Big 12

Colorado head coach JR Payne gestures toward her players during practice as she explains a drill.

With overhauled roster and conference move, it’s a new era for Colorado

By Steve Silverman / October 2, 2024

JR Payne: ‘I think we can be as good as we want’

Baylor head coach Nicki Collen points toward the court from the sidelines during a game against Iowa State.

Baylor extends contract for head coach Nicki Collen through 2030

By Sydney Wingfield / July 30, 2024

From a ‘whirlwind’ first season, to becoming the Bears’ steady leader, Collen’s future in Waco is set

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Utah head coach Lynne Roberts talks new conference and new roster

By The Next / July 17, 2024

‘It’s going to be new. … But I’m choosing to look at that as a fun thing’

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Big 12 heightens its focus on the women’s game

By The Next / July 15, 2024

‘This is just a great time to think, every day, how do we elevate women’s basketball?’

South Carolina celebrates after winning NCAA tournament

Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off to feature reigning champion South Carolina Gamecocks

By Alyssa Meda / June 30, 2024

The Tip-Off will feature big NCAA names like the South Carolina Gamecocks and Iowa State Cyclones and provide some early tests.

Texas ends remarkable season in Elite Eight

By Bella Munson / April 1, 2024

‘These kids are truly champions’

McKenzie Forbes screams in triumph and thumps her palm to her chest as her teammates cheer in the background.

Duke and Baylor ousted in Portland, but future is bright

By Bella Munson / March 31, 2024

USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future

Gonzaga forward Maud Huijbens bends her knees and holds her position with the ball, looking for a way out of a Texas double team.

How the Texas defense stifled Gonzaga to earn a trip to the Elite Eight

By Bella Munson / March 30, 2024

Plus, how Gonzaga found its joy in the postseason

Texas forward Taylor Jones goes up for a layup against a defender.

Taylor Jones finds herself back in Oregon with the Longhorns

By Michelle Smith / March 29, 2024

Jones spent three seasons at Oregon State, so returning to the state this week was ‘kind of weird’

West Virginia guard Jayla Hemingway slides her feet on the perimeter to defend a drive by Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

How West Virginia’s ‘tremendous and special’ defense nearly knocked off Iowa in the NCAA Tournament

By Jenn Hatfield / March 26, 2024

Mark Kellogg, the Mountaineers’ third coach in three years, nearly led the program to the Sweet 16