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Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
Read full article: Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waitingAzzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star.
Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments
Read full article: Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournamentsThe Big Ten amassed nearly $70 million in revenue from NCAA distributions awarded for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation
Read full article: NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduationThe Associated Press has learned an NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process.
Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’
Read full article: Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’Michigan men’s basketball returned to campus as national champions and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that “this trophy is yours.”.
Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois
Read full article: Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and IllinoisMichigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the 2025-26 season after winning the program’s first national championship in 37 years.
UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game
Read full article: UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title gameUConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night.
Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona
Read full article: Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over ArizonaMichigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel.
Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss
Read full article: Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn lossUConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four.
South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLA
Read full article: South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLADawn Staley and South Carolina are back in a familiar place, reaching the NCAA championship game for the fourth time in five years.
South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak
Read full article: South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streakTa’Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat UConn 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game.
A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title games
Read full article: A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title gamesSome college basketball fans are hoping for more than national titles at the NCAA Final Four.
UConn and Geno Auriemma beat Notre Dame 70-52 to secure 25th women's Final Four appearance
Read full article: UConn and Geno Auriemma beat Notre Dame 70-52 to secure 25th women's Final Four appearanceGeno Auriemma and defending national champion UConn are going to their 25th Final Four in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Geno Auriemma takes aim at the NCAA over the women's double-regional format in March Madness
Read full article: Geno Auriemma takes aim at the NCAA over the women's double-regional format in March MadnessUConn coach Geno Auriemma is ripping the double-regional format being used in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Sarah Strong has a double-double and defending champ UConn cruises to Elite Eight, beating UNC 63-42
Read full article: Sarah Strong has a double-double and defending champ UConn cruises to Elite Eight, beating UNC 63-42Sarah Strong had 21 points and 10 rebounds as defending national champion and overall No. 1 seed UConn overwhelmed North Carolina 63-42 in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Azzi Fudd’s March Madness takeover appearing in commercials and social media spots
Read full article: Azzi Fudd’s March Madness takeover appearing in commercials and social media spotsUConn star Azzi Fudd has become one of the most visible faces in women’s college basketball, thanks to a wave of TV ads and social media deals.
Unbeaten UConn joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds for women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Unbeaten UConn joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds for women's NCAA TournamentUConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament and enters March Madness needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history.
UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 heading into postseason; followed by UCLA, South Carolina
Read full article: UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 heading into postseason; followed by UCLA, South CarolinaUConn heads into the postseason undefeated and still the unanimous choice at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25.
Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double as No. 15 St. John's bounces back with 89-57 rout of Villanova
Read full article: Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double as No. 15 St. John's bounces back with 89-57 rout of VillanovaZuby Ejiofor had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and No. 15 St. John’s bounced back from an embarrassing loss by blitzing Villanova 89-57 at Madison Square Garden.
Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps
Read full article: Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leapsDuke's win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll.
No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decades
Read full article: No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decadesBryce Hopkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John’s breezed past Creighton 81-52 for its 13th straight victory — marking the school’s longest winning streak in 41 years.
Geno Auriemma ties Tara VanDerveer for most AP Top 25 appearances as UConn stays No. 1
Read full article: Geno Auriemma ties Tara VanDerveer for most AP Top 25 appearances as UConn stays No. 1Geno Auriemma has tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP women’s basketball Top 25 poll when UConn remained No. 1.
No. 1 UConn crushes Tennessee 96-66 in the Lady Vols' worst loss in the history of the rivalry
Read full article: No. 1 UConn crushes Tennessee 96-66 in the Lady Vols' worst loss in the history of the rivalryAzzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 26 to help No. 1 UConn beat 15th-ranked Tennessee 96-66 on Sunday, handing the Lady Vols their worst loss in the storied rivalry.
SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women's AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2
Read full article: SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women's AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2The Southeastern Conference has set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll.
Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for 1st time in 2 years. UConn, South Carolina 1-2
Read full article: Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women's basketball poll for 1st time in 2 years. UConn, South Carolina 1-2Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2
Read full article: Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2The Big Ten has matched the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball record with nine ranked teams.
UConn's narrow victory keeps them No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas next
Read full article: UConn's narrow victory keeps them No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas nextUConn passed first test of season to remain No. 1 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll on Monday.
Sarah Strong's double-double leads top-ranked UConn past Ohio State 100-68
Read full article: Sarah Strong's double-double leads top-ranked UConn past Ohio State 100-68Sarah Strong had 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocked shots and Azzi Fudd added 19 points and seven assists as top-ranked UConn defeated Ohio State 100-68.
Baylor and Southern California jump into top 10 of women's AP Top 25, UConn and South Carolina 1-2
Read full article: Baylor and Southern California jump into top 10 of women's AP Top 25, UConn and South Carolina 1-2Baylor and Southern California have jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
AP Source: Government shutdown may move UConn-Louisville opener from Ramstein Air Base to US
Read full article: AP Source: Government shutdown may move UConn-Louisville opener from Ramstein Air Base to USNo. 1 UConn’s season opener against No. 20 Louisville that is supposed to be played at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Nov. 4 is in jeopardy of being moved because of the government shutdown.
The greatest women's college basketball players: Who made the list?
Read full article: The greatest women's college basketball players: Who made the list?Cheryl Miller, Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker are among a select group named the best to ever play the game during the 50 years of the women's basketball poll.
UConn tops women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UCLA; SEC has 5 teams in top 10
Read full article: UConn tops women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UCLA; SEC has 5 teams in top 10UConn is the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll.
50 years of the women's basketball poll: From scrappy beginnings to a force in the sport
Read full article: 50 years of the women's basketball poll: From scrappy beginnings to a force in the sportWomen’s college basketball wasn’t always the behemoth with storied programs like UConn, Tennessee and South Carolina dominating the headlines and the Final Four.
Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft
Read full article: Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draftPaige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team.
WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster
Read full article: WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's rosterWNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league.
UConn finishes season at No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll for first time since 2021
Read full article: UConn finishes season at No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll for first time since 2021UConn has capped its season at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll one day after winning its 12th national championship.
Women's college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injured
Read full article: Women's college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injuredWomen’s college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.
UConn returns to top of women's basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title
Read full article: UConn returns to top of women's basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th titleUConn is back on top of women’s basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points.
Paige Bueckers' UConn resume is missing an NCAA title. She says others can ponder her legacy
Read full article: Paige Bueckers' UConn resume is missing an NCAA title. She says others can ponder her legacyPaige Bueckers’ UConn resume has one glaring omission: She hasn’t been able to lead the storied women’s basketball program to a 12th NCAA title.
South Carolina returns to the NCAA title game and gets a rematch of 2022 against Bueckers and UConn
Read full article: South Carolina returns to the NCAA title game and gets a rematch of 2022 against Bueckers and UConnThe journey has been more challenging than usual, but Dawn Staley and defending national champion South Carolina are still getting the job done.
Strong, Fudd help UConn blow out UCLA 85-51 in Final Four as Bueckers moves 1 win from elusive title
Read full article: Strong, Fudd help UConn blow out UCLA 85-51 in Final Four as Bueckers moves 1 win from elusive titleSarah Strong and Azzi Fudd didn’t even need much help from superstar Paige Bueckers to propel UConn into the national title game, leading the Huskies to a remarkably easy 85-51 victory over UCLA in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionals
Read full article: No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionalsPaige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.
Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th women's Final Four with 78-64 win over USC
Read full article: Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th women's Final Four with 78-64 win over USCPaige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over Southern California, which couldn’t overcome the loss of injured star JuJu Watkins.
Bueckers has career-high 40 to lead one-woman March Madness rout for UConn, 82-59 over Oklahoma
Read full article: Bueckers has career-high 40 to lead one-woman March Madness rout for UConn, 82-59 over OklahomaPaige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points, rescuing UConn from its first-half doldrums and single-handedly turning a tight game against Oklahoma into an 82-59 rout that sent the Huskies to the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Read full article: Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16There is plenty of star power left in women’s March Madness with Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts still playing even if JuJu Watkins won’t be.
March Madness: No. 2 UConn routs Arkansas State 103-34 in opener as Fudd has 27 points
Read full article: March Madness: No. 2 UConn routs Arkansas State 103-34 in opener as Fudd has 27 pointsAzzi Fudd had 21 of her 27 points in the first half as second-seeded UConn rolled to a 103-34 win over Arkansas State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
This March Madness, women’s teams are getting a perk men have enjoyed for years
Read full article: This March Madness, women’s teams are getting a perk men have enjoyed for yearsThe Columbia women’s basketball team plays in an intimate 2,700-set gym nestled in Manhattan that is nowhere to be found on the national sports landscape.
In March Madness, the women still have more stars and perhaps more people watching too
Read full article: In March Madness, the women still have more stars and perhaps more people watching tooThe two biggest names in college basketball these days will be playing in the women’s tournament when March Madness gets into full swing.
Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins
Read full article: Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament beginsCaitlin Clark drew lots of eyeballs to women’s basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games.
March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells us
Read full article: March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells usCongratulations to the 12 teams left in the chase for the women’s Division I national championship.
Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide
Read full article: Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decideUCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season.
No. 5 UConn claims 5th straight Big East regular-season title with 72-53 win over No. 22 Creighton
Read full article: No. 5 UConn claims 5th straight Big East regular-season title with 72-53 win over No. 22 CreightonSarah Strong had 22 points and nine rebounds and Paige Bueckers added 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as No. 5 UConn defeated No. 22 Creighton 72-53 and claimed its fifth straight Big East regular-season title.
Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA TournamentJuJu Watkins and Southern California have moved up to a No. 1 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament in the latest projections of the top teams.
Azzi Fudd helps No. 4 UConn end No. 7 South Carolina's 71-game home win streak with 87-58 rout
Read full article: Azzi Fudd helps No. 4 UConn end No. 7 South Carolina's 71-game home win streak with 87-58 routAzzi Fudd scored 28 points and No. 7 UConn ended No. 4 South Carolina’s 71-game home winning streak with an 87-58 victory Sunday.
Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops out
Read full article: Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops outAuburn is still No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll despite a loss to Florida.
No. 2 Notre Dame women have best ranking in 6 years behind UCLA, South Carolina drops to 4th
Read full article: No. 2 Notre Dame women have best ranking in 6 years behind UCLA, South Carolina drops to 4thNotre Dame has moved up to No. 2 in the Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 for its best ranking since 2019.
UMass will pay student who made half-court shot $10,000 even though his foot was on line
Read full article: UMass will pay student who made half-court shot $10,000 even though his foot was on lineA UMass student who made a half-court shot during a women’s basketball game halftime promotion will get his $10,000 prize from the school itself.
As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA
Read full article: As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAAA court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports.
March Madness will pay women's teams under a new structure approved by the NCAA
Read full article: March Madness will pay women's teams under a new structure approved by the NCAAWomen’s basketball teams finally will be paid for playing games in the NCAA Tournament each March just like the men have for years under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.
Iowa State's 30-year streak of hitting a 3-pointer ends in win over Texas Tech
Read full article: Iowa State's 30-year streak of hitting a 3-pointer ends in win over Texas TechIowa State’s NCAA record streak of 945 consecutive games with a 3-pointer ended Tuesday night in a 71-58 victory over Texas Tech. The Cyclones had made a 3-pointer in every game dating back to Feb. 19, 1995, at Colorado when the school was still part of the Big Eight.
Auriemma ties VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women's AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1
Read full article: Auriemma ties VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women's AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1UConn coach Geno Auriemma has moved into a tie with Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances with a single team in the women’s AP Top 25.
No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten play
Read full article: No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten playMichigan has gotten off to a strong start this season and the No. 23 Wolverines will try and close out 2024 with a big victory when they visit No. 4 USC on Sunday.
USC up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3
Read full article: USC up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3Southern California jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll on Monday after edging UConn.
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women's basketball's top stars
Read full article: JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women's basketball's top starsJuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in women’s basketball.
Hidalgo scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68
Read full article: Hidalgo scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68Hannah Hidalgo had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 8 Notre Dame handed second-ranked UConn its first loss with a 79-68 victory Thursday night.
No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Read full article: No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll.
Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25
Read full article: Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25Kansas remained solidly entrenched at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll ahead of its showdown with Duke in Las Vegas.
Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey on the cusp of an NCAA record for victories at storied UConn
Read full article: Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey on the cusp of an NCAA record for victories at storied UConnUConn coach Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey are on the cusp of setting the NCAA record for victories.
AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged
Read full article: AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchangedTCU has entered The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll at No. 19, the school's best ranking in 16 years.
UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC
Read full article: UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNCUConn coach Geno Auriemma tied the NCAA Division I record for men’s or women’s basketball with his 1,216th career victory Friday night as his No. 2 Huskies beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58.
Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st time
Read full article: Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st timeUSC star JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America team that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a sport coming off a record year of fan interest.
South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
Read full article: South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA nextSouth Carolina is starting the season at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll.