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Saint Joseph's Hawks guard Aleah Snead (2) controls the ball against a Richmond defender

Gabby Casey and Aleah Snead step into major roles for Saint Joseph’s

By Mia Messina / December 19, 2025

Griffin: ‘They are St. Joe’s kids, though and through’

Reagan Beers of Oklahoma blocks the shot of an Oklahoma State player during their Dec. 13 game

The Weekly Fast Break: A pressure-packed sleigh ride

By Missy Heidrick / December 17, 2025

Rankings, rivalries & big performances to get holiday ready

UCLA freshman forward Sienna Betts calls for the ball while being defended by Cal Poly forward Nora Perez

How Sienna Betts fared in her UCLA debut

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / December 17, 2025

Lauren Betts: ‘I just felt super jolly’

Jazzy Davidson dribbles to the basket with her right hand in a game against NC State earlier in November.

Jazzy Davidson faces her toughest test yet 

By Cameron Ruby / December 16, 2025

Auriemma: ‘She’s probably the best freshman in the country at this point’

A player jumps up to make a basket. She is wearing a white uniform and she is being guarded by a player in a green uniform.

How Ryan McCarthy and his transfers are adjusting in Year 1 at Fresno State

By Scott Mammoser / December 16, 2025

Jaisa Gamble: ‘If we bring our best, our best is enough’

Aerial view of a game being played on a basketball court with the Big 5 logo at center court

City of Sisterly Love: Jill Jekot is the most recent in a line of Big 5 basketball sisters

By Mia Messina / December 16, 2025

Big 5 basketball runs in the family for the Jekot sisters.

A projected bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Texas, Connecticut, South Carolina and UCLA are the No. 1 seeds in the 68-team tournament. LSU, TCU, Michigan and Maryland are the No. 2 seeds.

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

By Matthew Walter / December 16, 2025

Here comes Illinois

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