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. 

Two days until it's Four it All

State of the game news:

Pioneer women's basketball programs fade into the shadows as money reshapes the game.

College team news:

Columbia defeated BYU, 81-64, for the WBIT championship.

College player news:

Four X-factor players who could be a key to the national title.

Three things to know about Madison Booker as Texas prepares for the Final Four.

How Joyce Edwards found her voice on the Gamecocks' run to the semifinals.

College coach news:

 

Dawn Staley's six consecutive Final Four appearances put her in rare territory.

Pauline Love has been named head coach of Alabama.

 

Fordham has tabbed Neil Harrow as head coach.

 

Demetria Franklin returns to Bethune-Cookman as head coach.

 

WNBA news:

 

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu say they'll re-sign with the Liberty.

The Sky traded their second-round picks to the Fire and Tempo to ensure none of their players will be selected in Friday's expansion draft.

Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts discusses his unusual offseason.

The Houston Comets' big three react to the revival of the franchise.