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Women's March Madness Final Four, NCAA champion predictions
ESPN talent cast their votes for which foursome will reach the Final Four. Will Phoenix be full of chalk?

TOP HEADLINES
BEST PLAYERS IN THE TOURNAMENT
Ranking the 25 best players in women's March Madness
Who are the top players in the women's NCAA bracket? Where do Azzi Fudd, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts rank?

The 10 best freshman and sophomore guards in women's March Madness
One must-see guard scores from anywhere like Kelsey Plum. Another handles pressure like Chelsea Gray.

MOVING ON TO THE NEXT ROUND!
Britt Prince drops in a smooth bucket to help Nebraska advance

Lainie Douglas gets the and-1 to help Missouri State advance to the first round

FIRST FOUR SCOREBOARD
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: First look at all 68 teams
No. 1 seed UConn is looking to repeat in 2026. We look at every team in the women's NCAA bracket.

March Madness 101: NCAA tournament format, history, facts
Check out fun facts on the NCAA tournament now.

MARCH MADNESS

BETTING ON THE TOURNAMENT
COACHING CAROUSEL
Tracking the 2026-27 women's college basketball coaching changes
We're tracking all the coaching changes in women's college basketball throughout the offseason.

CAN THEY BE STOPPED?
How March Madness foes can end UConn's run through bracket
The Huskies are six wins away from a 13th title. Coaches and analysts gave us a blueprint for how to beat them.

Top Headlines
- Huskers ride big third quarter to First Four win
- Bekemeier, Missouri St. advance with First 4 win
- UConn's Strong, Fudd headline AP All-Americans
- ASU's Miller doesn't travel with team due to illness
- USC women land third '26 5-star in forward Okeke
- UConn overall 1-seed, joined by UCLA, UT, S.C.
- No. 1 seeds atop women's AP poll before tourney
- Women's tourney committed to two-site format
- 🏆 Handing out awards: Strong, Chavez lead way
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