The dust settles

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries and Storm agreed to a trade before Flau'jae Johnson was picked.

In an offseason of departures, Olivia Miles is a welcome addition to the Lynx.

Nikki Fargas is now also the GM for the Aces.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark waved off Raven Johnson three years ago. She used it as motivation.

Why Johnson is the perfect fit for the Fever.

Azura Stevens is confident of the Sky's progress in her return.

College coach news:

Grand Canyon built trust in their first year under new coach Winston Gandy.

Newly-hired Aaron Roussell took an unusual path to Virginia.

At Louisville, Jeff Walz has hired two new assistant coaches - who used to be head coaches.

Many notables in historic WNBA draft

Tonight's draft board:

Azzi Fudd went No. 1.

All six UCLA seniors were drafted, including five in the first round - a record.

The Storm made a major trade to acquire Flau'jae Johnson......Golden State's GM won't say why they traded.

The Sparks were exited and surprised to land Ta'Niya Latson......their roster is taking shape.

Madina Okot describes her journey to the draft after playing for just six years.

Thanks to the new CBA, this year's top pick will earn $500,000.

Three top players who went undrafted.

Today's transactions.

More WNBA news:

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says her relationship with players is repaired with the new CBA deal.

Engelbert said the league may play its first international game next year.

She sidestepped questions about the WNBA's future.

Almost picking time

WNBA news:

Latest transactions.

Blockbuster deals are shaking up free agency.

Trade grades.

Dream coach Karl Smesko said Angel Reese is a good fit for the team, and they will work to improve her shooting.

The WNBA draft is tomorrow at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN.

College player news:

Elina Aarnisalo is transferring back to UCLA from North Carolina.

Signings, and more signings

WNBA news:

Today's signings are many.

The Lynx face a heavy roster turnover in an unusual WNBA offseason.

The new CBA has lifted rookie salaries considerably.

Free agency flying while draft day is coming

WNBA player news:

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: deals, news and moves.

Notably, Nneka Ogwumike will return to the Sparks.

UCLA and its six seniors are eying a draft takeover.

Before winning a national title and preparing for the draft, Gianna Kneepkens was rewriting Minnesota's record books.

Richmond's Maggie Doogan is prepared for the draft.

Former No. 1 pick Charli Collier hopes to return to the WNBA.

WNBA team news:

Could the Sky actually turn things around?

College team news:

As Texas rebuilds their roster, they will use their loss to UCLA as fuel.

Fairfield is the team no one wants to play.

That in-between space

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo will return to Notre Dame for her senior season.

WNBA news:

Fifteen prospects have been invited to attend next week's WNBA draft.

Jackie Young has reportedly agreed to a $1.19 million deal to re-sign with the Aces.

The Sky are reportedly in talks to exchange Ariel Atkins for Rickea Jackson.

Angel Reese feels like she's going to win again.

Fall out and fall in

College team news:

 

UCLA celebrated their championship with fans at Pauley Pavilion this evening......it was a huge crowd.

 

Sunday's championship game averaged 9.9 million viewers - the most since ESPN began televising the tournament in 1996. 

A third key player for Texas has entered the transfer portal.

College player news:

 

Madina Okot can't return to South Carolina.

 

UConn's Ice Brady has entered the transfer portal. 

College coach news:

Lauren Gosselin is Princeton's new head coach.

 

Maria Marchesano is the new head coach at Butler.

 

Morehead State has hired Jackie Alexander as head coach. 

 

WNBA news:

 

Nneka Ogwumike visited the Lynx.

 

Satou Sabally announced via Instagram that she's departing Phoenix. 

 

Sue Bird has a new job as a basketball analyst. 

 

The Storm is losing broadcaster Elise Woodward to the Portland Fire.

Calm seas

College player news:

JuJu Watkins is nearing full court activity status.

 

College coach news:

 

Geno Auriemma apologized to Dawn Staley, saying "I lost myself." 

 

Staley wants to turn the page. 

 

Virginia has hired Aaron Roussell from Richmond as their new head coach.

 

Roman Owen is the new head coach at Quinnipiac.

 

McNeese State has hired Ashton Feldhaus as head coach. 

 

WNBA news:

 

Ten WNBA players have received core offers from their franchises. 

The day after

College transfer news:

 

All of Tennessee's players have entered the transfer portal, leaving the team with no returning players next season.

 

UConn forward Ayanna Patterson has entered the transfer portal.

 

The first day the transfer portal opened, 1,100 players entered.

 

College coach news:

 

Cori Close's players crowned her a champion, too.

 

WNBA news:

 

The Sky traded Angel Reese to Atlanta for a package of picks.

 

The Mystics fired GM Jamila Wideman on the first day of free agency. 

UCLA routs South Carolina to win first NCAA title

UCLA crushed South Carolina, 79-51, to claim their first NCAA championship.

Gamecock coach Dawn Staley praised Bruin coach Cori Close.

More:

 

Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead her team to its first title.

 

Gabriela Jaquez won the UCLA championship that she dreamed of.

 

UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale was filled with pride watching her team win.

 

College coach news:

 

Ayla Guzzardo is the new head coach at Georgia.

 

WNBA:

 

The WNBA and players union agreed to start free agency tomorrow.