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Patriot League notebook: Lehigh takes on West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament

By Todd Goclowski / March 20, 2021

How can Lehigh pull off the first-round upset?

‘I just have to reinvent myself’: Jacki Gemelos retires from professional basketball

By Jenn Hatfield / March 20, 2021

After overcoming several knee injuries to make the WNBA, Gemelos was one of the best stories of the 2020 season

Column: You’re gonna carry that weight

By Sydney Olmstead / March 19, 2021

The disparities between the men’s and women’s tournaments must change

After 2020 hiccup, Phoenix Mercury look to get Big Three in ‘good rhythm’

By Brendon Kleen / March 19, 2021

Brittney Griner will be back for the start of the 2021 WNBA season

Dallas Wings announce rest of coaching staff

By Drew Ivery / March 18, 2021

Just over three months after hiring Vicki Johnson, the Wings’ coaching staff is complete

Indiana Fever sign Kelsey Mitchell to multi-year contract extension

By Ben Rosof / March 18, 2021

The former second overall pick commits to Indiana long-term

She Got Next, Episode 21: Basketball analyst Cindy Brunson

By Pepper Persley / March 18, 2021

Pepper Persley and Cindy Brunson talk NCAA Tournament

What Crystal Langhorne, Morgan Tuck retirements mean for the Storm

By Derek James / March 18, 2021

Decisions have big salary implications in Seattle

‘I see us being one of the top four teams’: Why Odyssey Sims picked Atlanta

By Bailey Johnson / March 17, 2021

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NCAA tournament preview: Hemisfair region loaded with South Carolina, Maryland

By Mitchell Northam / March 17, 2021

And plenty of players and storylines to watch