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Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Nigeria's D'Tigress Ends Three-Game WNBA Tour with Losses to Indiana, Minnesota, and Los Angeles
Nigeria's women's national basketball team, D'Tigress, concluded a three-game exhibition tour against WNBA teams with defeats in all matches. The tour focused on evaluating the team against professional competition ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Key veterans…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Michigan Basketball Announces Duke Matchup at Madison Square Garden for December 2026
The University of Michigan men's basketball team, fresh off its 2026 NCAA national championship victory, has scheduled a non-conference game against the Duke Blue Devils. The matchup is set for December 21, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the Capital Sh…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)UCLA Women's Basketball Team Adds Transfer Forward Addy Brown
Transfer forward Addy Brown has committed to the UCLA women's basketball team after three seasons at her previous program. She announced her decision on social media platform X. Brown joins other transfers and returners as the team prepares to defend its NCAA championship.
rte.ieDeadline Hosts Contenders Television Documentary Event in Los Angeles
Deadline is hosting its Contenders Television: Documentary event today in Los Angeles, featuring panels on several nonfiction films and series. The lineup includes discussions on documentaries about Martin Scorsese, John Candy, Lilith Fair, UCLA women's basketball, and cases in A…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Ally Financial Hits 50% Women's Sports Spending Target One Year Ahead of 2022 Plan
Ally Financial has reached its goal of allocating 50% of its sports advertising budget to women's sports ahead of schedule. The company sponsors the Unrivaled three-on-three women's basketball league and plans investments in ESPN's 'Women’s Sports Sundays' starting summer 2026. N…
StJohnHall / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)St. John's Basketball Team Schedules Transfer Visits After 30-Win Seasons
St. John's men's basketball team is hosting six transfer players over three days to rebuild its roster following two consecutive 30-win seasons. The team has added one player already and lost three to the transfer portal. Visits include players from Cincinnati, Toledo, Kentucky,…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Former TCU Guard Donovyn Hunter Commits to UCLA Women's Basketball Team
Donovyn Hunter, a 6-foot guard from TCU, announced her commitment to UCLA on Monday via Instagram, posting a picture of herself in a UCLA jersey. She is the third transfer to join the team this offseason, following Elina Aarnisalo and Bonnie Deas. Hunter averaged 10.2 points per…
espn.comUCLA Men's Basketball Team Secures Commitment from Texas Tech Transfer Jaylen Petty
The UCLA men's basketball team received a commitment from former Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty on Sunday. Petty, a freshman last season, averaged 9.9 points per game and started 22 contests. This marks the third transfer addition for UCLA, which is rebuilding its backcourt after…
Djosiahr / Wikimedia (CC0)Michigan Basketball Coach Dusty May Agrees to Contract Extension
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension, according to athletic director Warde Manuel. The agreement follows May's first season leading the team to the national championship game. This extension secures May's position with the pro…
not identified / Wikimedia (Public domain)Michigan Guard Trey McKenney Signs to Return for Next Season
Trey McKenney, a freshman guard for the University of Michigan men's basketball team, has signed to return for the upcoming season, according to reports from ESPN's Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello. McKenney earned All-Big Ten Freshman honors after averaging 9.9 points per game on t…
espn.comUConn Freshman Eric Reibe Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Eric Reibe, a freshman forward for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Reibe appeared in 23 games during the 2023-24 season as part of the Huskies' rotation. The move was reported by a source to ESPN on Friday.
espn.comESPN Publishes Top 100 Player Rankings for 2026 Fantasy Women's Basketball Season
ESPN has released rankings of the top 100 players for the 2026 fantasy women's basketball season. The rankings include position-specific evaluations for players in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). This guide assists fantasy league participants in drafting and m…
espn.comUCLA's Six Seniors Positioned for Potential WNBA Draft Selections
UCLA's women's basketball team featured six seniors who accounted for all points scored during the Final Four. The team reached the national championship game but lost to South Carolina. Reports indicate interest in these players for the upcoming WNBA draft.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Former Baylor Women's Basketball Player Melissa Jones Dies at Age 36
Melissa Jones, a former Baylor University women's basketball player whose jersey was retired by the program, died on April 3 at age 36 in Commerce City, Colorado. Baylor confirmed her passing in a social media statement on Thursday. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
espn.comNotre Dame Guard Hannah Hidalgo Announces Return for Senior Season
Hannah Hidalgo, guard for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team, will return for her senior season. She received the Naismith and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year awards for the current season. This decision follows her standout performance in college basketball.
espn.comMichigan Wolverines Commit to Tennessee Transfer J.P. Estrella
J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore from Tennessee, has committed to the University of Michigan men's basketball team. He informed ESPN of his decision, marking Michigan's first addition from the transfer portal. Estrella previously played for Tennessee after redshirtin…
Group29 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)UCLA Wins NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Ahead of 2026 WNBA Draft
UCLA defeated South Carolina 81-59 to win the 2023 NCAA women's basketball championship on March 31. The victory marks the program's first national title since 1978. The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled for April 4, prompting projections of top prospects.
espn.comFormer NC State Athletes File Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse by Trainer
A group of former North Carolina State University men's basketball players has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by a team trainer during the 2000s. The plaintiffs claim they experienced unwanted genital touching and other misconduct while seeking medical help. The suit seeks…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Michigan's NCAA Men's Basketball Title Game Draws 18.3 Million Viewers on TBS and Affiliates
The University of Michigan's 69-63 victory over the University of Connecticut in the men's NCAA basketball championship averaged 18.3 million viewers across TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max. This marks the highest viewership for a men's NCAA tournament final since 2019. The overall to…
NewsweekLos Angeles Lakers Honor UCLA Women's Basketball National Champions at Crypto.com Arena
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team was honored by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night after winning the NCAA national championship. The team defeated South Carolina 79-51 on Sunday to secure their first title. The ceremony took place at Crypto.com Arena during the Lakers…
Usa TodayUCLA Players Rise in 2026 WNBA Draft Projections After NCAA Championship Win
UCLA defeated South Carolina 79-51 to win its first NCAA women's basketball championship, led by seniors Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez. The performance has elevated their positions in 2026 WNBA draft projections. Azzi Fudd's stock has declined following UConn's semi…
Usa TodayUniversity of Virginia Hires Aaron Roussell as Women's Basketball Head Coach
The University of Virginia announced the hiring of Aaron Roussell as head coach of its women's basketball program on Tuesday. Roussell, who served as head coach at the University of Richmond for seven years, compiled a 148-72 record there. The move follows the firing of previous…
Fox NewsDawn Staley Addresses Heated Exchange with Geno Auriemma After NCAA Women's Final Four
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley urged the basketball community to move past a confrontation with UConn coach Geno Auriemma following their teams' NCAA Final Four semifinal on April 5, 2024. Staley stated she spoke with Auriemma and expressed respect for his contributions to wome…
Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)Michigan Wins NCAA Championship in Tournament Described as Subpar
The University of Michigan secured the NCAA men's basketball championship with a dominant performance. The tournament concluded without a standout championship moment, according to reports. Coverage from @TheAthletic characterized the overall event as not a very good NCAA Tournam…
NewsweekUCLA Women's Basketball Team Wins National Championship with Potential Record WNBA Draft Picks
The UCLA women's basketball team defeated South Carolina 79-51 to win its first national championship. Six senior players from the team are eligible for the WNBA Draft on April 13. The team could set a record for the most players selected from a single university in one draft.
Dannel Malloy / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)UConn Men's Basketball Team Advances After Recent Wins Following Early Losses
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team has won multiple games in the past three weeks after earlier defeats to Marquette and St. John's. These results have positioned UConn for potential success in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Final Four is scheduled for Detroit…
The Boston GlobeUConn Coach Geno Auriemma Issues Apology After Postgame Incident in NCAA Women's Final Four
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma did not shake hands with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley or congratulate her players after a 62-48 semifinal loss on Friday. Auriemma cited a missed pregame handshake as the reason for his actions. He issued a written apology on Satur…
Chicago Tribune / Wikimedia (Public domain)Big Ten Conference Secures Three National Championships in Football, Women's and Men's Basketball in Same Academic Year
The Big Ten Conference has become the first in NCAA Division I history to produce national champions in football, women's basketball, and men's basketball within the same academic year. Indiana won the football title, UCLA claimed the women's basketball championship, and Michigan…
Dannel Malloy / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)UConn Faces Michigan in Men's NCAA Basketball National Championship
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team meets the University of Michigan in the NCAA national championship game on Monday night in Indianapolis. UConn seeks a third title in four years, while Michigan aims to claim its first since 1989. The matchup tips off at 8:50 p.…
David Reber / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Michigan and Connecticut to Compete in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Game
The University of Michigan and the University of Connecticut will play in the final of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The game is scheduled for tonight. This matchup determines the national champion for the 2023-2024 season.
HeelSports / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)University of North Carolina Expected to Hire NBA Coach Michael Malone for Men's Basketball
The University of North Carolina plans to appoint Michael Malone, longtime head coach of the Denver Nuggets, as its next men's basketball coach. Malone led the Nuggets to an NBA championship in the 2022-23 season and has accumulated 510 wins as an NBA head coach. The hiring follo…
HeelSports / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)University of North Carolina Plans to Hire NBA Coach Michael Malone for Basketball Position
The University of North Carolina intends to hire Michael Malone, a longtime NBA head coach, as its next men's basketball coach, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Malone led the Denver Nuggets to an NBA championship in the 2022-23 season and has recorded 510 wins as an NBA head coa…
NewsweekNCAA Men's Basketball Championship Game Set for Late Evening Start on April 6, 2026
The 2026 NCAA men's basketball national championship game between the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines and No. 2 seed UConn Huskies is scheduled for April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tipoff is set for 8:50 p.m. ET, prompting complaints from viewers on the East Coast abo…
espn.comMary Washington Wins First Division III Men's Basketball Title with Buzzer-Beater Victory over Emory
The University of Mary Washington defeated Emory University 75-73 in the NCAA Division III men's basketball championship game on Sunday in Indianapolis. Colin Mitchell scored the game-winning putback at the buzzer. This marks Mary Washington's first national title in the sport.
NewsweekUCLA Defeats South Carolina 79-51 to Win First Women's NCAA Championship
UCLA won its first NCAA women's basketball national title by defeating South Carolina 79-51 in the championship game on April 5, 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The loss marked the second consecutive year South Carolina suffered a 25-point or larger defeat in the…
NewsweekUConn's Dan Hurley Comments on Michigan's Dusty May Age Before NCAA Championship
UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley expressed surprise at Michigan Wolverines coach Dusty May's age of 49 ahead of the NCAA men's basketball national championship. The No. 2 seed Huskies will face the No. 1 seed Wolverines on Monday night in Indianapolis. Hurley has led UConn to back-…
Usa TodayMichigan Men's Basketball Coach Dusty May to Remain with Wolverines Amid North Carolina Search Reports
Dusty May will continue as head coach of the University of Michigan men's basketball team, according to athletic director Warde Manuel. Reports indicated May was a top candidate for the University of North Carolina position but had informed Michigan of his intent to stay. The Wol…
Photo: Oberon Copeland @veryinformed.com / UnsplashUCLA Wins 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Over South Carolina
The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 in the 2026 NCAA women's basketball championship game in Phoenix. This victory marked UCLA's first national title in the program's history. Commemorative merchandise, including framed page prints starting at $70, is avai…
Internet Archive Book Images / Wikimedia (No restrictions)UCLA Wins First Women's Basketball National Championship
UCLA defeated the opponent to claim the women's basketball national title, marking the program's first championship. This victory represents the Big Ten Conference's first women's basketball national title since Purdue's win in 1999. The achievement occurred during the March Madn…
Internet Archive Book Images / Wikimedia (Public domain)UCLA Wins Women's Basketball National Championship, First for Big Ten Since 1999
UCLA defeated South Carolina 92-85 to win the NCAA women's basketball national championship. This marks the first national title for the Big Ten conference since Purdue's victory in 1999. The win highlights UCLA's recent transition to the Big Ten after joining in 2024.
The Boston GlobeUCLA Defeats South Carolina 79-51 to Win First NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
UCLA claimed its first NCAA women's basketball title with a 79-51 victory over South Carolina in the championship game on Sunday in Phoenix. Gabriela Jaquez led the Bruins with 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. The win marks UCLA's first championship since 1978 and ends So…
EspnUCLA Wins First NCAA Women's Basketball Title with 79-51 Victory Over South Carolina
UCLA defeated South Carolina 79-51 in the NCAA women's basketball championship game on Sunday in Phoenix. The win marked the program's first national title after 48 years. Key contributions came from seniors, including transfers, under coach Cori Close.
espn.comUCLA Bruins Conclude Season with Loss to South Carolina in NCAA Women's Final Four
UCLA lost to South Carolina 79-75 in the NCAA women's basketball Final Four on Sunday. The defeat marked the final game for Bruins players Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice. Betts scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Rice added 12 points and 6 assists.
Julian Herzog (Website) / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)South Carolina Women's Basketball Team Struggles with Shooting in First Half of Game
South Carolina's women's basketball team recorded 9 field goals out of 35 attempts for 26% in the first half. They made 1 out of 8 three-point attempts for 13%. The performance occurred during an ongoing game, as reported by @TheAthletic.
Usa TodayGeorgia Hires Ayla Guzzardo as Women's Basketball Head Coach
The University of Georgia has hired Ayla Guzzardo from McNeese State as the new head coach of its women's basketball team on a five-year contract. She replaces Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, who parted ways with the program after four seasons. Guzzardo brings a record of success in…
Group29 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)UCLA Women's Basketball Team Features Six Graduating Seniors Ahead of National Championship
The UCLA women's basketball team includes six graduating seniors as it prepares for the national championship game. Guard Kiki Rice discussed the significance of reaching this stage for the group. This follows the team's appearance in the Final Four last season, where it did not…
Staff Sgt. Tracy Smith / Wikimedia (Public domain)UConn Defeats Opponent in NCAA Tournament Game, Extending Dan Hurley's Postseason Record
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team secured a victory on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament, marking their 18th win in the past 19 games under coach Dan Hurley. Hurley's overall NCAA Tournament record stands at 20-5, yielding an .800 winning percentage, which ranks s…
espn.comDawn Staley Responds to Geno Auriemma's Criticism with Heated Exchange at Postgame Press Conference
During a postgame press conference following South Carolina's NCAA women's basketball championship win, UConn coach Geno Auriemma criticized South Carolina coach Dawn Staley's comments on player recruitment. Staley reacted strongly, using curse words in her response before calmin…
Fox NewsUConn Coach Dan Hurley Faces Boos from Crowd After Final Four Victory Over Illinois
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley and his team advanced to the national championship with a win over Illinois in the Final Four on Saturday in Indianapolis. During Hurley's postgame interview, the crowd booed him as he approached the microphone following a headbutt with fre…
Fox NewsDawn Staley Addresses Confrontation with Geno Auriemma Before South Carolina-UCLA Women's Final
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley dismissed a postgame confrontation with UConn's Geno Auriemma as a distraction ahead of the NCAA women's basketball championship against UCLA. Auriemma apologized in a statement for his reaction following South Carolina's Final Four win. The incid…
Liam Enea / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)UConn to Face Michigan in 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship
The University of Connecticut will play the University of Michigan in the national championship game of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament on Monday night in Indianapolis. This matchup pits two top-seeded teams after Michigan advanced to the final for the first time since 2018. The w…
EspnUCLA Prepares for NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game Against South Carolina
UCLA is set to face South Carolina in the NCAA women's basketball national championship game on Sunday in Phoenix, marking the Bruins' first appearance in a title game. The team advanced after a 51-44 semifinal win over Texas, drawing on experience from last year's Final Four los…
Chicago TribuneIllinois Faces UConn in NCAA Final Four Semifinal on April 4, 2026
The University of Illinois Fighting Illini played against the University of Connecticut Huskies in the NCAA men's basketball Final Four semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on April 4, 2026. This marked Illinois' first appearance in the Final Four since 2005. Photograph…
espn.comUConn Faces Illinois in Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four Semifinal
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team plays the University of Illinois in the NCAA Tournament Final Four semifinal on Saturday. The winner advances to the national championship game against the victor of the Auburn-Alabama matchup. This game marks the start of the F…
NewsweekUConn Coach Dan Hurley Faces Potential Departure After NCAA Tournament
Dan Hurley, head coach of the UConn Huskies men's basketball team, is set to lead his squad in the Final Four against Illinois on April 4. He signed a six-year, $50 million contract extension in 2024, keeping him at UConn through the 2029-30 season. Newsweek reported that North C…
Usa TodayArizona Wildcats to Face Michigan Wolverines in NCAA Final Four on April 4
The No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats will compete against the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four. The game is set for 8:49 PM ET on April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and will air on TBS with streaming available on Fub…