Iowa Women’s Basketball Secures Home-and-Home Series with UConn
Iowa will travel to UConn next season before hosting the Huskies in 2027-28, reviving a historic rivalry that promises top‑tier competition.
May 26, 2026
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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Finalizes 2025‑26 Roster with Bucknell Transfer Hope Masonius
Rutgers University has announced its complete roster for the 2025‑26 women’s basketball season, highlighting the addition of Bucknell transfer Hope Masonius, a Spring Lake native whose family ties to college basketball span multiple generations.
May 23, 2026
Hope Masonius Joins Scarlet Knights for 2026‑27 Season
Head coach Gary Redus II announced the addition of Hope Masonius to the 2026‑27 roster, highlighting her New Jersey roots, collegiate experience, and a family steeped in basketball excellence.
May 23, 2026
UConn Secures French Sharpshooter Marine Dursus for 2026‑27 Campaign
UConn announced the signing of Marine Dursus, a French shooting guard with a decorated youth international career, to bolster the team for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
May 22, 2026
Marine Dursus Commits to UConn Women’s Basketball
French shooting guard Marine Dursus commits to UConn, bringing EuroU20 success and a proven scoring touch to the Huskies alongside a promising freshman class.
May 22, 2026
Marine Dursus Commits to UConn Women’s Basketball, Bolstering Huskies Roster
The 20‑year‑old shooting guard from France has pledged to UConn, bringing a proven scoring record and international experience to the program.
May 22, 2026
Blanca Quiñonez’s Breakout Season Fuels UConn’s Rise
After surgery to repair a torn labrum, Blanca Quiñonez returns to lead UConn to a 38‑game winning streak, a Big East title and a Final Four berth, becoming the program’s first South American standout.
May 20, 2026
Blanca Quiñonez’s Surgery Sets Stage for UConn’s Next Chapter
After a torn labrum repair, the versatile forward looks to build on a breakout rookie season that helped UConn to a 38‑game winning streak.
May 20, 2026
Aces Edge Out Sun in Historic Final, Setting Stage for Houston Revival
The Las Vegas Aces secured a commanding victory over the Connecticut Sun in their final meeting on home soil, with Wilson delivering a career‑high 45 points. The win coincides with the Sun's relocation to Houston, reviving the legendary Comets brand.
May 16, 2026
UConn’s Legacy and the Sun’s Final Chapter: A Look at Connecticut’s Women’s Basketball Journey
A historical overview of Connecticut's basketball prominence, highlighting the University of Connecticut's program, the Sun's farewell, and the Las Vegas Aces' victory that underscores the region's lasting influence.
May 16, 2026
NCAA Expands Tournament to 76 Teams, Sparking Coaches’ Debate
The NCAA’s decision to grow the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams has drawn near‑universal reader opposition, while coaches discuss the real differences between Division II and Division I.
May 14, 2026
UConn and Michigan to Clash in 2026 Rematch at TD Garden
The NCAA has scheduled a November 6, 2026, men’s basketball clash between the University of Connecticut and the University of Michigan at Boston’s TD Garden, a rematch of the 2026 national championship game that promises marquee ratings and a test of both programs’ title‑contending rosters.
May 13, 2026
UConn, UCLA, South Carolina, and St. John’s Set for Historic Women’s Basketball Doubleheader at Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase
The upcoming November doubleheader at the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase will feature UConn versus South Carolina and UCLA against St. John’s, highlighting a renewed rivalry and a celebration of women’s college basketball.
May 13, 2026
Cori Close Secures Lucrative Extension as UCLA Women’s Basketball Prepares for New Era
UCLA's head coach Cori Close signed a four‑year contract extension worth $2 million annually after guiding the Bruins to their first NCAA national championship in 2025‑26. The article explores the implications of the deal, the team's dominant season, and the upcoming roster changes.
May 13, 2026
Big East Eyes Year‑Round Basketball Focus as UConn’s Benedict Calls for Identity Shift
UConn’s athletic director David Benedict argues that the Big East should champion basketball throughout the calendar, a strategy that could reshape the conference’s future amid expanding tournaments and revenue challenges.
May 13, 2026
Cori Close’s Record‑Breaking Contract Secures UCLA’s Dominance in Women’s Basketball
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close has signed a four‑year agreement guaranteeing roughly $2 million annually, placing her among the top 10 highest‑paid coaches in the sport. The contract follows a historic championship season and underscores the program’s commitment to athletic and academic achievement.
May 12, 2026
UConn and South Carolina Set for November Showdown at Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase
The upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase will feature a doubleheader between UConn and South Carolina, while UCLA and St. John's also meet, marking a new chapter for the Bruins after their championship run.
May 12, 2026
Cori Close Secures Record‑Breaking Contract with UCLA
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close has agreed to a four‑year contract worth roughly $2 million per season, a deal that reflects her championship success and commitment to academic excellence.
May 12, 2026
UCLA, South Carolina, UConn and St. John’s Set for Historic Women’s Basketball Doubleheader in November
The Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase will feature a much‑anticipated rematch between UConn and South Carolina, while UCLA opens against St. John’s after a championship‑laden season.
May 12, 2026
UConn’s Auriemma and South Carolina’s Staley Set for Hall of Fame Showdown
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley will meet again on Nov. 24 at the Mohegan Sun Arena for the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, a rematch that follows their intense Final Four encounter and a history of championship clashes.
May 12, 2026
UConn and South Carolina Set for Historic Women’s Basketball Doubleheader at Mohegan Sun
The upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase will pit UConn against South Carolina in a much-anticipated rematch, while defending champion UCLA takes on St. John's. The event marks a pivotal moment after a tense postgame exchange between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley.
May 12, 2026
UConn and South Carolina Set for First Post‑Coach‑Clash Showdown at Basketball Hall of Fame
A look at the upcoming women's basketball doubleheader, the lingering coach rivalry, and the roster changes that could shape the season's early narrative.
May 12, 2026