Cardte Hicks Played Above The Rim And Ahead Of Her Time - defector.com/cardte-hicks...

Big news from @katiebarnes.bsky.social this morning: For the first time in league history, the WNBA generated enough revenue in 2025 to trigger revenue sharing with its players. Teams will receive $8 million to disperse among players, the union said. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

apnews.com/article/ucon... Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer

Going through old photos as we prepare for the memorial service for my dad. Here's one from the day after my wedding (2008). A lot of folks came a long way to that (lesbian) wedding: some geographically, some (like my dad) in other ways. But he showed up, walked me down the aisle, and smiled.

Our @knoxrob1.bsky.social has the story on South Carolina's Tessa Johnson, who has found a renewed focus off the court — and started thriving on the floor, particularly from deep: www.thenexthoops.com/features/sou...

apnews.com/article/minn... Braun has made a spirited comeback this season for the surging Minnesota Gophers

From passion to profit: Can the Sky's founding mission survive the league's success? chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/...

"She's a good decision maker with the ball. We can play her all over the court, which makes her more lethal when you don't know what we're running." ✍️ @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social

On April 25th, 1950, Chuck Cooper became the first Black player to be drafted by an NBA team. That year, he would join Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton and Earl Lloyd in breaking the color barrier in the NBA. See more Black history spotlights here: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights#bbr

“It’s been decades since a meaningful team-sport rivalry played out at the Winter Olympics, the kind of showdown that pits two nations in a symbolic clash of worldviews,” Adam Sternbergh writes. Thursday’s women’s hockey final between the U.S. and Canada is bringing back this “elbows up” energy.

Princeton WBB head coach Carla Berube has made the Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year Watch List. She is one of 15 coaches, and just 2 mid-major coaches, on the list. (The other is URI's Tammi Reiss.) To learn about what makes Berube elite, read my recent story @theixsports.bsky.social:

It's Year 2 in charge of of the Big Blue for Kenny Brooks. After a rough stretch, can Brooks guide Kentucky to a strong finish and long postseason run? buff.ly/crto2dx @zacklward.bsky.social looks at what's gone wrong and right, and what's to come, for Brooks and the 'Cats.

Leading options for length and long range. @wnba.com Prospectology by @rprenevost.bsky.social: herhoopstats.substack.com

UCLA is making a statement with a 4-guard lineup. Big 10 Roundup by Kim Doss: herhoopstats.substack.com

Unrivaled's touring plans have been expedited with a semifinals stop in Brooklyn. But what are the league's plans beyond this season? I talked to Unrivaled president/CEO Alex Bazzell about everything that lies ahead. frontofficesports.com/unrivaled-le...

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apnews.com/article/wnba... to play semifinals at Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Aneesah Morrow has had a busy offseason, signing a deal with Reebok, working hard in the gym, and climbing the AU Pro Basketball leaderboard. Deyscha Smith spoke with Morrow about what is pushing her forward:

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apnews.com/article/texa... Schaefer calls out his No. 4 Longhorns, saying ‘We have no heart’

How KK Arnold grew into leadership role for UConn women's basketball team: 'She has that voice' www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn...

How former UConn star Nika Mühl found joy after ACL injury: 'Special, fun, unique journey' www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn...