3 days ago

Cori Close Saw “Quit” in LSU Players’ Eyes, Knew UCLA Would Win After the 3rd Quarter

Close stated that after the third quarter, she felt UCLA was going to win the NCAA title. Even before that, when UCLA dominated the 2nd quarter, Close believed they had a chance. "I thought their players had some quit in their eyes," Close said. By 4th quarter's start, UCLA was up 31 and she knew UCLA had it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 days ago

UCLA HC Says There Are “No Shortcuts” to Building a Connected Team After NCAA Championship

Close said there are no shortcuts to building a close and connected team. It involves real effort, genuine relationship building and spending connecting time together. "They were not gonna be denied, their connection was much too powerful," Close said of the championship. She detailed talking with her whole team before the title game and talking about how connections would win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 days ago

Cori Close Apologizes for Taking Over WNBA Draft With a Historic 6 Players Being Picked

Following their first NCAA championship, Close apologized for UCLA taking over the 2026 WNBA Draft. They had a historic Draft, with 6 players being selected, the most in their history and from a single college in WNBA history. "Every time a UCLA player was announced, all the parents and dads and brothers, were doing a moshpit," Close revealed.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 days ago

Alex Condon Returns to Florida for Senior Season

Condon told ESPN’s Jeremy Woo he is returning to Florida for his senior year after averaging 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds as a junior. He was listed as the No. 30 prospect on ESPN’s Top 100 and is expected to be a projected first-rounder in 2027. Through 107 games, he has averaged 11.0 points and 7.1 rebounds overall.

By Adit Pujari

4 days ago

Yaxel Lendeborg Announces the NBA Is Officially His Next Stop

Lendeborg confirmed on NBA Today that he’s heading to the NBA, ending any remaining debate about his next step. “Yes, absolutely,” he said when asked if the league is next. The Michigan senior added he plans to “put my best foot forward,” focus on the draft, and make sure he’s fully prepared for the opportunity ahead.

By Raahib Singh

5 days ago

Gabriela Jaquez Leads NIL Store’s Women’s Basketball Sales

Jaquez topped the NIL Store’s women’s basketball sales rankings last week, finishing ahead of Lauren Betts and Azzi Fudd. The list also featured Raven Johnson, Sarah Strong, and Kiki Rice, showing how deep the current star pool runs. But Jaquez owning the No. 1 spot made the biggest statement, putting UCLA at the center of the latest NIL sales surge.

By Raahib Singh

7 days ago

Michaela Onyenwere Signs With Mystics After Helping Coach UCLA to the NCAA Championship

Chine Ogwumike reported that Onyenwere has signed a multi-year contract worth more than $1.4 million with the Mystics. The 2021 ROTY joins a promising young core in Washington. Onyenwere is fresh off helping coach UCLA to a national championship, having taken an assistant coaching role under Cori Close. She'll bring some of that championship DNA to the Mystics.

By Pranay Mukherjee

7 days ago

Cameron Boozer Raves About Victor Wembanyama and His Potential

"Victor is 7’4 and has defensive versatility. He’s elite. I think he’s growing as an offensive player year by year. The way he impacts the game defensively, he can also be a guy that can become one of the best offensive players in the league," said Boozer on Wemby who is top 3 as an MVP and DPOY candidate.

By Samir Mehdi

7 days ago

Cameron Boozer Explains Why He Should Be the No. 1 NBA Draft Pick

"There is a lot of great candidates for sure," Boozer said when asked why he deserves the No. 1 pick in a loaded upcoming draft class. The Duke forward acknowledged his competition before making his case: "What I think separates me is my competitiveness and my winning. It's my willingness to do whatever it takes to win."

By Adit Pujari

8 days ago

Keaton Wagler Declares for the NBA Draft

Shams Charania has reported that Keaton Wagler has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, per his agency ProMondo Sports. He led a 28-9 Illinois team to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. Many view Wagler as one of the biggest risers, going from relatively unknown to a potential top-5 pick. He averaged 17.9ppg and 4.2apg last season, showing potential.

By Pranay Mukherjee

8 days ago

Azzi Fudd Enters a New WNBA Era With Eyes Wide Open

Ahead of the draft, Fudd called this moment “incredible” and “insane,” grateful to enter the league as pay and visibility surge for players. After hearing directly from those behind the new labor gains, she said it gave her “a greater appreciation.” Fudd added the work is not finished, saying these negotiations and conversations “don’t end here.”

By Raahib Singh

8 days ago

Carmelo Anthony Believes Dallas Should Get a Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd Backcourt

Asked what Dallas should do with the No. 1 pick, Melo said he’d pair Fudd with Bueckers because “it’s proven over four years.” He said their chemistry, continuity, and familiarity already exist, adding, “We know how to play together. We know how to win.” Melo also called them “two of the smartest basketball players out there.”

By Raahib Singh

8 days ago

Dusty May Lands Michigan Extension After National Title Run

Michigan made it official during its title celebration, with AD Warde Manuel announcing May will stay in Ann Arbor “for many years to come.” The 49-year-old just led the Wolverines to a 37-3 record, a national title, 19 Big Ten wins, and the program’s winningest season ever. May's old contract was set to peak at $5.6M in 2029-30.

By Raahib Singh

9 days ago

Sarah Strong Wins Wooden Award, Sweeps All NPOY Awards

Sarah Strong is the undisputed best player in women's basketball this year. After winning AP Player of the Year and Naismith College Player of the Year, she has now taken home the Wooden Award, sweeping all NPOY awards. Strong is the first UCONN player to do so since Breanna Stewart in 2013. Strong averaged 18.4ppg, 7.7rpg and 3.8apg this season.

By Pranay Mukherjee

10 days ago

Elliot Cadeau Returns to Michigan for Senior Year After NCAA Championship Run

Following his championship run with Michigan in the NCAA Tournament, Cadeau has made his decision to stay with the Wolverines for his senior year. Averaging 12.3 points, 7.5 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game, Cadeau was named the Most Outstanding Player for the NCAA Tournament and made the All-Tournament Team. Now, he's returning for his next chapter with Michigan.

By Pranay Mukherjee

10 days ago

Dan Hurley Says Transfer Portal Chaos Is Forcing College Programs to Operate Like Pros

Hurley called the current transfer portal grind “terrible” and said college staffs can’t keep handling roster building alone after a full season. He praised NIL for helping players without hurting commitment, but said the workload has become overwhelming. “College programs,” Hurley said, “got to start being run like an NBA organization or a pro sports organization.”

By Raahib Singh

10 days ago

Dan Hurley: Braylon Mullins Could Make More at UConn Than as No. 15 Pick

Hurley said today’s NIL landscape has changed Mullins’ decision. Unless a player is a clear lottery or top-15 pick, leaving too early can be a mistake. “Players like Braylon,” Hurley said, “he’d probably make more money at UConn next year than he would if he’s the 15th pick,” making a return a real option. 15th Pick in 2025 made $4M.

By Raahib Singh

11 days ago

Carmelo Anthony’s Son Kiyan Commits to Second Year at Syracuse

After averaging 8ppg on 39.9% shooting from the field and 25.4% from three in his first season with Syracuse, Kiyan will return for his second season, according to Joey Tipton. He'll play for new head coach, Gerry McNamara, who was teammates with his father Carmelo on the 2003 NCAA championship team. Kiyan showed flashes of talent, but needs consistent minutes.

By Pranay Mukherjee

11 days ago

Rick Pitino Ready to Coach Until He’s 80, Wants to Retire at St John’s

Having signed a contract extension valid until the 2029-30 season, Pitino, 73 years old, would love to continue coaching until he's 80. "I’ve got to be able to do what I did this year, the same way, with that type of passion and energy," Pitino said. He doesn't see himself coaching anywhere other than St John's, wanting to retire there.

By Pranay Mukherjee

11 days ago

Candace Parker: Geno Auriemma’s Behavior With Dawn Staley Post-Loss Isn’t New

Parker said Geno’s reaction after UConn’s Final Four loss to South Carolina fit a pattern, not a surprise. “When he’s whooping your ass, and you are not a threat, there’s grace,” she said. Parker added that coaches who beat or challenge him often have different relationships with him, pointing to Dawn Staley and Pat Summitt as examples.

By Raahib Singh

11 days ago

Diana Taurasi Sees UConn’s Standard in Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckers

Talking about UConn’s newest stars, Taurasi said, “There’s something really special when you watch them play.” She praised how Strong, Fudd, and Bueckers handle the weight of the program’s history, even in defeat. After returning to the Final Four this weekend, Taurasi said the trio reflects Connecticut’s standard through toughness, teamwork, and representing alumni with pride.

By Raahib Singh

12 days ago

Geno Auriemma Releases Statement Revealing He's Spoken To Dawn Staley Since Their Argument

Geno initially released a statement a couple days ago addressing the ordeal but it was revealed by Dawn that she hadn't personally heard from him. Geno's now released another statement saying he's spoken to her on the phone and they've "agreed to move on". He went saying, "Dawn and her team deserved to win and they deserved better from me."

By Samir Mehdi

12 days ago

Cori Close Leaned on Joy, Not More Pressure, in UCLA’s Title Run

After winning it all, Close said UCLA’s breakthrough came from adjusting the emotional tone, not raising it. “This has got to have joy. This has got to have a lightness,” she said, explaining the Bruins were already carrying enough pressure. Close added that after last year’s semifinal loss, she realized the team needed “more joy and lightness, not more intensity.”

By Raahib Singh

12 days ago

Yaxel Lendeborg Wants the Fab Five’s Verdict After Michigan’s Title Run

Lendeborg said Michigan’s championship group believed it had become the program’s best team ever, and now he wants to hear it from the Fab Five themselves. After beating UConn, he said, “We got it done. I’m waiting to hear what they think now.” He added the Fab Five had already shown “a lot of support” before the Arizona game.

By Raahib Singh

12 days ago

Dusty May Sees Yaxel Lendeborg as an NBA Rotation Player Right Now

Fresh off Michigan’s title run, May said Lendeborg is “just scratching the surface,” but already looks like “an NBA rotational guy or starter now on a good team.” May praised his feel, versatility and willingness to do whatever a coach asks, adding that Yaxel’s growth is still early because he’s “so new to the game.”

By Raahib Singh

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