NCAA
Behind HVL, TCU’s history-making run continues
Hailey Van Lith leads TCU to the program’s first Elite Eight berth, while Paige Bueckers ensures UConn will continue dancing.
An up-close look at South Carolina’s Sweet 16 win
South Carolina is headed back to the Elite Eight. And Swish Appeal’s photographer Christina Merrion was in Birmingham to capture the Gamecocks’ Sweet 16 win.
What MiLaysia Fulwiley’s teammates said about her behind-the-back finish
South Carolina escaped the Sweet 16 against Maryland in large part due to MiLaysia Fulwiley, who not only scored a team-high 23 points but also unleashed the most memorable highlight of March Madness.
Expect Kiki Iriafen to step up (again) in the Sweet 16
JuJu Watkins may be sidelined, but a confident Kiki Iriafen has proven to be one of the most lethal scorers in the country. USC matches up with Kansas State in one of Saturday’s four Sweet 16 showdowns.
Monster Morrow double-double powers LSU into Elite Eight
Big-time players stepped up in the biggest moments of the Sweet 16, resulting in Duke, South Carolina, LSU and UCLA advancing to the Elite Eight.
What’s at stake as the Sweet 16 begins?
The Sweet 16 begins! Among UCLA, South Carolina, Duke, NC State, UNC, LSU, Maryland and Ole Miss, who will prove they are elite by punching their ticket to the Elite Eight?
Prepare for Paige’s last ride
The prospective No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft has one last accomplishment to check off her list: a national championship.
Yes, USC can keep dancing without JuJu Watkins
JuJu Watkins is out, but USC remains in the NCAA Tournament. And even without their superstar, the Trojans have what it takes to make it into the Elite Eight—and beyond.
UConn, 3 more teams have shown championship pedigree
With the NCAA Tournament entering the Sweet 16, which teams have shown that they have what it takes to make a championship push?
Top 5 performances from the Round of 32
The Round of 32 was full of big-time games from some of the country’s brightest stars. Here are four players whose huge efforts lifted their respective teams to the Sweet 16—and one who deserved better.
Dismantling the DOE would damage women’s basketball
Attempts to weaken the enforcement of Title IX would cause undue damage in this moment of transcendent popularity for women’s basketball.
She’s gone from the B1G to the EuroCup Final—in just one year
Moira Joiner and her club, Baxi Ferrol, are the underdogs in this year’s EuroCup Women Final, but, according to the former Michigan State Spartan, they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Devastating JuJu Watkins injury overshadows second-round excitement
USC superstar JuJu Watkins is out for the NCAA Tournament, having suffered an ACL tear in the Trojans’ second-round game against Mississippi State. Kiki Iriafen stepped up to lead USC to the win.
A potential high-scoring second-round scorcher
The second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament concludes on Monday with matchups to suit everyone. Like scoring? Tune in for a track meet between LSU and Florida State. Prefer defense? Prepare for the clash between North Carolina and West Virginia.
Favorites keep dancing into the Sweet 16
The third day of the 2025 NCAA Tournament delivered a few small upsets, but, overall, favored teams found their way out of the second round and into the Sweet 16.
HVL takes center stage as TCU plays Louisville in second round
There will be lots of storylines to follow as the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament begins, such as former Louisville Cardinals star Hailey Van Lith facing her old team as a member of the high-octane TCU Horned Frogs.
Azzi Fudd headlines stars powering historic wins for top teams
On the second day of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a trio of title-contending teams destroyed their overmatched opponents, etching their names in the history books.
Tune in for Harmoni Turner’s NCAA Tournament debut
Harmoni Turner and No. 10-seed Harvard are a team with "upset watch" written all over them. Be sure to watch them take on No. 7-seed Michigan State, along with other must-watch matchups.
Kentucky avoids first-round (Wild)catastrophe
The first day of the 2025 NCAA Tournament was short on upsets, but was not devoid of dominance or drama. Catch up on some of the best performances, closest games and more.
What will we see from MiLaysia Fulwiley on the NCAA Tournament’s first day?
With the NCAA Tournament in full swing on Friday, here are the matchups to keep an eye on, beginning with No. 1-seed South Carolina and sophomore sensation MiLaysia Fulwiley.
South Carolina will spoil UConn’s fairy tale
A few of us here at Swish Appeal are sharing our brackets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, along with a few predictions. Here’s Cat Ariail’s bracket.
UCLA will prove to be too much
A few of us here at Swish Appeal are sharing our brackets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, along with a few predictions. Here’s Eric Nemchock’s bracket.
South Carolina will still reign supreme
A few of us here at Swish Appeal are sharing our brackets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, along with a few predictions. Here’s Edwin Garcia’s bracket.
Why the Trojans will prevail in USC-UConn II
A few of us here at Swish Appeal are sharing our brackets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, along with a few predictions. Here’s Josh Felton’s bracket.
Audi, Ivies and an HBCU headline First Four
On Wednesday and Thursday, eight teams will compete for the final four spots in the NCAA Tournament’s 64-team field.
Iowa is ready to surprise in the NCAA Tournament
The Iowa Hawkeyes, a No. 6 seed that will begin their tournament in Norman, OK, look ahead to a challenging but rewarding experience.
UCLA, S. Carolina, Texas and USC earn No. 1 seeds
South Carolina, UCLA, USC and Texas are the No. 1 seeds in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
USC-UCLA IV is the dream March Madness matchup
Every March, we hope for some history-making NCAA Tournament matchups. These are some that fans should be pulling for this year.
4 players who can improve their draft stock in March Madness
There’s just one more big event before the 2025 WNBA Draft: the 2025 NCAA Tournament. For many WNBA hopefuls, it will be their last opportunity to make a strong impression and prove that they’re worthy of being drafted.
Once compared to Taurasi, this former Husky is getting a WNBA chance with the Mercury
Former UConn Husky Anna Makurat, who recently was signed by the Phoenix Mercury, shares her Taurasi fandom, UConn stories and her journey to return from serious injury.
3 players primed for a major March breakout
Every March, players break out and make a name for themselves. This year, Joyce Edwards of South Carolina is primed to become a household name.
Who are the March Madness favorites?
Between stumbling powerhouses and surging new faces, the 2025 national championship race is more open than ever.