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Aziaha James soars in for a layup.

Confidence never wavers for Aziaha James

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 1, 2024

The junior guard buried Texas with a barrage of 3-point shots

UConn’s Paige Bueckers with Locked On Women’s Basketball text reading “Final Four or bust”

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Final Four is taking shape

By The Next / April 1, 2024

Plus, breaking down the controversy surrounding the 3-point line in Portland

Texas ends remarkable season in Elite Eight

By Bella Munson / April 1, 2024

‘These kids are truly champions’

Te-Hina Paopao (No. 0) of the South Carolina Gamecocks stands to the right of the frame in front of Dominika Paurova (No. 3) of the Oregon State Beavers

‘It’s unfinished business’: Gamecocks earn Final Four berth

By Talia Goodman / March 31, 2024

The Gamecocks bested another opponent to reach the Final Four for their fourth consecutive season — but they aren’t done yet

Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen passes the ball past South Carolina defender Raven Johnson

Amid uncertainty, Oregon State exceeded all expectations

By Tee Baker / March 31, 2024

‘To turn a community and a region on its ear [has] been a dream of mine, and we’ve done that’

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) passes the ball during the second half against Baylor Lady Bears guard Darianna Littlepage-Buggs (5)

JuJu Watkins’ playmaking might be her most underrated skill

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 31, 2024

The freshman star has shown herself to be an impactful playmaker.

Graphic with photo of USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) dribbling the ball at left and UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) blocking a Duke player's shot at right.

JuJu vs. Paige showdown will be about more than two stars

By Michelle Smith / March 31, 2024

USC is more than – and has always been more than Watkins in the same way that UConn has been more this season than Paige Bueckers. But it’s hard to quibble with the excitement, interest and ratings that it builds.

Peyton Kennedy (32) puts her right bicep and upper forearm into the UMass defender while dribbling the ball with her left hand towards the basket.

A-10 postseason notebook: Saint Louis advances to WNIT Great 8

By Natalie Heavren / March 31, 2024

Saint Joseph’s and Duquesne see their seasons end

Sydney Affolter heads to the rim against Colorado.

Sydney Affolter’s moment for Iowa was years in the making

By Howard Megdal / March 31, 2024

Caitlin Clark: ‘Everybody on the team needs a player like Syd’

Jaylyn Sherrod, wearing a face mask, drives to the basket during the Sweet 16

Jaylyn Sherrod, Colorado fought ’til the end

By Tee Baker / March 31, 2024

‘No quit whatsoever in this ballclub’