Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches
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Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cal coach Charmin Smith had a vision four years ago of creating a tournament to lift up Black female head coaches. “In our sport, it’s a huge issue with only 17% of head coaches are women of color,” Smith said in a phone interview. “This tournament elevates the voices and stories and people in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging space as well as highlights the lack of diversity in women’s college basketball coaching.” No.

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Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC’s first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten
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Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC’s first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — JuJu Watkins and Southern California figured to do a lot of traveling in the Trojans’ first season in the Big Ten. “We’ve been on the East Coast now for like four days,” Watkins said. “It’s really different for us, and so as coaches we’re …

Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops
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Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In college basketball, the scene of an African American coach cutting down the nets on their way to a national title is not new, even if it is still a relative rarity. The winning coach of Thursday’s national semifinal in the Orange Bowl — either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman — will …

Florida State’s Ta’Niya Latson is AP women’s basketball player of the week
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Florida State’s Ta’Niya Latson is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 9 of the season: Ta’Niya Latson, Florida State The junior guard matched the program record with a 40-point effort against Virginia Tech to become the first player in the ACC to have …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
2 weeks, 3 days ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 7 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard shined in the Trojans’ 72-70 victory over UConn, scoring 25 points with six rebounds, five assists and three blocks. The senior forward …

USC up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3
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USC up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think it hit a little different knowing the history of last year and how they sent us home.” This was the Trojans’ first win ever over UConn. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a really significant win because of the stature of …

UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup
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UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both returned Saturday night after missing time with injuries. Now we’re a more complete team with her coming back.” She missed seven games, including USC’s loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 23. “I think Azzi’s …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
1 month ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 5 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard averaged 30.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks during USC’s two wins. Runner-Up Sarah Strong, UConn; The freshman forward averaged …

Tennessee’s fast-paced pressing style leads the Lady Vols into the AP women’s Top 25
1 month ago

Tennessee’s fast-paced pressing style leads the Lady Vols into the AP women’s Top 25

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Lady Vols entered the AP women’s basketball poll Monday for the first time in a year, ending the longest drought outside the Top 25 in school history. Iowa coach Jan Jensen said that it was difficult to prepare for Tennessee’s style and the Lady …

No. 19 Tennessee back in women’s AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
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No. 19 Tennessee back in women’s AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll. We didn’t start.” UCLA, UConn and South Carolina remained the top three teams in the poll released Monday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout …

UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll for first time in history
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll for first time in history

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a historic win that lifted the school to its first appearance in the top spot. The Bruins knocked off South Carolina, the defending national champion that had held the top spot in the previous …

In a ‘Final Four-type weekend,’ two top-6 clashes put women’s college basketball focus on West Coast
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In a ‘Final Four-type weekend,’ two top-6 clashes put women’s college basketball focus on West Coast

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “To have two such marquee games back-to-back days on a weekend is unbelievable.” USC’s Galen Center and Pauley Pavilion are expected to be packed, with several WNBA scouts in attendance. “What a cool thing for women’s sports, but a cool thing for JuJu,” said Gottlieb, …

AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women’s basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women’s basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 TCU entered The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll with its best ranking in 16 years Monday while the first 12 teams, led by No. Record breaking UConn coach Geno Auriemma will have his first chance to become the all-time wins leader on …

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll Monday after a pair of victories to kick off its national championship repeat bid while Kansas State joined the top 10 and both Stanford and Oregon cracked the first regular-season rankings of the season. Tying …

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight
2 months, 1 week ago

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight

New York Times  

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb noticed a stranger approaching. Kevin Hart was in attendance to see JuJu Watkins and the USC Women’s Basketball team ✌️#ncaaw #fighton pic.twitter.com/31PLjQDknN — WNBA Got Game December 20, 2023 Bueckers, who won national Player of the Year as a freshman four years ago, is in her final season at UConn. Watkins’ and Bueckers’ play, storylines …

Who are the women’s college basketball coaches with the most to prove in 2024-25?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who are the women’s college basketball coaches with the most to prove in 2024-25?

New York Times  

More eyes than ever are on women’s hoops, and with that attention comes extra pressure. 8 seed Kansas Seasons at Michigan: 12 Record at Michigan: 261-133 Barnes Arico is the most successful women’s basketball coach in Michigan history, and it’s not close. The Lady Vols haven’t been to the Elite Eight since 2016 and haven’t won a conference title — …

Duke’s Marissa Young breaks new ground as 1st Black head coach at Women’s College World Series
7 months, 1 week ago

Duke’s Marissa Young breaks new ground as 1st Black head coach at Women’s College World Series

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Marissa Young knew she had an opportunity to make history when she took over as Duke’s softball coach. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association and the university believe she is the first Black head coach to lead a team to the Women’s College World Series. According to the NCAA’s demographics database, in 2023, there were just 19 Black …

Women's NCAA tournament slam dunks on the men this year
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Women's NCAA tournament slam dunks on the men this year

LA Times  

The brackets for the two 2024 NCAA basketball tournaments have been announced and already there is one shining moment. “It’s March Madness, you have two Southern California women’s teams hosting the first two rounds of the tournament, get on board, let’s sell out both arenas, let’s go, it’s pretty tremendous!” Women’s college basketball these days is indeed pretty tremendous, with …

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark wants more focus on team during final stretch now that NCAA record is broken
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark wants more focus on team during final stretch now that NCAA record is broken

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — More scoring records are in sight for Caitlin Clark, but right now the Iowa superstar is looking forward to a break from the chase. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said it was a relief to have Clark’s pursuit of the NCAA record end. But at the same time, it’s time now for us to really focus on …

No. 9 Stanford women punish rival Cal 78-51 in Pac-12 opener
1 year ago

No. 9 Stanford women punish rival Cal 78-51 in Pac-12 opener

Associated Press  

BERKELEY, Calif. — Talana Lepolo scored a career-high 20 points with six 3-pointers, Kiki Iriafen had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the No. 9 Stanford women won their third straight game by beating California 78-51 on Friday in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. “These two, playing the way they’re playing, it was awesome.” Lepolo got an early jump …

The NCAA’s first girls basketball academy is packed, players and coaches call it ‘groundbreaking’
1 year, 5 months ago

The NCAA’s first girls basketball academy is packed, players and coaches call it ‘groundbreaking’

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Divine Bourrage took off her sneakers and switched into a more comfortable pair of slides. Bourrage, who is one of the top 50 players in the high school class of 2025, was among hundreds of players and others at the NCAA’s first College Basketball Academy for female players, held over the weekend in Memphis. They showed us …

Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial
1 year, 9 months ago

Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “As soon as I got here, she definitely led me down a …

Study: Most women’s NCAA teams are still coached by men
1 year, 9 months ago

Study: Most women’s NCAA teams are still coached by men

Associated Press  

Women comprised less than half the head coaching positions and just over half of the assistant coaching spots for women’s college teams in the 2021-22 school year, according to a diversity study released Wednesday. But TIDES director and report author Richard Lapchick called the representation of women coaches in women’s sports “the most depressing statistic that we report every year.” …

Study: Percentage of Black college coaches remains low
2 years, 10 months ago

Study: Percentage of Black college coaches remains low

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The lack of Black head coaches in college sports remains problematic, according to a diversity study for racial and gender hiring practices. “It is hard to see the results from the widely proclaimed attention we are supposedly placing on diversity, equity and inclusion within higher …

Few Black women coaches lead Power Five basketball programs
3 years, 9 months ago

Few Black women coaches lead Power Five basketball programs

Associated Press  

Dawn Staley and Joni Taylor embraced before and after the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship, savoring a historic moment in women’s basketball. It took 41 years for two Black women head coaches to meet in a tournament championship of a Power Five conference. In the last five years, there have been a total of 16 Black women head coaches at Power …

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