MINNEAPOLIS — South Carolina’s Destanni Henderson sized up Paige Bueckers. It was two minutes into the fourth quarter of the 2022 NCAA national championship game between the Gamecocks and the UConn Huskies on Sunday night. Henderson dribbled the ball with her right hand as Bueckers tried to cheat a ball screen. But Henderson burst through … Read more
3:18 AM BST Mechelle VoepelESPN.com Close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. MINNEAPOLIS — Do-overs don’t always happen in sports. The shot that bounces off the rim is the stuff of melancholy memories … Read more
7:20 PM ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com Close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. MINNEAPOLIS — Brea Beal doesn’t listen to music before games. She doesn’t need the pump-up, preferring to stay as even-keel as … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — With 11 seconds left and UConn clinging to a two-point lead, senior guard Christyn Williams stepped up to the free throw line. The ref tossed the ball to Williams, and the lefty took her customary dribble, bent her knees and floated the ball toward the bucket. It dropped through the net. Same with … Read more
9:25 PM ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com Close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. MINNEAPOLIS — The team that has been No. 1 in women’s basketball since this season began, South Carolina, will play for … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Louisville Cardinals 72-59 in a battle of No. 1 seeds on Friday in the women’s Final Four. Aliyah Boston had 23 points and 18 rebounds for her 29th double-double this season. The consensus national player of the year led the Gamecocks to the national championship game a … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Kim Mulkey knew she had a rebuilding project when she took over as LSU coach this season. The longtime Baylor coach quickly was able to orchestrate an incredible turnaround for the Tigers, who won 26 games — 17 more than last season. Mulkey was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women’s basketball Coach … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — When Paige Bueckers walked into the family ballroom at the UConn hotel in Minneapolis, she headed straight for Tara Starks. Bueckers’ former AAU coach knew what was coming, and turned just as she leaped toward her, colliding with her side. It’s a traditional greeting for the two, even if Starks sometimes wished it … Read more
8:00 AM ET Charlie CremeESPN.com Close Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. The 2022 women’s Final Four might look a little familiar: Three of the four teams that are in Minneapolis also reached the final weekend a year ago. Also familiar: Three of the four teams are No. 1 seeds for … Read more
CHICAGO — Kiki Rice soaked it all in playing at the home of the reigning WNBA champions then took MVP honors along with her future teammate at UCLA. Rice scored 17 points, and the East beat the West 95-75 in the McDonald’s All American Game at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday. Rice made 7 of 10 … Read more