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Team USA’s AmeriCup victory was a win for all NCAAW fans
Team USA, stacked with some of the best NCAAW talent, won the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup on Sunday, defeating Brazil in the final. Here’s a look at the best performances from your favorite college stars from throughout the tournament.
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How Pat Summitt was a “rising tide that lifted all boats”
The former Notre Dame head coach discusses the wisdom and influence of the late, great head coach of Tennessee.
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Former Va. Tech teammate talks Amoore, Kitley and WNBA future
Former Virginia Tech sharpshooter Cayla King talks about playing with Georgia Amoore and Liz Kitley, her first year as a pro and her future plans.
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Dawn Staley’s book event shows why she is Uncommon
A behind-the-scenes look at Dawn Staley’s book event in Columbia, SC for her best seller, "Uncommon Favor."
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Mia Loyd is still going strong
Former North Dakota standout Mia Loyd, fresh off a championship season in Latvia, actually calls Australia home, despite being from Minnesota.
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Bella Murekatete hopes to take Rwanda to new heights
Swish Appeal recently caught up with Bella Murekatete to talk about her time at Washington State, her first year as a pro in Spain and state of basketball in Rwanda.
NCAAW decision tracker: UCLA gets a shooter
Moves that will impact the 2025-26 NCAAW college basketball season have begun to be made. Who is sticking around? Which players are looking elsewhere? And where might they land?
3 uncommitted transfers who can improve their 2026 WNBA Draft stock
There are a lot of players in the NCAA Division I transfer portal at the moment. Players from the 2026 WNBA Draft class, such as Serah Williams and Gianna Kneepkens, have yet to make their decisions, but their choices could factor into when they get selected next spring.
Transfer triumph Part II for Terps?
Maryland Terrapins head coach Brenda Frese is at it again, hoping transfer acquisitions Oluchi Okananwa, Yarden Garzon and Gracie Merkle bring success to her program in the 2025-26 NCAAW season.
A way-too-early look at the 2026 WNBA Draft
Are you ready for the 2026 WNBA Draft? Probably not, but we’ve got you covered anyway. Here’s who we’ll be watching for in the next year.
Sam Breen is living her best basketball life
Former UMass standout Sam Breen is living her best life in Switzerland by going for walks with her dogs and, of course, playing basketball.
Teasing the top 5 teams in 2025-26
The UConn Huskies are the 2025 national champions. But, that’s old news! It’s not too early to think about which team could claim the title in 2026.
4 most memorable March Madness moments
Before we close the book on the 2025 NCAA Tournament, let’s take one last look at the madness that was.
A Mystical Delle Donne Delaware memory
I got to see Elena Delle Donne play a home game at Delaware, and I’ll never forget it. Now that she has announced her retirement, let me elaborate on what that night meant and the greatness of her career, both in the NCAA and WNBA.
The best moments from Paige’s title celebration
Paige Bueckers finished the story, winning her national title with UConn in her final college season.
What’s next for South Carolina?
After another nearly-flawless season, Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks came just short of the chip in the big game. Losing to the UConn Huskies wasn’t necessarily a surprise—it was how they lost that left everyone shocked.
UConn is back on top!
On Sunday afternoon, the UConn Huskies captured their first national championship since 2016, giving the program from Storrs a record 12 titles.
Will Bueckers, UConn complete their championship quest?
The UConn Huskies have been playing their best basketball of the season during the NCAA Tournament, and it’s led them all the way to the title game. Can UConn star Paige Bueckers end her collegiate career with a national championship?
With another championship, South Carolina can further cement their greatness
In Sunday’s national championship game, South Carolina not only can avenge their home loss to UConn, but, more importantly, the Gamecocks will win their third title in four seasons, proving that this era of supposed parity is actually defined by their greatness.
The championship stage is set for South Carolina vs. UConn
The Final Four games weren’t close contests as South Carolina and UConn dominated Texas and UCLA, respectively.
South Carolina-Texas IV in the Final Four
For the fourth time this season, new SEC foes South Carolina and Texas will do battle. This time, a trip to the national championship game is on the line. Will the Gamecocks or Longhorns triumph in this most important matchup?
UConn is ready to return to the mountain top
UConn has not won a national championship since 2016, and this may be their best chance since the Breanna Stewart era.
What Auriemma believes causes toxic locker rooms
Asked at his Final Four press conference about reports of locker toxicity around women’s college basketball, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma blamed NIL for the issues.
Why South Carolina still is the team to beat
South Carolina is back in the Final Four, ready to repeat as national champions. Their depth and experience make them the most dangerous team standing in Tampa.
Jensen’s award perfectly caps Iowa’s season
After completing her first season as head coach, Jan Jensen walks away with some hardware, named the NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year.
How Texas can win their first national championship since 1986
The Texas Longhorns are in the Final Four for the first time in more than two decades. They will look to upset the defending champions with dominant interior play and strategic defense.
Why UCLA is confident heading into first Final Four
In reaching the NCAA Tournament Final Four, the UCLA Bruins have made program history. And though they’re as individually talented as anyone, Bruins players and coaches agree that their success is the result of something more.
Former UConn star looks back at historic title that launched a dynasty
Jennifer Rizzotti, now the president of the Connecticut Sun, reminisces about how she and her national championship-winning teammates launched a women’s basketball dynasty 30 years ago in Storrs, Connecticut.
How Maryland explains the emotions of the transfer portal era
For Maryland fans, it’s hard to love the transfer portal when it takes away players like Shakira Austin, Taylor Mikesell, Ashley Owusu and Angel Reese. However, the portal played out in the Terrapins’ favor for the 2024-25 season—almost taking them to the third weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
All eyes on Texas
Texas is returning to the Final Four for the first time since 2003, defeating TCU to earn the trip to Tampa. Swish Appeal’s Christina Merrion was in Birmingham to capture to Longhorns’ victory.
Texas, UConn round out fantastic Final Four
Texas and UConn advanced to the Final Four on Monday, joining UCLA and South Carolina for the title chase in Tampa.
Can USC prevent Paige from carrying UConn to the Final Four?
Two spots in the Final Four remain up for grabs. First, Texas and TCU will vie for a trip to Tampa in an all-Texas battle. Then, UConn and USC will meet in an Elite Eight rematch.
South Carolina, UCLA punch tickets to Tampa
With South Carolina and UCLA winning their games against Duke and LSU they’ve cut down the nets and will be heading to Tampa Bay.
Staley, South Carolina are back in the Final Four
South Carolina showed it’s characteristic resilience in defeating Duke in the Elite Eight to earn a fifth-straight trip to the Final Four.
Will UCLA get revenge against LSU in the Elite Eight?
The LSU Tigers outlasted the UCLA Bruins in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. They’ll meet again in this year’s Elite Eight, with UCLA boasting the tournament’s top overall seed.
Scenes from TCU’s historic Sweet 16 win
Hailey Van Lith dropped 26 points and delivered TCU to the program’s first Elite Eight, defeating Notre Dame. Swish Appeal’s photographer Christina Merrion had an up-close perspective of HVL’s big day.