The New York Times – Sports:
Coaches for the Rutgers women and the Duke and Villanova men are following up on long runs from their Hall of Fame predecessors.
Category: NCAA Basketball Championships (Women)
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Women’s College Basketball Has Lots of Talent at the Top
The New York Times – Sports:
South Carolina and the other top teams have high expectations, of course. But there are some upstart teams with chances to make a deep run, too.
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Looking for Aces Guard Jackie Young? She’s Probably in the Gym.
The New York Times – Sports:
Young, set to start in her first W.N.B.A. All-Star Game, is known for her competitive drive. “She’s going to try to beat everyone,” one teammate said.
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Seeking Another Reset, the N.C.A.A. Returns to the ‘Help Wanted’ Route
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. is looking for a new president. Private jet notwithstanding, it’s not all that great of a gig.
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It’s Clearly South Carolina’s Time. Here’s How Dawn Staley Crafted It.
The New York Times – Sports:
Her teams have proved themselves over and over, and the players have enough comfort together to play like “shorthand writing.”
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New Era of Deals for College Players Means Business Considerations, Like Taxes
The New York Times – Sports:
The April 18 tax deadline is coming. College basketball players have been busy with the N.C.A.A. tournaments. Some factored that into their endorsement deals.
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South Carolina Victory Extends UConn’s Championship Drought
The New York Times – Sports:
The Huskies, winners of 11 national championships, have gone without a title since 2016.
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How South Carolina Beat UConn to Win the National Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
And it made its final victory over the Huskies — the 11-time champions — look easy.
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Women’s Basketball Is Flourishing in Minnesota, Home of the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Minneapolis, the site of the women’s Final Four, has long produced outstanding players and rallied around its W.N.B.A. team, the Lynx.