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Pac-12 Media Day set photo

Pac-12 looking to go out in fine tournament style

By Michelle Smith / March 4, 2024

The Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas should be one of the most competitive conference tournaments in the land

Michelle Smith's view from press row as she covers a game at Stanford's Maples Pavilion.

Saying thanks to the Pac-12 for the memories

By Michelle Smith / March 3, 2024

The Pac-12 Conference has come a long way. On the cusp of its last tournament, Michelle Smith reflects and remembers

Arizona head coach Adia Barnes gives instructions from the sidelines.

Even with double OT loss, Arizona making the case for itself and the Pac-12

By Michelle Smith / March 1, 2024

The Wildcats need a strong finish to seal the NCAA deal

How the Jacobs sisters went from La Salle teammates to Mountain West rivals

By Scott Mammoser / January 11, 2024

The Australians are in their first seasons with Nevada and Fresno State

The Weekly Fast Break: Basketball on snow days

By Missy Heidrick / January 10, 2024

Baylor’s new digs; triple star performances

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

USC's JuJu Watkins shoots over two Ohio State defenders in the Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo credit: John McGillen/USC Athletics)

Nonconference grades for every Pac-12 team

By Michelle Smith / December 23, 2023

Only one team gets an A

Colorado fifth-year senior guard Jaylyn Sherrod goes to the basket against LSU on November 6.

Pac-12 teams propelled by fifth-year players

By Michelle Smith / November 27, 2023

Pac-12’s final year as we know it could also be its best, thanks to a crop of college elders

Arizona huddles up during a timeout of its First Round NCAA Tournament game against West Virginia

Discussion: A women’s basketball future without the Pac-12

By The Next / August 5, 2023

Michelle Smith, Alex Simon and Matthew Walter share their thoughts on the changing Pac-12 and conference realignment

USC guard/forward Rayah Marshall dribbles the ball with her right hand as a UCLA defender tries to wall up.

Asking the Pac-12’s big questions

By Michelle Smith / December 16, 2022

Which team will surprise, how dominant will Stanford be, and more