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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…

timesleader.com - UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game
UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game
Times Leader

INDIANAPOLIS — There's a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And, in a perfectly fitting twist, UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one…

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…

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 - 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 - 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…

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…

si.com - Gabriel Duarte - Three Reasons to be Excited for Oregon Ducks Basketball Next Season
Three Reasons to be Excited for Oregon Ducks Basketball Next Season
Sports Illustrated

The Oregon Ducks suffered through their worst season yet under coach Dana Altman. With a 12-20 record, the Ducks were under.500 for the first time in Altman's tenure. Oregon was plagued by injuries and inconsistent play, but the program will need…

si.com - Pat Forde - Indiana's Basketball Misery on Full Display in Men's National Title Game
Indiana's Basketball Misery on Full Display in Men's National Title Game
Sports Illustrated

INDIANAPOLIS — Fortunately, Indiana is a football school now. Otherwise, this backyard Final Four would really be excruciating. There's Dusty May, who grew up 20 minutes from Bloomington and graduated from Indiana— he's here coaching…

si.com - Ashton Grissom - A Look at The Most Critical Moment in Houston Basketball History
A Look at The Most Critical Moment in Houston Basketball History
Sports Illustrated

On April 2, 2014, the University of Houston made arguably the most important decision in its history when it comes to basketball by hiring Kelvin Sampson to become its next head coach. Since that day, he has done nothing but win, and he has…

sbnation.com - Beth Maiman - UCLA women's basketball went from underdog to national champion behind an ultimate team effort
UCLA women's basketball went from underdog to national champion behind an ultimate team effort
SB Nation

PHOENIX — With under four minutes left to go in the 2026 NCAA women's national championship game, UCLA's Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice were subbed out of the game, headed to their bench and hugged their head coach Cori Close. Seconds later…

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