp day two.
No need for change as Dawn Staley takes over Team USA.
Staley and former South Carolina greats enter "basketball utopia" with the National Team.
Diana Taurasi won't give up her spot on the National Team, and plans to go for a fifth gold medal.
Ashland University's winning streak is now 61. They've also set an NCAA record by scoring 100 or more points in eight straight games.
Upset:
Saint Mary's snapped Gonzaga's 15-game winning streak, 72-56. The Zags still clinch a share of the WCC title in the wake of BYU's loss to San Francisco in double OT.
More results:
#1 UConn 124, Wichita State 43. Not a good look for the East Coast Huskies.
#3 Baylor 83, #24 TCU 63.
#6 Texas 76, Kansas State 54.
#22 Oklahoma State 81, Iowa State 73.
Rice 73, Western Kentucky 58.
All scores.
Sundays are for the Pac-12 and SEC.
College team news:
Tennessee and Georgia are both getting a boost from their freshmen.
Breaking down Notre Dame's first 24 games.
Iowa heads back to high school for their next game.
LSU continues to battle through 'immaturity' despite improvement.
Louisville is looking for a breakthrough against UConn Monday.
College player news:
Arizona's Destiny Graham doesn't give an inch, even when she's dwarfed by Pac-12 foes.
USA Basketball news:
National Team camp day two.
No need for change as Dawn Staley takes over Team USA.
Staley and former South Carolina greats enter "basketball utopia" with the National Team.
Diana Taurasi won't give up her spot on the National Team, and plans to go for a fifth gold medal.
Friday, February 9, 2018
The beat goes on
Upset:
USC toppled #25 Arizona State, 77-62.
More results:
#9 Oregon 76, Washington 63.
#16 Oregon State 63, Washington State 61 (OT).
DePaul 86, Butler 68. It was the 700th career win for Blue Demon coach Doug Bruno.
Cal 78, Colorado 76.
All scores.
Tomorrow there are 115 games.
College team news:
#4 Louisville will face #1 UConn Monday with a plan to win.
Six key games highlight the Pac-12's schedule for the next few weeks.
Michigan is in need of seeding damage control.
College player news:
Iowa's Megan Gustafson plays for two.
Texas freshmen "Gunners" remain holstered for now.
A year ago, NIU guard Pauline Castro was fighting for her life. Now she's starting.
Tennessee influenced the NCAA's decision not to grant Te'a Cooper a hardship waiver, Gamecock coach Dawn Staley says.
How Davidson is rallying behind forward Andrea Robinson.
College coach news:
UNI coach Tanya Warren talks about Black History Month.
When Chantel Osahor got cut from her WNBA team, she became an assistant coach at Drake.
WNBA news:
All you need to know for tipoff.
Tiffany Mitchell talks living in Russia and hosting a camp.
Transactions:
February 9, 2018
Indiana Pohlen-Mavunga, Jeanette Contract Signed
New York Allen, Lindsay Contract Signed
New York Allen, Rebecca Contract Signed
New York Hartley, Bria Contract Signed
New York Vaughn, Kia Contract Signed
USA Basketball news:
USA National Team camp day one report.
Photos.
Practice quotes.
Former Gamecocks Tiffany Mitchell and Allisha Gray hope to make Team USA.
USC toppled #25 Arizona State, 77-62.
More results:
#9 Oregon 76, Washington 63.
#16 Oregon State 63, Washington State 61 (OT).
DePaul 86, Butler 68. It was the 700th career win for Blue Demon coach Doug Bruno.
Cal 78, Colorado 76.
All scores.
Tomorrow there are 115 games.
College team news:
#4 Louisville will face #1 UConn Monday with a plan to win.
Six key games highlight the Pac-12's schedule for the next few weeks.
Michigan is in need of seeding damage control.
College player news:
Iowa's Megan Gustafson plays for two.
Texas freshmen "Gunners" remain holstered for now.
A year ago, NIU guard Pauline Castro was fighting for her life. Now she's starting.
Tennessee influenced the NCAA's decision not to grant Te'a Cooper a hardship waiver, Gamecock coach Dawn Staley says.
How Davidson is rallying behind forward Andrea Robinson.
College coach news:
UNI coach Tanya Warren talks about Black History Month.
When Chantel Osahor got cut from her WNBA team, she became an assistant coach at Drake.
WNBA news:
All you need to know for tipoff.
Tiffany Mitchell talks living in Russia and hosting a camp.
Transactions:
February 9, 2018
Indiana Pohlen-Mavunga, Jeanette Contract Signed
New York Allen, Lindsay Contract Signed
New York Allen, Rebecca Contract Signed
New York Hartley, Bria Contract Signed
New York Vaughn, Kia Contract Signed
USA Basketball news:
USA National Team camp day one report.
Photos.
Practice quotes.
Former Gamecocks Tiffany Mitchell and Allisha Gray hope to make Team USA.
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Some rocking and rolling in the scoring column
Upset:
Miami pulled away in the fourth quarter to upend #23 NC State, 52-48.
More results:
#11 Tennessee survived Arkansas, 90-85, thanks to Rennia Davis' career day.
#7 South Carolina got back on track against Alabama, 79-66.
#10 Maryland took care of Michigan State, 79-68.
#13 Ohio State pounded Rutgers, 90-68.
#15 Missouri held off Kentucky, 83-78.
#18 Georgia downed Vanderbilt, 67-55, despite a rocky start.
Minnesota slipped by Purdue, 78-74.
Auburn defeated LSU, 70-62. It was coach Terri Williams-Flournoy's 100th career win.
Iowa nipped Penn State, 80-76. Megan Gustafson had 33 points for the Hawkeyes.
All scores.
Pac-12, Big East and Ivy League tomorrow.
College team news:
"There were nearly more UCLA fans than USC fans in Monday’s rematch at the Galen Center."
Stanford puts the squeeze on opponents with tight defense.
Oregon has plenty of motivation for their showdown with Washington tomorrow.
Washington is 1-11 in Pac-12 play, but not a lost cause.
Cal is looking to recover from season's 'low point.'
College player news:
Louisville's Bionca Dunham is driven to prove doubters wrong and be family's first college grad.
Morgan William is still chasing that perfect shot.
Fordham's Bre Cavanaugh on the journey: where it all began.
Georgia's Stephanie Paul stays true to her Haitian heritage.
Two Boise State teammates went more than 600 days without playing. Now they're thriving.
Their Bronco teammate Riley Lupfer is a three-point machine.
Freshman Chantel Horvat talks about coming from Australia to play for UCLA.
How UConn transfer De’Janae Boykin brings toughness to Penn State.
Napheesa Collier is making the most of her trips to the foul line.
Tiana Mangakahia is an assist machine for Syracuse.
College coach news:
No ceilings podcast: milestone moments.
WNBA news:
High school news:
The Naismith National High School Girls’ 10 semifinalists have been announced.
A painful plaque is spurring versatile Kaelynn Satterfield to a stellar season at Christ the King.
Miami pulled away in the fourth quarter to upend #23 NC State, 52-48.
More results:
#11 Tennessee survived Arkansas, 90-85, thanks to Rennia Davis' career day.
#7 South Carolina got back on track against Alabama, 79-66.
#10 Maryland took care of Michigan State, 79-68.
#13 Ohio State pounded Rutgers, 90-68.
#15 Missouri held off Kentucky, 83-78.
#18 Georgia downed Vanderbilt, 67-55, despite a rocky start.
Minnesota slipped by Purdue, 78-74.
Auburn defeated LSU, 70-62. It was coach Terri Williams-Flournoy's 100th career win.
Iowa nipped Penn State, 80-76. Megan Gustafson had 33 points for the Hawkeyes.
All scores.
Pac-12, Big East and Ivy League tomorrow.
College team news:
"There were nearly more UCLA fans than USC fans in Monday’s rematch at the Galen Center."
Stanford puts the squeeze on opponents with tight defense.
Oregon has plenty of motivation for their showdown with Washington tomorrow.
Washington is 1-11 in Pac-12 play, but not a lost cause.
Cal is looking to recover from season's 'low point.'
College player news:
Louisville's Bionca Dunham is driven to prove doubters wrong and be family's first college grad.
Morgan William is still chasing that perfect shot.
Fordham's Bre Cavanaugh on the journey: where it all began.
Georgia's Stephanie Paul stays true to her Haitian heritage.
Two Boise State teammates went more than 600 days without playing. Now they're thriving.
Their Bronco teammate Riley Lupfer is a three-point machine.
Freshman Chantel Horvat talks about coming from Australia to play for UCLA.
How UConn transfer De’Janae Boykin brings toughness to Penn State.
Napheesa Collier is making the most of her trips to the foul line.
Tiana Mangakahia is an assist machine for Syracuse.
College coach news:
No ceilings podcast: milestone moments.
WNBA news:
High school news:
The Naismith National High School Girls’ 10 semifinalists have been announced.
A painful plaque is spurring versatile Kaelynn Satterfield to a stellar season at Christ the King.
WNBA finally releases 2018 schedule
The league finally released the 2018 schedule today.
Twelve teams, twelve storylines.
Angel McCoughtry is feeling good again, and she's returning to play for the Atlanta Dream this year.
Kayla Alexander is about to catch the Fever.
Monica Wright has come to San Antonio to nurse her dad, her knee and her future.
Nicki Collen interview.
Mohegan Sun’s Amber Cox gives advice on success in business.
Ivory Latta reminisces about her 70-point game in high school.
Transactions:
February 8, 2018
Atlanta McCoughtry, Angel Contract Signed
February 7, 2018
Connecticut Griffin, Kelsey Contract Signed
Connecticut Laney, Betnijah Contract Signed
Connecticut Romero, Leticia Contract Signed
Minnesota Howard, Natasha Traded to Seattle
Minnesota Kizer, Lynetta Contract Signed
Minnesota Miyem, Endy Contract Signed
Minnesota Zandalasini, Cecilia Contract Signed
Twelve teams, twelve storylines.
Angel McCoughtry is feeling good again, and she's returning to play for the Atlanta Dream this year.
Kayla Alexander is about to catch the Fever.
Monica Wright has come to San Antonio to nurse her dad, her knee and her future.
Nicki Collen interview.
Mohegan Sun’s Amber Cox gives advice on success in business.
Ivory Latta reminisces about her 70-point game in high school.
Transactions:
February 8, 2018
Atlanta McCoughtry, Angel Contract Signed
February 7, 2018
Connecticut Griffin, Kelsey Contract Signed
Connecticut Laney, Betnijah Contract Signed
Connecticut Romero, Leticia Contract Signed
Minnesota Howard, Natasha Traded to Seattle
Minnesota Kizer, Lynetta Contract Signed
Minnesota Miyem, Endy Contract Signed
Minnesota Zandalasini, Cecilia Contract Signed
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