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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. NCAA Tournament Expansion Basically A Done Deal 🤝
The NCAA is moving toward expanding both the men’s and women’s tournaments to 76 teams, with a final decision expected in the coming weeks. If approved, which now feels very likely, the new format could start as soon as next season. (ESPN)
WHY IT MATTERS: This has been in motion for a while, and now it feels like a reality. Power 4 conferences have been pushing for more at-large bids, and this format would add eight right away. That likely means more tournament spots for those elite conferences.
2. Team USA Sets 3x3 Women’s Series Roster 🇺🇸
USA Basketball announced its four-player roster for the 2026 3x3 Women’s Series, featuring Joyce Edwards (South Carolina), MiLaysia Fulwiley (LSU), Mikaylah Williams (LSU), and Sahara Williams (Oklahoma). (USA Basketball)
WHY IT MATTERS: With the 3×3 Women’s Series overlapping the WNBA season, this is a valuable opportunity for development. These top college players get senior national team experience and Team USA continues to build depth in the 3x3 format. With the Olympics in mind after a disappointing 2024 result, this is part of a bigger push to get back on top.
3. Toronto and Portland Make Their Debuts Today 🎉
Today’s the day. The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire both play their first preseason games, marking the on-court debut for both of this year’s WNBA expansion franchises. (Oregon Live)
📺 Toronto hosts Connecticut at 1 PM ET, while Portland tips off in Seattle at 4 PM ET. Both games are available on WNBA League Pass.
WHY IT MATTERS: There are a few bumps already, with Portland dealing with early injuries, but that doesn’t take away from the moment. Expansion is one of the biggest stories in the league right now, and this is the first glimpse for fans and opposing teams of what’s in store for these franchises.
🗳️ Will you be tuning in for one of today’s expansion games?
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Mercury Cooling: Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld tore her ACL and will miss the entire 2026 season.
She’s So Extra: Caitlin Clark is publishing a children’s book called EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams, inspired by her life.
Back in New York: Marine Johannes is returning to the Liberty on a training camp deal, adding a familiar scoring spark to the roster.
🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: We asked if you feel Project B has a chance of competing with the WNBA and most of you, 65%, feel it’s too early to tell.
