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Three photos are displayed side-by-side. In the left and center photos, Utah's Michelle Plouffe and Marquette's Katherine Plouffe make nearly identical moves to the basket with the ball in their left hands. In the photo at right, Washington's Andrea Plouffe holds the ball and surveys her options.

Whether they’re playing 3-on-3 or 5-on-5, Katherine and Michelle Plouffe are nearly impossible to stop

By Jenn Hatfield / October 7, 2023

Let’s find out how Katherine, Michelle and older sister Andrea’s careers stack up

Team USA players, wearing their red jerseys, raise their hands in the air in celebration after winning the gold medal in the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Institutional Knowledge: FIBA looking to elevate its own World Cup in soccer’s shadow

By Michelle Smith / July 30, 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup has been a major success with major growth, and now it is FIBA’s turn to work on following suit.

Team USA claims U19 World Cup title in final possession thriller

By Scott Mammoser / July 23, 2023

McMahon’s spinning layup caps off Team USA’s 3rd U19 title in a row

Polish center Margo Dydek, playing for the San Antonio Silver Stars, towers over her teammates in a huddle. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "7'2 Defensive Giant" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Margo Dydek, the Poland post patrol

By The Next / July 15, 2023

At 7’2, Dydek had a unique defensive presence and remains the WNBA’s all-time leader in blocks

Ohio State wing Cotie McMahon pictured smiling with text 'FIBA U19 Preview'

Top prospects to watch at 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup

By Hunter Cruse / July 12, 2023

A tournament for the stars of tomorrow begins Saturday

FIBA imposes sanctions on Mali officials after sexual abuse investigation

By Aya Abdeen / June 22, 2023

Former coach receives lifetime ban, others handed lengthy suspensions

Graphic showing the 10 players and two coaches who will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2023: Yao Ming, Wlamir Marques, Penny Taylor, Carlos Loyzaga, Liem Tjien Siong/Sonny Hendrawan, Yuko Oga, Angelo Monteiro dos Santos Victoriano, Zurab Sakandelidze, Katrina McClain, Amaya Valdemoro, Valerie Garnier and Alessandro Gamba.

FIBA Hall of Fame picks Katrina McClain, Penny Taylor and others for class of 2023

By Caylen Johnson / June 4, 2023

Class of 2023 will be honored in August ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup

What to watch for with Team USA, others at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup

By Scott Mammoser / May 29, 2023

Two college stars, two 3×3 vets vie for gold for USA

Minnesota Lynx forward Natalie Achonwa holds the ball and looks for a handoff near the elbow as Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin defends. Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough guards an off-camera Lynx player near the corner.

‘This is my day’: How going head-to-head in Israel helped Washington Mystics players raise their games

By Jenn Hatfield / May 12, 2023

Shakira Austin, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Jazmine Jones all starred on top Israeli League teams

Ariel Atkins draws on a dry erase board with her left hand, and players surround her, watching intently.

Inside Ariel Atkins’ coaching stint at the NBA Academy Women’s Camp Latin America

By Jenn Hatfield / January 20, 2023

For Atkins, it was a chance to try out coaching — and give back to her sport