Illinois Women’s Basketball Banks on Retained Talent to Sustain Momentum
Coach Shana Green explains how the new 5‑for‑5 rule and a focus on player retention are shaping the Illini’s outlook for the 2026‑27 season.
Aug 26, 2026
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South Carolina Gamecocks’ Final Push in Women’s Basketball Recruiting
With limited scholarships and a handful of elite prospects still undecided, the Gamecocks are navigating a high‑stakes recruiting landscape that could shape the next era of women's basketball in Columbia.
Aug 26, 2026
SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 8 Brings Elite High School Talent to Rucker Park
The eighth edition of the SLAM Summer Classic will light up Rucker Park in New York City on August 17, 2026, featuring the nation's most coveted high school basketball prospects and streamed live on NBA platforms.
Aug 17, 2026
Jayla Forbes Commits to Texas Women’s Basketball, Bolstering Long‑Term Title Hopes
Jayla Forbes, a top‑ranked post player, pledged to Texas, highlighting the program's culture, Coach Vic Schaefer's development plan, and the path to a national championship.
Jul 26, 2026
Top 2027 Prospect Jayla Forbes Commits to Texas Women’s Basketball
Jayla Forbes, a highly rated post player, pledged to the University of Texas, continuing a tradition of towering talents in the program.
Jul 26, 2026
Top 2027 Post Prospect Jayla Forbes Commits to Texas Longhorns
Jayla Forbes, a 6‑foot‑7 post player from Florida, announced her commitment to the University of Texas for the 2027 cycle, joining a Longhorns roster that has historically leveraged towering big women to control the paint.
Jul 26, 2026
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Courts Future Stars for Class of 2027
With unanimous No. 1 prospect Kaleena Smith and No. 2 standout Ivanna Wilson Manyacka leading a deep pool of top‑10 talents, Notre Dame is positioning itself as a premier destination for the next generation of women’s basketball stars.
Jun 30, 2026
Kelsi Andrews Leads USA Basketball to Record‑Extending Gold at 2026 U18 Women’s AmeriCup
Kelsi Andrews helped Team USA defeat Canada 90‑72 for its 12th straight U18 women’s AmeriCup gold, earning her third championship and highlighting a roster brimming with future stars.
Jun 16, 2026
South Carolina’s 2027 Women’s Basketball Recruiting Outlook
Six weeks after the initial breakdown, South Carolina's 2027 recruiting class is taking shape, with several elite prospects weighing their options and the program navigating a pivotal window of commitments.
Jun 11, 2026
U.S. U18 Women’s Basketball Team Announces Gold‑Medal‑Seeking Roster for 2026 AmeriCup
The 2026 USA Women’s U18 roster combines top‑ranked prospects and college commitments as the team eyes a twelfth consecutive gold medal at the FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup in Mexico.
Jun 3, 2026
Illinois Eyes Elite Recruits to Shape Future Women’s Basketball Roster
The University of Illinois is courting elite talent, including center Jayla Forbes and power forward Sydney Mobley, as it prepares for upcoming roster changes and aims to sustain its competitive edge in women's college basketball.
May 30, 2026
U.S. High School Stars Gear Up for 2026 FIBA U-18 Women’s AmeriCup
More than 20 elite high school girls basketball players will compete in the USA Basketball Women’s U-18 National Team Trials from May 30 to June 15, with a 12‑member roster set to chase a 12th straight gold medal in Mexico.
May 24, 2026