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Monday, April 6, 2026
Dream already won Angel Reese trade without even playing a single game yet

Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta in a blockbuster trade. And the Dream already look like the clear winners of the trade.

Sunday, April 5, 2026
A'ja Wilson's free agency stance will be the model for the league

A'ja Wilson made it clear she has no intentions of leaving Las Vegas this season, a stance that many team stars appear to be adopting.

Every sign points to Azzi Fudd being drafted to the Dallas Wings

The WNBA Draft will take place on April 13, and there are many reasons to believe Azzi Fudd will be drafted as the No. 1 overall pick.

NCAA Tournament expansion plans possess one major flaw

The NCAA must reconsider its plans to expand the tournament to 76 teams before it is too late.

Vet slams Sky for issues that could ultimately seal Angel Reese’s fate in Chicago

Rebecca Allen didn’t mince her words when she spoke about her experience in Chicago.

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Geno Auriemma owes Dawn Staley a lot more than a vague apology

If you follow women's college basketball at all, by now you're likely more than aware of the fact that UConn's head coach Geno Auriemma had a major reaction to

The stage is finally set for Kaitlyn Chen scenario fans were denied last year

The expansion draft may have created an opportunity for Kaitlyn Chen to claim a bigger role.

Caitlin Clark unintentionally played a role in ending Azzi Fudd’s senior season

South Carolina handed UConn its first loss of the season—and there’s a Caitlin Clark connection.

Friday, April 3, 2026
This year's men's Final Four will have a side of WNBA magic

Tamika Catchings will be on hand in Indianapolis as the men's Final Four gets underway in the city.

Toronto Tempo could shape entire identity with one shrewd draft pick

Holding the sixth overall pick in the WNBA draft, the Toronto Tempo has a great chance to kick-start its journey in the league.

Paige Bueckers absence will create tougher Final Four experience for UConn star

So far, UConn hasn’t felt Paige Bueckers’s absence much. That could change soon.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Transfer portal steal could unlock Hannah Hidalgo's UConn goals

Notre Dame has been presented with a shocking opportunity that could grant Hannah Hidalgo her UConn wish.

2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Predictions for all 3 rounds

This year's WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 13, and Azzi Fudd is expected to be among the very first names announced.

Angel Reese’s vision for Sky could finally come true after first offseason trades

No Sky player will be available in the expansion draft after two trades. What could that choice mean for the Sky’s future?

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Veteran’s offseason was one big lesson about fit with Paige Bueckers

The Wings have potential, but there are still a ton of questions that need to be answered.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
UCLA's championship hopes hinge on overcoming key regular season defeat

The UCLA Bruins are preparing to play the only team that beat them during the regular season, and the fight won't be an easy one.

JuJu Watkins fans might get the results they've been waiting for this week

This week USA Basketball will hold another training camp for potential members of the team that will play in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

Caitlin Clark refuses to hide the truth of Fever's 2026 season goals

Caitlin Clark made the Indiana Fever's goals during free agency extremely clear during her appearance on the NBC pregame show.

UCLA faces an uphill battle next season no matter what

The UCLA Bruins will be forced to face an uncomfortable truth ahead of the 2026-27 season, but are also faced with an opportunity.

Tempo and Fire head into uncertain expansion draft thanks to free agency

The WNBA will hold expansion drafts for the newest teams to join the league on Friday, April 3. This mock draft predicts who might end up where.

Monday, March 30, 2026
The new Houston Comets have a lot to live up to in the WNBA

The Houston Comets were one of the original founding teams in the WNBA, and now the team has the chance for a second telling of their story.

Dawn Staley's blunt take on NIL in 2026 reveals unavoidable truth

South Carolina's head coach Dawn Staley told reporters that NIL payments are a big part of the recruitment conversations the school has with potential players.

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Arizona State coach Molly Miller will welcome March Madness in a unique way

Molly Miller will host the Tempe Tip-Off to celebrate the Final Four games being played this weekend in Indianapolis and Phoenix.

Diana Taurasi's blunt WNBA Draft admission is what Dallas fans want to hear

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi thinks that Azzi Fudd will probably be the No. 1 overall WNBA Draft pick this year — a move that would reunite her with Paige Bueckers.

Connecticut Sun's move to Houston will create a big problem for the WNBA

The move of the Sun will leave a gaping hole in the Northeast that may not be filled anytime soon.

Dawn Staley admits what TCU fans have known all along about this season

South Carolina's coach knows exactly which player has changed things for TCU, and she made sure to talk about it Sunday.

Perfect Caitlin Clark teammate may have to choose between her and other young stars

Azurá Stevens would be a great fit with the Indiana Fever, but other teams with their own young stars will also chase the veteran.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Kim Mulkey's perspective on disappointing loss is the reframe basketball needs

The LSU Tigers went down 87-85 against Duke Saturday, which ended the team's 2025-26 March Madness run earlier than they hoped.

Geno Auriemma's calls for March Madness changes shouldn't be ignored

UConn's head coach Geno Auriemma pointed to two factors that might be having a negative impact on how his team and others are performing during March Madness.

Friday, March 27, 2026
Notre Dame's program milestone was nearly a lost cause after roster shake-up

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are advancing to the Elite 8 after five attempts, and a 2024-25 roster change that threatened the program.

Molly Miller makes Ruby Whitehorn's potential at ASU crystal clear

The former Lady Vol is an ideal player for the Sun Devils, she tells High Post Hoops, and is hoping to be drafted into the WNBA down the road.

There’s only one path forward for Audi Crooks as Iowa State descends into chaos

Iowa State's Audi Crooks may have to make a devastating call that nobody would have predicted at the start of the year.

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Overlooked CBA perk was long overdue and should only be the beginning 

The WNBPA accomplished many changes, some of which are just the beginning.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Caitlin Clark will make more money than Angel Reese this year for one reason

Caitlin Clark's 2026 WNBA salary will be higher than Angel Reese's, despite the fact that they were drafted in the same year.

NCAA fans are already repeating last year's colossal championship game mistake

The UConn Huskies are hoping to repeat last year's big championship win, and are likely to advance to the Final Four this year.

Sky risk costly mistake if they opt to pass on Angel Reese’s ideal partner

The Chicago Sky have been granted an opportunity to draft the perfect partner for Angel Reese, and they cannot afford to pass it up.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Early transfer portal announcements are a sign of things to come

The transfer portal will not open until April 6, but plenty of athletes are already making their intention to enter it clear.

Popular coach's decision to leave the SEC will have a ripple effect

Kristy Curry's decision to leave the SEC for the AAC may have an impact on the league as whole, and other coaches could follow suit.

The WNBA season is getting a major extension with the new CBA

The WNBA season could begin earlier than ever and end later than ever, which is great news for fans who want to see more professional basketball being played.

Monday, March 23, 2026
Key Cardinals decision altered the team's March Madness path

The Louisville Cardinals have put in an extraordinary performance while hosting the first and second rounds of March Madness at home.

Illinois' coach puts Caitlin Clark-Mikayla Blakes connection out in the open

Illinois head coach Shauna Green told reporters she's compared Mikayla Blakes to Caitlin Clark to get her team ready to play Vanderbilt Monday night.

LSU star has smashed her modest program expectations in every way

When Flau'jae Johnson came to LSU she had no idea she would grow into the player she is in 2026. Now, Johnson is preparing for the WNBA Draft — after the Tigers try to win a Championship.

Wings' draft night priorities may pivot as franchises face CBA conundrum

With a historic CBA now in place, the Dallas Wings may need to rethink their approach to the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft.

These teams could find themselves at the center of impending free agency chaos

April will be a flurry of big moments for WNBA fans. There’s the expansion draft, free agency, and the regular draft.

Sunday, March 22, 2026
UCLA has another first-round draft pick who is lighting up March Madness

Lauren Betts is a presumed lock for the 2026 WNBA Draft, but her teammate might join her — and they should both be drafted in the first round.

The key to a Longhorns win over Oregon comes down to an important trait

The Texas Longhorns will play the Oregon Ducks Sunday in a crucial game that will determine who advances to the next stage of March Madness.

Indiana Fever should consider South Carolina transfer with a team connection

The Indiana Fever have the No. 10 overall draft pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft and should consider bringing in Mikayla Timpson's former FSU teammate.

Louisville's leap appears to know no bounds as team advances

The Louisville Cardinals are enjoying a March Madness run that the team has earned after a 2024-25 season that didn't go the way they wanted it to.

Geno Auriemma's clear answer underscores NCAA truth: UConn is built different

The UConn Huskies know what it's like to play under pressure, because every game they play happens in a high-pressure environment.

Obvious Angel Reese running mate may not be the best draft choice for the Sky

The Sky have the fifth pick in the upcoming draft.

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