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nytimes.com - Eden Laase - Why the stigma of eating disorders persists in women's college basketball
Why the stigma of eating disorders persists in women's college basketball
The New York Times

Like many elite athletes growing up, the more Jennah Isai played her sport, the more praise she received. The more she succeeded in basketball, the happier the people around her seemed. The compliments inspired her to work harder, and that hard…

ajc.com - Olivia Sayer - Ayla Guzzardo named next head coach of Georgia women's basketball
Ayla Guzzardo named next head coach of Georgia women's basketball
ajc

Georgia women's basketball outlasted by Virginia in NCAA Tournament “We are excited to welcome Ayla and her family to the University of Georgia,” athletic director Josh Brooks said in a statement. “This is a great day for our…

espn.com - Jim McCormick - Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting tips for Sunday's NBA games
Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting tips for Sunday's NBA games
ESPN

ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream as well as game-by-game…

wsj.com - Rachel Bachman - UCLA Wins Its First NCAA Title in Women's Basketball
UCLA Wins Its First NCAA Title in Women's Basketball
Wall Street Journal

PHOENIX—UCLA, long synonymous with greatness in men's basketball, finally has a first NCAA title in the women's game. The program was only launched in 1974, by which time John Wooden's men's dynasty was already on the map. And even though…

si.com - Colin Cummings - Men's Basketball: Possible Transfer Portal Exits
Men's Basketball: Possible Transfer Portal Exits
Sports Illustrated

Recruiting from the transfer portal is vital in the recruiting and building process in today's era, especially with new entities like NIL entering the fray as of recent. An under looked part of the process is the aspect of getting your players to…

espn.com - Doug Greenberg - Michigan Wolverines heavy favorites over UConn Huskies in men's college basketball title game
Michigan Wolverines heavy favorites over UConn Huskies in men's college basketball title game
ESPN

After a dominant performance against Arizona in the semifinals, Michigan will head into the men's college basketball national championship game as the favorite over UConn, though the exact lines for the matchup have varied early and often.

si.com - Mark Wogenrich - Penn State Basketball Is Recruiting Overseas Again This Offseason
Penn State Basketball Is Recruiting Overseas Again This Offseason
Sports Illustrated

The Penn State men's basketball team recruited international players heavily last season, with mixed results. Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades is returning to the European basketball market again this offseason but with a different approach. Penn…

si.com - Zack Nagy - Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Trending for Top-Ranked Prospect in America
Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Trending for Top-Ranked Prospect in America
Sports Illustrated

Oak Grove (La.) five-star center Caroline Bradley has narrowed her focus to 10 schools with a commitment date locked in as the top-ranked prospect in Louisiana winds down her recruitment. Bradley checks in as the No. 1 center in America with…

si.com - Brad Bierman - Syracuse basketball staff growing with the hiring of an assistant coach from Siena
Syracuse basketball staff growing with the hiring of an assistant coach from Siena
Sports Illustrated

In an another important step to building out his first staff, Kevin Sweeney of si.com reported Sunday what had been speculated since McNamara was named the Orange head coach, that he would bring the 29-year old Lee along with him from Loudonville.

nola.com - Toyloy Brown III - Who does LSU basketball want in the transfer portal? Here are 4 players Will Wade could target.
Who does LSU basketball want in the transfer portal? Here are 4 players Will Wade could target.
NOLA.com

Will Wade made a few promises when he was reintroduced as the coach at LSU. One of his declarations centered on the team that he'll create. “We're going to recruit competitors that understand what it means to put those three letters across…

si.com - Liam McKeone - Full Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class for 2026
Full Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class for 2026
Sports Illustrated

This year will see a new bunch of worthy individuals inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Last week we learned some of the bigger names that will headline this year's class ; the induction will feature longtime NBA figure Doc Rivers…

si.com - Jason Burke - Stanford Women's Basketball Bracing For Offseason Shakeup
Stanford Women's Basketball Bracing For Offseason Shakeup
Sports Illustrated

How deep will this roster shakeup go? The Stanford women's basketball team looks to be facing an uphill battle this offseason, as they'll be without their graduating seniors, as expected, but they have also had a trio of names declare their…

koco.com - EDDIE PELLS - UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty
UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty
KOCO

UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game Uh, in terms of the analytics, it looks like *** lot of the tournament may be relatively by the chalk at the beginning, and, uh, but it's March…

fansided.com - Justin Carter - NCAA women's basketball championship: The stats that will decide UCLA vs South Carolina
NCAA women's basketball championship: The stats that will decide UCLA vs South Carolina
FanSided

UCLA and South Carolina advance to the NCAA women's basketball championship, each seeking the title. Ball control and defensive strategies will be crucial, with key players expected to influence the game's pace and turnovers. UCLA's superior ball…

nytimes.com - Daniel Shirley - South Carolina vs. UCLA live updates: Women's March Madness 2026 national championship game predictions, odds and latest
South Carolina vs. UCLA live updates: Women's March Madness 2026 national championship game predictions, odds and latest
The New York Times

Follow our live coverage as the Gamecocks and Bruins face off for the national championship UCLA will play for its first national championship, while South Carolina will play for its fourth when the two programs meet in the women's NCAA Tournament…

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