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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

Iowa State's Audi Crooks and Addy Brown celebrate with their team after a 74-69 win over Iowa.

Behind the scenes: Cy-Hawk battle in Ames

By Angie Holmes / December 12, 2025

Emotions were high as Iowa State defeated Iowa in high-stakes, in-state rivalry game

Newly appointed Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco sits in front of the New York media in a suit and tie for the first time.

New Liberty coach Chris DeMarco understands the tall task in front of him

By Jackie Powell / December 11, 2025

Inside DeMarco’s first day in Brooklyn, where he was introduced as the New York Liberty’s 10th head coach

Iowa State guard Jada Willams celebrates a made basket during their game against Drake.

The Weekly Fast Break: No rest during dead week

By Missy Heidrick / December 10, 2025

Star power performances, high value investments in college athletics

The Villanova women's basketball teams stands on a basketball court with a banner that reads "2025 women's champions"

Sights and Sounds: Villanova wins women’s Philadelphia Big 5 Classic

By Mia Messina / December 9, 2025

With a 76-70 win over Saint Joseph’s, Villanova earned its 20th all-time Big 5 women’s title

Sue Bird looks up to the rafters while clapping as her jersey number is retired. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma is standing behind her.

How rare UConn jersey retirement memorializes Sue Bird’s legacy

By Tee Baker / December 8, 2025

Sue Bird becomes just third UConn women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired

Two photos are displayed side-by-side. On the left, Brown point guard Charlotte Adams-Lopez scans the court as she dribbles the ball with her right hand. On the right is a similar photo of Brown point guard Grace Arnolie, but Arnolie has a defender just in front of her.

With Charlotte Adams-Lopez and Grace Arnolie, playing two point guards has been a weapon for Brown

By Jenn Hatfield / December 8, 2025

The rookie and the vet have made each other’s lives easier, which has helped the Bears’ offense hum

Davidson senior guard Charlise Dunn dribbles the ball with her left hand. She uses her right hand to hold off a Baylor defender, who is sliding her feet to stay with Dunn.

How Charlise Dunn hopes to lead Davidson to new heights this season

By Natalie Heavren / December 7, 2025

The senior’s offseason work on her defense has taken her game to a new level

Mississippi forward Christeen Iwuala sits in front of a microphone and answers questions from reporters. SEC logos are visible on the microphone holder, Iwuala's jersey and the backdrop behind her.

Confidence, reclaimed: How Christeen Iwuala’s early-season rise is powering Mississippi’s hot start

By Wilton Jackson / December 6, 2025

Yolett McPhee-McCuin: ‘I think she’s going to continue to get this return [in her success] because of the deposit she puts in every single day’