College Basketball (W): Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 17

Purdue Women's Basketball Offers Heavily-Recruited 2026 Guard From Minnesota

Coach Katie Gearlds and the Purdue women's basketball staff are hoping to add a skilled guard to the 2026 recruiting class. This week, the Boilermakers extended an offer to Vienna Murray, a 6-foot-1 guard from Woodbury, Minn.

Spartans' Fralick Gives Motivating Preview to Next Season

Michigan State women's basketball coach Robyn Fralick has made quite the impression in her first two seasons as head coach in East Lansing and has done so once again in a recent national interview that drew headlines regarding what is in store for her program.

Kim Mulkey News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 16

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Extend Offer to Top-Five Prospect in America

Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers continue hitting the recruiting trail with force this offseason with the program recently going on the road to evaluate potential targets.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 16

Purdue Women's Basketball Offers 6-Foot-7 Center in 2027 Recruiting Class

One of the most dominant post players in the 2027 recruiting class has received an offer from the Purdue women's basketball program. The Boilermakers extended an offer to 6-foot-7 center Kendall Hulsman this week.

College Basketball (W) News / 5 GOATs / July 16

Twins getting new twins: Haley, Hanna Cavinder announce breast enhancement surgery

The Cavinder twins (Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder) announced they are having breast enhancement surgery. The former college basketball players and internet personalities went to TikTok on Wednesday to show themselves in robes at a medical facility ahead of their procedure.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 15

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball to Compete in Paradise Jam Tournament in November

BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU women’s basketball will compete in the 2025 Paradise Jam Tournament this November at the University of the Virgin Islands on St.

College Basketball (W) News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Women’s Basketball Freshman Impresses On Global Stage at U19 World Cup

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team may not have to wait long for its next breakout star. Incoming freshman guard Jazzy Davidson is already making waves this summer, putting her all-around game on display at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in the Czech Republic.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 13

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Visit Five-Star Prospect for Check In

Indianapolis (Ind.) Lawrence Central five-star Lola Lampley remains one of the top prospects in America as she navigates the AAU circuit this summer. Lampley, the No.

College Basketball (W) News / The SportsRush / July 11

Shaquille O’Neal Squeezes Angel Reese Into Caitlin Clark’s ‘$36 Million’ Argument Claiming She’ll Never Make What She’s Worth

There’s always that one couple with zero personality that everyone kind of knows. Every story they tell is a “we/us” tale, every anecdote is something they have experienced together and every opinion is shared.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Dawn Staley News Emerges on Wednesday

Dawn Staley has created one of the best teams in women's basketball during her time with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Staley has consistently helped

Dawn Staley News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Dawn Staley Shares Heartwarming News on Wednesday

Since taking over at South Carolina in 2008, Dawn Staley has guided the program to three NCAA titles, seven Final Four appearances and 13 seasons with

Grand Canyon Antelopes News / Yardbarker / July 8

Grand Canyon accelerates entry into new conference

Grand Canyon University was in danger of being left out of a conference for the 2025-26 season.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 7

Texas Longhorns' Madison Booker Adds Another Gold for Team USA

It’s offseason for the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball program, but that doesn’t mean that all of its players have fallen into more under-the-radar routines.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 6

Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo Helps USA Win FIBA AmeriCup

Team USA rallied past Canada in the FIBA AmeriCup Semifinals thanks to a big fourth quarter on Saturday, and the Americans did it again on Sunday against Brazil to claim the Gold Medal.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / July 6

This Trait Could Be Key Part of Identity for Mizzou WBB: The Extra Point

Watch the video below as Missouri On SI basketball reporter Killian Wright breaks down the role he expects the transition game to be a part of Tigers' women's basketball under Kellie Harper.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Hannah Hidalgo's Huge Game Helps Team USA Rally Past Canada

Team USA had its first test on Saturday against Canada in the FIBA AmeriCup Semifinals, and thanks to Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, it survived. The Notre Dame guard finished with a game-high 19 points and four steals to help Team USA rally past Canada, 65-53.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / July 5

LSU’s Kim Mulkey Shares Response to Flau’jae Johnson’s Offseason Move

Flau’jae Johnson is heading into the 2025-26 college basketball season as one of the biggest names in the sport. The LSU guard will be entering her fourth season in Baton Rouge and is expected to play a major role for the Tigers once again.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo Leads Team USA to Quarterfinal Win

Friday was Independence Day, and Team USA didn't just come through with a win on America's birthday, but rather a 110-44 blowout victory over Puerto Rico in the FIBA AmeriCup Quarterfinals.

College Basketball (W) News / USC Trojans on SI / July 4

Get To Know USC Trojans' Latest Hire: General Manager Selena Castillo

USC Trojans women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb announced the hiring of general manager Selena Castillo on July 1 to fill the role previously held by Amy Broadhead.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 4

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Heavily Pursuing Top-Five Point Guard in America

Pomfret (Md.) Sidwell Friends School five-star guard Autumn Fleary is down to four schools as she begins winding down her recruiting process ths summer.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 3

Hidalgo Shines, Miles Efficient as Team USA Dominates Mexico

Whoever said Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo can only get it done on the offensive end of the floor didn't watch team USA's 104-48 blowout win over Mexico on Wednesday in the Americans final FIBA AmeriCup preliminary contest.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Field Level Media / May 20

Notre Dame hires program legend as men's, women's hoops GM

Notre Dame hired alumnus Pat Garrity on Tuesday to serve as general manager of the Fighting Irish men's and women's basketball teams. The dual GM role is new at Notre Dame and is believed to be only the second such role -- overseeing both men's and women's sports -- in college athletics.

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 30

UConn primed to repeat as national champs in 2026 following transfer portal addition

UConn returned to the pinnacle of women's college basketball in early April when the program won its first national title in nine years.

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 24

Report: LSU women's hoops on brink of scoring win over rival

Report: LSU women's hoops on brink of scoring rare win over SEC rival

Despite winning two of the past three women's college basketball national titles, the recent head-to-head battle between LSU and South Carolina has been one-sided in favor of the Gamecocks.

Former five-star leaves LSU for rival SEC program

Dawn Staley makes major personal announcement

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LSU Tigers News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 26