Mid-Majors

Alex Klein looks at the camera and gives a thumbs-up with her right hand. She has her bobsled helmet on, obscuring most of her face. Only her eyes are visible.

How former Bryant basketball star Alex Klein chased her Olympic dream — in bobsled

By Jenn Hatfield / October 18, 2025

Basketball trainer Stu Julius: ‘Who does that?’

Southern women's basketball celebrates 2nd SWAC championship in 3 years. (Photo credit: SWAC)

2025-26 SWAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 16, 2025

Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders

Sarah Lessig spins a basketball on her right hand. She wears a black jersey with orange lettering and smiles in front of a Princeton-branded backdrop.

How multisport phenom Sarah Lessig’s path brought her to Princeton

By Rowan Schaberg / October 12, 2025

‘It’s just kind of a weird route that I took to be a college athlete. That’s something I pride myself on’

A player looking up from the ground with a camera snaps a photo of a teammates

The beauty in the chaos: Inside women’s basketball’s new era of photo day

By Rob Knox / October 10, 2025

Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen

2025-26 Mountain West preview

By Scott Mammoser / October 10, 2025

Big changes from last season, but UNLV and San Diego State still expected to take the lead

UC San Diego head coach Heidi VanDerveer talks with her team during a timeout at the Big West Championship Game against UC Davis.

2025-26 Big West preview

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / October 8, 2025

An in-depth look at each team in the Big West

New Alabama State women's basketball coach Johnetta Hayes holds a black Alabama State jersey while being flanked by athletic director Dr. Jason Cable (left) and president Quinton T. Ross (right)

HBCU notebook: Johnetta Hayes excited to lead Alabama State’s new era and add to its rich history

By Rob Knox / September 16, 2025

Hayes: ‘The biggest thing that keeps me going every day is being able to affect change in our student athletes’ lives’

Yale and El Pacto women's basketball players pose for a photo. They are interspersed in two rows, and the players in the front row are holding a black flag that says "El Pacto" on it in white capital letters.

How a foreign tour might have solved one of Yale’s top challenges from last season

By Jenn Hatfield / September 3, 2025

As the Bulldogs toured Spain and France this summer, they built chemistry earlier than they otherwise could’ve

Howard women's basketball is standing in front of a tiled mural wall in Lisbon, Portugal. which is a strong symbol tied to Portugal’s maritime history.

HBCU notebook: Howard’s trip to Portugal was a memorable building block

By Rob Knox / August 17, 2025

Plus: trio of Hampton players earn valuable experience during WNBA All-Star weekend, and early NCAA schedules revealed

Tiyanna James (left) and Mihjae Hayes (right) playfully compare shoe sizes during a media day when they competed at Virginia State.

HBCU notebook: Bond between Mihjae Hayes and Tiyanna James can elevate Morgan State

By Rob Knox / July 11, 2025

Domond: ‘I think they’re just special young individuals’