Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive
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Pete Thamel
UK lands UF transfer O'Neal, Shaq's daughter
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Myron Medcalf
Women's college basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season
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Source: Miami's Radakovich set to retire as AD
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Andrea Adelson
How every 2026 girls' 5-star recruit fits into her new college team
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Virginia Tech AD Babcock retiring after 12 years
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Andrea Adelson
Five-star wing Trinity Jones commits to Maryland
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Shane Laflin
UK AD to forgo retirement gig after pushback
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Myron Medcalf
Staley, Gamecocks land No. 3 recruit Edwards
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Vandy, Ralph reach extension after Sweet 16 trip
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Women's College Basketball News

Optimistic Baker: New NCAA eligibility rules not retroactive

NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.

Kentucky nabs Florida transfer Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's daughter

Me'Arah O'Neal, a standout forward at Florida last season and the youngest daughter of Shaquille O'Neal, announced her commitment to Kentucky.

Women's NCAA basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

The transfer portal is closed. Audi Crooks is headed to Oklahoma State while Addy Brown is bound for UCLA.

Source: Miami AD Dan Radakovich expected to announce retirement

Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich is expected to announce his retirement as early as next week, a source confirmed to ESPN.

How top women's NCAA basketball commits fit at their schools

Find out how the 2026 five-star recruits are projected to fit within their future programs.

Virginia Tech's Whit Babcock retiring after 12 years as AD

Whit Babcock is retiring as Virginia Tech athletic director and will transition to an advisory role.

Five-star wing Trinity Jones commits to Maryland

Five-star wing Trinity Jones, the No. 11 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, has committed to Maryland after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.

Kentucky AD Barnhart to forgo $1M retirement gig amid criticism

Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart will forgo a $1 million retirement gig that had been widely criticized.

Oliviyah Edwards, No. 3 recruit, commits to South Carolina

Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, has committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.

Vanderbilt, Shea Ralph reach extension after Sweet 16 surge

Vanderbilt women's basketball coach Shea Ralph has agreed to a contract extension after leading the Commodores to the Sweet 16 en route to a 29-5 record.

Trump repeats call for Congress to rein in college sports

President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in...

Val Ackerman, who guided Big East after team exodus, to retire

Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.

Maryland's Okananwa leads D'Tigress refresh as Nigeria call up NCAA talent to face WNBA

Maryland Terrapins star Oluchi Okananwa is top of the list on the Nigeria women's basketball team, as they named a 21-player training camp roster ahead of a series of friendlies against WNBA opposition.

Former Iowa State star Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State

Former Iowa State center Audi Crooks, No. 1 in ESPN's women's basketball transfer rankings, committed to Oklahoma State, she announced Sunday night.

Aliyah Boston excited to reunite with former Gamecocks in Indiana

Boston reacts to former South Carolina teammates Raven Johnson and Tyasha Harris joining the Fever, sharing why the reunion means so much.

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