
From Harvard to the Hardwood: Harmoni Turner’s Quest for WNBA Redemption
Harmoni Turner, a 2025 Harvard graduate, navigates setbacks and overseas experience to reclaim her spot in the WNBA.
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Harmoni Turner, a 2025 Harvard graduate, navigates setbacks and overseas experience to reclaim her spot in the WNBA.

Providence College announces its 2026‑27 non‑conference basketball slate, highlighting early games, a Maui Invitational appearance and new fan‑focused initiatives.

Megan Gustafson, the former Iowa Hawkeye now playing for the Portland Fire, scored 17 points and helped her team defeat the Atlanta Dream 102-92, surpassing 1,000 career points and 500 rebounds while shooting efficiently this season.

After a modest debut season, Kelis Fisher is ready to expand her role, drawing confidence from teammates and a summer of targeted development.

Cheryl Reeve's 380th win marks a historic milestone in the WNBA, reflecting decades of dedication, mentorship, and a coaching philosophy centered on process over personal accolades.

Syracuse will host Central Connecticut State on November 5, 2026, marking the eighth confirmed non‑conference matchup for the Orange and the second meeting with the Blue Devils since a 34‑point victory in 2012.

Highly recruited freshman Allie Ziebell is poised to become the primary scorer and leader for UConn's women's basketball team after Azzi Fudd's departure, bringing elite talent and offseason dedication to the program.

A night of reunion and rivalry unfolded in Connecticut as former UConn teammates battled on the hardwood, culminating in a 86‑83 win for the Dallas Wings.

On October 13, 2026, UConn will face Syracuse in a high‑profile exhibition at Mohegan Sun Arena, marking the first meeting in eight years and underscoring a challenging nonconference slate for Coach Dan Hurley’s team.

The University of Connecticut will face Syracuse in a preseason exhibition on October 13, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena, renewing a rivalry that has swung back and forth over the past decade.

The sale of the Connecticut Sun to the Fertitta family, owners of the NBA's Houston Rockets, marks a pivotal moment for the WNBA as it eyes relocation, expansion, and a renewed presence in Houston.

Rookie guard Flau’jae Johnson is delivering strong performances for the Seattle Storm, averaging 11.5 points and 5.3 rebounds while becoming the first 2026 rookie to notch two double‑doubles. Her development is praised by coaches and veterans alike.

Longtime basketball stalwart Bob Hurley Sr., father of UConn coach Dan Hurley, has decided to stop attending games in person, blaming a small but vocal minority of fans whose behavior, fueled by alcohol and gambling, has turned the arena into an unbearable environment for him and his family.

Developer Howard Saffan's $80 million proposal seeks to transform Bridgeport’s vacant Total Mortgage Arena into a year‑round entertainment destination, promising significant economic impact and new cultural programming.

The Connecticut Sun paused their season to honor Jonquel Jones before a home game, reflecting on her transformative years with the franchise and her new chapter with the New York Liberty.

The Nebraska men's basketball team will meet Butler in Chicago on November 22, marking the first regular‑season meeting between the programs since 1986 and adding a marquee game to a challenging non‑conference slate.

The 2026 non‑conference clash between Nebraska and Missouri will mark the first meeting in over a decade, highlighting both programs’ upward trajectories.

The Cornhuskers will host the Tigers in Kansas City on December 12, a game that underscores historic rivalry and promising early‑season schedules.

Charlisse Leger-Walker, the first Māori and New Zealand woman drafted to the WNBA, discusses how her cultural upbringing, family legacy, and the tribal ownership of the Connecticut Sun shape her approach to basketball and her mission to inspire future generations.

The Volunteers will meet the Wolfpack at Bridgestone Arena on December 6, 2026, in a doubleheader that also features Georgia Tech and Murray State, highlighting a coaching reunion and a strong neutral‑site record.

The University of Connecticut and the Iowa Hawkeyes have confirmed a home-and-home series that will highlight the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, reviving a rivalry that has produced memorable contests over the past three decades.

The NFHS board has approved rule adjustments, including a three‑tenths‑second requirement and a silent count provision, to bring greater consistency to end‑of‑quarter play.

The NFHS has finalized rule changes that introduce a three‑tenths‑second clock runoff and a silent count mechanism, aiming to standardize officiating across high school basketball.

Nebraska will open its 2026‑27 nonconference schedule with a marquee matchup against Providence on November 7, 2026, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The game is part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off, a neutral‑site event that draws national attention.