Big Ten

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

How Gabriela Jaquez has become UCLA’s most versatile player

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / December 4, 2025

The senior wing has played nearly every position this season

Lauren Betts attempts a shot against a double team of UConn players in last year's Final Four.

With the absence of Timea Gardiner and Sienna Betts, UCLA is rewriting its offense

By Cameron Ruby / December 2, 2025

Cori Close: “If we can get the ball to Lauren, play with poise, and rebound, we’ll be okay’

UCLA center Lauren Betts walks off the floor during a Final Four game. She looks down at the court. Fans and the Final Four's "Four It All" slogan are visible but out of focus in the background.

How Lauren Betts’ development helps her WNBA draft stock

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 30, 2025

There’s no doubt that the Bruins’ star center will be a lottery pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft

Seated at a table with a black tablecloth and two microphones, from left to right, are University of Washington forward Brynn McGaughy, #21, and guard Hannah Stines, #1, wearing their white home basketball jerseys, as well as Head Coach Tina Tangley. Behind the trio is a purple back drop with gold University of Washington logos.

Sights and sounds from University of Washington’s inaugural sensory-friendly game

By Abby Gordon / November 24, 2025

Hanna Stines: ‘We just want everyone to feel loved’

Raven Johnson shoots a left handed layup, eyes on the basket.

Sights and sounds from the defensive battle for the ‘real SC’ 

By Cameron Ruby / November 17, 2025

In the defensive showdown between the two USCs, the Gamecocks showed why they are ranked second in the country

Michigan women's basketball guard Olivia Olson sitting on the floor yelling, wearing blue jersey with maize trim.

Michigan’s ‘hardest working team’ claim and how it backs it up

By Thomas Costello / November 17, 2025

The Wolverines are not afraid to tout their work ethic and are prepared for the bright lights shining on the program

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

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