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What they said: Oregon State faces the media the day before the 2016 Final Four

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF2lLqxHT8 THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck, student-athletes Jamie Weisner, Sydney Wiese and Ruth Hamblin. Coach, an opening statement. COACH RUECK: Everything has just been great so far. Really appreciative…

What they said: Syracuse faces the media the day before the 2016 Final Four

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PD_aRQJcJw THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman and student-athletes Brittney Sykes, Alexis Peterson and Brianna Butler. Coach, an opening statement. COACH HILLSMAN: Obviously we’re very glad to be here and still…

What they said: Washington faces the media the day before the 2016 Final Four

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsBCfnUN56s THE MODERATOR: Joining us is University of Washington head coach Mike Neighbors, student-athletes Talia Walton, Kelsey Plum and Chantel Osahor. Coach, an opening statement. COACH NEIGHBORS: Got a really fun team to coach. We’ve…

What they said: UConn faces the media the day before the 2016 Final Four

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao0ds6noXig THE MODERATOR: Joining us is UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and student-athletes Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson. Coach, an opening statement. COACH AURIEMMA: The worst part about the whole trip is waiting…

UConn continues to collect honors with AP Coach of the Year and Player of the Year awards

Congratulations to #ncaaW @AP Coach of the Year Geno Auriemma! #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/kRSl9XYlzy — NCAA Women’s Basketball (@ncaawbb) April 2, 2016 Congratulations to #ncaaW @AP Player of the Year Breanna Stewart #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/58840VbK0r — NCAA Women’s…

2016 WBCA Division I Coaches All-America Team announced

The WBCA announced its 2016 Division I Coaches All-America Team at the site of the Final Four on Saturday in Indianapolis. Five members of the team are competing in the Final Four including: Kelsey Plum…

UConn’s Moriah Jefferson is the 2016 WBCA Division I Defensive Player of the Year

Moriah Jefferson | 2016 WBCA Defensive Player of the Year #Going4Eleven pic.twitter.com/k2cXTbVpTP — UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) April 2, 2016 Moriah Jefferson of the University of Connecticut is the 2016 WBCA Division I Defensive Player…

2016 Final Four Social Hub

Final Four Previews Special Dishin & Swishin Podcast: “Ambassador” Tamika Catchings @Catchin24 welcomes the WBB world to Indy Dishin & Swishin 3/31/16 Podcast: Doug Bruno is back to break down the 2016 Final Four Syracuse’s…

Beth Mowins to replace Dave O’Brien as announcer in Final Four, first-time all-female crew for ESPN at event

Veteran announcer Beth Mowins will replace Dave O’Brien as the play-by-play announcer in the women’s Final Four this weekend. It will be the first time ESPN will have an all-female crew for the event. Mowins…

2015-16 Senior CLASS Award winners announced

Three-time first-team AP All-American Breanna Stewart of the University of Connecticut has been selected as the 2015-16 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of…

Duke: Angela Salvadores and Azurá Stevens leave program

From Duke: The Duke women’s basketball duo of Angela Salvadores and Azurá Stevens will not return to the Blue Devil program. “I loved working with both Angela and Azurá,” commented Duke head coach Joanne P.…

Los Angeles Sparks sign veteran center Ann Wauters

From the team: The Los Angeles Sparks have signed veteran center Ann Wauters, executive vice president and general manager Penny Toler announced today. Wauters joins Los Angeles for her ninth WNBA season, and second under…

Minnesota Lynx sign guard Courtney Clements and forward Keisha Hampton

From the team: The Minnesota Lynx today announced the signing of guard Courtney Clements and forward Keisha Hampton. Per team policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed. Clements, a 6-0 guard, originally signed a…

Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams will miss 2016 WNBA season due to a ruptured left Achilles tendon

From the Sparks: Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams will miss the 2016 WNBA season due to a ruptured left Achilles tendon, executive vice president and general manager Penny Toler announced today. The injury, which…

Georgia’s Joni Taylor named 2016 Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year

Joni Taylor, head coach at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, is the 2016 recipient of the Spalding Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year Award, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)…

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…

Texas looks to derail UConn push towards history in Bridgeport Regional Final

Texas looks to derail UConn push towards history in Bridgeport Regional Final

#2 Texas vs. #1 UConn, 7 p.m. EDT Division I Women’s Basketball Bridgeport Regional Final TV: ESPN/WatchESPN, Dave O’Brien, Doris Burke, Holly Rowe Audio BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – “I really am looking forward to tomorrow,” Texas…

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…

Texas and UCLA look to return to the top in Bridgeport Regional

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – For years, Texas and UCLA were synonymous with success in women’s college basketball. However, recent years brought hard times to the storied programs. Under the guidance of Karen Aston and Cori Close…

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…

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…

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