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Dawn Staley Makes Strong Ashlyn Watkins Statement

After playing three seasons under head coach Dawn Staley, South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins will not be playing for the SEC powerhouse during the upcoming season.

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Saniyah Hall, No. 1 recruit in 2026, commits to USC

Saniyah Hall, considered the No. 1 prospect in the women's basketball Class of 2026, committed to Southern California on Friday. "I would say it felt like home," Hall said in her announcement on ESPN.

College Basketball (W) News / 5 GOATs / July 23

Livvy Dunne reacts to Haley, Hanna Cavinder breast enhancement

Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder recently had breast enhancement surgery, and Livvy Dunne is showing her support. On Instagram, Haley Cavinder shared a couple of photos following the surgery.

College Basketball (W) News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 23

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Enter Mix for Five-Star, No. 1 Power Forward

Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers continue navigating a critical offseason in Baton Rouge after retooling the roster via the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Tigers added multiple immediate impact pieces for the 2025-26 season via the free agent market, but Mulkey and Co.

TCU Horned Frogs News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / July 23

TCU Women's Basketball: Bigby Tabbed For USA Basketball 2025 3x3 U23 National Team

TCU women’s basketball has another national team member on its roster. Guard Taylor Bigby is representing USA Basketball this week at the U23 Nations League as a member of the USA Basketball 2025 3x3 U23 National Team.

Kim Mulkey News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 23

LSU Women's Basketball Head Coach Kim Mulkey Earns Prestigious 2025 Accolade

BATON ROUGE, La. – The 2025 Louisiana Youth Seminar Roddy Richard Life Achievement Awardee is Kim Mulkey, head coach of LSU Women’s Basketball and someone who has used her extraordinary talent and platform to make Louisiana a better place for others.

College Basketball (W) News / The SportsRush / July 21

'It’s Easy for Angel Reese to Be a Villain': Former Netflix CMO Gives WNBA Star Advice About Marketing Her Brand

Women’s basketball is more popular than it’s ever been. The women’s college game often draws just as many viewers as its male counterpart, while the WNBA has made the leap from being a niche sport to joining the mainstream conversation.

College Football News / Field Level Media / July 21

AAC introduces new name: American Conference

The American Athletic Conference is losing part of its name, announcing Monday it is rebranding as the American Conference.

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LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 21

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Contender for Five-Star, No. 2 Guard in America

Pomfret (Md.) Sidwell Friends School five-star guard Autumn Fleary is in the midst of a critical offseason in both her development and recruitment with a decision inching closer.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / July 20

JuJu Watkins Makes Major Career Move on Saturday

USC Trojans star women's basketball player JuJu Watkins made a brand new power move Saturday evening. This time adding another name, image and likeness (NIL) deal.

College Basketball (W) News / 5 GOATs / July 19

Brand New Twins: Haley, Hanna Cavinder reveal surgically enhanced breasts

Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder have made their first appearance after having breast enhancement surgery. The twin sisters posted a video on Instagram, addressing the decision and calling out those who have been critical.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 19

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Set to Check In With No. 2 Point Guard in America

Pomfret (Md.) Sidwell Friends School five-star guard Autumn Fleary continues her rise as one of the top prospects in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle as she navigates a busy offseason.

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

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.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 17

Purdue Women's Basketball Offers 2027 Guard, Top Prospect Out of Iowa

The top-ranked women's basketball prospect from Iowa in the 2027 recruiting class has received an offer from Purdue. This week, the Boilermakers offered 5-foot-11 guard Melina Snoozy, an elite scorer and shooter.

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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 / 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.