Tag: Women’s Basketball

2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team Revealed: Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd highlight the Honorees

Brandon King

The WNBA has officially announced its 2026 All-Rookie Team, recognizing six players who made their mark during their first season in the league. Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles leads the group after a historic rookie campaign, while Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson, Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor, Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and New York Liberty guard Pauline Astier round out the list. Astier and Rice both earned recognition after tying in the voting for the final spot, resulting in a six-player team. Meet the…

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North Carolina A&T Lands 4-Star Forward Janiyah Weaver for 2027

Brandon King

North Carolina A&T women’s basketball has secured a major recruiting commitment, landing ESPN 4-star forward Janiyah Weaver, a 6-foot-5 prospect from Morrow High School in Georgia. The Lady Aggies landed Weaver over several notable programs, including Alabama, UCF and St. John’s, according to the commitment announcement shared by @lightonsports. Weaver is ranked No. 69 nationally in the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN, making her a significant addition to North Carolina A&T’s future recruiting plans. Who Is Janiyah Weaver? Weaver is a 6-foot-6 forward from Morrow High School in Georgia. Her…

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SWAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll Is Out: Southern Picked No. 1, But Alabama A&M Is Right Behind Them

Brandon King

image via Alexis Blue/SWAC The votes are officially in. The Southwestern Athletic Conference has released its 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Predicted Order of Finish, and the preseason race already has plenty of intrigue. Southern has been picked to finish first, but the reigning SWAC regular-season champion Alabama A&M is right on its heels. The Lady Jaguars received 234 points and 10 first-place votes, while Alabama A&M collected 229 points and eight first-place votes — just a five-point difference between the top two teams. That sets up an intriguing season between the…

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Aminata Seck Was Supposed to Be Traveling With Her Team. Instead, She Has Spent More Than Six Weeks in ICE Custody.

Brandon King

Kentucky State University women’s basketball player Aminata Seck was supposed to be on a team trip to New York. Instead, the 26-year-old senior from Senegal has spent more than six weeks in federal immigration custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Aug. 7, 2026. Seck was traveling with the Kentucky State basketball team when she was detained, according to her attorney and multiple reports. What has happened since has raised questions about her immigration case, her access to medical care…

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Becky Hammon Defends A’ja Wilson Amid World Cup Criticism: “If This Was a Man, There Would Be Nothing to Say”

Brandon King

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon is standing behind A’ja Wilson following criticism surrounding the reigning WNBA MVP’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup roster. Asked about Wilson’s health and the criticism surrounding her decision to miss the tournament, Hammon made it clear that she believes Wilson has every right to prioritize her health. “A’ja has every right to do what she feels is best health wise,” Hammon said. Hammon also pushed back on what she sees as a double standard when it…

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‘Our Hearts Are Broken’: University of Evansville Mourns Jordan Scott After Fatal Crash

Brandon King

The University of Evansville community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of women’s basketball student-athlete Jordan Scott. Evansville announced Monday that Scott, a sophomore member of the Purple Aces women’s basketball program, died following a motor vehicle accident in Warrick County. The news sent shockwaves through the Evansville athletic department, where Scott had only recently begun the next chapter of her basketball career. “Our hearts are broken,” Evansville head women’s basketball coach Ben Wierzba said in a statement shared following Scott’s death. A Young Basketball Player Beginning Her Evansville Journey Scott,…

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Alabama A&M and Alabama Set for Historic Women’s Basketball Matchup

Brandon King

A historic in-state matchup is set for Friday, November 6, 2026, as the Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs travel to Coleman Coliseum to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. The matchup will feature Alabama A&M head coach Dawn E. Thornton going head-to-head with Alabama head coach Pauline Love, bringing two Black women head coaches together on the sidelines for a highly anticipated matchup between the HBCU and SEC programs. While the matchup represents an important moment for women’s basketball, the historical record surrounding Alabama’s program should also be accurately recognized. Wendell…

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Alabama Women’s Basketball Gets Laced with Nike A’Two

Brandon King

 Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team is bringing some serious heat to the hardwood. Alabama women’s basketball recently posted a video of the team excitedly receiving pairs of Wilson’s second signature shoe. The A’Two continues Wilson’s signature footwear line with a performance-focused design built around her evolving game. Nike describes the model as being designed for “elevation” and “control,” making it a natural fit for a college basketball program preparing for the upcoming season. For Alabama, the A’Two also adds another layer of style to the Crimson Tide’s on-court identity…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026-27 OVC Conference Schedule

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The Tennessee State women’s basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Ohio Valley Conference schedule, giving the Lady Tigers their roadmap for conference play as they prepare for the upcoming season. OVC action begins on Dec. 11 when Tennessee State travels to Western Illinois. The Lady Tigers will then close out the calendar year with a New Year’s Eve matchup at Southern Indiana before opening 2027 with a trip to Eastern Illinois on Jan. 2. Tennessee State opens its conference home schedule at the Gentry Center on Jan. 7 against Western…

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USA Basketball Announces 12-Player Roster for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Brandon King

USA Basketball has officially unveiled the 12-player roster that will represent the United States at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, which will be held September 4-13 in Berlin, Germany. Team USA will enter the tournament in pursuit of a record-extending 12th Women’s World Cup championship.  The roster features a blend of established superstars, Olympic veterans, and a new generation of elite talent led by A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Caitlin Clark. Team USA 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Roster The roster showcases remarkable depth at every…

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