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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 2

Texas Longhorns Part of Inaugural Women's Tournament in Players Era Festival

Texas Women's basketball will be heading to Las Vegas in 2025, selected as one of four teams to play in the Players Era Festival. Alongside Duke, UCLA and South Carolina, the Texas Longhorns will be spending its Thanksgiving weekend in Las Vegas, according to Texas Women's basketball.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Top College Basketball Transfer Makes Admission Before First Season With Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks are preparing for another college basketball season as they aim for a sixth straight trip to the NCAA tournament Final Four.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 1

Notre Dame's Hidalgo Shines in Team USA's Third Straight Win

Team USA is 3-0 in the Women's FIBA AmeriCup group play after crushing Puerto Rico, 80-62, on Monday, and Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo is one of the main reasons why.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 1

USC Trojans' Basketball Standards Set High Despite JuJu Watkins' Injury

After USC Trojans basketball star JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL injury in their second-round NCAA Tournament game, the Trojans now look ahead while rallying around her recovery.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / June 17

South Carolina Women's Basketball SEC Opponents Revealed

The reigning SEC champs, South Carolina, has announced their home and away opponents for next season, which includes five NCAA Tournament squads and three top 20 finishers on the home slate.

College Basketball (W) News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 16

Oregon Ducks Fan Trolls USC Trojans' JuJu Watkins With Delivery Note

An Oregon Ducks fan appeared to be the one delivering mail to USC Trojans’ star guard JuJu Watkins on Saturday. Watkins posted on her instagram this weekend that she had missed a UPS package delivery.

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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