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Cal: Lindsay Gottlieb gets contract extension through 2020-21

On the morning of the 2016-17 Pac-12 women’s basketball media day, Cal announced that head coach  agreed to a contract extension through the 2020-21 season. Hired in April 2011, Gottlieb is entering her sixth season as…

Media predicts South Carolina to win the 2017 SEC title; Preseason POY: A’ja Wilson

South Carolina was predicted to win the 2017 Southeastern Conference women’s basketball championship in a voting of a select panel of both SEC and national media members. The Gamecocks enter the 2016-17 campaign as the…

NCAA announces penalties for Ole Miss women’s basketball

While the NCAA continues to investigate violations in the Ole Miss football team, the organization announced penalties for the women’s basketball program Friday. The infractions stem from activity in 2012 by former coaches. According to…

Rutgers senior guard Tyler Scaife to redshirt the 2016-17 season

Rutgers senior guard Tyler Scaife will redshirt the 2016-17 season according to head coach C. Vivian Stringer. The Little Rock, Arkansas native averaged 17.2 points per game and earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors by…

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame changes selection timeline, will announce class in February

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) Board of Directors is introducing a new timeline for the selection process. The organization’s board of directors altered the timeline to elevate exposure and increase media interest. The timeline for the Class of…

Tournaments scheduled in Puerto Rico moved to Daytona and Las Vegas due to concerns over Zika virus

The 2016 San Juan Shootout held during Thanksgiving weekend and the Puerto Rico Classic scheduled for Dec. 19-21 have been moved to other locations due to concerns over the Zika virus in the U.S. commonwealth island. The…

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike named 2016 WNBA MVP

Los Angeles Sparks forward and three-time Stanford All-American Nneka Ogwumike was named the 2016 WNBA Most Valuable Player the league announced Tuesday. The fifth-year pro from Cypress, Texas earned 31 of 39 first-place votes from…

San Francisco: Jennifer Azzi steps down as head coach, effective immediately

San Francisco: Jennifer Azzi steps down as head coach, effective immediately

University of San Francisco head coach Jennifer Azzi, who led the Dons to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1997 last season, resigned today effectively immediately. She spent six seasons heading USF. “I have decided to step away…

Dayton: Jim Jabir to step down as head coach for “personal reasons”

From Dayton: Jim Jabir, head coach of the University of Dayton women’s basketball team, has stepped down for personal reasons after leading the program for 13 seasons. Jabir is the all-time wins leader in program…

#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Tully Bevilaqua

#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Tully Bevilaqua

Wasn't the desired result but the kids had a great time!! @IndianaFever pic.twitter.com/YjqaDpqAOY — Tully L Bevilaqua OLY (@Bevilaqua41) July 13, 2016 Former WNBA player and Seattle Storm original Simone Edwards is writing a column series this…

Stanford senior forward Kailee Johnson foregoing final season of eligibility

Stanford senior forward Kailee Johnson foregoing final season of eligibility

On the day that Stanford announced its 2016-17 nonconference schedule, the program also released a statement indicating that senior forward Kailee Johnson has decided to forego her final season of eligibility to “focus on jumpstarting her…

Stanford’s 2016-17 non-conference schedule features Texas, Gonzaga, Tenn., GWU and a sister vs. sister exhibition

Stanford’s 2016-17 non-conference schedule features Texas, Gonzaga, Tenn., GWU and a sister vs. sister exhibition

Image: Stanford Athletics. Stanford, Calif. – Stanford’s 2016-17 nonconference schedule features two games against progams that advanced to the Elite Eight a season ago, Texas and Tennessee, plus a sister vs. sister preseason contest. The…

Vermont Women’s Basketball Cancels Dec. 28 North Carolina Road Game Due to Discriminatory HB2 Law

Vermont cancelled its women’s basketball road game against North Carolina on Dec. 28 due to concern over the state’s HB2 law. The legislation prevents local governments from enacting anti-discrimination ordinances to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and…

Holly Warlick addresses departure of Andraya Carter, announces that Te’a Cooper will miss season, provides other updates

Today Tennessee announced that redshirt senior guard Andraya Carter decided to end her playing career due to nagging injuries. This afternoon head coach Holly Warlick addressed the media about Carter and provided updates on the…

With a new coach on deck Vanderbilt 2016-17 non-conference schedule features Duke, Tulane, Louisville, Indiana

https://youtu.be/C6_eJskYotU Under new head coach Stephanie White, Vanderbilt will face a competitive slate in 2016-17 that features Duke, Tulane, Louisville and Indiana. Fans will get early looks at the team during exhibitions versus Bellarmine on Sunday,…

Tennessee: Guard Andraya Carter ends her playing career due to recurring injuries

Tennessee announced today that 5-9 guard Andraya Carter, a redshirt senior, is ending her playing career due to recurring injuries. Carter wrote a letter explaining the decision to stop playing that was posted on the…

2015-16 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls Announced

St. Francis College Brooklyn, Upper Iowa University, University of Dubuque, Mount Marty College and Northwest College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2015-16 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls. St. Francis Brooklyn, coached…

Cal’s 2016-17 non-conference schedule features seven 2016 postseason participants

California’s 2016-17 non-conference schedule features seven 2016 postseason participants including local competition. After an exhibition contest against Westmont on Sunday, Nov. 6, the Bears open the regular season on Nov. 11 at Saint Mary’s in…

#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Yolanda Griffith

#LifeAfterWNBA: Where Are They Now? Simone Edwards interviews Yolanda Griffith

Former WNBA player and Seattle Storm original Simone Edwards is writing a column series this summer on the lives of former players in the league. For more on Edwards, check out her bio at the bottom of the article.…

Big 12 and SEC Announce 2016 Women’s Basketball Challenge Schedule

The Big 12 and Southeastern conferences announced the 2016 schedule for their Women’s Basketball Challenge which will feature every team from the Big 12 against 10 squads from the SEC. The games will be scheduled…

Stanford star guard Lili Thompson leaves team, will remain a student at institution

The San Jose Mercury News reported Thursday afternoon that Stanford star point guard Lili Thompson would not be returning to the team for her senior season but will remain on scholarship. Thompson (Mansfield, Texas), was a…

Maryland 2016-17 non-conference schedule features Arizona State, Louisville and UConn

The Big Ten champion Maryland women’s basketball team released its non-conference slate for the 2016-17 season. The schedule includes contests against Connecticut, Louisville and Arizona State. The Terrapins officially open the 2016-17 season on Sunday,…

Texas 2016-17 non-conference schedule features Stanford, Mississippi St., South Carolina, UConn, Tenn. & FSU

The Texas Longhorn 2016-17 non-conference schedule features six teams that advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 last season. The lineup includes Connecticut, the defending NCAA Champion, in a December 4 matchup as part of the…

Video: Pat Summitt “Celebration of Life” – Thousands pay respects to legendary coach

“This is not a goodbye, but an until-we-meet-again. We love you, Pat. Thank you for everything.” – Tamika Catchings Video: University of Tennessee Thousands of people including fans, coaches, athletes, former Lady Vols and even…

Loyola Chicago fires Sheryl Swoopes after investigation, just days before July recruiting begins

After a lengthy investigation into alleged misconduct of players, Loyola University Chicago fired Hall of Fame head coach Sheryl Swoopes late Sunday afternoon, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times.  The school’s athletic director, Steve…

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