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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. Final Four Tips Off Tonight 🏀
We’re down to four. The Final Four tips off tonight in Phoenix, with UConn facing South Carolina at 7 PM ET, followed by UCLA vs. Texas at 9:30 PM ET. Both games will air on ESPN. (NCAA)
WHY IT MATTERS: This is the biggest weekend in college basketball, and by Sunday, we’ll have a national champion. It’s also the second straight year these same four teams made it, and just the fifth time ever that all No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four. These teams have been the best all season, and now they finally have to go through each other. At this point, nothing is guaranteed.
🗳️ Prediction time: Who is going to win the 2026 NCAA championship?
2. Expansion Draft Day Is Finally Here 📣
It’s a good day for Portland and Toronto fans! The 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft takes place today at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN, with the Fire and Tempo both beginning to build out their first rosters.
WHY IT MATTERS: This has been a long time coming after delays tied to the CBA. And we’ve already seen how important this moment can be. The Valkyries set the tone last year, landing players like Kayla Thornton and Veronica Burton, who turned into major contributors. Now Portland and Toronto get their shot, and the players they pick today will go a long way in shaping how competitive they are right away.
3. Two Big Names Headed to the Portal 👀
Wow. Audi Crooks (Iowa State) and Talaysia Cooper (Tennessee) have both announced plans to enter the transfer portal ahead of its official opening on April 6. (Yahoo Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: These aren’t just rotation players. Both were central to their teams. Crooks is part of a larger Iowa State exodus, with several teammates also planning to leave, while Cooper is making her second move after starting her career at South Carolina. When players of this caliber enter the portal, it can shift the balance of power quickly and put a lot of programs on alert.
Keep the WBB Vibes Going
It’s the biggest weekend in college hoops and it’s a vibe. But why stop after Sunday? Keep the good feelings going with this fun mug that’s sure to brighten up your day!
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OVERTIME ⏱️
More Major than Mid: Carla Berube has been named the 2026 Mid-Major Coach of the Year after another strong run at Princeton.
JuJu Watch: JuJu Watkins was spotted working out during USA Basketball training camp this week, a good sign as she continues her recovery.
🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: Looks like we’re all on the same page. We asked if Sarah Strong was the right choice for Naismith Player of the Year, and 89% of you said yes.
