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Women’s Basketball Bracketology: A bubble full of ACC and Big 12

By Matthew Walter / December 16, 2025

Here comes Illinois

Rose BC teams gather to take a photo with smiles on their faces. They are sitting on a podium and the trophy is on the ground in front of them with confetti spreading everywhere.

Unrivaled opening day is around the corner

By Gabby Alfveby / December 16, 2025

WNBA CBA negotiations take center stage during media day discussions

University of Washington guard Sayvia Sellers grins and gets back on defense against Fresno State on December 1, 2025, at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash.

How Sayvia Sellers leads Washington with joy

By Bella Munson / December 15, 2025

The Huskies’ leading scorer’s joyful play, thoughtful leadership and consistent improvement

Southern women's basketball celebrates 2nd SWAC championship in 3 years. (Photo credit: SWAC)

HBCU notebook: How Southern polished its reputation with consecutive Big 12 wins

By Rob Knox / December 14, 2025

Around the nation with stops at Mississippi Valley State, Florida A&M, Howard & Coppin State

Providence's Teneisia Brown high-fives teammates while being introduced as part of the starting lineup

By embracing the process, Teneisia Brown has forged her own path

By Tee Baker / December 14, 2025

Providence forward Teneisia Brown brings experience and leadership to Friars

Rutgers head coach Coquese Washington points out and down while looking toward the camera, as a Minneosta Gophers player walks by. A packed crowd is sitting out-of-focus in behind Washington.

Stock down: Which women’s college basketball coaches are on the hot seat?

By Emily Adler / December 14, 2025

As nonconference play wraps up, which women’s college basketball head coaches are facing some pressure in conference play?

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark wears a red USA Basketball practice jersey and dribbles the ball during practice.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is healthy and back on the hardwood with Team USA

By Tony East / December 13, 2025

Clark: ‘It feels nice to finally be back to 100%’

Harvard head coach Carrie Moore sits in a chair facing away from the camera during a timeout. The five players who are in the game sit facing her, and the other players stand behind them.

Gabby Anderson’s ACL tear is the latest obstacle for a Harvard team searching for consistency

By Jenn Hatfield / December 13, 2025

All five starters from 2024-25 either graduated or have missed time with injuries

Aubrey Galvan (3) shoots the basketball with her right hand underneath the ball and her left hand on the front of it.

How Aubrey Galvan is bringing an exciting dynamic to the court at Vanderbilt

By Stephanie Kaloi / December 12, 2025

Galvan: ‘I just play. I just let the game come to me and make sure I’m having fun’

Maryland guard Kyndal Walker, wearing a black jersey with red trim and the No. 8 celebrates on the basketball court with Oluchi Okanawa, Yarden Garzon and Addi Mack.

How Maryland and Brenda Frese handled Kaylene Smikle injury, overtime and adversity to beat Minnesota

By Thomas Costello / December 12, 2025

Maryland was down nine points with a minute left in double overtime, without star guard Kaylene Smikle and won 100-99