BIG EAST

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.

Paige Bueckers yells a celebratory yell.

UConn back in business with Sweet 16 win over Duke

By Michelle Smith / March 31, 2024

The Huskies bent under the weight of intense defensive pressure, foul trouble and their relentless lack of depth – but they did not break. And their reward is a 28th trip to the regional finals.

Lucy Olsen is ranked third nationally in scoring at 23.6 points per game (Photo credit: Villanova Athletics)

Driven and determined, Lucy Olsen enjoys life as Villanova’s leader

By Rob Knox / March 27, 2024

With Maddy Siegrist in the WNBA, Lucy Olsen has helped Villanova keep the winning times going

Paige Bueckers drives to the basket

Paige Bueckers is making up for lost time

By Tee Baker / March 26, 2024

‘We have the best player in America’

On the left, UConn huddles up during its First Round game against Jackson State. On the right, Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair jumps in the air, clenching her fists and screams in celebration.

NCAA Tournament first round notebook from Storrs

By Natalie Heavren / March 24, 2024

UConn and Syracuse victories set up match between former BIG EAST foes

Lauren Schwartz dribbles the basketball at speed while Kelsey Ransom chases back defensively.

Georgetown toughs out first WBIT victory

By Bella Munson / March 22, 2024

Hoyas continue impressive season under newly minted head coach

Paige Bueckers yells a celebratory yell.

What to watch for from BIG EAST teams in the postseason

By Tee Baker / March 20, 2024

Key storylines from around the conference

The NCAA Tournament championship trophy at the 2023 title game

2024 NCAA Women’s Division I Tournament bracket unveiled

By The Next / March 17, 2024

Find out which 68 teams made the Big Dance and where they’re playing

A preview thumbnail for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast covering bracketology, featuring an image of a press conference backdrop branded with the March Madness logo and #MARCHMADNESS, with a banner on the bottom in white text on an orange background that reads "Previewing Selection Sunday"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Bracketology 101

By The Next / March 15, 2024

Bracketologist Megan Gauer joins the pod to preview Sunday’s bracket reveal.

UConn players pose for a team photo in front of a large "ticket" to the NCAA Tournament

Inside UConn’s dominant BIG EAST Tournament performance

By Tee Baker / March 13, 2024

‘Very, very few players have impacted UConn basketball the way Paige has’