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A new contender has reportedly entered the race to land the Connecticut Sun, as the Rockets' owners are reportedly in talks to acquire the Sun and relocate them to Houston. Our Deyscha Smith breaks down what has led to this news, and what may come next.
Connecticut Sun 'in talks' with Rockets owners about potential sale - The IX Basketball
The latest report on the Sun's future now includes the Houston Rockets ownership. Here's everything what we know so far
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December 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A new contender has reportedly entered the race to land the Connecticut Sun, as the Rockets' owners are reportedly in talks to acquire the Sun and relocate them to Houston. Our Deyscha Smith breaks down what has led to this news, and what may come next.
As Saint Joseph's settles comfortably into the Gabby Casey and Aleah Snead era, the focus remains on maintaining consistency.
Gabby Casey and Aleah Snead are ready to lead Saint Joseph's - The IX Basketball
Casey and Snead are settling comfortably into leadership roles, imparting what they learned from previous players and their own experiences.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
As Saint Joseph's settles comfortably into the Gabby Casey and Aleah Snead era, the focus remains on maintaining consistency.
The WNBPA voted to authorize a strike “when necessary” on Thursday. @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social has more on this, including new reporting on what the vote means and the league's latest salary proposals.
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WNBPA votes to authorize a strike 'when necessary' - The IX Basketball
The WNBPA took another step to protect itself by voting to authorize a strike "when necessary" with CBA negotiations ongoing.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The WNBPA voted to authorize a strike “when necessary” on Thursday. @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social has more on this, including new reporting on what the vote means and the league's latest salary proposals.
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As Unrivaled continues to grow, our @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social writes that leaders like Breanna Stewart are grateful for the support of the women's basketball fans who make it possible.
Stewart, Parker credit fans with Unrivaled's success | The IX Basketball
Breanna Stewart and Candace Parker each cited fan interest and support as one of the largest drivers of the success of Unrivaled.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
As Unrivaled continues to grow, our @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social writes that leaders like Breanna Stewart are grateful for the support of the women's basketball fans who make it possible.
Missy Heidrick is back with another installment of The Weekly Fast Break!
Catch up on all the latest headlines in #NCAAW and check out her list of upcoming games to watch.
Catch up on all the latest headlines in #NCAAW and check out her list of upcoming games to watch.
The Weekly Fast Break: A pressure-packed sleigh ride - The IX Basketball
Big rivalries, win streaks and individual performances that put you first on the gift list are all in this week's edition of The Weekly Fast Break.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Missy Heidrick is back with another installment of The Weekly Fast Break!
Catch up on all the latest headlines in #NCAAW and check out her list of upcoming games to watch.
Catch up on all the latest headlines in #NCAAW and check out her list of upcoming games to watch.
Sienna Betts took the floor for UCLA on Tuesday night, making her long-awaited debut. Our David Mendez-Yapkowitz was there and takes you inside what happened and what's next for the talented freshman.
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How Sienna Betts looked in her UCLA debut - The IX Basketball
Freshman forward Sienna Betts made her season debut for the UCLA Bruins after recovering from a leg injury.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Sienna Betts took the floor for UCLA on Tuesday night, making her long-awaited debut. Our David Mendez-Yapkowitz was there and takes you inside what happened and what's next for the talented freshman.
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When USC took on UConn, the results were lopsided, but Jazzy Davidson still rose to the challenge.
@cruby14.bsky.social on how the 'best freshman in the country' is finding her way:
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@cruby14.bsky.social on how the 'best freshman in the country' is finding her way:
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Jazzy Davidson faces her toughest test yet - The IX Basketball
Jazzy Davidson's slew of top tier match ups will only improve the star's offensive production down the line.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
When USC took on UConn, the results were lopsided, but Jazzy Davidson still rose to the challenge.
@cruby14.bsky.social on how the 'best freshman in the country' is finding her way:
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@cruby14.bsky.social on how the 'best freshman in the country' is finding her way:
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Coach Ryan McCarthy left Alaska Anchorage to take over at Fresno State, and five of his player came with him.
Scott Mammoser on how that adjustment is going so far:
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Scott Mammoser on how that adjustment is going so far:
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Ryan McCarthy and transfers adjust to Fresno State - The IX Basketball
In year one at the helm of his new program, Ryan McCarthy is guiding both his transfers and new players to success.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Coach Ryan McCarthy left Alaska Anchorage to take over at Fresno State, and five of his player came with him.
Scott Mammoser on how that adjustment is going so far:
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Scott Mammoser on how that adjustment is going so far:
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Dartmouth WBB beat Franklin Pierce 68-50 today to improve to 8-2. It's the Big Green's best start since 1989-90. They've won 8 Ivy League titles since that season.
Dartmouth is No. 195 in the NET. Its best NET at any point in the four prior seasons was 258 (last year). @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Dartmouth is No. 195 in the NET. Its best NET at any point in the four prior seasons was 258 (last year). @theixbasketball.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Dartmouth WBB beat Franklin Pierce 68-50 today to improve to 8-2. It's the Big Green's best start since 1989-90. They've won 8 Ivy League titles since that season.
Dartmouth is No. 195 in the NET. Its best NET at any point in the four prior seasons was 258 (last year). @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Dartmouth is No. 195 in the NET. Its best NET at any point in the four prior seasons was 258 (last year). @theixbasketball.bsky.social
City of Sisterly Love.
Jill Jekot is the most recent in a line of Big 5 basketball sisters. Here our Mia Messina profiles the youngest Jekot sister and her journey to St. Joe’s.
Jill Jekot is the most recent in a line of Big 5 basketball sisters. Here our Mia Messina profiles the youngest Jekot sister and her journey to St. Joe’s.
Jill Jekot is the most recent in a line of Big 5 basketball sisters - The IX Basketball
Big 5 basketball runs in the family for the Jekot sisters. Now the youngest, Jill Jekot, is carrying on the legacy.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
City of Sisterly Love.
Jill Jekot is the most recent in a line of Big 5 basketball sisters. Here our Mia Messina profiles the youngest Jekot sister and her journey to St. Joe’s.
Jill Jekot is the most recent in a line of Big 5 basketball sisters. Here our Mia Messina profiles the youngest Jekot sister and her journey to St. Joe’s.
Our latest bracketology update from @matthew-walter96.bsky.social is here. While there wasn't much change at the top, the bubble continues to be ever changing.
Women's Basketball Bracketology: A bubble full of ACC and Big 12 - The IX Basketball
In the third bracketology update of the year, there wasn't much change at the top but the bubble continues to be ever changing.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our latest bracketology update from @matthew-walter96.bsky.social is here. While there wasn't much change at the top, the bubble continues to be ever changing.
It was a newsy day in the @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social world, with plenty of #WNBA CBA talk, too. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social runs it all down for you: www.thenexthoops.com/features/unr...
Unrivaled opening day is around the corner - The IX Basketball
Unrivaled's second season is just a few weeks away and the players have arrived in Miami to begin to prepare for tipoff Jan. 5.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It was a newsy day in the @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social world, with plenty of #WNBA CBA talk, too. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social runs it all down for you: www.thenexthoops.com/features/unr...
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This week in A-10 women's basketball NET rankings...
Richmond moved up to 44 (+3) to return as the top-ranked team in the A-10
Three teams made double-digit jumps:
Fordham moved up to 211 (+11)
George Washington moved up to 148 (+21)
La Salle moved up to 172 (+25)
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Richmond moved up to 44 (+3) to return as the top-ranked team in the A-10
Three teams made double-digit jumps:
Fordham moved up to 211 (+11)
George Washington moved up to 148 (+21)
La Salle moved up to 172 (+25)
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December 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This week in A-10 women's basketball NET rankings...
Richmond moved up to 44 (+3) to return as the top-ranked team in the A-10
Three teams made double-digit jumps:
Fordham moved up to 211 (+11)
George Washington moved up to 148 (+21)
La Salle moved up to 172 (+25)
@theixbasketball.bsky.social
Richmond moved up to 44 (+3) to return as the top-ranked team in the A-10
Three teams made double-digit jumps:
Fordham moved up to 211 (+11)
George Washington moved up to 148 (+21)
La Salle moved up to 172 (+25)
@theixbasketball.bsky.social
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Princeton's Fadima Tall wins Ivy League Player of the Week — her second and the team's third of the season through 6 weeks. She had 28p, 5s, 4r and 3a vs. Rutgers.
Brown's Isabella Wesley wins her first Rookie of the Week. She had 7p, 6r and 3a at Merrimack. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Brown's Isabella Wesley wins her first Rookie of the Week. She had 7p, 6r and 3a at Merrimack. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
December 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Princeton's Fadima Tall wins Ivy League Player of the Week — her second and the team's third of the season through 6 weeks. She had 28p, 5s, 4r and 3a vs. Rutgers.
Brown's Isabella Wesley wins her first Rookie of the Week. She had 7p, 6r and 3a at Merrimack. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Brown's Isabella Wesley wins her first Rookie of the Week. She had 7p, 6r and 3a at Merrimack. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
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Here is this week's NET update for Ivy League WBB teams. Princeton leads the way at No. 34 - and made the AP top 25 today for the first time this season. Harvard and Columbia are Nos. 66 and 67.
Dartmouth made the biggest jump (45 spots, to 196). @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Dartmouth made the biggest jump (45 spots, to 196). @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Here is this week's NET update for Ivy League WBB teams. Princeton leads the way at No. 34 - and made the AP top 25 today for the first time this season. Harvard and Columbia are Nos. 66 and 67.
Dartmouth made the biggest jump (45 spots, to 196). @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Dartmouth made the biggest jump (45 spots, to 196). @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Washington is No. 22 in the AP Poll this week, and @munson-bella.bsky.social goes deep on its star, Sayvia Sellers.
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How Sayvia Sellers leads Washington with joy - The IX Basketball
Joyful. That is the simplest way to describe how University of Washington point guard Sayvia Sellers plays basketball and makes people feel.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Washington is No. 22 in the AP Poll this week, and @munson-bella.bsky.social goes deep on its star, Sayvia Sellers.
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(2/2) On the season, Obi is averaging 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while making 66% of her 2-pointers. Her minutes are slightly down from Penn, but her points and rebounds per 40 minutes are career bests. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
(2/2) On the season, Obi is averaging 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while making 66% of her 2-pointers. Her minutes are slightly down from Penn, but her points and rebounds per 40 minutes are career bests. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
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(1/2) Penn alum Jordan Obi, who is now a grad transfer at Kentucky, had 13 points and 10 rebounds today in a win over Belmont. Her seven offensive boards tied her career high at both Penn and UK. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
(1/2) Penn alum Jordan Obi, who is now a grad transfer at Kentucky, had 13 points and 10 rebounds today in a win over Belmont. Her seven offensive boards tied her career high at both Penn and UK. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
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ICYMI: Harvard WBB is entering "a different chapter" of its season during the final exam break. The first part of the season featured a ton of injuries and some inconsistency, but the Crimson are still in a good spot nationally with their top-65 NET ranking. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Losing Gabby Anderson is just the latest obstacle for Harvard - The IX Basketball
With Gabby Anderson tearing her ACL on Nov. 30, all five Harvard starters from 2024-25 either graduated or have missed time with injuries.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
ICYMI: Harvard WBB is entering "a different chapter" of its season during the final exam break. The first part of the season featured a ton of injuries and some inconsistency, but the Crimson are still in a good spot nationally with their top-65 NET ranking. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
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Dartmouth WBB led by as many as 13 in a 65-57 win at Iona tonight. The Big Green are now 7-2, which is their best start since 2017-18. That year was also their most recent winning season.
Zeynep Ozel led Dartmouth tonight with 14p (5-10 FG), 7r and 4a. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Zeynep Ozel led Dartmouth tonight with 14p (5-10 FG), 7r and 4a. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
December 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Dartmouth WBB led by as many as 13 in a 65-57 win at Iona tonight. The Big Green are now 7-2, which is their best start since 2017-18. That year was also their most recent winning season.
Zeynep Ozel led Dartmouth tonight with 14p (5-10 FG), 7r and 4a. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
Zeynep Ozel led Dartmouth tonight with 14p (5-10 FG), 7r and 4a. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB
@knoxrob1.bsky.social reports live from the campus of UMES where La Salle came away with a 63-58 road win over the Hawks after trailing by as many as 13 points.
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La Salle WBB defeats UMES, 63-58, on the road
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December 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
@knoxrob1.bsky.social reports live from the campus of UMES where La Salle came away with a 63-58 road win over the Hawks after trailing by as many as 13 points.
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In a sprawling HBCU Notebook, our @knoxrob1.bsky.social takes you inside Southern's back-to-back Big 12 victories, a thrilling Howard victory over Fairfield, and Coppin State's late-game execution.
HBCU notebook: How Southern beat two Big 12 opponents - The IX Basketball
Southern enjoyed a week that showcased everything that makes its excellent program special by beating Arizona and Houston.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
In a sprawling HBCU Notebook, our @knoxrob1.bsky.social takes you inside Southern's back-to-back Big 12 victories, a thrilling Howard victory over Fairfield, and Coppin State's late-game execution.
Teneisia Brown thought last season would be her last in college, before her head coach made her reconsider even if it meant transferring away. Our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social on Brown's growth in recent years and her arrival as a key piece for Providence.
Friars forward Teneisia Brown has forged her own path - The IX Basketball
A dominant two-way force last season at FDU, Teneisia Brown chose Providence as her destination for the 2025-26 season.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Teneisia Brown thought last season would be her last in college, before her head coach made her reconsider even if it meant transferring away. Our @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social on Brown's growth in recent years and her arrival as a key piece for Providence.
As conference play ramps up, our @emilyadler.bsky.social looks at coaches who are likely feeling the pressure to prove themselves and stay off the hot seat.
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Which women’s college basketball coaches are on the hot seat? - The IX Basketball
As nonconference play wraps up, which women's college basketball head coaches are facing some pressure in conference play?
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December 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As conference play ramps up, our @emilyadler.bsky.social looks at coaches who are likely feeling the pressure to prove themselves and stay off the hot seat.
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She's back! Caitlin Clark is practicing with USA Basketball in training camp this month. Our @tonyreast.bsky.social shares what the Indiana Fever star said on Friday in camp in Durham, North Carolina.
Caitlin Clark is healthy and back on the hardwood with Team USA - The IX Basketball
After an injury-riddled WNBA season, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has returned to play in training camp for Team USA.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
She's back! Caitlin Clark is practicing with USA Basketball in training camp this month. Our @tonyreast.bsky.social shares what the Indiana Fever star said on Friday in camp in Durham, North Carolina.