Tara VanDerveer

Stanford's Cameron brink goes up for a shot against Oregon State's Timea Gardiner.

Cameron Brink declares for 2024 WNBA Draft

By Michelle Smith / March 12, 2024

Brink announced Tuesday afternoon with a social media post that she will be moving on to the WNBA following her final NCAA run with the Stanford Cardinal

USC celebrates punching its ticket to the NCAA Tournament after beating Stanford in the Pac-12 Tournament championship game on March 10, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of the Pac-12 Conference)

‘Best day ever’: USC takes home the (final) Pac-12 Tournament title

By Michelle Smith / March 10, 2024

“There is a lot of pride in being the final champions in this league.”

Stanford's Hannah Jump and Brooke Demetre smile and celebrate a win in the Pac-12 Tournament.

Hannah Jump calls for her moment to lift Stanford into Pac-12 Tournament final

By Michelle Smith / March 9, 2024

The Cardinal are starting to answer a question that’s vexed them all year: Who else will come up big?

Colorado's Jaylyn Sherrod dribbles the ball with her right hand, trying to get to the rim, as Oregon State's Donovyn Hunter provides resistance.

How Thursday became possibly the best Pac-12 Tournament day ever

By Michelle Smith / March 8, 2024

The Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals featured six ranked teams, two teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble and plenty of drama

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

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer is covered in confetti as her team celebrates her 1,203 win as head coach.

Coaches poll: Best X’s and O’s coach

By Talia Goodman / March 4, 2024

Coaches select the best X’s and O’s coach in the country

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

Stanford gathers at half court with their Pac-12 Championship banner and t-shirts.

Stanford sends off seniors with share of final Pac-12 title

By Cameron Ruby / February 26, 2024

VanDerveer: ‘We’re going to enjoy these shirts. I might sleep in it tonight’

Caitlin Clark pulls up for a shot against South Carolina on March 31, 2023.

NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Committee reveals its current top 16

By Aya Abdeen / February 15, 2024

South Carolina, Stanford, Colorado, Ohio State would be no. 1 seeds

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer is covered in confetti as her team celebrates her 1,203 win as head coach.

Stanford celebrates ‘our coach’ VanDerveer on her record-breaking day

By Michelle Smith / January 22, 2024

Sights and sounds from Maples Pavilion on a historic afternoon