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The South Carolina bench celebrates a made shot. The Gamecocks will be one of six SEC teams in the Sweet 16.

South Carolina’s excellence is worth celebrating despite title game loss

By Rob Knox / April 6, 2025

Tough afternoon can’t define the nation’s best program in the last 10 years

UConn team celebrates.

How Connecticut beat South Carolina in 2025 NCAA title game, met the standard

By Howard Megdal / April 6, 2025

Fudd, Strong score 24 apiece — Huskies’ defense too much for Gamecocks

Lauren Betts walks off the floor during UCLA's Final Four NCAA Tournament matchup against UConn on April 4, 2025 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla

UCLA prepares for next step after dream season ends in the Final Four

By Bella Munson / April 6, 2025

Cori Close: ‘Experience is such a powerful teacher, if you allow it to’

Sue Bird. (WNBA Media Central)

Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Maya Moore elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

By Sydney Wingfield / April 6, 2025

The Class of 2025 features three WNBA legends

French center Dominique Malonga (left) is the top international prospect in the 2025 WNBA Draft class. (Photo credit: John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Scouting the top international 2025 WNBA Draft prospects

By The Next / April 5, 2025

Breaking down the rising profile for Dominique Malonga, other international prospects

Paige Bueckers yells during warm ups

UConn prepared for the intensity of a 2022 title game rematch

By Tee Baker / April 5, 2025

Will Paige Bueckers leave UConn as a national champion?

Photo of a March Madness-branded basketball on a basketball court.

Final Four notebook: Charlie Baker addresses the media, Rori Harmon undecided on WNBA Draft

By Kathleen Gier / April 5, 2025

Plus, Cori Close reflects on UCLA history and Shay Holle leaves winning legacy at Texas

Texas guard Jordan Lee shoots an open 3-pointer right in front of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.

Texas’ Jordan Lee figured out her role, then expanded it in the Final Four spotlight

By Jenn Hatfield / April 5, 2025

Vic Schaefer: ‘You love seeing kids that the moment’s not too big for them. And … the moment wasn’t too big for her’

South Carolina huddles before the game against Texas. (Photo credit: Hannah Kervokian, The Next)

South Carolina’s secret to success? Sacrifice individual storylines for team goals

By Rob Knox / April 5, 2025

Johnson: ‘We’re sisters. We fight for each other. We love each other’

Bree Hall jumps on the sideline of South Carolina's 74-57 victory. (Photo credit: Hannah Kevorkian | The Next)

South Carolina returns to national championship after united and unique Final Four win

By Rob Knox / April 5, 2025

Hall: ‘The beautiful thing about our team is that we just want to win’