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North Carolina Central's Morgan Callahan dribbles in a game last year.

HBCU notebook: Inside Morgan Callahan’s decision to return to North Carolina Central

By Rob Knox / November 16, 2025

Also, a look at Howard’s 4-0 start and a profile of UAPB’s Indiya Bowen, plus notes on Delaware State and Alabama A&M

From right to left: Will Weaver sits on the Brooklyn Nets front bench. Jama Mahlalela is photographed with a mask during one of the pandemic seasons while coaching the Golden State Warriors. Kristi Toliver looks on during a 2024 Phoenix Mercury game.

Inside the New York Liberty head coach search: Evaluating the finalists’ strengths and weaknesses

By Jackie Powell / November 15, 2025

Will Weaver, Jama Mahlalela and Kristi Toliver, all with NBA experience, are the three finalists to lead New York

Several planes sit outside Newark Liberty International Airport. The city skyline is in the background.

Without charter flights, Ivy League teams roll with flight disruptions

By Jenn Hatfield / November 15, 2025

Megan Griffith: ‘It’s just, how do you respond in those moments?’

UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts holds the ball to her side while posting-up Mississippi big Christine Iwuala, who grimaces while bracing against Betts with a forearm. Loosely filled arena seats are hazily visibly far behind them.

Lauren Betts’ development — the good, the bad and the ugly

By Emily Adler / November 15, 2025

The projected lottery pick is a stellar talent, with one or two seriously limiting flaws

How San Diego State can build on momentum from its 2025 Mountain West title

By Scott Mammoser / November 12, 2025

Nala Williams, Bailey Barnhard lead talented incoming class for the Aztecs

UConn forward Sarah Strong, wearing UConn's home white jersey, drives to the basket with the ball in her right hand

The Weekly Fast Break: A season in the pressure cooker

By Missy Heidrick / November 12, 2025

Who will stand up to the pressures of the 2025-26 season?

Molly Davis waves to the crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA.

Fan favorite Molly Davis returns to Iowa on Evansville’s coaching staff

By Angie Holmes / November 11, 2025

Davis provides an update on her iconic headband

Harvard players, wearing home white uniforms, gather in a circle to celebrate a win. They are all smiling and reaching out to hug one another or pat each other on the back.

‘It’s just empowering’: How hanging a championship banner fueled Harvard on opening night

By Jenn Hatfield / November 10, 2025

The Crimson started their season with a win over a BIG EAST team in St. John’s

UConn forward Sarah Strong, wearing UConn's home white jersey, drives to the basket with the ball in her right hand

How Sarah Strong has emerged as the next UConn star

By Tee Baker / November 10, 2025

Preseason All-American Sarah Strong enters her sophomore season at UConn as the face of the heralded program

UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens looks to make a pass while being defended by UCSB guard Skylar Burke.

How Gianna Kneepkens is fitting in at UCLA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 9, 2025

The transfer guard has added to the Bruins’ talented roster