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A coach shouts on the sidelines of a basketball court. She is wearing a black suit with blue trim.

2025-26 SEC preview

By Wilton Jackson / October 30, 2025

Texas, LSU, Oklahoma and Tennessee are among the top challengers for the nation’s No. 2, South Carolina

Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph puts her left hand to her chin as she watches her team play in an exhibition game.

Vanderbilt’s women’s basketball program carries the dual legacies of Shea Ralph and Marsha Lake

By Stephanie Kaloi / October 29, 2025

The women’s game has changed because of ‘people like me,’ Lake says, but there’s still more to accomplish

Norfolk State women's basketball celebrates its third straight MEAC championship.

2025-26 MEAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 29, 2025

Howard headlines a conference loaded with rising contenders eager to challenge it and three-time defending champion Norfolk State

Zoe Brooks is facing toward the speaker and looking directly at them. She is wearing her red N.C. State jersey.

Zoe Brooks is ready for her closeup, and other NC State-Maryland takeaways

By Martin Heintzelman / October 28, 2025

Plus: Oluchi Okananwa impresses for Maryland

Marquette guard drives to the basket against UConn forward Sarah Strong

2025-26 BIG EAST preview

By Tee Baker / October 28, 2025

UConn, Marquette, Seton Hall are the projected top-tier teams of the conference

2025-26 Patriot League preview

By Todd Goclowski / October 27, 2025

Army and Navy emerge as favorites for a title run

Oregon State celebrates winning the WCC Tournament title against Portland. They are all shown from the front with a large ticket in front of them and two players holding trophies.

2025-26 WCC preview

By Matthew Walter / October 26, 2025

Twelve teams gear up for ultra competitive conference title race

Cal head coach Charmin Smith embraces sophomore Lulu Twidale at the end of the Bears' first-round NCAA game against Mississippi State in Los Angeles.

Cal modeling after the Golden State Valkyries in Year 2 in the ACC

By Michelle Smith / October 25, 2025

The Bears have veteran leadership in Lulu Twidale and fresh star power in Puff Morris to lead them back to the NCAA Tournament.

2025-26 Preseason Player of the Year in the Summit League, Brooklyn Meyet looks to score during the 2025 Summit League Tournament.

2025-26 Summit League preview

By Missy Heidrick / October 25, 2025

Can anyone knock South Dakota State off the top spot?

Kim Caldwell sitting behind a microphone, addressing reporters.

Kim Caldwell’s mission is clear in Year 2: ‘Try to prove people wrong’

By Stephanie Kaloi / October 23, 2025

She came into the season with three pages of notes for herself (but the hockey-style rotations are here to stay)