With a record-setting 18.7 million viewers, South Carolina's victory over Iowa in the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament final marked the most-watched event in tournament history. This game became the second most-watched non-Olympic women's sporting event in US TV history and the most-watched basketball game (including NBA and WNBA) since 2019. The South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley secured her team's third national title, praising Iowa's Caitlin Clark for her impact on women's basketball.
The NCAA Division I women's basketball national championship rematch between LSU and Iowa drew over 12 million viewers, making it the most-watched women's college basketball game on record until now. Iowa's narrow win over UConn set a record of 14.2 million viewers, becoming ESPN's most-watched college basketball game ever. South Carolina's victory over N.C. State attracted an average of 7.1 million viewers. A controversial late-game sequence in the Iowa vs. UConn match stirred reactions among viewers.
The Iowa-LSU Elite Eight matchup became the most-watched women's college basketball game on record with 12.3 million viewers, surpassing last year's championship game. It was also ESPN's most viewed college game ever. The game attracted high viewership due to the thrilling rematch between the two powerhouse teams and the drama surrounding LSU's Angel Reese taunting Iowa's Caitlin Clark in a previous championship game.
South Carolina's head coach, Dawn Staley, celebrates victory in the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa, winning 87-75 in the womens NCAA Tournament. With two NCAA titles in three seasons and an impressive record of 109 wins in 112 games, South Carolina is establishing itself as a dominant force in women's basketball.
South Carolina's women's basketball team defeated Oregon State in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on March 31, 2024, in Albany, NY. Players like Raven Johnson, Kamilla Cardoso, and Ashlyn Watkins contributed to the victory. South Carolina's head coach, Dawn Staley, celebrated by cutting down the net and posing for selfies with fans. The team's performance secured their place in the Final Four.
South Carolina's women's basketball team defeated North Carolina 88-41 in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, with MiLaysia Fulwiley scoring 20 points. The No. 1 Gamecocks advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 10th consecutive time and will face the winner of the Indiana vs. Oklahoma matchup. Senior Kamilla Cardoso returned from suspension with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while North Carolina's Deja Kelly struggled, shooting 2-of-13 from the field.
The 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball championship game was the final game of the 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. It determined the national champion for the 2022–23 NCAA Division I women's basketball season and was contested by the Iowa Hawkeyes from the Big Ten Conference and the Louisiana State (LSU) Tigers from the Southeastern Conference. The game was played on April 2, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. In the game, LSU defeated Iowa 102–85 to win their first national championship, setting a record for most points scored by a team in an NCAA women's basketball championship game. LSU's Angel Reese recorded a double-double and was voted the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the Final Four.LSU's victory gave them their first women's basketball national championship and the fourth in the head coaching career of Kim Mulkey. Much media attention was directed to Angel Reese for a taunting gesture made to Iowa's Caitlin Clark near the end of the game. LSU held a championship parade in Baton Rouge and were invited to the White House.The championship game was televised on ABC and the broadcast broke numerous records, including the highest viewership for a women's college basketball game at 9.9 million; the semifinal game between Iowa and top-ranked South Carolina was itself the third-highest-viewed women's college basketball game in ESPN's history. It was also the most-viewed college sporting event ever shown on the ESPN+ streaming service, and the year-over-year viewership from the 2022 championship game more than doubled.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates cutting the net after their win against LSU in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference womens tournament final Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso vies for the ball with LSU forward Angel Reese during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference womens tournament final Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, middle, celebrates with the trophy and teammates after their win against LSU in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference womens tournament final Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Greenville, S.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was doubled over with emotion following the Gamecocks' 87-75 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's national championship. It was a storybook win to beat tough odds, as South Carolina became the 10th Division I team to complete a full season without a single loss (38-0). The Gamecocks also made history as the first team since at least 2000 to win a title without a single returning starter, according to ESPN . Recovering from her tears, Staley expressed gratitude to Iowa's superstar for the excitement she brought to the game all season. "I wanna personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport, she carried a heavy load, when she's the No.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley watches her team play against Presbyterian during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the womens NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) North Carolina guard Deja Kelly (25) talks to head coach Courtney Banghart during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Michigan State in the womens NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C.
Caitlin Clark, a senior at Iowa, secured the Naismith National Player of the Year Award for the second year in a row with record-breaking scoring statistics, beating out nominees such as JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers, and Cameron Brink. Clark, averaging 32 points, 9 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game, set single-season and career scoring records. UConn's Bueckers and Stanford's Brink were also recognized for their outstanding performances. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley was named Naismith National Coach of the Year for the third consecutive season, leading the Gamecocks to an undefeated record and the Final Four.
South Carolina women's basketball team, coached by Dawn Staley, advances to the National Championship after defeating N.C. State in the Final Four. Staley expressed her support for allowing transgender women (biological males) to participate in women's sports, including women's college basketball. OutKick raised the issue, and Staley firmly stated her belief that individuals should be able to play sports based on their self-identification. The upcoming championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes is expected to be highly rated.
Kamilla Cardoso and Te-Hina Paopao led No. 1 South Carolina to a 76-68 win over Tennessee, completing the team's second consecutive perfect regular season. Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Paopao scored 14 points. South Carolina is the first team to enter the SEC tournament undefeated multiple times. Cardoso's family from Brazil, including her mother and older sister, watched her play after Coach Dawn Staley helped facilitate their arrival. Tennessee's Rickea Jackson scored 29 points. South Carolina extends their winning streaks and sets records going into the postseason.
Caitlin Clark concluded her college basketball career with 30 points in the championship game, but Iowa lost to South Carolina 87-75, ending their undefeated season. Clark's emotional farewell included a post on Instagram, highlighting her legendary collegiate performance and record-breaking scoring. As she transitions to the WNBA, her departure leaves a significant gap in collegiate basketball that may not be filled for a while.
No 1 South Carolina, with a 37-0 record, beat No 3 NC State 78-59 to reach the national championship game. They will face either No 1 Iowa or No 3 UConn in the title game. Kamilla Cardoso led South Carolina with 22 points and 11 rebounds despite briefly leaving the game due to injury. Head coach Dawn Staley praised Cardoso's contribution and potential for greatness. South Carolina dominated in the third quarter, outscoring NC State 29-6.
As Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares for her last college game, she anticipates a wave of emotions regardless of the final outcome in the NCAA women's basketball tournament final. She aims to stay focused on giving her best performance. A national championship would be a fitting conclusion to her celebrated college career, with Iowa facing South Carolina in the final after defeating LSU and UConn in impressive victories.
Bree Hall leads South Carolina to a 70-58 victory over Oregon State in the Albany 1 regional title game, securing their fourth consecutive Final Four appearance. Hall plays a key role in calming and leading her team, which includes many new players exceeding expectations after the departure of the previous starters. Coach Dawn Staley highlights the significance of each Final Four opportunity, emphasizing the team's unexpected success despite starting the season with uncertainties due to player turnover.
Despite Iowa's limited success in the past, Caitlin Clark's determination and belief in reaching the Final Four inspired many, including actor Jason Sudeikis, who became invested in Iowa. With a strong fan base, Clark's performance garnered high viewership numbers and a divided opinion on her legacy, which was not solely defined by a championship win. Despite a loss in her final collegiate game, Clark's outstanding performance solidified her place as one of the greatest of all time in women's basketball.
The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Under current head coach Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks have been one of the top programs in the country, winning the NCAA Championship in 2017 and 2022. The program also enjoyed success under head coach Nancy Wilson during the 1980s in the Metro Conference, when it won five regular season conference championships and three conference tournament championships.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark played a pivotal role in Iowa's 71-69 victory over U-Conn, scoring 21 points with 15 coming in the second half. Clark's performance shifted the momentum of the game and showcased her ability to alter the atmosphere in the arena. Despite the controversy over a late foul, Clark's playmaking and assists to Hannah Stuelke propelled Iowa to a victory, with U-Conn's Paige Bueckers acknowledging Clark's impact on the game.
Iowa narrowly defeated UConn in the Final Four with Caitlin Clark scoring 21 points, while South Carolina dominated N.C. State to advance to the championship game. The matchup features Iowa's top offense against South Carolina's top defense, where Iowa's weak defense may struggle. South Carolina excels in paint points, post-up plays, and offensive rebounds, while Iowa relies on outside shooting. The championship game will be a fast-paced, high-scoring affair, with South Carolina favored to win. The game will air on ABC at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Dawn Michelle Staley (born May 4, 1970) is an American basketball Hall of Fame player and coach who is currently the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Staley won three Olympic gold medals with Team USA as a player and later was head coach of another U.S. gold-medal winning team. Staley was elected to carry the United States flag at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics. After playing point guard for the University of Virginia under Debbie Ryan, and winning the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics, she went on to play professionally in the American Basketball League and the WNBA. In 2011, fans named Staley one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history. Staley was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. She was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.While still a WNBA player, she started coaching the Temple University Owls women's basketball team in 2000. In eight years at Temple, she led the program to six NCAA tournaments, three regular season conference championships, and four conference tournament titles.On May 7, 2008, she was named head coach for women's basketball at the University of South Carolina. Staley built South Carolina from the ground up. In her first six seasons as head coach, she improved her program's record every year, winning the SEC in 2013–2014. In late 2014 her team achieved the program's first #1 ranking, making her only the second individual to both play on and coach a #1 ranked team. Staley has gone on to lead South Carolina to six SEC regular season championships, six SEC tournament championships, eight Sweet Sixteens, four Final Fours, and two NCAA Women's Basketball National Championships.On April 2, 2020, Staley became the first person to win the Naismith Award as both a player and a coach. She also won the other three major National Coach of the Year awards after she led her team to a 32 win season and a final ranking of #1 in both major polls. Staley served as the United States women's national team head coach from 2017–2021, finishing with a perfect 45–0 record, before returning full time to South Carolina. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Staley won her first gold medal as head coach for Team USA, and fourth overall, winning all six games.On April 3, 2022, Staley led the Gamecocks to their 2nd national title with a 64–49 win over UConn, finishing the season 35–2 and being ranked #1 in both major polls for the entire season. Staley again would be named Naismith Award winner as the best coach in the nation for 2022.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark, considered the greatest scorer in Division I history, is facing challenges in the NCAA Tournament, shooting below her usual percentages and dealing with increased pressure and defensive tactics from opponents. Despite her struggles, Clark is balancing media attention, endorsements, and the expectations of carrying her team to success.
The 1982 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament was the first Women's Basketball Tournament held under the auspices of the NCAA. From 1972 to 1982, there were national tournaments for Division I schools held under the auspices of the AIAW. The inaugural NCAA Tournament included 32 teams. Tennessee, Louisiana Tech, Cheyney State, and Maryland met in the Final Four, held at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia and hosted by Old Dominion University, with Louisiana Tech defeating Cheyney for the title, 76-62. Louisiana Tech's Janice Lawrence was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Her teammate Kim Mulkey went on to become the first (and to date only) woman to win NCAA Division I basketball titles as a player and coach, winning the 2005, 2012, 2019 titles as head coach at Baylor and the 2023 title at LSU. (Mulkey was also an assistant coach on Louisiana Tech's 1988 championship team).
In a highly anticipated match in Cleveland, Iowa and UConn are tied going into the 4th quarter with a sell-out crowd of 18,284 present, including celebrities like Darius Rucker and WNBA stars. Iowa is attempting a comeback after trailing by 12 points earlier in the game, with key performances from Hannah Stuelke, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers. Iowa's offensive strength, led by Clark's passing ability, has been a standout feature in the game despite facing defensive challenges.
The 2021 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament was a single-elimination tournament of 64 teams to determine the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college basketball national champion for the 2020–21 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The 39th edition of the tournament began on March 21, 2021, in sites around San Antonio, Texas, and concluded with the championship game on April 4 at the Alamodome, with the Stanford Cardinal defeating the Arizona Wildcats 54–53 to win their third NCAA title.Due to logistical considerations surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (which resulted in the cancellation of the 2020 tournament), and mirroring a similar decision by the men's tournament, the entire tournament was played in the San Antonio area rather than at sites across the country, with some first and second round games played in nearby San Marcos and Austin. The Alamodome hosted all games from the regional semifinals onward, including the originally-awarded Final Four and championship game.Four schools, America East champion Stony Brook, Big South champion High Point, Missouri Valley champion Bradley and Utah Valley from the WAC (California Baptist won the WAC tournament, but was ineligible for the NCAA tournament because it is in the third year of a four-year transition from Division II), made their first appearance in the tournament.Additionally, Tennessee continued its record streak of making every edition of the tournament. Arizona made its first-ever appearance in the Final Four. UConn extended its record streak of 13 consecutive Final Four appearances. Wake Forest and Washington State made their first appearances since 1988 and 1991, respectively.
The 2017 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament was played from Friday, March 17 to Sunday, April 2, 2017, with the Final Four played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on March 31 and April 2. This was the first time that the women's Final Four was played in Dallas and the first time since 2002 that the Final Four games were played on Friday and Sunday, rather than Sunday and Tuesday. South Carolina defeated Mississippi State to win the championship.Tennessee continued its record streak of making every NCAA women's basketball tournament at 36 consecutive appearances. UConn also continued its record streak of 10 consecutive Final Four appearances.
A controversial late foul call in the womens Final Four game between Iowa and UConn sparked outrage on social media, with stars like LeBron James and Angel Reese weighing in. Despite the controversy, UConn players refused to blame the call for their defeat. Iowa ultimately won the game 71-69 after a decisive foul call, leading to backlash online. UConn's star player Paige Bueckers demonstrated sportsmanship by taking responsibility for the loss, emphasizing that one play does not determine the outcome of a game.
The South Carolina Gamecocks are the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, while the top four seeds for the men's tournament are the Connecticut Huskies, Purdue Boilermakers, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Houston Cougars. The events include play-in games for both tournaments, with the women's tournament selection airing on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. Thirty-two teams automatically qualified in both tournaments, with the final lineup of 68 teams confirmed on Selection Sunday.
Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball among women and men, has garnered significant attention in the sports world for her remarkable achievements. Longtime ESPN host Molly Qerim commented on Clark, noting Iowa's advantage in the Final Four matchup with UConn due to the Huskies' injury woes. Despite UConn's injuries, star player Paige Bueckers remains a formidable force, having received multiple prestigious awards in the past. The upcoming WNBA Draft anticipates Clark as the top overall selection, fueling discussions and analyses within the basketball community.
No. 1 Iowa will face No. 3 LSU in the womens Elite Eight rematch, with star players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading their teams; the game will be held at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, and can be watched on ESPN. Clark, a standout player, aims to avenge last year's defeat, while Reese emphasizes their competitive relationship on the court. Both teams are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown with a trip to the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament Final Four at stake.
In a Final Four matchup against Iowa, a controversial offensive foul call on Aaliyah Edwards in the final seconds led to Iowa grabbing the offensive rebound, securing a 71-69 win over UConn and ending their season. WNBA star LeBron James even commented on the decision, while UConn legends Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, and Breanna Stewart expressed dismay at the call. Despite the disappointment, Iowa advanced to the national championship game, where they will face undefeated South Carolina.
During Iowa's victory over LSU in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, actor Jason Sudeikis taunted LSU with a celebratory gesture, referencing a previous gesture made by LSU's Angel Reese. Iowa's Caitlin Clark led the team to victory with a strong performance, scoring 40 points. The rivalry between Clark and Reese adds excitement to the game, despite both players clarifying that there is no animosity between them.
LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey expressed gratitude for Angel Reese, who declared for the WNBA draft after the team's Elite Eight loss to Iowa. Reese, a standout player for LSU, led the team to a national championship and was named in multiple All-American teams. LeBron James praised the popularity of NCAA women's basketball, highlighting stars like Reese and Caitlin Clark. Reese's announcement came via Vogue, inspired by Serena Williams. LeBron James noted the iconic status of women's college basketball players like Reese, Clark, Paige Bueckers, and others.
Kamilla Cardoso 's first career 3-pointer was a big one. The South Carolina Gamecocks center found herself with the ball down 73-71 in the waning seconds of their Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals game Saturday against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in Greenville, South Carolina. Her debut trey landed, giving the Gamecocks the win and preserving their undefeated season for at least one more night. "I knew with the players we had on the floor, pretty much the only person who was going to be open was Kamilla," South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. "So I just told Raven [Johnson ] to get the ball to Kamilla.
South Carolina and North Carolina State teams are seen practicing with coaches Dawn Staley and Wes Moore ahead of the NCAA Womens Final Four semifinals basketball game on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Cleveland.
LeBron James defended Caitlin Clark, a player for Iowa, before their NCAA championship game against South Carolina. Several current and former players had questioned Clark's legacy as she broke Lynette Woodard's record for career points in major women's college basketball. Woodard, from the late 70s and early 80s, expressed doubts about Clark's record due to differences in the eras of play. Despite the criticisms, Woodard also praised Clark as an awesome player. Diana Taurasi mentioned that Clark might face challenges transitioning to the professional level in the WNBA. Clark is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.
LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey faced backlash from former NFL player Shannon Sharpe for her remarks following a skirmish in the SEC Tournament Championship against South Carolina. Sharpe criticized Mulkey for suggesting she wished South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso had pushed a smaller LSU player, stating that Mulkey's comments were undermining the spirit of the game. The incident led to a brawl involving players from both teams and resulted in the ejection of LSU's entire bench. South Carolina ultimately won the championship game 79-72.
LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark, stars of the 2023 national championship game rematch, clarify that their on-court trash talk is part of the game and not personal animosity. LSU coach Kim Mulkey suggests criticism of the players' behavior may stem from sexism. Iowa's Hailey Van Lith defends the trash talk as entertaining and part of the game's attraction, expressing concerns about racially biased comments. Van Lith's transfer to LSU was influenced by the excitement of the championship game and admiration for coach Mulkey's coaching style.
Caitlin Clark (born January 22, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Iowa Hawkeyes of the Big Ten Conference. She is the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer (for both women's and men's) and is regarded as one of the greatest players in college basketball history.Clark attended Dowling Catholic High School in her hometown of West Des Moines, Iowa, where she was named a McDonald's All-American and rated the fourth-best player in her class by ESPN. In her freshman season with Iowa, she led the NCAA Division I in scoring and earned All-American honors. As a sophomore, Clark was a unanimous first-team All-American and became the first women's player to lead the Division I in points and assists in a single season. In her junior season, she won all major national player of the year awards and led Iowa to its first national championship game. Clark again led the Division I in assists and set Big Ten single-season marks in points and assists. As a senior, she became the Division I women's career scoring leader and broke the conference all-time record in assists.At the youth international level, Clark has won three gold medals with the United States, including two at the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup, where she was named Most Valuable Player in 2021. During her college career, she has been credited with drawing unprecedented national interest to women's basketball, dubbed the "Caitlin Clark effect."
The 2023–24 Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team represents the University of Iowa during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Hawkeyes are led by head coach Lisa Bluder in her twenty-fourth season, and play their home games at Carver–Hawkeye Arena as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. In the moment, UConns 2016 title marked the end of an era, but it has since served as the peak the Huskies are still trying to get back to. Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson the class that compiled a 151-5 record left for the WNBA following that NCAA Tournament. They built the foundation for what became Connecticuts 111-game winning streak.
The NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, sometimes referred to as Women's March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament played each spring in the United States, currently featuring 68 women's college basketball teams from the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), to determine the national championship.The tournament was preceded by the AIAW women's basketball tournament, which was organized by the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) from 1972 to 1982. Basketball was one of 12 women's sports added to the NCAA championship program for the 1981–82 school year, as the NCAA engaged in battle with the AIAW for sole governance of women's collegiate sports. The AIAW continued to conduct its established championship program in the same 12 (and other) sports; however, after a year of dual women's championships, the NCAA prevailed, while the AIAW disbanded.As of 2022, the tournament follows the same format and selection process as its men's counterpart, with 32 automatic bids awarded to the champions of the Division I conferences, and 36 "at-large bids" extended by the NCAA Selection Committee, which are placed into four regional divisions and seeded from 1 to 16. The four lowest-seeded automatic bids, and the four lowest-seeded at-large bids, compete in the First Four games to advance to the 64-team bracket in the first round. The national semi-finals, branded as the Women's Final Four, are traditionally scheduled on the same weekend as the men's Final Four, but in a different host city. Presently, the Women's Final Four uses a Friday/Sunday scheduling, with its games occurring one day prior to the men's Final Four and championship, respectively.Attendance and interest in the women's championship have grown over the years, especially from 2003 to 2016, when the final championship game was moved to the Tuesday following the Monday men's championship game. The tournament is often overshadowed by the more-prominent men's tournament; after a gender equality review following the 2021 tournament, the NCAA expanded it to the current 68-team format of the men's tournament, and extended the "March Madness" branding to the tournament as well. Still, the tournament receives a smaller amount of funding from broadcast rights (which are held by ESPN, and are pooled with those of other NCAA Division I championships besides golf and men's basketball) and sponsorship (which are sold by CBS and Turner Sports) than the men's tournament.With 11 national titles, the UConn Huskies hold the record for the most NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championships, which included four straight championships from 2013 through 2016. The team had also made the semi-finals for 14 consecutive tournaments.
The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is part of the University of Iowa athletics department.The Hawkeyes have played in 29 NCAA Tournaments, had eight National Invitation Tournament appearances, won eight Big Ten regular-season conference championships and won the Big Ten tournament three times. Iowa has played in the Final Four on three occasions, reaching the semifinals in 1955 and 1980 and playing in the championship game against the University of San Francisco in 1956.Iowa basketball was widely successful in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s with a program resurgence under Lute Olson and the tenures of George Raveling and Tom Davis. Under Olson, the Hawkeyes won their last Big Ten regular season championship and went to the 1980 Final Four.They currently play in 15,400-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena, along with Iowa women's basketball, wrestling, and volleyball teams.Prior to playing in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, which opened in 1983, the Hawkeyes played in the Iowa Armory and the Iowa Field House, which is still used today by the school's gymnastics teams. In 2006, the Hawkeyes accumulated a school-record 21 consecutive wins at home before losing to in-state rival Northern Iowa.Three Iowa head coaches have been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as coaches: Sam Barry, Ralph Miller, and Lute Olson. A fourth Hawkeyes head coach, George Raveling, is a member in the Hall's contributor category.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team represents the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The team plays its regular season games at 15,400-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena, along with men's basketball, wrestling, and volleyball teams.
Dalton Knecht scored 26 points to lead No. 4 Tennessee to a 66-59 victory over No. 17 South Carolina, securing the Volunteers' first Southeastern Conference regular-season title since 2018. Despite South Carolina's late comeback attempt, Tennessee held on with seven free throws down the stretch. Knecht's stellar performance included hitting five 3-pointers and recording his 10th 25-point game of the season. The win puts Tennessee two games ahead in the SEC standings with one game left to play. South Carolina, exceeding expectations this season, looks towards a likely NCAA Tournament berth after a competitive title chase.
LeBron James and WNBA star Kelsey Plum expressed outrage over a controversial late foul call that ended UConn's chances of reaching the NCAA Championship game against Iowa, with social media divided on the decision. The call, which led to Iowa's victory over UConn, incited criticism from fans and players alike, including LeBron and Plum, who deemed it unjust on a game-deciding play.
The Dawn Staley Award was established in 2013 to "recognize the nation’s best guard in Women’s Division I college basketball". It was established by the Phoenix club of Philadelphia, an organization established to recognize the achievements of outstanding male and female basketball players. The award was named after Dawn Staley, a Philadelphia native recognized as one of the nation's best guards in women's college basketball history. The organization establish a watchlist of potential winners during the year and at the end of the season selects the player who "exemplifies the skills that Dawn possessed throughout her career; ball handling, scoring, her ability to distribute the basketball and her will to win".
Rudy Chinchilla Transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in womens sports, South Carolina womens basketball coach Dawn Staley said ahead of her teams NCAA Tournament championship game. Staley made the comments during a news conference Saturday when asked by OutKick reporter Dan Zaksheske whether she believes biological males should be included in womens sports. Im on the opinion of if youre a woman you should play, Staley said. If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports, or vice versa, you should be able to play. Read the full story here.
The WNBA Finals are the championship series of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the conclusion of the league's postseason each fall. The series was named the WNBA Championship until 2002. Starting 2016 Verizon is the official sponsor.The series is played between the winners of the playoff semifinals. At the conclusion of the championship round, the winner of the WNBA Finals is presented the championship trophy. The WNBA Finals has been played at the conclusion of every WNBA season in history, the first being held in 1997.Since 2005, the winner of the WNBA Finals has been determined through a 2–2–1 format. The first, second, and fifth games of the series are played at the arena of the team who earned home court advantage by having the better record during the regular season.
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall said that she received so many hate comments on social media that she had to delete her accounts. The comments came following a controversial offensive foul call that Marshall drew in the final seconds of Iowas 71-69 win in the Final Four . With UConn trailing 70-69, Aaliyah Edwards was called for a moving screen as she screened Marshall while the Huskies were trying to get the ball to Paige Bueckers.
Angel Reese, a women's college basketball star who declared for the WNBA draft, was seen at an NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Orlando Magic in New Orleans, alongside her former LSU Lady Tigers teammate Amani Bartlett. Reese's presence at the game came just days after LSU's elimination from the women's NCAA Tournament. She made her WNBA draft announcement through a Vogue photoshoot, citing inspiration from Serena Williams' retirement reveal. Reese, known for her fashion interest and fierce playing style, expressed readiness to turn professional and explore opportunities in Europe during the WNBA offseason.
The Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award is an annual Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) award given since the league's 2008 season, that recognizes a player who is an inspiration in her community and reflects Dawn Staley’s leadership, spirit, charitable efforts and love for the game. This is the same criterion used by the analogous NBA Community Assist Award, given by the NBA since its 2001-02 season. However, this award is distinct from the WNBA Community Assist Award, first presented on a monthly basis in 2009 with a season-long award added in 2019.Every year, each of the WNBA teams nominates one of its players to compete for this award. From these nominees, a designated committee vote for the winner and the WNBA donates $10,000 to a charity that the player chooses on their behalf.Tamika Catchings and Elena Delle Donne have won the award the most times, with 2 selections.
During the Women's Final Four in Cleveland, Iowa's Caitlin Clark beat UConn's Paige Bueckers in a thrilling game attended by celebrities like Kylie Kelce, Jason Sudeikis, Cheyl Miller, Maya Moore-Irons, and Darius Rucker. Kylie Kelce, wife of ex-Eagles' Jason Kelce, was seen at the event, while Jason Sudeikis sported an oversized UConn Huskies jacket. Kylie's presence was highlighted as she watched NC State play South Carolina before the big Iowa vs. UConn matchup. Additionally, Kylie's fame has grown due to her brother-in-law Travis' relationship with Taylor Swift.
The Law Firm of Clark and Czinano, also known as The Law Firm, were a duo of college basketball players consisting of Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano, who both played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2020 to 2023. Developed under head coach Lisa Bluder, they were one of the top duos in NCAA Division I, leading Iowa to the 2023 national championship game, two Big Ten tournament titles and one Big Ten regular season title.
In a closely contested game, the Indiana Pacers secured a 117-115 victory over the Miami Heat. T J McConnell shined with 22 points and five assists, complemented by Myles Turner's 22 points and 13 rebounds. Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, the NBA assists leader, had a quieter game with 12 points and eight assists. Miami's Jimmy Butler led with 27 points. Indiana led by as much as 22 points in the second quarter, but Miami narrowed the gap. The game saw intense moments with Miami cutting the lead in the fourth quarter, ending in a 117-115 win for the Pacers.
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a victory against the San Antonio Spurs during an NBA basketball game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in San Antonio. The game featured standout performances from players like Cameron Payne, Malaki Branham, Paul Reed, and Victor Wembanyama. Joel Embiid, despite being injured, supported his team from the sidelines. Nick Nurse, the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, was seen applauding his team during the game.
Former UConn and Liberty star Rebecca Lobo made a lighthearted comment about Albany, saying 'Good luck finding something to do in Albany' during an ESPN broadcast, leading to backlash and calls for apology. The city's residents defended Albany's attractions, with Mayor Kathy Sheehan offering to showcase its museums, Capitol, restaurants, and more. Albany hosted the women's NCAA Tournament, receiving praise from coach Dawn Staley and New York State assemblyman John McDonald. Lobo clarified her positive experiences in the Albany area and Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Kennedy highlighted Albany's charm despite temporary flaws.
Hailey Van Lith, a 22-year-old college basketball player, has entered the transfer portal after LSU's loss to Iowa in the Elite Eight. Van Lith, who played for Louisville before joining LSU for the 2023 season, did not declare for the upcoming WNBA Draft and is expected to return for a fifth college basketball season elsewhere in 2024-25. Despite a decrease in scoring at LSU, she remains a sought-after player with an extra year of eligibility. Van Lith's decision comes after LSU's exit from the tournament, ending a season where she averaged 11.6 points per game.
The Sacramento Kings won 107-77 against the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA basketball game in New York on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Key players in the game included DeAaron Fox, Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, and Colby Jones.
The 2024 WNBA season is the upcoming 28th season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), a professional women's basketball league based in the United States.The regular season is scheduled to run from May 14 to September 19 with each of the 12 teams playing 40 games—four games against five teams from the same conference and two teams from the other conference, and three games against the remaining four teams. Five regular season games in early June will be played against teams in the same conference to determine qualification for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, an in-season tournament first played in 2021; the final will be hosted by the team with the better win–loss record in qualifying games. The 2024 season includes a month-long break for the Summer Olympic Games that begins after the annual WNBA All-Star Game on July 20 in Phoenix, Arizona.The eight teams with the best regular season records, regardless of conference, qualify for the WNBA Playoffs to determine the league's champion in the 2024 WNBA Finals. Since 2022, the playoffs have used a best-of-three series in the first round, where teams are seeded based on regular season performance, and a best-of-five format for the semifinals and WNBA Finals. The Las Vegas Aces are the defending champions, having won in the 2023 WNBA Finals to retain their title in back-to-back seasons.
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