Diana Taurasi, widely considered one of the greatest women’s basketball players in history, was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. ✍️ @ayabdeen.bsky.social

When she was hired by ESPN in 2018 at 26, @chineyogwumike.bsky.social became one of the youngest regular national sports studio analysts. Her career - and impact - has only accelerated since. Our @knoxrob1.bsky.social talked with her about her journey and how she's truly found her voice.

Want to see how a story really comes together? At the Final Four, I shot my shot & found a human story about South Carolina's Maddy McDaniel the stats couldn’t capture. My latest Substack post: Breaking down the reporting, trust, & detail behind it. robknox.substack.com/p/inside-fin...

Lauren Betts has been UCLA's star all season. But when she subbed out early in Sunday's national championship game, her sister Sienna was called upon — and came up big. Our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social dives into that moment and the lessons Sienna has learned throughout her freshman year. #NCAAWBB

“When you think of UCLA ... you think of Gabriela Jaquez," Angela Dugalic said after UCLA won a national championship on Sunday. So it was fitting that Jaquez saved one of her best performances for her last college game, our David Mendez-Yapkowitz writes. #NCAAWBB

After digging in to learn the full history of women’s basketball at UCLA, it becomes clear that the program’s second national title is momentous for reasons that stretch far beyond the passage of time.  www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

The WNBA offseason is here, and what will the Phoenix Mercury do? www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

One of the more shocking moves in expansion so far: Marina Mabrey goes to Toronto www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

WNBA free agency has started with a blockbuster. The IX Basketball's Wilton Jackson breaks down what the Dream trading for Chicago's Angel Reese means for Atlanta: youtube.com/shorts/fCyCJ...

Our @munson-bella.bsky.social takes a look at the Seattle Storm free agency road ahead: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

Angel Reese fully embraced Chicago. But as @maggiehendricks.bsky.social breaks down, the Sky trading Reese to the Atlanta Dream is just the latest chapter in a troubling trend in Chicago: youtube.com/shorts/v7oy9...

Our @classicjpow.bsky.social reported last night that Jonquel Jones intends to re-sign with the New York Liberty. In her latest, she breaks down what that makes New York's math look like in free agency #WNBA www.theixsports.com/features/new...

Three days after losing Maya Caldwell and Nyadiew Puoch in the expansion draft, the Atlanta Dream picked up Angel Reese in a trade. @wiltonreports.bsky.social explains what this means for the Dream, who are hoping to build on last year's success: www.theixsports.com/features/how...

On Monday, the Washington Mystics made a stunning move, parting ways with general manager Jamila Wideman right as #WNBA free agency is starting. @jennhatfield.bsky.social, our Mystics beat reporter, explains what she's learned about the decision and how the team will build its 2026 roster from here.

The Los Angeles Sparks were lucky to retain Rae Burrell and Azurá Stevens after the expansion draft, but the loss of Julie Allemand means big shoes are left to fill at the point guard position. ✍️ @cruby14.bsky.social www.theixsports.com/features/spa...

The college season may be over, but for many of the country's best players, this tournament, season and sport are about so much more than wins and losses. ✍️ Kiri Oler on the lifetime impact of the game: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

On the latest episode of Women's Sports Daily, Stephanie Kaloi breaks down the Angel Reese trade and predicts what's yet to come in WNBA free agency: open.spotify.com/episode/3HDi...

Ready for another day of #ncaaw transfer portal chaos? Bookmark these links for the latest names who have officially entered. Power 5 - www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske... Mid-majors - www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

The Fever have extended a core qualifying offer to Kelsey Mitchell and extended a restricted qualifying offer to Lexi Hull. Our @tonyreast.bsky.social on the latest in Indy:

The Sky have extended a core qualifying offer to Ariel Atkins. Our @maggiehendricks.bsky.social on what that means for Chicago:

What do the Aces need to do to ensure they continue to win? Our Kelly Johnson takes a look at what Vegas should focus on in free agency.

The next major domino of free agency has fallen for the Minnesota Lynx. The team extended a qualifying offer to 2025 MVP runner-up Naphees Collier. Find out from @terryhorstman.bsky.social what the move means. youtube.com/shorts/RY_R4...

The Los Angeles Sparks extended a core qualifying offer to star player Kelsey Plum. @cruby14.bsky.social explains the move's impact on the team. youtube.com/shorts/yERNt...

The Toronto Tempo selected Marina Mabrey as their lone unrestricted free agent in the expansion draft and have now sent her a core qualifying offer. @chelsealeite.bsky.social explains the upside of the decision. youtube.com/shorts/fUOAp...

Cori Close has long called coaching her calling. On Sunday, the lifetime of work turned into a coronation as the UCLA coach finally became a national champion. From @macsmith413.bsky.social: www.theixsports.com/features/cor...

And @howardmegdal.bsky.social has updated with additional analysis and postgame reaction from both UCLA and South Carolina. www.theixsports.com/newsletter/b...

An important note: the only two programs to win both AIAW and NCAA championships are Louisiana Tech and now, UCLA. That is how you bridge eras. And it is why Cori Close is so quick to credit Ann Meyers Drysdale and the ‘78ers. Of course: story TK @theixsports.bsky.social.

As Maddy McDaniel subs in for South Carolina, take a minute to bookmark this story from @knoxrob1.bsky.social for later. He does a phenomenal job of telling her story:

Our @knoxrob1.bsky.social comes to you live from Phoenix after UCLA won its first NCAA championship with a blowout of South Carolina. Here are several takeaways from the game, including how one graduating player has a list of accomplishments "longer than a CVS receipt." 🧾 #NCAAWBB

Raven Johnson's career at South Carolina ended on Sunday. But as our @knoxrob1.bsky.social writes, the senior's impact on the Gamecocks is going to last far longer than the pain of the loss to UCLA in this final game: www.theixsports.com/features/why...

Maddy McDaniel is a big piece for South Carolina as they attempt a Championship win tomorrow. @knoxrob1.bsky.social describes what drives the sophomore: www.theixsports.com/features/as-...

Live from Phoenix, UCLA senior guard Kiki Rice tells @knoxrob1.bsky.social about being in the Final Four, and what she's most proud of from her collegiate career

@knoxrob1.bsky.social is LIVE from Phoenix, as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina prepare for tomorrow's Final Four tip-off

Ever wondered what players receive when they play in the Women's Final Four? UConn's Caroline Ducharme showed off her new swag to @knoxrob1.bsky.social:

As Duke and LSU prepare for Friday’s rematch, one thing is very clear: both teams are very different than they were when they met in December. @matthew-walter96.bsky.social has the story from Sacramento.

On Friday's episode of @theixsportspod.bsky.social, hosts @classicjpow.bsky.social and @howardmegdal.bsky.social interview @emmabaccellieri.bsky.social and @heyjordanr.bsky.social about their new book, Court Queens, along with some WNBA CBA reflections and Sweet 16 and Elite Eight predictions.

When South Carolina faces off with Oklahoma in Saturday's Sweet 16 matchup, avenging January's overtime loss to the Sooners will be far from their main focus, our @matthew-walter96.bsky.social writes.

Though it ended earlier than they hoped, Vanderbilt knows how important this season was for the rising program that could mostly run it back next season. Our Stephanie Kaloi on the historic season and what comes next.

And lastly, Graham caught up with Notre Dame senior guard Iyana Moore for her perspective on the game. youtube.com/shorts/vRZ06...

Then, hear from Hidalgo directly from her postgame media availability. youtu.be/YyAmk75VetE

Our Arie Graham reports from Fort Worth, where a historic performance by Hannah Hidalgo led Notre Dame to a victory over Vanderbilt, 67-64. First, hear all about the game and Hidalgo's performance from Graham: youtube.com/shorts/lfBX1...

Following the initial report from PaperCity Magazine that the Connecticut Sun have been sold and will be moved to Houston, The IX Sports' Deyscha Smith recaps the news and what it means for this season. youtube.com/shorts/GkWa6...

Tar Heels head coach Courtney Banghart had high praise for UNC senior Indya Nivar following their Sweet 16 loss on Friday. "She's leaving North Carolina a leader, a winner, and a really good basketball player." Our @kgier.bsky.social on Nivar's path.

Top-seeded UConn beat No. 4 seed North Carolina in the Sweet 16 on Friday, and our @kgier.bsky.social was on the ground in Fort Worth to give you an insider's perspective. Hear about big performances from Sarah Strong and Indya Nivar and how UConn pulled away in the third quarter. #NCAAWBB

As the saying goes, defense wins championships. On Friday, No. 1 seed UCLA needed its defense to overcome a poor shooting night and a tough Minnesota team. Live from Sacramento, our David Yapkowitz tells you who stepped up and how. #NCAAWBB

Every second counted in No. 3 seed Duke's win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 on Friday. Live from Sacramento, our @heintzelman.bsky.social breaks down how the final play unfolded, as Ashlon Jackson sent the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight. #NCAAWBB

With one shot, Ashlon Jackson sent Duke to the Sweet 16. Here's how she reacted in the moments after the game with our Matthew Walter. #NCAAWBB

How has Gianna Kneepkens worked to become a better defender? How does she use her length? She talked about that and more with our @matthew-walter96.bsky.social after UCLA's defense locked down Minnesota in the Sweet 16 on Friday. #NCAAWBB

The Cardinals are still dancing. @natalieheavren.bsky.social takes you behind the scenes of Louisville's second-round win over Alabama.

Big Ten heavyweights UCLA and Minnesota will take their talents to the Sweet 16, where the two teams are set to collide in the Sacramento 2 Regional. David Mendez-Yapkowitz previews Friday's action: