College Basketball News

UCLA rewards Cori Close with four-year contract extension UCLA rewards Cori Close with four-year contract extension

UCLA, fresh off a national title in women's basketball, has announced a new four-year contract extension that will keep Cori Close in Westwood through the 2029-30 season.

UConn to face South Carolina in 1st meeting since Geno-Staley spat UConn to face South Carolina in 1st meeting since Geno-Staley spat

UConn will face South Carolina as part of a neutral-site game Nov. 24 in the first meeting between the rivals since the sideline altercation between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at last month's Final Four.

Colts GM Ballard, ex-NBA star Finley to help find Wisconsin AD Colts GM Ballard, ex-NBA star Finley to help find Wisconsin AD

Wisconsin has named a nine-person search committee, including Colts GM Chris Ballard and two-time NBA All-Star Michael Finley, to help find the Badgers' next athletic director.

NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams

The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams -- the largest increase for the men since 1985, and the first for the women since 2022.

Auriemma reflects on spat with Staley: 'You just feel dumb' Auriemma reflects on spat with Staley: 'You just feel dumb'

UConn coach Geno Auriemma on Monday reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and said he feels "dumb for the way that it played out."

Attorney: Ex-Nebraska assistant admitted having sex with player Attorney: Ex-Nebraska assistant admitted having sex with player

Former Nebraska women's basketball assistant Chuck Love acknowledged he had sex with former player Ashley Scoggin before she was dismissed from the team in 2022, according to court documents.

Optimistic Baker: New NCAA eligibility rules not retroactive 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.