Women's College Basketball

Trotter: South Carolina's loss might be exactly what's needed to return to the top

The season is young, and South Carolina has plenty of tests ahead to prove itself.

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South Carolina's loss resets the women's basketball national championship race

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Women's college basketball power rankings: Who takes over at No. 1 after South Carolina's loss?

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No. 5 UCLA upsets No. 1 South Carolina, snapping Gamecocks' 43-game win streak

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Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame overpower USC on the road in top-10 matchup

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WNBA coaching carousel latest: Will the Wings, Mystics or Sun be next to hire?

What's next for Teresa Weatherspoon? How could new hires change the style of play in the W?

Ben Pickman20

How 'dynamic' duo of Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo turned Notre Dame into 'Point Guard U'

Notre Dame faces its most important test so far Saturday at USC. Its backcourt is ready.

Chantel Jennings17

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Geno Auriemma takes over the GOAT mantle, plus Army's CFP dreams

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Win a Cy Young today. In the modern era of women’s basketball, there is UConn — and by extension, Geno Auriemma — and there is everyone else. At one point it was Tennessee and everyone else. Now it might be South Carolina and everyone else. But for over two decades, Auriemma and the Huskies have been the standard. Last night, we saw the coronation: Auriemma is now the winningest coach in college basketball history. Two important...

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Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women's basketball's new era

Lindsay Gottlieb talks about coaching JuJu Watkins, how NIL and increased media attention have changed the job and more.

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The win record sets UConn's Geno Auriemma apart. But his players' legacies tell his greatness

Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Sue Bird and more celebrated Auriemma's milestone in Storrs.

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Geno Auriemma becomes all-time winningest college basketball coach in 40th year at UConn

Geno Auriemma earned his 1,217th win Wednesday night to pass Tara VanDerveer for the record.

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Geno Auriemma never planned to stay at UConn — 40 years later, he's about to set another record there

Auriemma could become the all-time winningest college basketball coach Wednesday.

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WNBA mock draft: After Wings win lottery for Paige Bueckers, who goes next?

After the draft lottery, Sabreena Merchant analyzes the best fits for the 2025 draft.

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Women's college basketball power rankings: After early milestone, what's in store for JuJu Watkins?

How has Raegan Beers changed Oklahoma (and vice versa)? Chantel Jennings dives into women's hoops and provides this week's rankings.

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Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles headline 2025 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class

Alana Beard, Cappie Pondexter, Mark Campbell, Lucille Kyvallosare and Danielle Donehew also a part of the 2025 class

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JuJu Watkins becomes first active NCAA athlete to inspire a Funko Pop figure

Watkins continues to rack up firsts both on and off the court

Brooks Peck15

Volleyball players, coach sue San Jose State, Mountain West for allowing transgender athlete

The plaintiffs include SJSU co-captain Brooke Slusser, assistant coach Melissa Batie-Smoose and two former Spartans players.

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One of basketball's most exciting offenses is coming to the WNBA after Atlanta Dream hire

Karl Smesko's efficient shooting teams made him a standout at FGCU. Will it translate to the pros?

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To keep South Carolina on top, Dawn Staley had to change

Staley's ability to adapt might be the Hall of Fame coach's greatest asset to remaining undefeated.

Chantel Jennings14

Submit questions for Richard Deitsch's latest sports media mailbag

Have questions about anything in sports media? Leave them here and senior writer Richard Deitsch will answer some in an upcoming mailbag.

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Women's college basketball power rankings: Who's keeping LSU afloat?

Maryland climbs and Baylor falls in Sabreena Merchant's top 25.

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Women's basketball isn't having a moment. This is our new reality

What we’re seeing is long overdue, and it still feels like it's just getting started.

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Charges against South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins dismissed as forward rejoins team activities

Watkins was arrested on Aug. 31 following an incident in which she allegedly assaulted someone.

Ben Pickman15

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women's basketball in spotlight

After Caitlin Clark created a buzz last season, Watkins and Bueckers are expected to harness the momentum.

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Inside the decades-long struggle that made the Caitlin Clark phenomenon possible

Before Clark turbocharged the popularity of women’s basketball, a foundation had to be built, ready and waiting for someone like her.

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Women's College Basketball

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Geno Auriemma takes over the GOAT mantle, plus Army's CFP dreams

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women's basketball's new era

The win record sets UConn's Geno Auriemma apart. But his players' legacies tell his greatness

Geno Auriemma becomes all-time winningest college basketball coach in 40th year at UConn

Geno Auriemma never planned to stay at UConn — 40 years later, he's about to set another record there

WNBA mock draft: After Wings win lottery for Paige Bueckers, who goes next?

Women's college basketball power rankings: After early milestone, what's in store for JuJu Watkins?

Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles headline 2025 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class

JuJu Watkins becomes first active NCAA athlete to inspire a Funko Pop figure

Volleyball players, coach sue San Jose State, Mountain West for allowing transgender athlete

One of basketball's most exciting offenses is coming to the WNBA after Atlanta Dream hire

To keep South Carolina on top, Dawn Staley had to change

Submit questions for Richard Deitsch's latest sports media mailbag

Women's college basketball power rankings: Who's keeping LSU afloat?

Women's basketball isn't having a moment. This is our new reality

Charges against South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins dismissed as forward rejoins team activities

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women's basketball in spotlight

Inside the decades-long struggle that made the Caitlin Clark phenomenon possible