UCLA fends off late comeback bid from Texas to reach national championship game
Lauren Betts on Friday covered her mouth in disbelief as UCLA lined up for the postgame handshake line.
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Chiney Ogwumike, Andraya Carter rip Geno Auriemma for ESPN interview, Dawn Staley interaction
ESPN analysts Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter were very critical of Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma for his behavior during and after South Carolina’s 62-48 win over UConn in the Women’s Final Four on Friday night. Auriemma went off about officiating and called out South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley during an in-game interview…
Insider Reveals Massive Update on NCAA Tournament Expansion Plans
The college basketball Final Four is here, and it’s already electric. On the women’s side, South Carolina just ended UConn’s massive 54-game winning streak to advance to the national title game on Sunday, while Texas and UCLA are set to tip off later tonight. Meanwhile on the men’s side, Illinois and UConn will be the […] The post Insider Reveals Massive Update on NCAA Tournament Expansion Plans appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Lauren Betts’ Parents & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Lauren Betts' parents, Andy and Michelle Betts, provided a global upbringing for the UCLA star and her sister Sienna Betts. The post Lauren Betts’ Parents & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Mick Cronin reacts to Tommy Lloyd’s decision to stay at Arizona
It’s official: Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd is not going to be the next coach at North Carolina. On Friday, Lloyd announced he is staying, and reports surfaced that Arizona gave the head coach a new five-year contract. Lloyd’s name had been linked to the North Carolina job ever since Hubert Davis was fired, … The post Mick Cronin reacts to Tommy Lloyd’s decision to stay at Arizona appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lauren Betts vs Sienna Betts Rookie Season Comparison: Which UCLA Standout Had Better Start To College Career?
Who had a better freshman year, Lauren Betts or her younger sister, Sienna Betts?
UCLA star Lauren Betts is daughter of NBA Draft pick who took unlikely path
Betts powered the Bruins to the Final Four and is projected as a top-five WNBA Draft pick
The 12 College Basketball Teams That Have The Most Final Four Appearances
There’s still some work to be done if you’re one of the teams that make it to the Final Four, and while only one of them will walk away with a national championship, it’s hard to be too disappointed in any squad that manages to come that close to a title in the first place. […] The post The 12 College Basketball Teams That Have The Most Final Four Appearances appeared first on BroBible.
ESPN Making Wooden Award Ceremony More Like Heisman Production
This year's award winner will be revealed live in Los Angeles. The post ESPN Making Wooden Award Ceremony More Like Heisman Production appeared first on Front Office Sports.
How Many Final Four Games Have Been Decided By A Buzzer Beater? Here’s A Look Back At Every Single One
The NCAA Tournament has been responsible for a ton of dramatic moments over the decades, and that includes the dozens of games that have been decided by a buzzer-beater. A good chunk of those shots have been drilled with a trip to the national championship game or a title on the line, and with the […] The post How Many Final Four Games Have Been Decided By A Buzzer Beater? Here’s A Look Back At Every Single One appeared first on BroBible.
Ryan Ruocco praises ‘unnecesarily generous’ Rebecca Lobo and ‘selfless’ Holly Rowe
Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, and Holly Rowe are preparing to call the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four on Friday night, and the ESPN trio couldn’t be more in sync. Except when the sidewalk is a little uneven, then it’s every broadcaster for themselves. ESPN’s top women’s basketball crew stopped by 06010: The ESPN Communications Podcast…
College basketball viewing and listening picks for April 3, 2026: How to watch and listen to the NCAA Women’s Final Four
All Times Eastern NCAA Women’s Tournament Final Four National Semifinals Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ Announcers: Ryan Ruocco/Rebecca Lobo//Holly Rowe South Carolina vs. UConn — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 7 p.m. Texas vs. UCLA — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, approximately 9:30 p.m. Announcers: Christine Williamson/Andraya Carter/Chiney Ogwumike NCAA Women’s Final Four Special live from Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ…
UCLA women’s basketball wants to keep joyride going by beating Texas
None one on the UCLA women's basketball team wants this season-long joyride to end.
“Don’t Be Crying to the Refs”: Texas Star Sends Out Teasing Message to UCLA’s Lauren Betts Ahead of Final Four Showdown
Texas Longhorns center sent a message for UCLA Bruins star Lauren Betts ahead of their Final Four matchup tomorrow in Phoenix.
Azzi Fudd, Tessa Johnson, Lauren Betts, Rori Harmon Jokingly Mock Their Coaches in Hilarious Imitation
UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd, South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson, UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts and Texas Longhorns standout Rori Harmon all mock their respective head coaches all too well in a video by @espnw on Instagram.
Texas WBB star Madison Booker delivers confident national championship message
Madison Booker declared a confident message about the Texas Longhorns’ championship hopes ahead of the 2026 Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Booker is going through the third season of her collegiate career with the Longhorns. She has shined as one of the top stars in women’s basketball, bringing the program back to prominence […] The post Texas WBB star Madison Booker delivers confident national championship message appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The mistake UCLA’s Cori Close made during failed Final Four trip in 2025
UCLA is seeking vindication in its second straight trip to the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. It seems like deja vu for the top-seeded Bruins, who also dominated last year en route to their first-ever trip to the Final Four. This year, they routed No. 16 California Baptist, No. 8 Oklahoma State, No. […] The post The mistake UCLA’s Cori Close made during failed Final Four trip in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Biggest takeaways from UCLA’s first day of spring practice under Bob Chesney
Bob Chesney’s first UCLA spring practice revealed a cultural reset, JMU transfers making an impact, and early growing pains as the Bruins begin a new era in Westwood.
Audi Crooks Landing Spots: 3 Destinations for NCAA’s No. 2 Scorer After Iowa State Exit
Audi Crooks enters the transfer portal after Iowa State’s exit, and top programs are expected to pursue the standout center this offseason.
College Basketball Star Audi Crooks Announces She’s Transferring
Audi Crooks eyes fresh start after big decision.
The 9 Biggest Blowouts In The History Of The Final Four
The Final Four features a quartet of teams that have earned the right to call themselves one of the best in the country, and you would consequently expect most of the games between them to be fairly competitive affairs. That ends up being the case more often than not, but there have been plenty of […] The post The 9 Biggest Blowouts In The History Of The Final Four appeared first on BroBible.
UCLA men’s basketball will retain 3 players and could keep more
The UCLA men’s basketball team appears well on its way to keeping a good chunk of its core together.
Can Bob Chesney make UCLA football fun again?
Longtime followers of UCLA football aren’t used to this sort of thing from the guy running the place.
UCLA women’s basketball is back in Final Four thanks to mix of joy, tension
There’s more delight to come after games, so much to celebrate for a team that’s sustained only one loss on the way to a second consecutive Final Four.