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.

Championship pre-game

College team news:

South Carolina has a tall test in trying to stop Lauren Betts.

 

The Bruins are dancing their way into the finals. 

College player news:

 

Why Raven Johnson's career is like no other for Dawn Staley.

 

Lauren Betts hopes fans give Madison Booker "a little bit of grace." 

 

College coach news:

 

Cori Close is ready for her championship moment.

 

With another title, Dawn Staley could join an elite group.

 

Geno Auriemma apologized for confronting Staley last night. 

 

Virginia let coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton go after an investigation.

 

Katie Abrahamson-Henderson and Georgia are "mutually parting ways."

 

Gabe Lazo is the new head coach at UCF. 

South Carolina, UCLA pull out wins to advance to natty

Tonight's national semifinal results:

South Carolina toppled UConn, 62-48.

UCLA ground out a win over Texas, 51-44, to reach their first national title game in the NCAA era.

More:

 

Sparks flew between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma at the end of tonight's game.

 

What went wrong between them? 

 

Auriemma and Sarah Strong's accounts of her jersey ripping differ.

 

College player news:

 

JuJu Watkins is nearing the end of her knee rehab.

 

NCAA president news:

 

Charlie Baker disputed Auriemma's criticism against the regional playoff format, saying "it's working." 

Ready, set, GO!

 T'was the night before the Final Four........

College team news:

 

South Carolina took a lesson from last year's championship loss to UConn......how they are handling the rare underdog role this year. 

 

An extra day of rest before the semifinals was important for the Huskies......they are unbothered and unstoppable.

 

UCLA is drawing from last year's Final Four loss as they prepare to play. 

 

Texas is playing at a different level since losing to Vanderbilt.

 

Rusty from early-round blowouts, Final Four teams are bracing for tight games.

 

Delta State's legacy has endured as the national spotlight has faded. 

 

College player news:

 

Azzi Fudd is focused on the Final Four.

 

Iowa State star Audi Crooks is entering the transfer portal.

 

College coach news:

Geno Auriemma said the Gamecocks are "much better" than last year.

 

A fourth title for Dawn Staley would impact her place among the coaching greats. 

 

Shea Ralph is the AP coach of the year. 

  

Washington extended Tina Langley's contract through 2031-2032.

 

Charlotte coach Tomekia Reed is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons. 

 

Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell has fired assistant coach Roman Tubner.