Kate Paye

Stanford guard Tess Heal dribbles the basketball with her right hand in the open court.

Stanford is ‘optimistic’ the NCAA Tournament is still in sight

By Michelle Smith / January 30, 2025

The Cardinal are 10-9, a far cry from their usual standard, but head coach Kate Paye lauds her team’s positivity

Former Pac-12 teams enter the unfamiliar

By Michelle Smith / December 31, 2024

Evaluating former Pac-12 teams as they head into their first seasons outside the Conference of Champions

A view from the stands of the court for the Bay Area Women's Classic at the Chase Center.

Bay Area fans get glimpse of the future with Bay Area Women’s Classic

By Matthew Walter / December 22, 2024

The two-game college event gave fans an idea of what Golden State Valkyries will bring to San Francisco

Cal head coach Charmin Smith gestures with both hands in front of her as she speaks at a podium during ACC media days.

Cal and Charmin Smith make a statement in win over Stanford

By Michelle Smith / December 14, 2024

Smith: ‘I’m happy to beat Stanford and I’m gonna act like it, because that’s a really good team’

Stanford head coach Kate Paye and retired coach Tara VanDerveer stand together arm in arm at Maples Pavilion.

At Stanford, Kate Paye is retooling a titan

By Michelle Smith / November 10, 2024

Balanced Stanford off to a strong 3-0 start thanks to a 3-point barrage

Tara VanDerveer discusses her retirement at a press conference on Wednesday, April 10.

Tara VanDerveer passes the Stanford torch to Kate Paye in emotional press conference

By Michelle Smith / April 11, 2024

VanDerveer: ‘I just felt I’m ready’