NCAA’s strategic plan will grow women’s basketball at every level

The point-by-point breakdown of the NCAA's strategic plan to grow the game, revealed last week.

Camp hath begun

WNBA team news:

Five storylines entering training camp.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson is excited to begin Aces training camp.

Opportunity is knocking for Sun forward Brionna Jones.

Diamond DeShields is finding motivation from within for the Sky this year.

Bria Holmes is back in Connecticut balancing motherhood and the WNBA.

Megan Gustafson found friends beyond Iowa.

USA Basketball news:

Oregon defended their 3X3 title last night.

College coach news:

Courtney Banghart says she will help North Carolina win a title.

20 days until pro season

WNBA team news:

Minnesota is a team in transition.

New Chicago Sky coach James Wade is emphasizing finding a team identity.

The Phoenix Mercury open training camp Sunday.

New Connecticut Suncast.

WNBA player news:

The Lynx are forever for Seimone Augustus.

Another WNBA grind awaits Natalie Achonwa.

Macy Miller is ready to seize her opportunity in the WNBA.

Katie Lou Samuelson has serious star power.

Kelsey Mitchell returned to where it all began for her.

College team news:

Arizona's WNIT win was profitable.

College coach news:

Jory Collins is the first man to coach NDSU in 40 years.

USA Basketball news:

The first day of the 3X3 Championships saw six overtime games.

Recruiting news:

Top 2020 recruit Te-Hina Paopao has committed to Oregon.

WNBA training camp is coming

WNBA news:

The league will be challenged to overcome the tough times that lie ahead.

The WNBA and National Basketball Referees Association have approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement.

WNBA team news:

Five key storylines to watch as the Seattle Storm open training camp.

The Storm and Sound Transit are offering fans a life during arena relocation.

The Dallas Wings will host their first practice soon.

College team news:

UConn is at a strange intersection, but in a fine spot.

College player news:

DIII students may soon be included in the transfer portal.

College coach news:

Duke has made a series of coaching staff changes.

Deandra Shirmer is Valdosta State's new head coach.

Lipscomb coach Lauren Sumski just wants to hear "well-done."

Tamisha Augustin and Jackie Nared have joined Arizona as assistant coaches.

North Texas assistant coach Bobby Brasel is leaving to take the same job elsewhere.

Kelly Mazzante is Bucknell's new assistant coach.

Tara VanDerveer agrees with Muffet McGraw that there aren't enough women coaches.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma is buying a popular restaurant.

North Carolina plans to keep its investigation of former coach Sylvia Hatchell private.

Transfers and hires remain in the news

College conference news:

Mary McElroy is the ACC's new senior associate commissioner for women’s basketball.

Preseason WNIT:

Field announced.

College player news:

Freshman forward Mimi Collins will transfer from Tennessee.

Murray State transfer Evelyn Adebayo is headed to UConn.

Lydia Rivers is transferring from Radford to Virginia Tech.

The NCAA has granted Pitt guard Aysia Bugg a sixth year of eligibility.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley reflects on her path to success.

Courtney Banghart is ready for a new beginning at North Carolina.

Matt Strickland is LSU Shreveport's new head coach.

Oregon is working on new contracts for their assistant basketball coaches.

Ke'sha Blanton is Oakland's new associate head coach.

Former Auburn assistant coach Adrian Walters has left for the same position at Alabama.

WNBA player news:

Chiney Ogwumike is thinking WNBA title with the Sparks.

High school news:

Basketball, volleyball and a bucket of ice for two-sport recruit Lauren Ware.

Just a splatter

WNBA news:

Twenty games will be broadcast on Twitter this season.

WNBA team news:

The Sun are preparing for life without Chiney Ogwumike.

WNBA player news:

Will there be more playing time for Sun forward Jonquel Jones this season?

College player news:

Duke sophomore guard Jayda Adams will have surgery to repair her ACL, torn in the offseason.

College coach news:

Is North Carolina really committed to returning women's basketball to the top?

Aqua Franklin is Lamar's new head coach.

USA Basketball news:

Thirty athletes will try out for the U19 World Cup team.

The happenings, coming at warp speed

WNBA player news:

Podcast with Chiney Ogwumike.

The Sparks have re-signed Chelsea Gray.

Riquna Williams has been jailed after allegedly breaking into her ex-girlfriend's home, assaulting her and pointing a weapon at her and another person.

Megan Gustafson is ready to tackle the WNBA.

WNBA coach news:

Jennifer Gillom has been named player development coach of the Phoenix Mercury.

College team news:

Virginia will look very different next season.

College player news:

Oregon's Erin Boley had surgery for an undisclosed injury and will be out for another month.

Kym Royster left a quiet but meaningful legacy at Indiana.

Kentucky has added Utah transfer Dre'Una Edwards.

West Virginia transfer Jala Jordan has landed at Auburn.

Four players are leaving Sacramento State.

College coach news:

Courtney Banghart has been named North Carolina's new head coach.

Cynthia Cooper-Dyke has returned to Texas Southern to be their head coach.

UNCW has extended coach Karen Barefoot's contract through 2022-2023.

NDSU's new coach will expect relentless effort from his players.

Nikki Blue is a new assistant coach at Arizona State. She replaces Briann January, who left to focus on her pro career.

Melanie Balcomb is Purdue's new assistant coach.

NCAA news takes center stage

College program news:

Drake supporter and philanthropist Suzie Glazer Burt donated $5 million to the school's women's basketball program - the largest non-capital gift to a women's hoops team in NCAA history.

It's an empowering and historic gift.

College team news:

For the first time, Donald Trump honored a women's Championship team today.

Baylor went to the White House, and were the latest Championship team to be served fast food.

When given a Baylor hat, Trump said it would "mess up his hair."

College coach news:

Longtime Princeton coach Courtney Banghart is expected to be named North Carolina's new coach.

North Dakota State has named Jory Collins their new head coach.

Cynthia Cooper-Dyke would like to return to Texas Southern.

NCAA news:

The NCAA revealed a strategic plan for growing the game over the next five years.

WNBA team news:

Training camp previews.

WNBA player news:

WNBA players are more like independent contractors than teammates, one columnist says.

USA Basketball news:

Participants in the 3X3 National Championships were announced.

Intriguing questions

It's too early to rank WNBA teams, as they've not even begun training camp. But I'm most intrigued by:

Minnesota Lynx:

How will they rebuild a powerhouse?

Los Angeles Sparks:

So many posts, no guards. What will change before next weekend?

The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun:

The Aces were powerful and gained more power with top pick Jackie Young. The Sun looked great at the end of the year and lost their No. 1 draftee. Will the seasons of each team follow that script?

Seattle Storm:

Who will the Storm sign to fill Breanna Stewart's huge shoes?

And.......

When will the league get a new president? Thursday marks seven months since Lisa Border resigned.

WNBA player news:

Why Tina Charles should re-sign with the Liberty.

Q&A with Kristi Toliver.

Erica McCall reflects on year two of overseas play.

Connecticut Sun podcast featuring rookie Kristine Anigwe.

Bonus:

The Toledo Threat is preparing for opening weekend of the WBDA.

Sparks acquire Chiney Ogwumike from Sun

WNBA player news:

The Sparks acquired Chiney Ogwumike from the Sun in exchange for their first-round pick in the 2020 draft.

Connecticut angle.

LA angle.

Megan Gustafson said thanks to Iowa before departing for Dallas Wings training camp.

Bonus:

Life before Title IX: weird rules, hand-me-down balls, irregular practices.