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Dawn Staley Speaks on Potentially Becoming a Head Coach in the NBA

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley speaks on potentially becoming a head coach in the NBA. During the offseason, there was some buzz around the potential of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley becoming the head coach of the New York Knicks.

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Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Trending for Five-Star Target, Top-Ranked Recruit

Indianapolis (Ind.) Lawrence Central five-star prospect Lola Lampley made her way to Baton Rouge this past weekend for a multi-day stay with Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 14

Madison Layden-Zay's Decision to Return Already Benefiting Purdue in Big Ways

Two years ago, Madison Layden-Zay went through Senior Day at Purdue, planning to put an end to her basketball career and move into the real world, despite still having one year of eligibility remaining.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / October 14

Defending champion UConn ranks No. 1 in preseason poll

Defending champion UConn is No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll released on Tuesday. It is the 13th time since 1995 that the Huskies have entered a season in the top spot and the first since 2017.

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Caitlin Clark News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa HC Credits Caitlin Clark For Recruiting Success

The Iowa Hawkeyes have made a massive leap in recruitment in the last few years. In April 2024, the program secured a commitment from Addie Deal, a top recruit from California.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 14

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Represented Well on Preseason All-SEC Teams

BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU women’s basketball First-Team All-SEC duo from a season ago Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams received recognition Monday from the league’s media members as selections for the preseason All-SEC teams.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / October 13

Gamecocks starting F Chloe Kitts (ACL) to miss season

South Carolina senior forward Chloe Kitts will miss the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL, the school confirmed Monday. She averaged 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds in 38 starts last season for the NCAA Tournament runner-up.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 13

Dawn Staley Addresses Season-Ending Injury to South Carolina Gamecocks Star

The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team is going to look a lot different at the start of the 2025-26 college basketball season than it did one year before.

Dawn Staley News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Dawn Staley Receives Bad News Before College Basketball Season

Dawn Staley is headed into another season as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks. Staley has been one of the best head coaches in the women's college basketball landscape for years, helping South Carolina consistently compete for a national title.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 11

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Hosting Pair of Five-Star, Top-15 Prospects

Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers continue attacking the recruiting trail this fall with the program currently hosting a pair of five-star targets to Baton Rouge.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 10

Offseason of 'Soul Searching' Helped Purdue's Katie Gearlds Find Coaching Personality

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The offseason ate away at Purdue coach Katie Gearlds. After a 10-19 season, she knew something would have to change moving forward. She would have preferred not to have to endure the pain that comes with a disappointing season, but she also believes that the learning experience helped rediscover her coaching personality.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 10

USC Trojans Women's Basketball Star Named Tunnel Captain vs. Michigan

The USC Trojans will face the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a week 7 matchup. The Trojans are 4-1, looking to turn things around coming off a bye week.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 9

USC Women's Basketball Stars Snubbed from Big Ten Preseason All-Conference List

The Big Ten released its 2025–26 women’s basketball preseason polls this week, and while USC earned a top-five conference ranking, the Trojans were noticeably absent from the preseason All-Big Ten team selections.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 9

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Set to Host No. 3 Rated Prospect in America

Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon five-star combo guard Jerzy Robinson will take an official visit to Baton Rouge this weekend for a multi-day stay alongside Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Sneaks Into Preseason Top 25

According to ESPN's Charlie Creme, head coach Jan Jensen's Iowa Hawkeyes are the No. 20 team in the nation. Knowing how much work she put into her first year as head coach, this ranking should come as no surprise.

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LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 8

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball to Take Center Stage at SEC Media Day

BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey will be joined by Flau’jae Johnson, Mikaylah Williams, and MiLaysia Fulwiley to represent LSU at 2025 SEC Media Day.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Dawn Staley Receives Good News on Tuesday

Dawn Staley has had an incredible coaching career with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Since taking the head coaching position in 2008, Staley has led South Carolina to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, seven Final Fours and has won three national championships.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 4

Iowa Named to Top Six For 2026 Four-Star Recruit

Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball HC Jan Jensen may have landed her biggest recruit yet in McKenna Woliczko, but her work has just begun. With fellow five-star recruit, Addison Bjorn on the horizon, Iowa knows they can't look past other recruits.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 2

Purdue Women's Basketball Without Key Transfer Player for 'Some Time' Due to Injury

An injury has already hit the Purdue women's basketball program as it prepares for the 2025-26 season. The Boilermakers will be without transfer guard Taylor Henderson for "some time," according to a report from Mike Carmin of Greater Lafayette Sports Report.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / October 1

Iowa still has Caitlin Clark effect after landing five-star commit

The Caitlin Clark effect is still very real in Iowa City. The Iowa Hawkeyes have always had a strong women's basketball program, but Clark really put Iowa hoops on the map nationally.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 1

Vic Schaefer 'Loves' His 2025 Texas Longhorns Team

After getting knocked out of the NCAA tournament in the final four last season, the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team looks to make another tournament run in the 2025-2026 season.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / October 2