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LSU Women's Basketball, Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame in Mix for Top-10 Prospect

Frisco (Tex.) Liberty five-star forward Jacy Abii has narrowed her focus to five schools as she begins evaluating the contenders in her process. Abii, a Top-10 prospect in America, has Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers firmly on her radar as she gears up for a pivotal stretch in her recruitment.

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Dawn Staley, South Carolina Receive Unfortunate News From 5-Star Recruit

Jacy Abii, a 6-foot-2 guard out of Liberty High School in Plano, Texas, enters her senior year firmly entrenched among the nation’s elite. A five-star recruit rated as the No.

Kim Mulkey News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 6

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Emerging as Contender for Elite Five-Star Recruit

Tacoma (Wash.) Elite Sports Academy five-star power forward Oliviyah Edwards has emerged as one of the top prospects in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle with multiple powerhouse programs in the mix.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 4

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Set Official Visits for Pair of Priority Targets

Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers staff hit the recruiting trail with force this offseason after traveling across the country to check in with priority targets.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 3

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Firmly in Mix for No. 2 Prospect in America

Tacoma (Wash.) Elite Sports Academy five-star power forward Oliviyah Edwards continues her meteoric rise as one of the top prospects in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 2

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Contender for No. 1 Prospect in Nevada

Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman four-star guard Aaliah Spaight has trimmed her list to 10 schools while setting multiple official visits heading into the fall.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 28

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Emerging for No. 1 Point Guard in America

Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers remain active on the recruiting trail this offseason with the program entering the race for multiple top prospects. After dominating the NCAA Transfer Portal following the 2024-25 season, the Tigers traveled across America to evaluate targets on the AAU circuit.

Dawn Staley News / Athlon Sports / July 26

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.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / July 25

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.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / July 25

USC Trojans Gain The Commitment Of The No. 1 Player In The Nation

While most of the time these past few months, when news breaks of a top recruit committing to the USC Trojans, I am referring to the USC Football team, however, today I write about a different faction of the school athletic department as the USC Women’s Basketball team just landed the No.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 25

USC Trojans Coach Has One Emoji Reaction to Massive Recruit Commitment

The USC Trojans women's basketball team will be entering the 2025-26 season without their biggest superstar (and arguably the biggest star in women's college basketball), as guard JuJu Watkins is still recovering from a torn ACL she suffered during the 2025 NCAA tournament.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 25

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Extend Offer to Highly-Touted Top-100 Guard

Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman four-star guard Aaliah Spaight continues her rise as one of the top prospects in America after a strong summer on the AAU circuit.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / July 25

JuJu Watkins’ Unexpected Look Sparks Buzz on Social Media

USC Trojans women's basketball star JuJu Watkins is no stranger to grabbing attention on the court. This week, she turned heads online for an entirely different reason.

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.

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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.

LSU Tigers 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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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.

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 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.

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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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.