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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 FIBA World Cup, where Team USA captured its fifth consecutive gold medal. They spotlight veteran star and tournament MVP Breanna Stewart, while also diving into the dynamic duo of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and what their continued rise means for the future of women’s basketball.

After concern surrounding Paige Bueckers' injury status as Team USA won a fifth straight FIBA Women's World Cup, here's what to know.

Angel Reese defends Kiah Stokes. | Getty Images The WNBA Defensive Player of the Year conversation has largely been a footnote in the minds of the women’s basketball public. Are the usual, leading frontrunners actually the most deserving of this award? Two candidates stand out with the strongest case for this year’s DPOY award. Here’s more on those two contenders. In the comments, let us know who you think the WNBA’s best defender has been this season. Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream) When the sea...

After playing more than a decade in the WNBA, Ogwumike has announced her retirement for after the 2026 season.

To this point, there have been six former members of the LSU athletics department to be immortalized by the Tigers with a statue on campus, and now there will be a seventh. Hall of Fame basketball player and two-time WNBA champion Sylvia Fowles will be the next player that LSU honors with a statue , the program announced on Wednesday. Sylvia Fowles […] The post LSU women’s basketball: Tigers to immortalize 2-time WNBA champion with statue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 29: Kiki Rice #1 of the Toronto Tempo and Maddy Westbeld #21 of the Phoenix Mercury dive for a loose ball during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images International play is nothing new...

Caitlin Clark has never needed much help making her case on offense. At Iowa, she became the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, led Division I in assists three times and won just about every major individual award available to her. In the WNBA, she won Rookie of the Year, led the league in assists as a […]

A’ja Wilson has finally explained why she chose not to play for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. A vocal group of fans on social media still isn’t buying it. The four-time MVP spoke with reporters Tuesday as the Las Vegas Aces prepare to return from the WNBA’s World Cup break. […]

Cameron Brink is finally finding her rhythm in the WNBA after her ACL injury.

Caitlin Clark made a thoughtful gesture toward her Indiana Fever teammates after returning from the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Marina Mabrey scored a WNBA record 53 points earlier this season.

Mabrey will not require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.

Angel Reese became a world champion and Team USA’s unofficial TikTok director during a memorable locker-room celebration.

The WNBA playoff teams are set, but all eight seeds are up for grabs before the regular season ends Sept. 24.

A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA returns on Thursday night, and the final days of the season will give players one last chance to push their own agendas for regular season awards. The league’s most touted accomplishment, however, won’t see much competition for the third-straight year. A historic rookie season from Olivia Miles just wasn’t enough to stop an A’ja Wilson MVP three-peat. The real question is: Has A’ja also ended the GOAT conversation? In the comments, share your take...

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A WNBA legend is an intern with the New York Liberty just months after retiring. Here's what we know.

Morgan Tuck will relocate with the Connecticut Sun and remain general manager when the franchise becomes the Houston Comets in 2027.

Looking at the trajectory of the game today, Sophie Cunningham has given the ultimate compliment to the Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles. Drafted No.

Sophie Cunningham believes Caitlin Clark deserves more recognition from WNBA players for transforming the league’s reach.

Lauren Jackson wants the Fever to win the WNBA championship, and her reasoning begins with Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

Martina Navratilova and Olympic champion Nancy Hogshead-Makar have strongly called out the sports community in what they see as a double standard. While Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad continues to draw widespread backlash, Hogshead-Makar posted on social media, calling for a shift in focus to the WNBA’s failure to address eligibility rules.

The Indiana Fever have put forward Aliyah Boston to be part of this year’s All-WNBA team, but some fans are not happy with the team’s choice. Boston is having a great season with the Fever and is currently averaging 16.

Since no one is locked into a spot and every matchup is still malleable, here are the first-round matchups that are both realistic and enticing.

Dozens of WNBA players have only days to recover from the World Cup before the league’s four-game sprint to the playoffs.

Pat Beverley didn’t hold back when reacting to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s upcoming departure. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is stepping down after seven years at the helm, leaving at the end of 2026.

In addition to looking forward to the postseason, it comes with WNBA awards. Here are USA TODAY Studio IX's predictions.

Ten seasons ago, Minnesota entered the playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and won a championship. Can they channel the same energy this year?

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. | Getty Images Almost two weeks ago, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that she would retire at the end of 2026. Her decision instantly sparked conversation and speculation about who would assume leadership of the WNBA. But, don’t expect a new commissioner to be named any time soon. In a press conference following this week’s NBA Board of Governors meetings, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicated that the process to determine Engelbert’s successor ...

Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd was bluntly asked about her status in the WNBA Rookie of the Year race compared to Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles. The Wings selected Fudd with the No.