The lead-up begins

College team news:

UCLA is confident it can turn last year's hard lessons into success.

The Longhorns have a chance to be their coach's best team ever.

How South Carolina is embracing a unique travel situation for the tournament.

Why are the same teams in the Final Four? It's the money.

College player news:

Why Agot Makeer is emerging for the Gamecocks.......while "elite" Joyce Edwards arrived right on time.

The Wooden Award finalists.

College coach news:

Texas coach Vic Schaefer is chasing an elusive title in his fourth Final Four.

Why this UConn team is unlike any other Geno Auriemma has coached.

Amanda Butler is the new head coach at the College of Charleston.

VCU has named Chelsea Branbury as head coach.

Amy Eagan is the new head coach at New Mexico.

Texas State has hired Chris Kielsmeier as head coach.

Loyola Chicago coach Allison Guth has resigned after four seasons.

WNBA news:

Sources say Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame.

Olivia Miles looks ahead to the WNBA.

USA Basketball news:

The April National Team training camp roster is set.

And then there were four

And the last two Final Four spots go to:

Texas thrashed Michigan, 77-41.

South Carolina hammered TCU, 78-52.

The Final Four will be a repeat of last season.

How often No. 1 seeds make the Final Four.

College team news:

Five concerns UCLA must address before facing Texas in the Final Four.

College player news:

Sarah Graves started her career at Texas as a walk-on, and she'll end it as a cult hero.

Blanca Quinonez is the X-factor for the Huskies.

College coach news:

Laura Beeman is retiring after 14 seasons at Hawaii.

Tiani Kelly is the new head coach at Kennesaw State.

The new head coach at Jacksonville State is Ricky Austin.

UCF has fired Sytia Messer after four losing seasons.

WNBA news:

The Houston Rockets have reached a deal with the Sun, and the franchise will move next year.

UConn, UCLA punch tickets to Final Four

Elite 8 results:

UConn pulled away from Notre Dame, 70-52.

UCLA rallied in the second half for a 70-58 win over Duke.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Texas is chasing a title while taking inspiration from legendary coach Jody Conradt.

Michigan is now a contender against the experienced Longhorns.

The Wolverines get big results by looking after the small details.

The Irish ended the season on an up note, despite their loss.

The Blue Devils made a memorable run.

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo's magical March leaves her wanting a bit more.....she is eyeing growth.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal talks more than ever.

Dawn Plitzuweit might be building something lasting at Minnesota.

Colleen Mullen is the new head coach at Rhode Island.

The Elite 8 is set

Sweet 16 results:

Michigan cruised past Louisville, 71-52.

Texas blew out Kentucky, 76-54.

South Carolina left Oklahoma behind, 94-68.

TCU downed Virginia, 79-69.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Why Notre Dame could pose a challenge for UConn in the next round.

The Irish won't be star struck by the Huskies this time around, Hannah Hidalgo says.

The special practice jerseys of the Horned Frogs have become a rallying cry.

College player news:

How Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens have elevated UCLA into title contenders.

Olivia Miles found her joy at TCU, and now the team is back in the Elite 8.

How Madina Okot got off the "mental struggle bus" in the Gamecocks' win.

Syla Swords still wears a mask, even after her broken nose has healed.

College coach news:

Geno Auriemma criticized the NCAA for it's women's tourney setup......more on that.

Shaken up

Sweet 16 results:

Notre Dame toppled Vanderbilt, 67-64, behind Hannah Hidalgo's triple-double.

UConn shook off an ugly start to down North Carolina, 63-42.

UCLA stopped Minnesota, 80-56.

Duke stunned LSU, 87-85, on a buzzer-beater.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

South Carolina doesn't view their rematch with Oklahoma as a revenge game.

College player news:

Charlisse Leger-Walker is the ultimate facilitator.

Zya Vann's confidence is fueling Oklahoma.

Amelia Hassett is "a unicorn" for Kentucky.

How Ayla McDowell solved her problem with pre-game nerves.

College coach news:

Niele Ivey makes her first Elite 8 as the Irish's head coach.

Kate Popovec-Goss is the new head coach at Boston College.

Evansville coach Robyn Scherr has resigned.

WNBA news:

The Tempo won the expansion draft coin toss, and opt to draft sixth.

The Sun have been sold and will relocate to Houston next year, according to ESPN sources.

The 10 biggest wins from the new CBA.

Sweet 16 loading.....

College team news:

UCLA is confident it can evolve through its next test, against Minnesota.

LSU credits their SEC tourney loss for their strong NCAA tournament start....how players-only meetings are fueling their run.

UConn is playing its fastest pace in a decade.

How games, trivia and trash talk keep the Huskies going.

Today's WBIT scores

Today's WNIT scores

Tomorrow's NCAA tournament game schedule

College player news:

Bruin veterans are ready for one more NCAA title run.

Lauren Betts rewarded fans who helped change her life.

Hannah Hidalgo called Mikayla Blakes a "Caitin Clark-level" scorer.

Hidalgo vs. Blakes is a battle of New Jersey greats.

Ta'Niya Latson proved her transfer to South Carolina wasn't a mistake.

Michigan's super sophomores are playing beyond their years.

Eight Iowa State players are headed to the transfer portal......the future of the team now looks bleak.

College coach news:

Cori Close asks the NCAA to ease the burden on college coaches, to extend their sustainability.

Courtney Banghart said ACC teams should be seeded higher in the tournament.

Geno Auriemma said Title IX legislation is "pretty much over" at major universities.

How Dawn Staley went to France and convinced Alicia Tournebize to become a Gamecock.

Why Rick Insell showed little emotion after his final game tonight.

Why Tammi Reiss could be the one to make Florida relevant again.

Hana Haden is the new head coach at Memphis.

Just a little bit

College player news:

Why Rori Harmon is "the epitome" of Texas basketball.

Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez are trying to get past the Sweet 16 together.

Lauren Betts found herself and is dancing into the Sweet 16.

Audi Crooks is undecided about her future at Iowa State.

Why Chloe Kitts will return to South Carolina next season.

College coach news:

Shea Ralph is leading her team into the Sweet 16 with her trailblazing mother by her side.

Carla Berube is the new head coach at Northwestern.

WNBA news:

The WNBA will have an expansion draft for the Portland and Toronto franchises on April 3.

The league and CBS Sports have reached a media rights deal.

Salary breakdown of the new CBA.

Cooling down

College team news:

Why making the Sweet 16 was so emotional for Vanderbilt......the Commodores are powered by more than Mikayla Blakes' scoring.

Culture set up Notre Dame's latest Sweet 16 run.

College player news:

Mila Holloway is stepping out of the shadow of her Wolverine teammates.

Addy Brown will transfer from Iowa State.

College coach news:

Kristy Curry has been named the new head coach at South Florida.

Kelly Sopak is the new head coach at Nevada.

Matt Insell has inherited the head coach reins at Middle Tennessee.

Kim Barnes Arico has Michigan carving out a place among the elites.

WNBA news:

WNBA owners ratified the seven-year CBA.

The season could run until Nov. 21 under the new agreement.

Why the league took so long to take off.

Round 2 drama

Round 2, day 2 scores:

 

Louisville squeaked past Alabama, 69-68.

 

Kentucky edged Virginia, 74-73.

 

Vanderbilt routed Illinois, 75-57.

 

Virginia stunned Iowa in 2OT, 83-75.

 

Notre Dame upended Ohio State, 83-73. 

 

UConn crushed Syracuse, 98-45.

 

South Carolina thrashed USC, 101-61.

 

UCLA handled Oklahoma State, 87-68.

College team news:

Michigan is at a turning point, and still has everything left to prove.

College player news:

Pint-sized Rori Harmon is the heart and soul of the Longhorns.

Raegan Beers and Aaliyah Chavez form a scary tandem for Oklahoma.

 

College coach news:

 

Florida has hired Tammi Reiss as their new head coach. 

 

Pitt has hired the College of Charleston's Robin Harmony as their new head coach.

WNBA news:

WNBA players unanimously ratified the new CBA.

Now, the chaos begins.

The round of 32

Round 2, day 1 scores:

Michigan throttled NC State, 92-63.

Duke ran away from Baylor, 69-46.

North Carolina advanced past Maryland, 74-66.

Minnesota escaped Ole Miss, 65-63.

LSU thrashed Texas Tech, 101-47.

Oklahoma held off Michigan State, 77-71.

Texas rolled over Oregon, 100-58.

TCU survived Washington in OT, 62-59.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

For the first time, no mid-major teams advanced to the second round.

Why LSU is "the show" on and off the court.......tonight the Tigers set a record for most 100-point games in a single season.

College player news:

Madison Booker made history while leading the Longhorns to the Sweet 16.

Amaya Battle and Mara Braun see their loyalty to the Gophers rewarded with a Sweet 16 trip.

College coach news:

How Brenda Frese has quietly built a legacy at Maryland.