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Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, left, goes to the basket against Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Aug. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

A trailblazing women’s class enters the Hall: 1996 US Olympic team, Parker, Delle Donne, Holdsclaw

Dawn Staley and the 1996 Olympic women’s basketball team paved the way for the WNBA and players such as Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma against South Carolina during the first half of a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)

UCLA, South Carolina, UConn and St. John’s to play in women’s basketball doubleheader in November

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma against South Carolina during the first half of a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)

Auriemma says he felt ‘dumb’ for the way exchange with Staley played out following Final Four game

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, center, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

South Carolina’s Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn’s Auriemma

Texas forward Madison Booker (35) reacts after Texas lost to UCLA in a women's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Another sloppy women’s Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sport

New women’s pro basketball league Unrivaled tips off

Unrivaled is setting a new standard for women’s basketball before one game. The 3-on-3 league features an 8-week season and tips off Friday in Miami, featuring top talent from the WNBA like Brittney Griner and Angel Reese. (AP video: Brittany Peterson)

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UCLA players celebrate after defeating South Carolina in the women's National Championship Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

UCLA faces a massive rebuild after a historic NCAA title run as the transfer portal opens

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley motions towards the court during the first half of the women's National Championship Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament game against UCLA, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

After getting ‘smacked’ again in title game, South Carolina’s Staley plots program’s next moves

UCLA center Lauren Betts, right, and South Carolina center Madina Okot (11) battle for a rebound during the first half of the women's National Championship Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Staley embraces UCLA’s Close ahead of title game, then smirks to the crowd after handshake drama

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the first half of a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game between UConn and South Carolina at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women’s final

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, center, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Auriemma and Staley clash in tense postgame exchange after South Carolina beats UConn in Final Four

South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson, right, and South Carolina guard Agot Makeer (44) celebrate after defeating UConn in a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLA

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, center, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell

Rapper Flavor Flav attends a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game between UConn and South Carolina at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Flavor Flav, a longtime supporter of women’s sports, is courtside at Final Four

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma watches players warm up during practice prior to the national semifinals at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

UConn and South Carolina meet again with place in NCAA women’s championship game at stake

South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) celebrates after a three point basket during the second half against TCU in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 30, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Raven Johnson named Sacramento 4 Regional MOP as South Carolina reaches Final Four

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley directs her team against Southern California during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, reacts to a call by the referee, right, during the first half against Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

South Carolina looks to get back to the women’s Final Four while TCU is trying for its 1st trip

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, leads her team in waving to supporters after defeating Southern California in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina gets a rematch vs. Oklahoma and upstart Virginia to face TCU in women’s March Madness

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts to a play during an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley pleased the WNBA and players’ union reached an agreement

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in the final of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

No. 1 seed South Carolina resets for March Madness run after SEC title game stumble

South Carolina guard Raven Johnson celebrates after scoring against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Raven Johnson’s 22 points lift No. 3 South Carolina past No. 6 LSU 83-77 in SEC Tournament semis

LSU guard Milaysia Fulwiley shoots over Oklahoma center Raegan Beers during second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

MiLaysia Fulwiley hopes to help LSU beat her former team, South Carolina, in SEC Tournament

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards shoots over Kentucky during first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

No. 3 South Carolina opens SEC Tournament title defense with 87-64 rout of No. 17 Kentucky

South Carolina guard Agot Makeer (44), forward Joyce Edwards, and guard Ayla McDowell (24) admire the SEC regular season championship trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri in Columbia, S.C., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

No. 3 South Carolina reloaded after injuries, departures; aims for 4th straight SEC tourney title

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley holds the trophy with forward Sania Feagin after their win against Texas in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

South Carolina’s dominance in SEC tourney is a result of good teams, not proximity, Dawn Staley says

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri in Columbia, S.C., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina’s Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel

Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) celebrates after scoring against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Oklahoma’s Chavez earns Dawn Staley’s respect with 15 points in OT to stun No. 2 South Carolina

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley calls to her team against Coppin State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

South Carolina’s Staley on playing at Coppin State: I think it’s good on all fronts

South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) drives past Arkansas guard Taleyah Jones (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Joyce Johnson scores 22 points as No. 3 South Carolina beats Arkansas 93-58

South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson (00) passes against Providence guard Orlagh Gormley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55

South Carolina center Madina Okot, left, pulls down an offensive rebound against North Carolina Central forward Dianna Blake during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

No. 3 South Carolina won’t have leading rebounder Okot and reserve Makeer against Penn State

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Queens of Charlotte in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Edwards, Latson lead No. 2 South Carolina for most points under Staley in 121-49 romp over Queens

South Carolina guard Maddy McDaniel (1) pushes the ball upcourt ahead of Grand Canyon guard Ines Zounia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

No. 2 South Carolina suspends backup guard Maddy McDaniel ahead of game vs. rival Clemson

Southern California's Cheryl Miller reacts to a successful steal against the Georgia during the second half in the national semifinals of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Friday, April 2, 1983 in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Bob Bryant, File)

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