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2016 John R. Wooden Award Women’s All-Americans announced

The Los Angeles Athletic Club announced the 2016 John R. Wooden Award Women’s All-Americans as selected by hundreds of national college basketball media members and the Award’s former winners The team consists of, alphabetically: Rachel…

2016 AP All-Americans announced

2016 AP All-Americans Breanna Stewart – UConn Moriah Jefferson – UConn Kelsey Mitchell – Ohio State Rachel Banham – Minnesota A’ja Wilson – South Carolina Stewart made the team for the third time, only the…

WNBA to unveil new team uniform colors and commemorative items for 20th season

The WNBA will celebrate its landmark 20th season by unveiling new team uniform colors and commemorative items. To create an updated oncourt look for the historic season, the WNBA and adidas, the league’s official oncourt apparel provider,…

NCAA unveils 2017 Final Four logo

The 2017 NCAA Women’s Final Four logo was unveiled during a celebration prior to the Dallas Regional semifinal games being played at American Airlines Center. In 2017, Dallas will host the Women’s Final Four for the…

Lower seed sweep in first day of the Sweet 16

They went down one by one, all four of the higher seeds in the first day of Sweet 16 competition were eliminated from the 2016 tournament Friday night. Washington, Lexington Region The Huskies are headed to the…

San Antonio Stars guard Danielle Robinson underwent successful Achilles surgery

From the team: San Antonio Stars guard Danielle Robinson underwent successful Achilles surgery this afternoon in California, the team announced today. Robinson’s timetable to return to basketball activities is to be determined. “After years of…

WBCA announces winners of its inaugural Assistant Coaches of the Year award

From the WBCA: The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has announced its inaugural Assistant Coaches of the Year in each of the six WBCA membership divisions. The Assistant Coach of the Year award is presented…

Ohio State senior guard Cait Craft will miss remainder of NCAA tourney due to broken bone in left hand

Statement from Ohio State: Ohio State senior guard Cait Craft suffered a broken bone in her left hand in practice this week and will miss the remainder of the NCAA Tournament. The senior captain from…

Finalists for 2016 Wade Trophy announced

The Wade Trophy Committee and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced  the 15 finalists in contention for the Wade Trophy. The award is presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding NCAA Division I women’s basketball player.…

Notre Dame signee Erin Boley named the 2015-16 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Notre Dame signee Erin Boley of Elizabethtown High School (Elizabethtown, Ky.) is the 2015-16 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.  The 6-2 forward is a two-time returning Gatorade State Player of the Year. At the time of…

2015-16 All-Region nominees for the 2016 WBCA NCAA Division I Coaches’ All-America Team

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced today the All-Region nominees for the 2016 WBCA NCAA Division I Coaches’ All-America Team.  The selection committee will select the 10-member Coaches’ All-America Team from these 52 candidates.…

Iowa: Guard Whitney Jennings and forward Tagyn Larson leave program

University of Iowa guard Whitney Jennings (9.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg) and forward Tagyn Larson have decided to leave the women’s basketball program to pursue playing opportunities closer to home. Jennings has two years of eligibility…

Texas A&M suspends Shlonte Allen and Courtney Williams before NCAA opener

Texas A&M women’s basketball junior guard Shlonte Allen and senior guard/forward Courtney Williams have been suspended indefinitely, beginning with today’s game against Missouri State, for a violation of team rules. They are eligible to practice…

Official explanation on scoring discrepancy in Albany-Florida game in first round of NCAA tournament

No. 12 seed Albany defeated No. 5 seed Florida 61-58 in the first round of the NCAA tournament in the Syracuse subregional Friday afternoon. The game was not without controversy as both teams indicated frustration…

2016 Jordan Brand All-American Girls Team

2016 Jordan Brand All-American Girls Team  WEST TEAM KYSRE GONDREZICK Height: 5-9 | Position: Guard | Benton Harbor H.S. Hometown: Benton Harbor, MI | College: Michigan AALIYAH WILSON Height: 5-9 | Position: Guard | Muskogee…

Finalists for the 2015-16 Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year named

The finalists for the Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year include include Geno Auriemma (University of Connecticut), Muffet McGraw (University of Notre Dame), Scott Rueck (Oregon State University) and Dawn Staley (University of South Carolina).…

Los Angeles Sparks names Tonya Edwards as an assistant coach

The Los Angeles Sparks named Tonya Edwards as an assistant coach, executive vice president and general manager Penny Toler announced today. From the Sparks: “Tonya will be a valuable asset to the Sparks and we…

Dallas Wings sign Skylar Diggins to contract extension

Dallas Wings sign Skylar Diggins to contract extension

The Dallas Wings announced a multiple-year contract extension for All-Star guard Skylar Diggins. The agreement will keep the South Bend, Ind. native in a Wings uniform through the 2019 season. Financial terms of the contract…

WNBA officially announces marquee partnership deal with Verizon

As reported yesterday, the WNBA and Verizon inked a new league-wide marquee partnership. The WNBA officially announced the deal today, making the wireless provider the league’s most prominent marketing partner.  The WNBA’s historic 20th season begins May…

2016 WNIT Bracket & Results

Complete field || TV/Streaming Schedule Championship Saturday, April 2 FGCU at South Dakota, 3 p.m. ET CBSSN Semifinals Wednesday, March 30 South Dakota 88, Oregon 54 Final Stats  |  Recap Thursday, March 31 Florida Gulf Coast 71, ?Michigan…

2016 WNIT field announced

Bracket and first round matchups The Women’s National Invitation Tournament Selection Committee announced the 64-team field for the 2016 Postseason WNIT Monday evening. In the 19th year of the tournament, first-round action will tip off…

SEC leads 2016 NCAA tournament field with nine bids

The NCAA announced the bracket for the  2016 Division I Women’s Basketball Championship Monday. The organization’s women’s basketball championship committee awarded No. 1 seeds to UConn (32-0), South Carolina (31-1), Notre Dame (31-1) and Baylor (33-1).…

Polls before the 2016 DI NCAA Tournament begins

Associated Press Poll for March 14, 2016 Rank School Record Votes Prev 1 Connecticut 32-0 800 (32) 1 2 Notre Dame 31-1 753 2 3 South Carolina 31-1 747 3 4 Baylor 33-1 707 4…

SportsBusiness Daily: WNBA set to ink marquee partnership deal with Verizon, replacing Boost Mobile

According to an article published Monday by SportsBusiness Daily, the WNBA is on the verge of sealing a deal with Verizon that will make the telecommunications company the league’s new marquee partner. As the WNBA…

FIBA announces schedule for the Rio 2016 Olympic Basketball Tournament and preliminary round opponents

FIBA announced the draws for the Rio 2016 Olympic Basketball Tournaments on Friday. Seven teams have already qualified for Rio 2016. The U.S. secured its place as winner of the 2014 FIBA Women’s World Championship. Host country…

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