Final Four Spots Up for Grabs Tonight 🏀

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The last two tickets to Tampa are up for grabs tonight as the Elite Eight wraps up. Two heavyweight matchups will decide who joins South Carolina and UCLA in the Final Four. (NCAA)

📅 Tonight’s Elite Eight Lineup:

WHY IT MATTERS: The second-half of this year’s tournament has delivered nail-biters—and tonight promises more. TCU eyes its first Final Four in program history, led by a locked-in Hailey Van Lith aiming to rewrite her March legacy. USC, still fighting without star JuJu Watkins, is showing serious grit—and faces a powerhouse UConn squad anchored by Paige Bueckers, who’s seeking her first national title.

The winners will join South Carolina and UCLA in the Final Four. South Carolina punched its ticket with a narrow 4-point win over Duke, securing a fifth straight Final Four appearance. UCLA outlasted LSU in a physical battle to earn its first-ever trip.

LSU star Flau’jae Johnson surprised reporters during Sunday’s postgame press conference when she revealed that she is still undecided on her plans for next season. The junior guard, who turns 22 later this year, is eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft—and may forgo her senior year at LSU to go pro. (ESPN)

WHY IT MATTERS: Johnson has spent her entire college career with the LSU Tigers, helping lead them to a national title as a freshman in 2023. While it’s extremely rare for women’s college players to leave school early, Johnson meets the WNBA’s draft eligibility criteria—which differ from the NBA’s. She’s eligible for the WNBA Draft despite not playing a full four years in college because she turns 22 this year. Her decision could shape both LSU’s future and her rising professional career.

🎥 Watch Coach Kim Mulkey reflect on Flau’jae’s impact on the LSU program

George Washington University has announced that alum and WNBA star Jonquel Jones will deliver their 2025 commencement address. (GW University / X)

WHY IT MATTERS: Serving as a commencement speaker is a prestigious honor, typically reserved for individuals who have achieved notable success and can inspire the next generation. Despite the growing influence of WNBA players, few have received this recognition. Jones—reigning WNBA Finals MVP and 2021 league MVP—stands out for her excellence on the court and her advocacy and leadership off of it.