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Texas women's basketball is back in the spotlight as the Longhorns head to Las Vegas for the Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase, where they will meet Duke on Dec. 19 and UCLA the following day, while former UT star Aaliyah Crump returns to face her alma mater.
The 2026 Players Era Women's Basketball Showcase will feature Duke, Texas and Southern California in a historic double‑header, with tickets on sale now.
The inaugural event highlights defending champion UCLA, ACC champion Duke, and rising programs USC and Miami, all broadcast on ION with tickets on sale August 20.
Duke's women's team, ranked fifth nationally, will meet UCLA in the opening game of a new multi‑team event, with tickets on sale Aug. 20 and a broadcast reaching over 128 million households.
Duke reveals an 11‑game nonconference slate that opens with Green Bay at Cameron Indoor Stadium and includes matchups versus three of the 2026 Final Four teams, setting the stage for a season that builds on a 27‑9 Elite Eight run.
Duke’s head coach Kara Lawson reveals a 11‑game non‑conference slate that includes matchups with UConn, UCLA and South Carolina, highlighting a blend of home‑court advantages and challenging road venues.
A look at the latest talent joining the Blue Devils, from Aaliyah Crump's comeback to Autumn Fleary's defensive promise
Coach Jennie Baranczyk discusses the unexpected transfer of point guard Zya Vann to Texas, highlighting statistical contributions, family connections and the broader implications for Big 12 competition.
Vic Schaefer’s Texas Longhorns finished a season marked by a 30‑plus win streak and a semifinal defeat to UCLA, only to lose three pivotal starters to the transfer portal. With only two returning starters, the program is turning to five highly touted freshmen to fill the gap, raising questions about the sustainability of Schaefer’s coaching philosophy in a rapidly shifting college basketball landscape.
Texas coach Vic Schaefer confronts the realities of the NCAA transfer portal and NIL landscape as he seeks to rebuild after a devastating loss.
Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer confronts a major rebuilding challenge after three key players left his program, yet he remains committed to his proven methods as he aims to return to the Final Four.