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UCLA center Lauren Betts dribbled the ball while posting up UConn center Jana El Alfy, who extends her forearm against Betts while leaning toward her. Cheerleaders and photographers sit on the sideline behind them out of focus, with a blurry but full crowd farther in the background.

The 2026 WNBA Draft may be the last great class for centers

By Emily Adler / November 9, 2025

WNBA prospects are getting taller, but playing the post less

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer shakes hands with South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley on the sideline. Both are shown in profile, looking at one another.

How revenue sharing is changing recruiting at the top of the SEC

By Stephanie Kaloi / October 16, 2025

Dawn Staley: ‘You got to be creative’

Several Harvard players stand at halfcourt and wave with both hands toward their supporters section after a game.

After joyful NCAA Tournament, Harvard believes it can raise the bar even higher

By Jenn Hatfield / March 24, 2025

Carrie Moore: ‘This experience hopefully fuels us to do everything that we need to do to get back’

The word "Ivy" and a leaf are stained a darker brown on a pale wood court.

How do Ivy League women’s basketball teams handle final exams?

By Jenn Hatfield / December 18, 2024

Carrie Moore: ‘Nothing is like the Ivy League’

WNBA logo at the baseline of basketball court is pictured in the foreground of an arena

Awa Fam, a Spanish teenager, might be the next best WNBA prospect in the world

By Emily Adler / November 10, 2024

Fam is a 6’4 center who plays for Gernika in the Liga Feminina

Kate Harpring #15 of the Double Dynasty dribbles the ball up the court during an OT Select game on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Top-20 recruit Kate Harpring named inaugural Overtime Select MVP

By Hunter Cruse / September 16, 2024

New high school league spotlights 15 top prospects in championship game

Forward Sarah Strong shoots an open 3-pointer during the McDonald's All American Game as a defender is late to contest her shot.

What top prospect Sarah Strong’s commitment means for UConn

By Aya Abdeen / April 6, 2024

Strong chose UConn over Duke and North Carolina on Saturday morning

Birds-eye view of the Vanderbilt home court during a women's basketball game against Texas A&M.

Vanderbilt lands five-star commitment in Mikayla Blakes

By Talia Goodman / January 23, 2024

Ranked No. 10 in the nation, she chose the Commodores over Indiana, Rutgers, Stanford, Tennessee, UCLA and Wisconsin

Three side-by-side photos from practice: Kaitlyn Davis dribbles the ball with her right hand; McKenzie Forbes stands with her hands on her hips; and Kayla Padilla gets in a defensive stance.

‘A little Ivy power team’: How three Ivy League rivals are settling in at USC

By Jenn Hatfield / August 12, 2023

Kaitlyn Davis, McKenzie Forbes and Kayla Padilla will all play for the Trojans as graduate transfers

Mary Ashley Groot’s desire to build takes her to Purdue

By Jackie Powell / December 23, 2022

With Groot, the Big Ten will only get more competitive