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Wisconsin Badgers
2019-2023 (4 Seasons)
NCAAW News
ACC revenue up 14% in 2022-23 but still trails Big Ten, SEC
The ACC generated a record $706.6 million in revenue in 2022-23 but still trailed the Big Ten and SEC. During that year, the ACC led all conferences with nine national titles.
SVP calls the NCAA/Power 5 deal 'long overdue'
Scott Van Pelt chimes in on the news that the NCAA and its five power conferences have agreed to allow schools to directly pay players for the first time in the 100-plus-year history of college sports.
NCAA, Power 5 agree to deal that will let schools pay players
The NCAA and its leagues are moving forward with a multibillion-dollar settlement agreement that will allow schools to directly pay players for the first time in the history of college sports.
Big 12 paid ex-commissioner Bob Bowlsby $17.2M in his final year
Bob Bowlsby, former commissioner of the Big 12, was paid more than $17.2 million in total compensation for his final year in 2022, according to the league's most recent tax records,
Iowa women's assistant Jenni Fitzgerald follows Bluder, retires
Assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald, who worked for 32 years on Lisa Bluder's staffs at Drake and Iowa, announced her retirement Wednesday.
Investment firms partner, eye lending to athletic departments
With college sports on the verge of sweeping change that could have long-term financial implications, two private investment firms have created a platform to help athletic departments find funding.
'Full Court Press' trailer
The ESPN+ Original series, "Full Court Press," immerses viewers in the world of elite women's college basketball through the experiences of Kiki Rice, Kamilla Cardoso and Caitlin Clark.
South Carolina to open title defense in Las Vegas against Michigan
Defending national champion South Carolina will take on Michigan at the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on Nov. 4 to tip off the season.
Seimone Augustus to be assistant on Kim Mulkey's LSU staff
Seimone Augustus, who led LSU to three straight NCAA Final Fours from 2004-06 and won three Olympic gold medals, will return to the Tigers as an assistant, coach Kim Mulkey announced Monday.
Stat Stories: Friday's standout fantasy WNBA performers
Check out the top performers in fantasy WNBA on Friday, including big performances from Nneka Ogwumike and Napheesa Collier.
Sources: NCAA plan to pay off settlement irks non-Power 5 schools
Several smaller-revenue conferences have pushed back against the NCAA over its plan to cut back on distribution to leagues to pay the expected settlement of the landmark House v. NCAA lawsuit and other related anti-trust cases, sources told ESPN.
NCAA: 1 in 3 star athletes receive abuse, threats by bettors
The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.
How Angel Reese is capitalizing on her brand in Chicago
Michele Steele details how Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has taken the brand she developed in college and expanded on it at the pro level.
Jan Jensen's loyalty rewarded with promotion to Iowa head coach
Jan Jensen had numerous head coaching opportunities in her 24 years as an assistant on Lisa Bluder's coaching staff at Iowa, but ultimately she decided to stay. That loyalty was rewarded when she was elevated to head coach after Bluder retired.
