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The Weekly Fast Break: Defrosting women’s college basketball for 2024

By Missy Heidrick / December 26, 2023

Back to work with sights set on big wins and performances

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The Next staff picks: Top stories and podcasts of 2023

By Isabel Rodrigues / December 22, 2023

Whether it be college, pro or international hoops, our writers reflect on a year of work in women’s basketball

Atlanta Dream big Naz Hillmon dribbles up the court

WNBA app set to deliver 2023-24 WNBL games

By Talia Goodman / December 21, 2023

First time WNBA has provided streaming access for WNBL

Coppin State's Physical Education Complex was soldout.

Coppin State’s sellout crowd transforms Angel Reese homecoming

By Rob Knox / December 21, 2023

Reese: ‘This is my home’

Kansas State center Ayoka Lee shoots a fadeaway jump shot over a UNC defender putting a hand in Lee's face.

The Weekly Fast Break: Milestones ahead of the holiday break

By Missy Heidrick / December 20, 2023

Statues, big wins and Huskies on the move

Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson battle for the ball.

Takeaways from the WNBA’s 2024 regular season schedule

By Aya Abdeen / December 19, 2023

New Commissioner’s Cup format, new free agency dates

UCLA forward Emily Bessoir is shown in profile, preparing to take an open jump shot. An Arizona defender is barely visible in the photo, several steps from Bessoir with her hands down.

Arizona loses Maya Nnaji to medical school and other Pac-12 news

By Michelle Smith / December 16, 2023

UCLA’s Emily Bessoir injured, Washington’s defense and more

Tiffany Hayes announces retirement from WNBA after 11 seasons

By Aya Abdeen / December 13, 2023

Hayes plans to continue playing overseas in the WCBA

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark extends her arms, her hands at head level.

The Weekly Fast Break: An Eras Tour

By Missy Heidrick / December 13, 2023

‘It was rare, Caitlin Clark was there’

Odyssey Sims goes up for a layup against defender Allisha Gray in the 2023 AU Hoops season.

Athletes Unlimited announces 2024 return to Dallas, roster and schedule

By Cameron Ruby / December 13, 2023

Returning stars Allisha Gray and Lexie Brown will be joined by new faces Angel McCoughtry, Tiffany Mitchell and more