The 2024 women’s NCAA tournament bracket is here. The games are right around the corner. The anticipation and excitement around women’s college basketball has never been higher. Let the dancing begin. ESPN is here to get you situated and prepared on all things March Madness as competition gets underway this week, starting with the First […]
Continue readingStrong is the last player in the ESPNW Top 100 to commit to a school since she decided late last fall to make her decision in the spring. Born in Europe while her parents both played professionally, the Naismith Player of the Year and McDonald’s All-American has not had what many would consider a traditional […]
Continue readingBueckers scored 27 points and had five blocks to help the No. 10 Huskies beat Georgetown 78-42 on Monday night to win their 22nd Big East Tournament title. “A year ago I would have done anything to be in basketball shoes instead of streetwear and to be playing in the most important month of basketball,” […]
Continue readingUConn star center Aaliyah Edwards‘ nose is “way broken,” coach Geno Auriemma said Sunday, after she took an elbow to the nose during the Huskies’ win over Providence on Saturday. Auriemma, speaking after No. 9 UConn’s 58-29 win over Marquette in the Big East tournament semifinals, said Edwards is doubtful for Monday night’s title game […]
Continue readingThe senior from Croatia announced her decision on social media, posting photos with coach Geno Auriemma in a convertible and writing, “Peace out UConn nation. I will miss you so much!” The two-time Big East defensive player of the year is averaging 7.2 points and 6.8 assists this season. Several other Huskies who also could […]
Continue readingHappy March, basketball fans. You’ve made it to the best month of the year! It’s been a thrilling college basketball season full of twists and turns aside from one unwavering constant — the dominant South Carolina Gamecocks. The stars on the women’s side have dazzled, from household names such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and […]
Continue readingVirginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley said that having previously gone through one senior day a year ago made her a little more prepared for the emotions of the second one. But there were still some tears shed Sunday as she played her last regular-season home game at Blacksburg’s Cassell Coliseum. She made it a great […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. After passing Mike Krzyzewski on the all-time wins list, UConn coach Geno Auriemma says his focus is on improving his team, not his personal accomplishments. (1:55) HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Mike Krzyzewski for second-most wins by a head coach in Division I men’s or […]
Continue readingUConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers announced Friday night that she’s returning for the 2024-25 season, news that will send shockwaves through the Huskies and the WNBA, where she was projected to be a 2024 lottery pick. Bueckers made the announcement in front of a packed crowd at Gampel Pavilion during a senior night ceremony […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Chloe Kitts shows off her court vision and finds Raven Johnson near the hoop for a South Carolina score. (0:19) COLUMBIA, S.C. — Following No. 11 UConn’s 83-65 loss at No. 1 South Carolina on Sunday, coach Geno Auriemma said he’s focused on helping his short-handed team improve — not the […]
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