Women's College Basketball News
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark first 2-time winner of Sullivan Award
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark became the first two-time winner in the 94-year history of the James E. Sullivan Award, given to the nation's most outstanding athlete at the college or Olympic level.
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Women's college basketball coaching changes for 2024-25
ESPN is tracking all of the 2024-25 coaching carousel moves in women's college basketball throughout the offseason.
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Ex-Green Bay player Karius taking reins from longtime coach Borseth
Former Green Bay player Kayla Karius is returning to her alma mater to take over for Kevin Borseth, who retired two weeks ago after two stints at the school and 13 NCAA tournament appearances.
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Former Michigan standout Laila Phelia transfers to Texas
Former Michigan standout Laila Phelia, a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a junior last season after leading the Wolverines in scoring at 16.8 points per game, has signed with the Texas Longhorns, the program announced Monday.
NCAA ratifies immediate eligibility for athletes who transfer
NCAA athletes are now eligible to play immediately no matter how many times they transfer -- as long as they meet academic requirements.
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Ex-Nebraska coach Chuck Love denies relationship with player
- Former Nebraska women's basketball assistant coach Chuck Love denied ever having a sexual relationship with former Cornhuskers player Ashley Scoggin but acknowledged in a court document that he did meet with her late at night in a Lincoln parking lot.
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FedEx pledges $25M over 5 years to NIL program at Memphis
FedEx has pledged $25 million over the next five years to be used in sponsorship deals with University of Memphis athletes.
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Title IX: Athletes can play amid sexual misconduct inquiries
New federal regulations will prevent colleges and coaches from suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct while school officials investigate complaints against them.
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Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes
An unfair labor complaint has been filed against the University of Notre Dame for classifying college athletes as "student-athletes."
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Cavinder twins returning to Miami for final season
Haley and Hanna Cavinder are returning to Miami for their fifth and final season of collegiate eligibility, they announced on social media this week.
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Ex-LSU star Hailey Van Lith transfers to TCU, source confirms
Hailey Van Lith will transfer to TCU for the 2024-25 season after playing one season for LSU, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Geno Auriemma: One-and-done would 'kill' women's basketball
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma voices his disapproval of a potential one-and-done rule in women's basketball.
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Geno Auriemma says one-and-done rule could 'ruin' women's college basketball
A potential one-and-done rule in women's college basketball could "ruin the game," according to Geno Auriemma.
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Virginia law allows schools to pay athletes for NIL
Schools in Virginia will be able to directly pay athletes via name, image and likeness deals thanks to a state law signed Thursday morning.
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Iowa fills Clark's void, lands Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen
After losing Caitlin Clark to the WNBA, Iowa has landed Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen, who was the No. 3 scorer in the nation last season.
