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Azana Baines is ready for the 3x3 U23 World Cup

Azana Baines, who recently completed her college career at Seton Hall, is set to suit up for Team USA at the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup. Before heading out, she talked to Swish Appeal about the tournament, 3x3 basketball and more.

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Build your team with Tayler Bennett

Tayler Bennett, who played collegiately at Rice and Academy of Art University, talks about her on-court and off-court passions.

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Put some respect on Abby Beeman’s name

Don’t let the 5-foot-4 frame fool you, former Marshall guard Abby Beeman will outscore and outrebound you.

Why Isabelle Gradwell loves 3-pointers

Isabelle Gradwell on why she’s shooting so many 3s, rocking longsleeves and playing so good in March.

Does anyone work harder than Dejah Terrell?

Dejah Terrell is ready to go from Division III to the WNBA. But first, she’s heading overseas to play in Turkey.

Caitlin Bickle is ready for the W

We interview the newest member of the Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Bickle. The 2019 national champion from Baylor is ready to make the most of her second WNBA opportunity.

Jayda Curry is ready for what’s next

Jayda Curry has a had quite the summer. The Louisville guard spent three weeks in Paris, training not just for the season ahead but also for future successes in women’s basketball, both on and off the court.

Stephanie Kostowicz on hooping around the world

Basketball has taken Steph Kostowicz all over the world, but after every season she always comes back to Wisconsin.

Jayda Curry interviews Dawn Staley

Louisville guard Jayda Curry interviews Dawn Staley, speaking with South Carolina’s three-time national championship-winning head coach about her faith, maintaining perspective and her love for the game.

LaDazhia Williams on her college coaches, modeling and Mexico

The 2023 NCAA national champion looks back at her college career and talks about her move to the pros.

This Week in Women’s Basketball: What’s going on with the Aces investigation?

An update on the WNBA’s investigation into the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s arrangement with the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA All-Star voting and the league’s record viewership and attendance numbers.

Paige Cannon talks Malta, Duquesne and more

Paige Cannon suffered a serious injury in college, but was able to come back and play ball in some beautiful places.

Lindsay Gottlieb talks USC, Big Ten and more

There is no rest for USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, who is preparing for a new conference, improving her roster for a national title run and fighting colon cancer in her community.

This Week in Women’s Basketball: The W is going to The North

This week, the WNBA officially announced that a Toronto franchise will join the league in 2026, while another seismic shift arrives in college sports.

It’s time for Cheyney State to get their due

Honored with the "Trailblazers of the Game" award from the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Cheyney State’s improbable run to the inaugural NCAA women’s national title game in 1982 is a story that has been forgotten, but needs to be widely celebrated.

Kiki commits to USC

Coming off a stellar junior season at Stanford, Kiki Iriafen has transferred to USC, where head coach Lindsay Gottlieb recently received an extension.

What’s next for the ACC?

Stanford, Cal and SMU will join the ACC before the 2024-25 season, taking the conference to 18 teams. But, who will be No. 1? Right now, Notre Dame has the edge.

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What’s next for the Big Ten?

The Big Ten is about to swell to 18 teams after adding four former Pac-12 schools. Among them are the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins, who could cause incumbent Big Ten teams major problems right away.

What’s next for the Big 12?

The Big 12 is expanding to a whopping 16 teams! The conference looks to be one of the most competitive and compelling in the 2024-25 season.

What’s next for the SEC?

Red River rivals Texas and Oklahoma will jump from the Big 12 to the SEC, making the top conference in women’s college basketball even better. However, the SEC still belongs to South Carolina.

What’s next for the teams of the Pac-12?

The Pac-12 is dead, but the teams will play in other conferences beginning in the 2024-25 season.

Ten names to watch for the 2025 WNBA Draft

Is it too early to start thinking about the 2025 WNBA Draft? Of course not! Here are ten draft-eligible players we’re looking forward to seeing play in the next NCAA season.

“A Touch More Live” on all things women’s basketball

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe hosted "A Touch More Live" during the Final Four, talking all about this moment in women’s basketball. ESPN’s "BIG 3" of Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike also joined the live show.

A personal appreciation for the Iowa Hawkeyes

Swish Appeal’s Iowa beat writer, Zachary Draves, shares his personal appreciation for the Hawkeyes.

This Week in Women’s Basketball: Caldwell takes over Tennessee

A new coach on Rocky Top, an overflowing transfer portal, a comeback at the Nike Hoop Summit, history for the London Lions and more news from across women’s basketball.

Tara takes off

Tara VanDerveer retires as the winningest head coach NCAA basketball history, with 1,216 victories.

When the lights were brightest, Tessa Johnson shined

Tessa Johnson became the first freshman since Breanna Stewart to lead her team in scoring in the NCAA national championship game.

Johnson’s revenge epitomizes Gamecocks’ greatness

Raven Johnson’s defensive effort helped guarantee the success of South Carolina’s national championship revenge tour, and exemplifies all that is great about the Gamecocks.

South Carolina secures perfection

The national championship game lived up to the hype. But when the dust settled, Dawn Staley had led the South Carolina Gamecocks to perfection and back to glory.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena watches Iowa’s run end

The fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena witnessed the end of an era. It was not the ending they had hoped for, but certainly not the end of their love for the Hawkeyes

It’s South Carolina!

The South Carolina Gamecocks finished a perfect season and captured the program’s third national championship.

2024 NCAAW Tournament: How South Carolina can win it all

The South Carolina Gamecocks came up short against Iowa in last year’s Final Four. They haven’t lost since, and they’ve come to finish the job this time around.

2024 NCAAW Tournament: How Iowa can win it all

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes have a chance of winning it all and giving Clark the perfect ending to a historic collegiate career.