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UCLA rewards Cori Close with four-year contract extension

UCLA, fresh off a national title in women's basketball, has announced a new four-year contract extension that will keep Cori Close in Westwood through the 2029-30 season.

UConn to face South Carolina in 1st meeting since Geno-Staley spat

UConn will face South Carolina as part of a neutral-site game Nov. 24 in the first meeting between the rivals since the sideline altercation between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at last month's Final Four.

Colts GM Ballard, ex-NBA star Finley to help find Wisconsin AD

Wisconsin has named a nine-person search committee, including Colts GM Chris Ballard and two-time NBA All-Star Michael Finley, to help find the Badgers' next athletic director.

JWill: NCAA tournament expansion lets more mediocrity in

Jay Williams voices his displeasure with the NCAA tournament expanding to 76 teams and why he thinks it's happening.

'This only happens in the movies': How Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff's sister became her surrogate

After battling breast cancer, Wyckoff thought she wouldn't be able to have another child. Then she got a surprising phone call.

Wetzel: NCAA tournament expansion is bad, but it's happening. Here's how to lessen the damage

John Calipari knows a thing or two about the NCAA tournament, from all perspectives. He's as confused as anyone by expansion but wants to make sure it helps the little guy.

NCAA tournament expansion FAQ: What you need to know now that it's official

The men's and women's basketball tournaments will expand from 68 to 76 teams. Here's how it will work.

NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams

The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams -- the largest increase for the men since 1985, and the first for the women since 2022.

Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds

In addition to having avian-friendly names, both Hawkins and Bird have provided major contributions to UConn men's and women's basketball in the hoops-crazed state.

Women's NCAA basketball: Ranking top transfer portal classes

Which teams benefited the most from the portal? And which ones are intriguing but are in wait-and-see mode?

Women's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27

We're tracking all the coaching changes in women's college basketball throughout the offseason.

Auriemma reflects on spat with Staley: 'You just feel dumb'

UConn coach Geno Auriemma on Monday reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and said he feels "dumb for the way that it played out."

Final 2026 women's basketball recruiting top 25 class rankings

USC keeps its hold on No. 1, South Carolina slots right behind, as Arizona and Arizona State enter the top 25.

Women's Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds

South Carolina jumps to the top after making key additions, and Duke and USC join the top five.

Mad Dog calls NCAA tournament expansion 'absurd'

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo furiously explains why he dislikes the NCAA tournament expanding to 76 teams.

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